Sylvia Coffey tidbitted, “Driving through Mountain City I am surprised to see so much cardboard put out to be picked up by trash companies. Would love to see that cardboard put into the recycle bin. Thinking what a load that would take off of Howard especially.”
(From PTom: Isn’t it amazing the love so many in Mountain City have for “Mr. Green,” even when he misses trash pick-up? Mr. Green has a reputation for acts of kindness, like taking the garbage can to the garage for single moms. He blesses my life.)
Back to Sylvia: “Also, I notice oak trees being cut inappropriately and not being painted. I don’t know that people understand if the limb is not cut at the “collar” it will not heal properly. Sorry, I’m on a binge.”
Thanks, Sylvia.
Seeing oak tree pruning at this time year is dreadful news. This is the period with highest risk of oak wilt, which spreads through open wounds in live oaks, the time when the Texas Forestry Service says “NO” to general oak tree pruning. Like I said a few weeks back, one new resident who has not “met” oak wilt, could prune a tree during this time and (in a few years’ time) inadvertently kill oak trees yards away. That’s “yards” as in our half-acre to one-acre+ lots.
Maybe some do not know cardboard (broken down) is accepted in Mountain City’s recycling bin? Maybe someone or a service group would offer to pick up boxes on the street and put them into the recycling bin?
If you want the recycling bin emptied more frequently, talk with your City Council representatives. There’s a Council Meeting this next Monday, March 14, 7 p.m. at City Hall. They take citizen comments at the beginning of each meeting.
Ron and I happened upon a couple empty moving boxes on Ash last Saturday while walking KissMe. The new resident at the door added in all the moving boxes in his garage. Our friend, Linda Freeman, is well-boxed for her upcoming move.
Does everyone know about NextDoor.com? Registered users can send a message (like “moving boxes available”) to all registered emails in Mountain City. So far, it’ll go to 97. And, there’s an option for nearby communities including Plum Creek and Meadow Woods.
The time has been announced for the Saturday, March 26 Annual Easter Egg Hunt. It’s a free event. Kids 5th grade and younger are welcome to participate. It’s hosted by Loving Mountain City. 101 Mountain City Drive, 10 a.m.
My bluebird house with a nest of cedar bark strips, now has eggs. Beautiful blue eggs. With bluebirds, the process for eggs becoming blue is somewhat like Easter eggs. The color is added onto the shell in the oviduct. So, females that don’t have what it takes lay white eggs.
This weekend is time change! Spring forward. This is one time a year when it’s of special value to attend a church with multiple worship services.
Spring into sending tidbits, please. Email [email protected] or leave a message at (512) 268-5678 Thanks! Love, Pauline
