Bird dynamics have been FUBAR during this frozen apocalypse. They appear to be much more sociable than in days of yore, flocking together and flying from icicle tree to icicle tree, wondering what in the name of the holy mother is going on. I know they are cedar waxwings because their little wingtips appear to have been dipped in red and yellow paint, and they wear that black mask which conveys a sense of outrage at Nature’s recent shenanigans. Here in central Texas, the old quote of “water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink” keeps popping up, as we continue yet more days sans water. Yup, it’s snowing, but we can’t drink that, although we’ve melted 14 gallons of it so far to use to flush toilets. Last week, we filled up some Arizona tea jugs with tap water, so we still have that. I suppose the birds can lick the icicles?
I braved my death by stepping onto our icy front porch to toss them handfuls of hemp seeds and pumpkin seeds out of an abundance of my own grace and mercy upon them. They flew away. Perhaps that’s why we call them bird brains.
I Don't Get It 
That’s a long time without water. Here’s a theme song for you:
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The link doesn’t show on my mobile it does in the PC app. Weird. Anyway it was a YouTube of Lynryd Skinnrr’s “That Smell.” Great tune.
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*Skynryd
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Ohhhh. Never heard of it.
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Q: Why are all the Texans so mad?
A: Because they own all these gigantic trucks but nobody knows how to drive in the snow.
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wonk wonk. austin is full of prius-loving, gluten-free snowflake vegans who don’t have the arm strength to put up a truck tailgate. we used to have a tundra, but it had rear wheel drive, so that wouldn’t have helped in the ice, although the snow would have been fine. still no water means no bath tonight–and now i’ve spent all day not being able to smell or taste, so that’s an added bonus! never got above freezing today. i cannot WAIT to complain about 110 degrees.
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I believe we call those wusses “Transplanted Californians.”
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ding ding ding! i only thought i hated being around entitled snowflakes, but now i’m sure of it. (gets shovel)
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Even the birds are trying to adapt, Kerbey. And I bet some critter has feasted upon your gift of seeds. Good thinking with the filled tea jugs of tap water!
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This has been so awful for you guys Kerbey. I’m so sorry you’re going through this mess. Hope it’s soon over for you.
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Thank you. We have a small stream of water now but it’s dirty so we are still under a boil water notice. The snow and ice are melting but they will freeze up again when it’s 20 degrees tonight. Tomorrow has got to be better.
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I sure hope so. Take care and try and keep warm. You guys need help. I just feel so sad for all of you suffering like this.
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Tomorrow is always better. So sorry for all your troubles. Have faith that spring will be here eventually. Great pictures by the way.
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