green except too damn hot @green@awoo.space

it's snowing! :D mixed with rain, and not sticking, but still. yeeeee!!

ok sleep time gnight <3 rararararar

when making tonight's stoup I accidentally used some almond milk instead of chicken broth (they're both in boxes in the fridge). then there wasn't enough moisture after I finished off the broth so I added a can of diced tomatoes. I can definitely taste the tomatoes, they give it a nice tang, but I can't taste the almond milk at all. Spouse claims he can and that it adds a mild sweetness, but it's still very good. XD

@eskay8 thanks! let me know if it actually works, and I'll pass the info up. I'm pretty sure they can put Windows on it if needed. :)

the PAWS Wildlife Rehab baby bird crew needs a new laptop! well, it doesn't have to be *new*, it just needs to *work*. if you happen to have one sitting around that's collecting dust, let me know and I'll put you in touch with them. in exchange, I'll give you exciting stories (lol probably not) about feeding baby birds! well I'll give them anyway, but y'know. XD

the change this spring is that I'm going to join the baby bird team! because I haven't done it before, and I want to see what it's like. so I'll probably be feeding less baby squirrels, unless they have a major influx and need extra hands. should be interesting!

I didn't go to volunteering yesterday as I was Busy, but I did go last week, and held two mallards--one male, one female, at two different times. one was getting an exam, the other was being moved to a new enclosure. in the process I was thoroughly duck-nibbled, which for the record is negligible. it's like being gently patted. cute, but not an effective defense. XD

previously when I'd put out nuts I'd get mini-flocks of a half-dozen or so crows, and although they jostled to snatch nuts before other crows got them, they never tried to actually chase anybody away.

now I'm missing the coyotes again... I'd say there's probably some around, just not coming out in the open in daylight where I can see them, but I haven't been *hearing* them at night either. :|

I put out peanuts, and while I was out there two members of the Gang of Three chased away an interloper. that's the first time I've seen them do that during a peanut payout. as the GoT was gathering nuts, another crow (not sure if the same one they chased off earlier) tried to snag a nut and was chased away again. I suspect they're getting more territorial about food stations as nesting season approaches. it's neat to see their behavior change!

@kara@occult.camp I don't know but I WANT IT VERY MUCH YES.

@literorrery see when I talk about an "off-the-rack velociraptor chassis" this is exactly the kind of thing I mean. currently I have... two main (non-meat-body) forms, and one--vague idea; the Johmarik, the velociraptor, and something kinda dragon-shaped. I'd love a service like this to either help flesh out the dragonform, or come up with something else, something casual and fun, a genuine alter-self.

okay sleep time gnight /crashthud/