Colder weather

I had a nice but rainy Thanksgiving with a household full of people - 14. Following the rain, the weather has turned colder with highs around 40 and lows in the teens and 20's.

There was quite a bit of activity over the weekend - Blue Jay, Mourning Dove, Chickadee, European Starling, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Cardinal, House Sparrow, Tufted Titmouse, Dark-eyed Junco all spotted at various times. Plus a squirrel, a chipmunk and 3 raccoons. The chipmunk has not been around for awhile, perhaps it was hunkered down in it's den.

I helped my brother move and found out his friend still owns a Wild Birds Unlimited store near my house. I find them a bit expensive, but like to support a local small business and acquaintance so I spent $35 there Sunday. Of course I didn't spend as much as the people in line ahead of me - they spent over $200. Therefore I shouldn't feel as guilty of overspending on birds!