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[julesjones]

There was a splendid crop of red cherry tomatoes a couple of days ago. Yesterday there seemed to be fewer than I remembered, Yesterday evening there was rustling in the eaves, and even fewer ripe tomatoes. This morning every single ripe or near-ripe one was *gone*. I would blame the squirrels, but the theft took place after dark. Apparently we have possums around here. (Um. Opossums if they're merkin possums?) Wonder if I can buy a catapult anywhere around here...

The light rail in San Jose was severely disrupted by Grand Prix this evening, but I did get one compensation. One of the bikes in the bike compartment on the tram was... a penny-farthing. :-)

Only 700 words today - slacking somewhat. Combination of RSI catching up with me after yesterday's overdoing things, and needing to work out exactly how the current chapter is going to go.

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[astrogirl2.livejournal.com]

Merkin possums can also be possums. But a merkin catapult is a slingshot. Don't ask for a catapult, or they'll think you want some kind of siege engine and look at you funny. :)

[brooksmoses]

No, this is Silicon Valley -- they won't look at her funny; they'll just ask what size, and point her to the various websites that sell kits for desktop and tabletop versions of the seige-engine variety.

Which, actually, wouldn't be such a bad idea for applying to the possums.

[julesjones]

I *was* muttering about shotguns, but sadly the proximity to large windows means something with a little less spread would be desirable. I suspect that a tabletop siege engine would also have problems with window hazards. Though

A sparrow just flew in and bounced off the window. We have a bit of a problem with the wildlife around here...

As I was saying, at least with a tabletop siege engine I would probably have volunteers from amongst the junior Freidmans to help me build it. Complete with critique of its hisotrical accuracy. :-)

[julesjones]

Divided by a common language... :-)

[kalypso-v.livejournal.com]

I was startled to notice this evening that one cherry tomato is beginning to ripen. I thought the whole thing had been put in jeopardy by eight days' absence swiftly followed by three days' absence during a heatwave. Anyway, no sign of possums in the back porch yet.