Oh my where does the time go? I haven't posted here in over a year. Family update: we are all well, including Amy (a senior DSH), Jo (a senior sable ferret) and Maia (junior cinnamon ferret). The spring and summer 2010 in Nova Scotia were extraordinarily sunny, with few foggy days here on the coast.
The biggest news item to rock my world was the discovery of invading colonies of Giant Hogweed. This robust member of the Carrot Family (Apiaceae) causes painful skin lesions and photosensitivity.
The plant has been present in NS for nearly 30 years, but not actively spreading until recently. After more than 400 calls, emails and personal inquiries plus 7 media interviews we were able to inform the outdoor public and attempt to control the plant where threat to human safety was an issue.
Fall has brought us the effects of Hurricanes Earl and Ivan, though none so serious as Juan of 2003. We look forward to the Christmas season, knowing that travel for some of us is imminent.
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