"They" say if you live with someone long enough you begin to look alike. I'm not sure about that but, maybe, thinking alike wouldn't be far off the mark. Using that mindset... if you live out in the country long enough you might just begin to think like a deer. Back a few weeks ago I found a plastic bag filled with fabric scraps, strips and pieces of novelty fabrics, in the trash can at church. I reached in for it and immediately understood why it had been disposed of, my sense of smell kicked in where my sense of sight left off. It, ahem, needed a bath... a long and thorough one at that! The bag's contents intrigued me so much that I double bagged it and brought it home. Yesterday I held my breath and dumped the contents into a lingerie bag, then straight into the washing machine. Nothing ventured nothing gained. Here are the results of my plunder. I had to use scissors to free a few of the strips from the tangle that occurred in the bath; but everything survived quite well, considering, this bounty was well worth the effort.
Two mornings ago I stepped off the side porch to see that my Daylilies had been denuded of their glorious blooms. All that remained were a few stems, no blossoms. The deer, apparently, had decided that the recently applied Liquid Fence didn't offer enough foul-smelling resistance to keep them from devouring my flowers. Now you understand the parallel. Yep, I've been living in the country so long that I'm thinking like a deer!
Life is Good!
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What a haul! Yay!
And have you tried a motion sensor porch light....we did that, and the deer have stayed away! Also the raccoons!
Maybe they held their breath like you did. Could it be they are thinking like you instead of the other way around? LOL. Lost the pepper tops last night. Bird netting is coming out this afternoon.
So far the 4 foot fence is keeping the deer out of our garden, but it is sure not very attractive.
Our deer haven't been around much since early spring. Now my garden's biggest predators are bunnies and voles. The bunnies aren't at all discouraged by Liquid Fence either....so frustrating!!
Why would anyone throw away those beautiful fabrics without trying to give them a wash first? Their trash is your treasure!
Wait--Deer Denuded Daylilies? That's a great grunge band name! Anyway, your strips look scent-free.
Glad you were able to rescue those nice strips! Looks like it was worth it.
The deer who visit our yard don't bother the daylillies, but do love the hostas!
Have a great weekend!
You're a braver quilter than I am but look what you netted!
You're a braver quilter than I am but look what you netted!
LOL!!!!! or maybe they have learned from you. Great post.
Good for you in finding the fun fabric! A good bath and you have quite a haul. Congrats!
Love to come and read your blog postings. Always interesting.
Hugs
Great to read & see this, Mrs. G! (How many times I, too have retrieved items to the dismay of hubby & daughter!) Congratulations on your brave find! Look forward to your redeeming creation!
Good job on the fabric rescue and what a reward for your efforts.
While in the small township of Waterton, Canada, in Waterton National Park, I observed that all of the flowerpots and planters on their main street were hung up high or surrounded by chicken wire--deer wander the streets at will. Not a very pretty solution at times, but the flowers were thriving. : )
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