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Post by Lillias on Sept 29, 2022 9:16:51 GMT
I've seen some of the footage of the hurricane and it doesn't look good. Nature in full force like this is frightening.
I hope the rains aren't too bad for you Janice and will soon be gone leaving you safe and sound - your little duck friend too.
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Post by cats4jan on Sept 29, 2022 11:17:30 GMT
So far rains have been normal and the winds are lessening faster than expected By noon, wind speed will be 22 mph. Much lower than they predicted yesterday. What I don’t know is whether that’s sustained speed or gusts. Had windows open last night and wind speed seemed continual. Actually wish we would get more rain. It’s been a dry month and the rainy season is ending soon.
2.5 million without electricity, but we are ok so far. I believe the hurricane shifted even farther away from us than originally predicted and that is why the rain and wind is less than expected.
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Post by hmca on Sept 29, 2022 13:14:32 GMT
Thanks for the update, Janice. The news has reported that help is on the way from states across the country....
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Post by cats4jan on Sept 29, 2022 14:20:39 GMT
They had the electrical workers and equipment from out of state already on the road. The “good news” is we had many days notice so plans could be put into action. Just 90 miles from here, the damage was significant. It’s just luck we weren’t affected
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Post by cats4jan on Oct 2, 2022 14:17:50 GMT
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Post by hmca on Oct 2, 2022 22:57:17 GMT
Ahhhh....not looking good, Janice.
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Post by cats4jan on Oct 6, 2022 14:16:33 GMT
On our way to dinner last night, we stopped over to fill her water dish. I wonder when she will finally realize it just isn't happening??  |
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Post by Lillias on Oct 6, 2022 14:44:16 GMT
Don't know what to say. The poor thing after sitting all that time...
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Post by jackscrap on Oct 6, 2022 20:33:54 GMT
Thanks for the updates, she’s persistent, hope she gives up soon, though she must be moving from the nest to feed.
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Post by cats4jan on Oct 6, 2022 20:39:27 GMT
She has to be eating somewhere else. Although there are plants where she’s nesting and I’ve seen her nibble on the plant nearest the nest, the plants show no signs of feeding. She also needs to go elsewhere for water. I have never seen water in her dish when I come to fill it
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Post by VickiD on Oct 7, 2022 1:59:27 GMT
Such a sad story, Janice...I hope she 'moves on' and starts another family soon.
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Post by cats4jan on Oct 9, 2022 17:57:37 GMT
Today, DH (Dearest Husband) said she needed a name. He named her Patience. I can't think of a more appropriate name. Had a nice visit today. When I came near her, she stood up and yelled at me. Seems a slight bit ungrateful, don't you think??? We gave her some water and fed her some lettuce leaves, which she ignored, but when I dropped a couple of pieces of bread, she gobbled them up. Guess we have a like spirit. LOL  |
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Post by hmca on Oct 9, 2022 20:49:20 GMT
Perfect name......and another beautifully designed page!
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Post by cats4jan on Oct 18, 2022 11:58:09 GMT
And your final tidbit of information as we mourn the loss of her babies: "Although we call the Muscovy a duck it is technically not a duck. The Muscovy is a South American waterfowl that has a body like a duck, behaves like a goose in that it hisses rather than quacks, has a breast like a turkey, and roosts like a chicken. The incubation period for a Muscovy is 35 days, instead of the typical 28 days for ducks. Although Muscovys will breed with domestic ducks, the resulting offspring are infertile and are called 'mule' ducks." excerpted from -- University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment page on Ducks
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Post by hmca on Oct 18, 2022 14:12:45 GMT
Thanks for helping her and sharing her story, Janice. Not all stories have the anticipated/hoped for ending......but nevertheless are a story worth reading.
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