Stranded while birding (1 Viewer)

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jnicholes

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #1

Hello everyone!

So, I am stranded. My car broke down while I was looking at birds at the lake. I'm going to be stuck here for a couple hours while I'm waiting for my sister to come and help me.

Well, I have my camera with me, so I might as well make the best of it!

Jared

 

delia todd

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• Jul 22, 2019

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LOL Jared!!!

I'm sure you'll see some super birds and will then start hoping your sister doesn't come too soon!

 

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jnicholes

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #3

I already have! I saw a hummingbird, and another that needs to be identified. Regardless, it's 101 degrees today. I hope she gets here soon so I can cool down!

 

delia todd

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• Jul 22, 2019

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OMG!!! That is hot - you have my sympathy Jared.

I'm jealous of your hummer though!!

 

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jnicholes

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• Jul 22, 2019

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I actually got a picture of that hummingbird. I was able to catch it while it was roosting. I tell you, those things are HARD to photograph! They're so small and so fast! I was only able to get away with one picture.

As soon as I get home, I'll post a picture of it on this thread as well as my other pictures.

I don't know what the problem with my car is, but at least I'm having fun!

Jared

 

delia todd

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• Jul 22, 2019

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I'll look forward to seeing what you've taken to keep the heat and boredom at bay!

I don't know what the problem with my car is,

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It'll be the heat Jared. Once the sun is over the yard arm, it'll start to cool down LOL

but at least I'm having fun!

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Of course. You might as well make the most of it lad.

 

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jnicholes

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #7

Finally Home. Here are the pictures. The first is the roosting hummingbird, the second is what looks like a Juvenile American Robin.





Jared

 

delia todd

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• Jul 22, 2019

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It does look rather like a Robin, doesn't it.

I'm glad to hear you got home OK in the end. What news on the car?

 

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jnicholes

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #9

well, it could be a variety of things. Could be the water pump, could be the radiator, it could be anything. We're going to take it in and get it fixed.

 

delia todd

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• Jul 22, 2019

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Well I hope it's not too expensive to sort.

Good luck Jared.

 

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jnicholes

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• Jul 23, 2019

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Thank you. Here's hoping I get it fixed! I just had it towed back to my house. Don't know what the problem is, but I'll figure it out.

 

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jnicholes

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• Aug 4, 2019

• #12

Hey, just wanted to let you know that the car is fixed. It was the alternator, the battery, fuel pump, the fuel filter, and the coolant all at the same time. I fixed it myself, replaced all those parts I mentioned, and it's working just fine. Wasn't too expensive! I got a picture of a decent turkey vulture in the process of testing the car. It works just fine now!

Jared