Never did get to bed.

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In part, while I set a timer to change the sprinkler placement, I... missed, often.  I probably overshot watering three times.  How long?  Can't be sure.  I just couldn't remember that I had just hit the alarm, while in the middle of something else.  I don't think it was too awful.  I used to water an hour at a time, per area.  So... nowhere near that bad.

Oh, and I found a small raccoon out back, when turning off the water.  They are creepy looking little dudes at night.  I really wonder if it, or it's parents, weren't the problem with missing ducklings.  Though, now, I think the adults protect the young, and have the strength to do so... at least against certain predators.  The reason they weren't catching it earlier, was ducks really aren't night creatures.  They sleep, nap, at night.

Why else I suspect the adults are on guard, now, is when I have approached the young, all of the elders go out to the edges, getting the younglings in, even the indian runners.  The mommas and poppas take quads around, and more.  It's rather impressive.  I am pretty sure I wouldn't want three or four fifteen to thirty pound birds beating wings and beaks on me.  Now, I can get through them, but I weigh 300.  But a ten pound critter?  Not so much.

I had hoped to get to work this morning, but I don't think so.  I did check on the rabbits during the night, changing water, adding food where needed.  More like nearly morning.  And I will hit the ducks with fresh water, though their food looked good this morning.  Still, I'll check, again.

Oh, and the smallest ducklings have finally gotten large enough to get into the feed.  As such, they have exploded in size in the just the last few days.  I did put food out for them, but that was nothing compared to what was in the trays.  The little porkers are really stouting up.  All good.  I may see about creating a better feeding area for any other ducklings which might be hatching sooner or later.  An area adults, and even the larger ducklings can't get to.  The adults preferred food on the ground.  And would eat the duckling feed quickly, THEN go to the trays.  Gah!

It was about 54 out this morning.  I don't think it will get cooler.  Maybe a dip, right first thing as the sun comes up.  Sometimes the mountains let go of their cold and cool and chill the valley a bit as air movement starts in.  Sometimes not.  I really would like to work, but I think I've about had it for the day.  Bedtime.

Good night, God bless, don't die.  If you do, may you suffer it well.  Oh, and good day, while at it.  Man, I really want to work.  Hmm... might try something or other?  Oh, could drill holes in the pole, for the hammock.  And... maybe... try to dig a bit around a problem area.  Not sure I can dig much, but... can see.  Even a few shovels might be good for me.  Yeah, but good night.  I won't be back.  Maybe to check views, or visit as site, as I crash?  But... yeah... good night.