The Sky Is Changing Yet Again.

The vapor trails are back in town.

This morning was the first time in a long time, well actually about thirty days, that I have seen the tell tale criss cross streaks in the sky that herald the resumption of flights. Or have they been flying all along but under cover of darkness? Who would be in those planes when most countries have kind of closed borders? Perhaps a few billionaires and politicians using their lear jets.

Austria has restarted the economy albeit very slowly. On Tuesday the home depot shops were one of the first to open and wouldn't you know, they had queues around the block. How many tools does one need?

So far nature and its inhabitants are still the net gainers from our collective stay-at-home and the animals delight in their new found freedom. Not many cars, hardly any planes ( well not much longer ) and thus not much pollution. The birds are so happy and chirpy congregating on bushes, trees and roof tops while the squirrels have thrown caution to the wind and are daringly hopping across roads. Suddenly I see them everywhere.

Pheasants are mating again because the males are strutting about with gay abandon luring any unsuspecting female for a quick rendezvous. Deer are munching on the various fields and still mostly the whole troupe. No encounters with cars.

As for the tiny animals such as bugs and bees, I should think that they are getting fat and prosperous although judging by the loud sounds coming from our neighbours, the bees are still having to struggle with man. Lawnmowers are cutting a swathe through lushious and nutritious grass thereby breaking up an important food chain. And all for the sake of neat and tidy lawns. Bob has dropped a few hints already about the length of our lawn...oh yes, our yearly battle continues. Who will win this year? The bees and bugs or the neighbour's opinion of us?

Biggi