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The Best Birdseed in the area...
comes from the Mathie Energy Supply Co., Inc. They are located in the Historic Kawkawlin Elevator in Kawkawlin, MI. Even thought it takes roughly 20-25 minutes to get there, it is well worth the wait. The birdseed selection is excellent. I have looked all over in the try cities. Mathie is the best. Every time I go I get 3 to 4 premium birdseed bags. The stuff is so good that very little of the seed is wasted by the birds and squirrels. Be sure to get Customer card that allows you to get a free bag after purchasing 20 bags.

They also have dog and catfood, horsefood, and various other foods for animals. The shop also carries various other knicknacks. Search their website here.

Friday, August 24. 2007
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Recycling
Thank goodness for our recycling abilities here in Midland. How great is it to have an option to either have recyling at curbside, or drive it to the Midland Volunteers for Recycling center. As cities across the tri-cities start to limit their city services, I am glad to see Midland continue with its recyling programs.

Our household recycling is so sucessful, I sometimes don't need to put out the trash to the curb until 2 to 3 weeks have passed. There are some dwellings around us that put out huge piles of cardboard products each week. Although cardboard is sometimes tedious to break down, there is still some satisfaction for me when I do recyle it! Last month, during the assembly of the nursery, I took 2 carloads of cardboard to the recycling center!

The volunteers at the recycling center are dedicated and willing to tell you where things go if you are unsure. Some of the unique things they take there are: styrofoam, bubble wrap, plastic shopping bags, packaging peanuts and scrap metal.

Recycling DOES NOT take up too much of your day. Just think of all the landfill space you are saving when you do it!

Thursday, August 23. 2007
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Signs of fall...
Recently I stopped hearing the morning calls of the flickers that have been residing near my yard during the spring and summer for the past two years. Trees are starting to show shades of different colors. The rain and brief period of cooler weather reminded me of October.

My wife's due date is quickly approaching.

The nursery is set (stocked to the gills with extra diapers and both boy and girl clothing--with receipts in the bags).

My dog has more energy during the cooler parts of the day (yahhhhhhh!).

The blockbuster summer movie itch is fading.

Mums are becoming the dominant plant in nurseries.

Lets not forget the college students returning to class. Thank goodness I will be taking an online course this fall (while working full time as well as raising a newborn and dog with my wife).

Soon leaves will be piling up----needing to be raked---unless you don't mind having a dirt spot in the lawn in the spring (only took one time to get the picture).

There will still be some good days to play tennis outside. Hopefully Midland will get courts that have lights someday. Perhaps the city could look into the group that organized the new little league fields---to see if they want to get behind the tennis court lights fundraiser---.

High school sports (with many people looking to the football action) is almost here. Hopefully Bay City Central H.S. players can resist the urge to "borrow" lawn ornaments. See the story here. Hopefully, all our STUDENT athletes strive to lead disciplined and well adjusted lives on and off the fields and courts this year.

The last of the hummingbirds and butterflies linger in the shorter days. Soon, birdfeeders will be ready to be stocked...

Cheers!

K.I.G.