The hummingbirds are insane this year! I have two hummingbird feeders, one in the back and one in the front. There is always one at each of the two feeders, and there are always at least two more hummers impatiently waiting for a turn. They perch on the little limbs or wires above until they can't stand it any more, then come zipping down with a great deal of squeaking and buzzing to chase the perceived glutton off. Both zoom over the house at lightening speed, and one circles back to take his/her place at the feeder. I can't run very fast these days, and if I could it wouldn't be hummer-speed, but I am guessing that the one that got chased over the house is now sitting on the wire above the other feeder, awaiting another turn. I have seen three females (or juveniles) buzzing around at one time, and I have seen two males at once, so I'm guessing there are at least two mated pairs and a pile of juveniles. I buy a five pound bag of sugar each spring for the nectar, and I never run out by the end of the season. Here it is only mid-August and I'm already nearly out. Well, all this is to say that until today I had not filled the feeders since last Thursday. When I went to count the fish this morning, I was appalled to see the hummers desperately trying to get their tongues to the bottom of the feeders where a small amount of nectar remained. So this morning, with hubby's help, they were cleaned and refilled, and peace (or havoc) once again reigns.
We took a trip to Brother's house where Sis-in-Law is recovering from a surgery 10 times more serious than mine. Maybe 20 or 30 times more. She is doing so well, and is so brave that I'm ashamed at all my whining. I will be back at work in a week or two. She will not be back for six more weeks.
We leave Brother's and head to the pet store where I buy my bird seed. I've decided to put the birds on a diet. No more cherry-berry-nutty bird mix -- smells so yummy. Just safflower, peanut and sunflower pieces, and black oil sunflower seeds. I know, I know.. it's summer and they don't need it. But I don't fill the feeders up, I ration the food daily, and that way they come around. I like to see them.
The knees ache right after I walk a bit. I took an Aleve today instead of a Vicodin, and while I can't say there is no hurt, it is nothing like it was even two days ago. I'm on the mend, for sure. The strangest part now is that I can't bend them very far. They are really, really tight, like the skin won't stretch that far. There actually is pain if I try to force them to bend beyond what they want to, so I don't. I'll wait for the PT to tell me what to do. I wouldn't mind trying the recumbent bike, but probably can't bend them enough. I might try tomorrow just to see.... the elliptical?... hmmm....
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