Monthly Archives: September 2013

At the moment of the autumnal equinox, 1:44 pm yesterday, I was standing on the summit of Marys Peak in driving rain and 44 mph wind with gusts to 65.  Fifteen minutes later I leaned into the strongest gust, 76 … Continue reading →

My apologies to those who watch my blog to read about bees – it’s been too long since I posted about them.  When last I posted, they were booming and swarming, and my five overwintered colonies had become 12.  Unfortunately … Continue reading →

Update:  Albany rain total now up to 3.73″.  That may well be an all-time summer season record for them.  Still only 1.60″ here. Summer weather here can be pretty boring.  Either the wind blows off the land, in which case … Continue reading →