New Neighbor

We seem to have a new neighbor. This quiet little bird takes little notice of us. It seems quite at home in one of the bushes by our patio.

We walked the state park loop this morning. On the way to the park and back we were battered by strong winds, but fortunately the trees cut the wind and protect park visitors. We saw plains chachalacas and green jays, and we heard lots of other birds. At the first feeding site, a large number of birds chattered in the trees but seemed to be hiding, perhaps having spotted a predator.

We danced twice today, as usual. We had 34 1/2 couples for Jerry's dance and 34 for Joe's. This remarkable stability is not due to the same people attending both dances (though there is definitely quite a bit of overlap). Instead, people seem to take turns, some coming to the afternoon dance and some to the evening.


Hardy and Judy will be leaving town tomorrow again. They've given us their Community Concert tickets for the Side Street Strutters concert on Sunday, February 10. It looks to be a great show. We're sorry they have to miss it, but glad they thought of us. Thanks, friends!