Category Archives: pumpkins

Pumpkin eaters!

Posted on October 6, 2025 by jjspina

We recently put two pumpkins out on our front steps. We are keeping an eye on them for any critters who love to eat pumpkins. There are little teeth marks already on them. We sprayed them with vinegar but they … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin going, going, soon will be gone!

Posted on October 11, 2024 by jjspina

I recently posted about our pumpkin outside our front deck. It has been eaten by some hungry critters who like pumpkin seeds. I snapped a photo today and noticed that they finally got inside the pumpkin and ate all the … Continue reading →

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Fall Decorations are up!

Posted on September 24, 2024 by jjspina

We decorated our house for fall recently. Here are some photos of the inside and outside. By putting these up I am now in the spirit of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Are you? Happy decorating! Are you feeling festive and ready … Continue reading →

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Taking a breather for a little while! Halloween is coming!

Posted on October 27, 2023 by jjspina

After publishing five books in 2023 I will be taking a little time off to rest, recuperate and recharge. While I do this I will be offline somewhat unless there is something of urgency for me to check on my … Continue reading →

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Visitors and a disappearing pumpkin!

Posted on October 11, 2023 by jjspina

Recently we had some visitors and a pumpkin that slowly disappeared! Let me share first about the disappearing pumpkin, a groundhog and some deer. In our backyard there is a pond and plenty of trees and water behind the trees … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Mac’s Apples!

Posted on September 29, 2023 by jjspina

Here in Londonderry we have a fabulous place to visit, purchase all kinds of fruits and vegetables and stop for a hot dog and/or an ice cream. We visited this place recently so I could snap all these wonderful photos … Continue reading →

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