Jen Niffer

They do not learn.

A still-skunky dog with big ears. But not AS skunky.

Look who is back inside! The skunk got her in the face and it was a partial blow. She needs another bath but she’s not nearly stinky as she was. She is traumatized though. Hoping a new collar, a new leash and a chew bone will cheer her up. #dog #dogsofbluesky #pets #skunked

Poor thing!!! We had to do this once before many years ago with one of our old dogs. Always happens at night too, which sucks

She’s pretty miserable, poor thing. I’d like to say she’s learned a lesson, but I doubt she has.

Very smelly, very wet, very sad dog

This is the look of a dog that chased a skunk at 10:30pm and now has to have a bath. She also has to sleep in the barn. 🙁
#dog #dogsofbluesky #skunkalwayswins

MarGe the MG goes up on the lift so we can figure out why the front left brake has been sticking. #car #classiccar #antiquecar #1954MG

Are you in the pacific northwest? I read there’s a species of hummingbird that stays year-round.

Glove compartment

The lake

Cars & coffee at the marina. #classiccar #1954MG #carshow

A hummingbird in October! Unusual for this area. I’m glad I’ve kept my feeder up. #bird #birdsofbluesky #hummingbird

Oh yes! I’ve dug around this site before. A useful resource when you stumble across what is clearly an old hangar in an area with no airport. Fascinating history.

This handsome guy has spent part of the morning busily attacking his reflection in our windows. I’ve tried explaining the situation, but he does not believe me. 🤷‍♀️ #bird #birdsofbluesky #hawk

Yep, it is sadly for real. New law in Ohio. I am unwilling to hand over my personal info (ssn, drivers license, credit card) so I can no longer access my DMs. Which means no more DM discussions about aviation and gardening. Gee, thanks Ohio for protecting the youth from such dangerous topics. 🙄

Thanks for researching. I did some yesterday as well. I just do not like being told to hand over personal information to a random company so I can DM my friends. I know my state mandated this, ostensibly to keep kids away from porn. But I’m not accessing porn so why does my age matter?

No - you’ll have to do a search. They’ll say they have to respect the state’s laws so I guess be prepared to email your representative also.

Depends on where you live - certain states and countries now require it. But to verify your age they want you to give your personal details (like your driver’s license or a credit card) to a third party. Seems sketchy

I have friends I DMed with regularly here. We’ve taken our conversations elsewhere for now.

Yep - that’s it. I understand the need to protect kids online, but I also have the need to protect my data online. So… yeah. Not all that keen to let them scan my drivers license or have any part of my social security number.

It has to do with a new state law to protect kids online. I get it. But I also want to protect my data. Sure, they claim it won’t be used or shared. I’ve heard that before!

I understand the desire to keep kids off social media, but not at the cost of my private data.

It currently applies only to people living in certain states. Mine is one of them

Yes. This applies to people living in certain states.

Apparently I can’t send DMs unless I verify my age. And to verify my age I have to provide personal data to a third party. Not especially comfortable with this so I guess I’ll have to think about it. For the time being, don’t DM me here. 🙁

A honeybee on goldenrod

White and purple asters

Although I love the beach a lot, I also love coming back to meadows filled with goldenrod and white and purple asters. There are so many honeybees that the field behind the house hums. #pollenators #meadow #countrylife

Here’s 20 seconds of zen with sand pipers. Because beach. (Home now. Had a lovely trip.)
#ocean #waves #relaxing #peace #beach #beachvibes

Yesterday’s adventure - the aquarium. #beach #vacation #fish #fishofbluesky #shark

Peace. #evening #beach #vacation #sunset

An Egret stands on the beach.

Silently judging.
#egret #beach #bird #birdsofbluesky

Today’s fun beach activity: kites! (The one far in the background is a Blue Angels kite.) #avgeek #letsfly #kites #beach

3 Egrets on the beach

There was a whole row of people fishing on the beach. But these guys were only standing behind one of them. Guess we know who they thought would catch the most fish!
#Egret #beach #vacation #beachlife

Very cool! I love RC planes!