stemwinder

4 hours ago, JTA66 said:

Hearing my first cicadas this afternoon. I'm sure the katydids aren't too far behind.

Congrats . Now it's Summer for you.  It's been a bit late for a lot of things, so maybe summer cicadas are late here in Princeton, as well.  

Not a bad day today for early July, after an inch of rain overnight.  

Can't wait for 2021, when the REAL cicadas emerge, (just kidding) after their 2004 showing.  The 17 year variety, of course.  Brood VIII, I think.  Correction: Brood X, per Google.

This 82 year old lurker thanks you all for your observations and remarks.

For me, Summer is official when I hear the first Cicada sing.  Then it gets better when the katydids start later on, at night.   Welcome to the new, hotter Summers. - 

  Still waiting for the cicada. - cheers -

Thanks for starting this, from W Windsor NJ.  Will follow with interest

We know that Summer is well under way when the katydids are yakking away.

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I dunno - I'm pretty much a NYC guy, growing up in Jersey City.  I live halfway between Philly and NYC now, and while my sprit is more with NY, I can always post there, and definitely enjoy reading in that forum. 

 OTOH, I'm no expert, and not that frequent a poster anyhow.  I've grown accustomed to things as they are, and will vote against merger.   

 I can live with whatever happens, though, and can be persuaded to change my vote, but want to kick the issue downfield for now.