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Post by kk on Apr 15, 2018 18:14:22 GMT -5
Had not done much in stone these past few months as,.... I was racing to beat the rains..... Wanted to have the water-tank ready before the rainy season starts. Nearly done, just needs the metal-plate to close it safely and a nicer finish on the outside, but ready to test if it will hold water as needed. Sunset Peak Project by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Roof is sealed too, and prepared to direct water to the tank. Sunset Peak Project by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Outdoor sink is ready to receive water from the tank. Still needs pipes and proper channels to divert/dispose of used water. Sunset Peak Project by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Time to green up bare patches that I created along the way. So taking plants and brushes from the saddle to replant. Plus rolled in some boulders to complete the BBQ corner. Sunset Peak Project by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Weather was fine, actually way to dry over the past few months. Giving opportunity to get things ready on target for Easter. Took several trips at night without using flashlights to show friends and my kids just how bad "Light-pollution" is around here. "Lucky" encounter. We just passed an area of the path that is overgrown, very dark, and known to have lots of sharp rocks on the path. So we had our torches on, and Krista noticed that fella laying across the path. I'm told by a young knowledgeable friend that this is a harmless Spotted Cat Snake, but cant help to suspect it might be a much more dangerous Pointed Scales Pitviper. Somehow in reference pictures, to me, the markings resemble the viper more than the harmless version. Sunset Peak Project by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Not much in regards to scenic pictures to be had. Air-pollution and haze is too strong, but still... Sunset Peak Project by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Thanks for looking, Kurt
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 15, 2018 18:51:57 GMT -5
You've done a lot! I like your plumbing. Maybe you can post some of the first pictures to show some of the new folks how far your little project has come. Shoot, I wouldn't mind a little before and after, either.
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quartz
Cave Dweller
breakin' rocks in the hot sun
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Post by quartz on Apr 15, 2018 23:22:33 GMT -5
Your place is turning into a weekend mansion [by our standards], not just a weekend getaway. Lot of effort invested there, and a fine job of it.
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Post by kk on Apr 15, 2018 23:47:32 GMT -5
You've done a lot! I like your plumbing. Maybe you can post some of the first pictures to show some of the new folks how far your little project has come. Shoot, I wouldn't mind a little before and after, either. Lets do that after the door-shutters and the wastewater divert are done.
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Post by kk on Apr 15, 2018 23:51:27 GMT -5
Your place is turning into a weekend mansion [by our standards], not just a weekend getaway. Lot of effort invested there, and a fine job of it. Yes, lots of experimenting (have never done any of those things before). Not much money involved, I use mostly what lies around. The physical effort is one of the attractions. These days, I spend far too much free time on the computer, and even at work, its only talking. So its nice to get down and dirty for a change.
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Post by fernwood on Apr 16, 2018 4:40:03 GMT -5
Nice looking water system.
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Post by orrum on Apr 16, 2018 7:50:21 GMT -5
Wow Kurt you are making a spot of paradise. Love the transplanting of native flora! That tank is gonna fill very fast!
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Post by Peruano on Apr 16, 2018 8:12:46 GMT -5
Kurt, I always tell people to not let others make decisions about their safety, and that indeed applies to snake identification from several thousands of miles away as opposed to "right there". However my first and final instinct was to presume that it is the harmless Boiga and not the viper. What was strikingly Boiga was the vertically flattened body. They inflate to make themselves look bigger. Most vipers might try to look bigger than they are by doing the opposite (i.e. widening the body laterally). However the sharp scales viper you considered (Trimeresurus) is a quite slender and long tailed snake that does resemble the Boiga in overall body form. Nest time (carefully) take a close look at head shape. The viper has a longer triangular head and the Boiga is a bit less angular. The few photos I looked at for this viper didn't have as distinct series of blotches on the lower sides of the body as did the cat snake. Both are pugnacious and will bite with abandon if threatened.
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Post by kk on Apr 16, 2018 9:33:42 GMT -5
Love the transplanting of native flora! That tank is gonna fill very fast! Better that, than bringing in new species that dont belong here. The only thing that I brought up was mint (driving abundantly since December) and a chilly plant that did not fare too well. Both are pugnacious and will bite with abandon if threatened. Viper would have been interesting as it is only known in two isolated areas within Hong Kong territory, since a relatively short time. I'm not afraid of snakes and love watching them from afar. But have a healthy respect for them regardless to potential danger to myself, dogs and other people or not.
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