M.J. Wayne

M.K. Dorje Sr. wrote:

M.J. Wayne wrote:I have no clue what these are. Several cedar trees, and only cedar trees, had these on their branches. Pictures were taken in spring of 2024.

M.J., that looks like Cedar-Apple Rust, a common disease that affects  both cedar and apple trees:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gymnosporangium_juniperi-virginianae

Thank you!!

That wikpedia link didn't work for me.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/gymnosporangium_juniperi-virginianae.shtml


Now I understand why that fungi grew only on the cedars. I haven't seen any since then, and the trees are doing fine.

I have no clue what these are. Several cedar trees, and only cedar trees, had these on their branches. Pictures were taken in spring of 2024.

I very seldom read fiction, but I'm reading the novel "Slim", 1934, by William Haines. It's a story about a lineman, which the author was for a short time. This book was so popular that there were numerous reprints, and even a 1937 film starring Henry Fonda. Titled "Slim", of course. I've covered only the first three chapters, but love this book already. The storyline is great, and funny at times, but I (retired lineman) am most interested in what the author has written about the construction methods, and the terminology used in that time period. Most of which is still being used in that field of work. Some things never change.

"Slim" is mentioned in the author's "works"...which includes "High Tension" (1938... I bought a 1st edition, but have yet to read it).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Wister_Haines

Clever…

There are only a few wild mushrooms that I personally know to be edible, and morels are the only ones that I’ll eat…for now.
I’ve recently purchased the mushroom identification book (by DK Publishing) to ID the different varieties growing on the property.

Cedars are some of my favorite trees. This drone pic of the yard was taken in early 2025.

Pearl Sutton wrote:In my neck of the woods that would be a tree frog. They climb up windows, cars, and anything. They can go totally upside down, so he could have easily gotten up there, and vent stack is easy climbing.

Why is not a matter I know of, maybe the smells and heat attract some insects. Or it's out of the wind and might be a nice place to hide when it's cold.

I concur. Tree frogs can do all of that.
One of the oddest things I had ever noticed while working was a tree frog dried up and dead inside an energized electric meter base. When removing the meter, i noticed the frog. It was in contact with both the ground wire, and a 'hot leg'. The only way the poor frog could get to where it was would be through the weatherhead up high. There is just a tiny amount of space between the wire and the plastic part, but just enough for the frog to enter. I figured the coworkers wouldn't believe that one, so i took a pic....which I probably shouldn't post here.

Disregard

This map site shows shaded contours that really stand out. It's very useful for me, I hope it's useful to others as well. The view can be changed with the settings on the right.
This is Current River in Missouri, but you can zoom out, scroll to your property, and zoom in.
https://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=36.98001,-90.99006&z=16&b=imagery&o=r&n=1

As far as my 19 acres goes....(all figures are approximate. Used Google Earth to measure)
4 acres cleared flat areas, including sections of new and old driveways.
9 acres of gently sloped, and flat woods
6 acres of steep hilly wooded areas.

A straight line from my house to the driveway entrance measures 755 ft.
Because of the hilly terrain, the winding driveway measures 1200 ft.
The house sits roughly 125 ft above the driveway entrance.

Edit to add...the highest point on the property is 60 ft above where the house sits. A house was at that high point until the federal govt. purchased a portion of the property for a project in the late 80's.