August September 2025
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Sometimes wishes do come true. This Monarch caterpillar made his way at least 9 feet from the nearest Milkweed plant. I hoped he was going to pupate (turn into a chrysalis) at that spot so I could keep an eye and possibly witness the butterfly emergence (in about 10 days). I've never before found a Monarch chrysalis in the wild, if all goes well now I will. This hanging "J" position precedes the pupa/chrysalis stage.
Sept 2
Facebook memory: 3 years ago today doing exactly the same, fussing with guitars. Kind of a seasonal thing for me since it's hard to find indoor space to work when the weather isn't friendly.
Sept 1