Just a trip to town.

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Back to bed at 10:30.  A couple of calls and a text woke me at 16:00.  Not fresh contacts, but near.  A trip to town?  I didn't have to drive.  There were a few things I needed.  So, sure.  I won't do midday trips for the rest of the summer.  Too hot.  A few varieties of cat food, treats, and hooks for the clothesline pulleys.

Way too hot.  I just can't get to town between 10:30 and probably 20:00, save perhaps with solid ac going, and just for a grocery store pickup.  I tried to buy something but was rejected.  I, initially, thought my bank was messing around again.  Nope, just hit the daily limit with bills and orders.  All good, after all.  I checked online at home.  They are still supporting blm somewhat passively.  I am still looking for a new, apolitical, bank.

After I got home, and opened things up, I heard a duck raising a fuss.  I caught a dog attacking one.  It looked like it killed the duck, so I started chasing the dog.  The owner came over.  Couldn't find the duck.  However, none of them have returned.  I found a few, but had to grab one and walk it in.  The other little ones escaped, if I don't think that was all of them.

An attack on the first day.  I am not sure... of anything.  If that chased the little ones off, I will want that dog dead.  If I find several dead, same.  Plus replacements.  On the first day.  At least I caught it.  I'd best not catch it on my land again.  I know the owner's brother.  I'll call him, when I know more.

So hot.  Should cool before long.  Later, or good night.
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All present and accounted.  It was too dark to do a damage assessment.  Locked in, doubly, for the night.  Food and water set.  Still, this... is a problem.  I may see if I have enough wood and wire to create a larger caged tractor for the little ones, anyway.  I think the big ones know how to hide well.  Still, I best not find a dog sniffing around.

When the little ones get larger, they can fly... if that won't always save them.