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How to Shake the Winter Blues by Making Bird houses for Blue Jays
How often do you find yourself stuck in the house on them cold winter days, suffering from the winter blues? I bet you said quite often, if you did then your answer is like that of most people during the winter months. I want you to stop right now and think about what you just read, if you do find yourself stuck in the house during the winter with nothing to do, you should consider yourself very lucky. Most people are always complaining that they don't have enough time in the day to get things done. So, according to a lot of folks, if you have nothing to do in the winter because your stuck inside, you are indeed a very lucky person.
Now, if this is true and you find yourself in the winter with nothing to do, and you need an idea to help shake the winter blues, why not take up a great hobby like making bird houses for Blue Jays. Making bird houses is not only easy it's also fun, and if you don't want to keep and use the bird houses for yourself, you can give them away as gifts or even make some extra money selling them at craft shows, yard sales or online.
The design for a Blue Jay bird house can be as detailed as your imagination, or as simple as a shoebox shape made out of wood, and turned to hang or stand on end. There are just a few things you will need to make Blue Jay bird houses; wood, a good weather resistant wood works fine in a size of around 3/4 inch thick. Some people use plywood that's been treated for outdoors use, while others stay away from treated lumber, saying the chemicals can harm the birds, I have made bird houses from treated plywood for years, and have never seen any harmful effects done to the birds that make their homes in them, the choice of wood is up to you.
You will also need a nice saw to cut the wood with, either a power saw or a good wood cutting hand saw works fine, a vise to hold your wood securely while cutting it, ruler or tape measure to measure your wood pieces, and either your choice of nails, screws or wood glue to secure the pieces of wood together, you will also need either a jigsaw or a hole saw attachment for a drill, to make the entrance hole for the Blue Jays.
Cut out and assemble your Blue Jay bird house like you are making a narrow shoebox, it should have 4 sides, and a top and bottom, some people make the roof slanted so the rain will easily fall off, while some folks just leave the roofs flat and use a waterproof cover or coating to repel the elements, again the choice is yours on how elaborate you want to make the Blue Jay bird houses. The one thing you should add are a few small holes in the bottom for more ventilation and to allow any rain that enters the entrance hole from a blowing storm, or melting snow, to drain properly. The average size most designers cut the entrance hole depends on the type of Blue Jays in their region, you want a hole that's just big enough for an adult Blue Jay to enter, and yet stops larger aggressive intruders. Again, you can search the internet for a little more information on the entrance hole sizes.
Once you have your Blue Jay house done, you can fasten a wire hanger onto it, or create a pole type hanger, the choice is up to you. You can paint the bird house in any color or style you want. Making Blue Jay bird houses is not just a great hobby for fun and possibly earning some extra money, it's also a great way to help shake the winter blues.
There is a website that describes numerous activities and other methods to help eliminate the Winter Blues, this website is called: Winter Activities - and it may be found at this url: http://www.winter-activities.com
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About the Author
Robert W. Benjamin has been involved in weight loss and has been researching the Winter Blues for a few years. He age 50, he reduced his body weight from 400 lbs to 185 lbs. If you want to turn your life around, and read other great info and ideas on beating the winter blues, please check out the website below:
Visit the website Winter Activities by clicking the following link:
http://www.winter-activities.com
I have a Hohner Blues Harp in the key of G, and the 4 hole draw is producing the same sound as the blow. Why?
How can I fix it??
reedplates are worn out, you can buy new ones and do it yourself but if its the harp I'm thinking of it's cheaper to just buy a new one, it wasn't expensive in the first place. it's not till you get into the $50 dollar range that it becomes cost effective to replace the reeds instead of the harp. then again if it's the one I'm thinking of it may come out of the box like that, the cheap ones are made in China by the way
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Swimming Holes Around Austin
Trying to come up with things to do with out of town visitors in the height of summer? The Austin area offers a wide variety of activities to entertain even the most difficult audience. During the summer months, your primary goal will be trying to stay cool, and Austin and the surrounding area offers swimming holes a-plenty.
The iconic Barton Springs in Zilker Park is open from early spring to late autumn. Sometimes called the soul of Austin, this spring fed pool maintains a steady 68 degrees in all seasons. And don't forget to impress your visitors with a promise of seeing the extremely rare salamander that is only found in the spring and pool at Barton Creek.
The Deep Eddy Pool, near downtown in west Austin, boasts a huge wading area for the tiny people and water temperatures that never rise above 72 degrees. Throughout the summer, they host Splash Party Movie Nights, where family pleasing movies are played on a big screen while viewers float in the pool.
If you are willing to go a bit further afield, then you really should make a visit to Hamilton Pool, about 40 minutes outside of Austin off of Highway 71. The natural spring is found in a grotto that was formed when the dome of an underground river collapsed thousand of years ago. The result is a very family friendly and secluded swimming spot that seems like a fairy wonderland. Because the ecosystem around the springs is fragile, the park closes when the 100-car parking lot is full, so you must call ahead.
Further impress your guests by stopping off at the Salt Lick on your way home, renowned for what some would argue is the best barbeque in Texas. It definitely provides the proper atmosphere, located as it is in the middle of nowhere about 12 miles south of US 290 West. The menu includes brisket, chicken, ribs, sausage, and the ubiquitous peach and berry cobblers. Take note, however, that it is located in a dry spot in Hays County, so you have to bring your own alcoholic beverages.
Blue Hole, located in Wimberly, Texas, has been named one of the top ten swimming holes in Texas. The land was privately owned, but in 2005 was purchased by the village of Wimberly and is being developed into a regional park. Another spot appropriate for fairies, the Blue Hole is surrounded by old growth cypress trees and boasts a rare ecosystem of natural grasses, wildflowers, birds, reptiles and insects. And its proximity to downtown Wimberly means that after cooling off in the springs, you can proceed to shop `til you drop in one of the towns dozens of specialty stores and art galleries. Shops are open Monday, Thursday, Friday and on the weekends. Market Day takes place the first Saturday of the month from April through December, when more than 400 vendors put antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts up for sale.
Krause Springs, another stunning swimming hole great for families, boasts clear and shallow waters. Located about 30 miles from Austin off of Highway 71, the pool is listed on the National Register of historic places and is also shaded by large cypress tress. You can picnic and camp at the pool, and there are admissions fees.
About the Author
Ki is a realtor in Austin Texas. He helps buyers looking in the Austin real estate market. His site also has a blog with stats and commentary on Austin Texas real estate along with information on recent mortgage rate trends.
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