Moving to the Farm

[Fi-Q]

Congrats !

 

[Larro Darro]

Congratulations on a fine looking son.

Larro

 

[Tororider]

Thanks for all the congratulations.

We have been seeing tons of turtles lately. Four just this afternoon without really looking. A painted and a blanding's turtle.

 

[Jstpssng]

They're probably on their way to lay some eggs... it's that time of year.

 

[Tororider]

They're probably on their way to lay some eggs... it's that time of year.

Most certainly.

 

[Tororider]

More pictures of turtles, even a rare one and one on it's nest, and my second attempt at seeding part of our lawn.

Seeding, Second Attempt and Turtles | homesteaddad

 

[Larro Darro]

Nice pictures. Both of the seeding operation and the turtles.

During my research for one of my stories, I discovered that the Tuscarora Indians of North Carolina used turtle shells for calendars. The ring around the edge of the shell has 28 pieces and the back has 13. They had 13 months, or 'moons', each 28 days long. That is 364 days, which was a lot closer than some calendars during similar times. Now when I see a turtle, I can't help but to try to remember which section of shell was for the strawberry moon.

Larro

 

[TomSeller]

Nice pictures. Both of the seeding operation and the turtles.

During my research for one of my stories, I discovered that the Tuscarora Indians of North Carolina used turtle shells for calendars. The ring around the edge of the shell has 28 pieces and the back has 13. They had 13 months, or 'moons', each 28 days long. That is 364 days, which was a lot closer than some calendars during similar times. Now when I see a turtle, I can't help but to try to remember which section of shell was for the strawberry moon.

Larro

Fascinating. Isn't nature complex and comprehensive?

 

[Tororider]

Very cool Larro.

I was excited to see a type of turtle new to me. Normally it is just paints and snappers.

 

[Tororider]

Another blanding's turtle. With the dog investigating.