brucine (broo'-seen), 1) n. Pharm., Chem. a bitter, poisonous alkaloid, C23H26N2O4, obtained from the nux vomica tree; 2) n. Bruce Bortin's 'low-impact' weblog

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Mickyhead copy


Mickyhead copy, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

Now More Ferocious

Muni Face

Muni Face

Muni Face, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

Inscribed into a seat, somehow.

Trimmed Hibiscus


Trimmed Hibiscus, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

||| Giant White-Fly Free |||

I heard back from Jack Schwegman at UCCE and Ronnie at the Alameda County Department of Agriculture. Both of them left me long involved voicemails, and Ronnie sent me an envelope stuffed with printouts of web pages about the giant white-fly and what can be done to control it.

Meanwhile, back at the apartment complex, Joanna and Eddis have been right on top of things, and today cut back the hibiscus bushes to eradicate the pest. Way to go, guys. Way to go, government scientists. Mostly, way to go Jim for being right there with the biological ID. From 5000 miles away, yet.

Ramona Enjoys a Cookie


Ramona Enjoys a Cookie, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

Ramona at HAP with a cookie from Ramona in Santa Barbara

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

New -- Pre-Skidmarked TP!!


New -- Pre-Skidmarked TP!!, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

A little ackie with the belaying on the way home from the store.

Packaged for Travelling


Packaged for Travelling, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

I'm sending this sample of the flies on the hibiscus leaf to the Master Gardener Coordinator at the University of California Cooperative Extension in Alameda. She'll identify the critters, and, if necessary, Alert the Proper Authorities. Stay tuned for exciting results!

Sunday, September 17, 2006

Aphids? II


Giant Whiteflies?, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

Ik! I don't think the plant's too happy, but the bugs are rockin out.

Jim thinks that they're giant whiteflies, and I think that he's right.

Aphids?


Aphids?, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

Underside of a leaf. At times, there's a cloud of white flies flitting about.

Camilia?


Camilia?, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

A bush outside our apartment is heavily infested. Extra credit if you can tell me what kind of plant this is.


Tip o' il capello to Jim, who writes:
It's a Hibiscus, dummy.

crosswalk stunt photo


crosswalk stunt photo, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

I happened upon these people shooting a set of photos on Jackson Street yesterday. They're trying to organize a crosswalk for the intersection where 15th St meets Jackson. The photoshoot was of a faked pedestrian hit, to dramatize the need for a crosswalk.

Totally unbidden, I took some photos as well. Then I took my creepy old self away. Good luck, you guys!

You can find therm here:
East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/downtownlakemerritt

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Patches


Patches, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

Publicity Still for "Fancypants & Patches", a fictitious trio.

Thursday, September 07, 2006

Moon & Star


Moon & Star, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

September 6, 2006

Ray


Ray, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Pearl


Pearl, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

New Prayerwheel


New Prayerwheel, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

Motorized

Monday, September 04, 2006

Flea Market Fan


Flea Market Fan, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

Picked this up at the Laney Flea Market yesterday for $5.00. The motor draws 0.5A; should do the trick.

Friday, September 01, 2006

Swearing in


Swearing in, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

Cathy being sworn in as an Alternate Rent Board Commissioner, SF City Hall, 08/31/06

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