2009-03-17

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2009-03-17 08:23 am

Redpolls *still* still not gone

About fifteen common* redpolls this morning.  We don't know, of course, if these are the same redpolls all the time -- we could be getting new ones as others move on.  If they are heading north, they'll usually wait for a night with a bit of south wind for a boost.

Mockingbird in the top of the maple tree this morning, lord of all he surveys.

Overnight low about 16 F.

*Now we know why they are "common" . . .
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2009-03-17 08:32 am

The wearin' o' the orange

Happy ethnic-stereotype day to ye!

(Still don't know why the NCAA thinks "Fighting Irish" is okay but "Fighting Illini" is offensive.)
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2009-03-17 07:59 pm

Things in the sky

Just back in from waving at the Shuttle/ISS glowing their way across the stars.  Just one spot.  I hadn't heard that the shuttle had docked yet, but probably just too close to resolve at the distance.
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2009-03-17 10:37 pm

Bad cases make bad law

Hey, the AIG situation sucks, to put it mildly.  But somebody really, really needs to whap a congresscritter or two with the concept of "ex post facto" before they start loudmouthing retroactive taxes . . .