#5.0 feet

[sweetbunnytears]

i love being short! i feel so cute next to tall people!!❤︎❤︎

#kawaii #pink #pinkcore #aes #cutecore #aesthetic #cute #girly #adorable #sanrio #hello kitty #sanriocore #girly girl #my melody #princess #short #short problems #5 foot #5 feet tall #5.0 feet

[mothoka]

childhood crush

#cuphead #cala maria #mugman #fanart #king dice #the devil #cuphead fanart #gingerbeard #i'm only 14 and 5.0 feet we can it make work! #the cuphead show #powl boy #miss chalice #art #my art #princess bon bon

[buckswornsocks001]

I don’t know about these CAT socks

How come they are just so fucken thick and soak all of me foot sweat eh

Giving me feet a wipe with these socks is my daily routine you fucken love it

Keep sniffing boys

#dirty socks #used socks #smelly socks #buckswornsocks #sweaty feet #sweaty socks #dirty socks for sale #used socks for sale #alpha male socks #male socks #sock sweat #foot sweat #stinky socks #stinky feet #used socks in australia #white socks #sheer socks #black socks #stinky shoes #stinky boots

[h4nn4hra]

#halt o'carrick #ra #ranger apprentice #ranger's apprentice #john flanagan

[pix4japan]

Reflecting on Resilience: The Story of Lake Tanuki

Location: Lake Tanuki, Shizuoka, Japan Timestamp: 07:07・2024/02/28

Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter ISO 320 for 1/1250 sec. at ƒ/5.0 Provia/Standard film simulation

Perched at an elevation of approximately 650 meters (approx. 2,133 feet), Lake Tanuki, or Tanuki-ko, stands as a lovely man-made reservoir in the scenic Shizuoka Prefecture of Japan.

Positioned a mere 11 kilometers westward from the foothills of the majestic Mt. Fuji, this quaint lake holds not only a tranquil beauty but also an interesting history.

Originally a marshy expanse, the region experienced a water shortage as a consequence of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. In 1935, water from from Shiba River was diverted to transform the swampland into a reservoir for agricultural use.

During the early morning hours, Lake Tanuki near Mt. Fuji in Japan undergoes a metamorphosis. Enveloped in a gentle mist rising from its surface, the lake becomes a canvas of light and shadow during the dawn hours.

Google Maps links and sources available at my full write-up – a quick 1-minute read (https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20240228-tanukiko).

#風景写真 #富士山 #田貫湖 #pix4japan #X100V #Fujifilm #landscape photography #Japan #Mt. Fuji #Lake Tanuki

[beardedmrbean]

Jan. 1 (UPI) -- A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake rocked western Japan on Monday, likely killing two people, as tsunami warnings issued earlier in the day were downgraded to advisories.

The earthquake struck about 26 miles northeast of Anamizu in Ishikawa prefecture, along the Noto Peninsula.

Authorities initially warned that tsunami waves could be as high as 10 feet along the Sea of Japan coast but the Japan Meteorological Agency later downgraded all of the tsunami warnings to advisories.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters emergency personnel are working to assess damage from the earthquake so far.

"In response to the M7 earthquake at Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture, we have immediately set up the Prime Minister's Office of Response, Disaster Counter Measure HQ," he wrote on X.

"Putting human lives as a priority, we are making every effort to assess damages -- putting forth all efforts in disaster response. For those in affected areas, please pay close attention to the latest information and place personal safety as your priority."

The quake shook buildings in central Tokyo, while local police on the peninsula reported two people were found showing no vital signs. The central government also confirmed six separate incidences of residents trapped alive in under collapsed houses in the area.

The earliest waves measured about four feet along the Noto Peninsula and around Ishikawa and Niigata. Some have been identified as far north of the Hokkaido Prefecture.

It marked the first time Japan has issued a major tsunami warning since 2011, when a 9.0-magnitude quake struck Tohoku, causing catastrophic damage from deadly tsunami waves.

Officials suspended bullet train service while Japan Airlines and Nippon Airways canceled all fights in the western region. Western Japan hospitals reported power outages but there were no confirmed numbers of possible injuries from the earthquake so far.

Strong aftershocks, ranging from 4.0 to 5.0 magnitude came in a rapid-fire succession of 21 incidents in central Japan, according to the JMA. The country's nuclear authority said there was "no risk of radioactivity leaking from nuclear power plants" in the affected areas.

Japan sits in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, where many tectonic plates meet, causing a constant threat of earthquakes that has led it to develop one of the world's most sophisticated tsunami warning systems.

#nunyas news

[mustanglegendarymachine]

2024 Ford Mustang GT.

Which continues to offer a 5.0 liter V8, has a sixspeed manual standard. The last generation’s Coyote V-8 produced 450 horsepower with 420 pound-feet of torque.

The new generation, S650 Platform.

#Ford #Mustang #GT #2024 #S650 #V8 #2024 Ford Mustang GT #5.0 #stang #all new 2024 ford mustang #cars #automobile #mustanglegendarymachine #motortrend

[sereneblueclouds]

Helluva Boss/Hazbin Hotel OC (they/them)

(I'm not super acknowledged about this universe, but I have the doubt Azazel is an already existing character. For my oc 'Azazel' is only their name)

Sinner name: Azazel

Height: 5.0 feet / 1.55 cm

Age: 22 years old

Lives in the Lust Ring

Died of being a sacrificial goat of a cult: their sinner form resembles a goat with the sacrificial dagger still implanted in their chest, who also took part into influencing their look. (Is able to take out the dagger whenever they want)

Took their arrive in Hell as another chance at life, as their past living life hasn't gone to plan and was cascading to a downfall for them.

Worked as a sexworker when they were alive, and briefly in hell too. But now their sexual encounters are more as something fun in their free time, maybe after their bartending shifts.

Like I said I'm still a bit unfamiliar with the whole universe and how things work, so pls be nice if I got something wrong. It was fun creating them and I'm love with the design

#art #digital art #artist #artists on tumblr #digital artist #digitalart #digitalartist #helluva boss #hazbin hotel fandom #hazbin hotel #helluva boss oc #hazbin hotel oc #oc #character design #original character

[morgan--reads]

The Blacktongue Thief - Christopher Buehlman

Summary: In heavy debt to the Takers Guild for his training, thief Kinch Na Shannack accepts a mission to travel to the far North with Galva, a survivor of the Goblin Wars and a handmaiden to the goddess of death. Along the way their party is joined by a blind cat and a witch-in-training as they cross war-scarred lands full of dangers. 

Quote: “Monarchy is a bad system because, no matter how smart you are, you can still squirt a moron out of your plumbing. Maybe you get lucky and your son or daughter is at least half as smart as you—what about your grandchild? Probably a knob, and when they inherit the throne, everything you built falls to shyte. Not so with the Guild. If you were stupid, you never went to a True School. If you weren’t brilliant, you’d never make it to the upper tiers, but if you did, the Murder Alphabet was waiting for you to make a mistake so it could kill you.” 

My rating: 4.5/5.0  Goodreads: 4.22/5.0

Review: Don’t let the rather serious plot summary fool you. This book is laugh out-loud hilarious. The stakes are genuinely high and the dangers harrowing—krakens, man-eating goblins, monstrosities, and dangerous men all present obstacles—but Kinch is more than a match for all of them. He has his special talents, sure, but it’s his determination to find humor in even the most perilous of circumstances that keeps the book light on its feet. The adventure that Kinch has been set on is more epic than he knows and that plot is well-executed and interesting, but it’s the little moments of interaction between the strange travelers as they grow closer, the rich lived-in feel of the world-building, and Kinch’s personality that really makes this book. Perfect for fans of D&D.

#the blacktongue thief #christopher buehlman #book review #book recommendation #fantasy #high fantasy

[churchydraws]

posting the other refs I did for the boys, a Celestial Siblings Show AU Eclipse and Bloodmoon with a bonus canon SAMS Bloodmoon.

CSS Eclipse actually has a leather jacket to go with his pants but I wanted to show some slight difference in everyone’s body shape. It also has some magnetic earrings that it got from Chica, who he hangs out with a bit to gossip and trade clothing ideas with. He also does this with Roxy, but he doesn’t like them as much so they don’t hang out often. He’s less then pleased when Sun starts dating Roxy, saying Sun “Deserves better then that self absorbed hound”, but it tries to be a little supportive and neutral around Roxy. that all stops after the whole maternity chip thing happens, and it gets angry with her, though it’s also concerned for her well being. He may not like them much, but no one deserves to have their code tampered like that. He’s more concerned for Sun though.

I headcanon that Sun has the factory default bodyshape that all Daycare Attendant models have, so CSS Eclipse and Lunar had his body shape before they changed it.

Red (CSS au Bloodmoon) uses a prototype Daycare Attendant model, so they’re shaped differently then the others, and also taller (the 4 brothers are about 7′5.0 tall while Red is 8′4.0 feet tall).

They used paint they found to color themself, though it started to fade around their feet and left leg after they got rid of their shoes because the bells were too noisy and when their left pant leg ripped. They start staying with the siblings after Sun and Moon are freed from Violet and Lilac (who is the equivalent of canon Lunar’s role in this and not fully a piece of Afton, though I haven’t fully decided what they are). They stay pretty dirty for a while after staying with the siblings because they snarl and hiss whenever someone goes near them, but eventually (several weeks) they calm down enough to let at least Lunar close, and eventually become comfortable enough to let them take their dirty clothes and get them clean (which they are relieved about because they never realized how uncomfortable they were until the dirt and grime was washed off). They also eventually get the damages they have fixed (there are some cracks in their shell, and they have a bullet hole in their leg and two on their back. no bullets though, they removed those themself). They’re given an extra pair of the usual Daycare Attendant uniform as a replacement for their ragged clothes, but eventually get some grey sweatpants (baggy and comfy!) and some ribbons for their wrists and for their waist (good fidget toys!). They probably have a large sweater somewhere too. The beanie was a gift from a child that somehow snuck into the room that Bloodmoon stays in during opening hours (they don’t feel comfortable around children, their first interaction with a child was a few days after they had gotten away from Afton/Violet and gotten their own body, and they had accidentally scared the child they had stumbled upon while exploring a park they found ((it was colorful and made their DA protocols go “oh we’re supposed to be there”)) which resulted in the parent throwing a bigass rock at them and denting their arm before they were able to get away, and that stuck with them so they stay away during opening hours even though they know that probably wouldn’t happen again). The child did have to go in timeout when Sun caught them, but it was Bloodmoon’s first, and so far only, positive interaction with a human. They’re working on it! The other four siblings will now mention them to the children, though they usually refer to them as BM or Red because Bloodmoon is kind of a scary name and they don’t want to freak out the kids or parents or human staff. They start going almost exclusively as Red or Redmoon after that, though Lunar will call them Bloody as well which they also like, but only if it’s Lunar.

While I’m at I should also explain that Red was still technically made by Eclipse. They were a bit of an experiment and some practice for Eclipse, who wanted to see if they could make an AI on it’s own. At that time, Red had been nothing more then some base code and protocols, and was not self aware. Eclipse worked on them for some time, but put the project on hold once the stuff with Sun started. A few days later, Eclipse found that the little AI it had been working on was missing, and while it was concerned, it was more preoccupied on trying to help its brother. Unfortunately, the thing that had taken the now only slightly aware AI was the thing that was plaguing Sun. Violet finished the rest of the work on the AI, adding some new coding, such as the bloodlust, and called it Bloodmoon. Bloodmoon’s first few moments of existence was curiosity and wonder at the pretty place they found themself in, very quickly followed by pain, terror, and anger. They were forced through simulations as Violet attempted to train them into being a luring and killing machine, though these simulations often ending in Bloodmoon losing control and killing everything in whatever simulation they were in and where punished for it. This lasted for several days before they managed to escape the mind they were trapped with Violet in, and jumping in to an empty prototype Daycare Attendant body, scaring the shit out of some human staff and badly injuring two and being tased several times, escaping through the area in the Van Ending, hiding in a truck that was leaving the Pizzaplex, being tased again after being found, and running into an alleyway and into an abandoned building and laying on the ground trying to process everything that had just happened. They live on the streets for most of their life, before Eclipse and Lunar find them, begging them to help save their brothers from Violet and Lilac.

They’re still somewhat resentful of Eclipse since in their mind it abandoned them and allowed them to be taken by Violet, but that’s slowly smoothed over as Bloodmoon adjusts and properly processes what they’ve been through. Eclipse lowering the bloodlust in their code to not be so intense and addictive also helps with that. Things are still a bit tense between the two, but much better then it was in the beginning.

not much to say on canon SAMS Bloodmoon, he uses the default DA model, and I got the colors from the actual model that cuz I remembered seeing it while looking to the models they used for Sun and Moon so I could get refs of the glowing forms. it’s not EXACTLY the same, I didn’t wanna slap too many colors on it. Also dipped on the pentagrams in his eyes because that would have been hell to draw. Might add the markings to his face later.

#eclipse #eclipse fnaf #fnaf eclipse #sun and moon show eclipse #the sun and moon show eclipse #sun and moon show bloodmoon #the sun and moon show bloodmoon #bloodmoon fnaf #fnaf bloodmoon #celestial siblings show au #celestial siblings show au Red #the sun and moon show #sun and moon show #my art #fanart

[novankenn]

Altered Destiny

= Eight =

(So through the poll, which can be found on the Chapter Page, my readers would like to see this Jaune in a more of a Healer/Cleric style role, over that of a Tank/Paladin one. So Chapter 4 has been revised to suit. Thank you to everyone who participated. I will be using powers and feats from D&D Neverwinter as I don't have access to any significant materials from D&D 3.0/4.0/5.0)

Glynda sat quietly watch the worst student of her class, tossing and turning in a restless sleep. Occasionally she would mumble something, though it was too low and Glynda was too far away to catch what she was saying. Not that Glynda was paying attention. She was more focused on what to do with Jaune.

From the short amount of contact with her, Glynda knew there were going to be several issues, the main one being Jaune's own acceptance of her situation. Talking with a professional would help, but Glynda doubted it would be fully successful.

Her mind then wandered. She took in Jaune's new body. Her body was slim, lithe even, but it was complicated by her now new proportions. Her hips were fairly wide, plus her bust was quite substantial. Jaune was going to have issues with her balance, probably even walking was going to require a process of practice.

Glynda thought back to the stumbling dash to the bathroom. Jaune had barely remained on her feet. The previous Jaune had been improving, Glynda saw it. His confidence was growing daily, and his ability to actually spar, to counter and fight was blossoming, but now. Glynda was afraid these changes were going to shatter Jaune.

As Glynda was watching her sleeping form, Jaune found her self in a strange place. She was standing in a flower filled meadow. All about her waits tall tulips and daisies. The sky was a myriad collection of reds and purples, like one would see at dusk. Seeing no one, Jaune started to walk. The tall grasses and flowers gently brushing against her hospital gown, clade form.

Above the light faded, and stars began to fill the indigo sky, and still she walked. Slowly, as the light faded and the field of flowers took on a more dream-like quality, she saw a pair of figures seated yet floating in the air, almost as if they were seated upon the very tops of the flowers.

Figure One: Ah, there you are, Jaune. Welcome. You must have many questions, ask them, as I have the answers you seek.

Figure Two: So this is the mortal for whom you rewove the threads for. Interesting...

Jaune: What is going on? Why?

Figure One: We have brought to this space between realities to answer your queries. To ease your mind, my child.

Figure Two: As for why my sister's actions... you have potentially great fates ahead of you, niece. One that was not to end with your... foolhardy choices that day.

Jaune: I don't understand.

Figure One: That is to be expected, daughter. Much has changed for you, and more is to change. Your metamorphosis is yet to be complete.

Jaune: Huh? What does that mean?!?

Figure Two: Perhaps we should introduce ourselves to your child, sister.

Figure One: Yes, that would be prudent. Daughter I am Selune, Goddess of the Moon.

Figure Two: And I am her twin, Shar Mistress of the Night.

Jaune: What is going on? There are no such names on Remnant. There is just the Brother...

Selune: Yes, the brother Gods... petulant children, unworthy of their place as this world's patrons. When they left this world to its own devices, they left a void in the astral plane.

Shar: One that is drawing the attention of other entities and beings like us. Entities both benevolent and malevolent.

Jaune: I... what did you do to me?

Selune: Your choices that day ripped the tapestry of your life, you shredded your possible futures... futures that depend on your survival, so I rewove your fabric, and spliced your frayed life thread back together

Jaune: I... I... I don't understand? Tapestry? Life Thread?

Shar: Perhaps it would be better, niece, if you asked the true question you seek answers to.

Jaune: ... why am I now a girl? If you did whatever it is you did... why have I changed?

Selune: Your life thread was frayed and was not strong enough to hold the weave... so I pulled from the ether a thread of possibility.

Jaune: Huh?

Selune: Threads of Possibility are those you have no choice about, no control over, unlike threads of Fate. They are chances such as your gender at conception. If you were a multiple birth, and similar such requirement for life.

Shar: Your thread that determined you as male was weakened to the point it broke. My sister had to grab another thread to save you...

Jaune: And this thread...

Selune: Would have been your life thread if you had been born a female. Your life as a male had ended that day at the bottom of the chasm. Your male body broken beyond repair... to save you and your potential...

Shar: You had to be refashioned as female.

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#Altered Destiny #Kashimashi: Girl meets Girl #rwby #jaune arc #fem!jaune #female!jaune

[kndapunkrllygay]

Angel's Animal Of The [Undefined Time Spacing] #3

Fossas are the largest native predators of Madagascar and has been compared to a small cougar, as it has convergently evolved to have many cat-like features. They may look like a canine, feline, maybe even lemur, but it actually belongs to the family Eupleridae. This family of carnivores are only found on the island of Madagascar, and their closest relatives are the mongooses.

The fossa's tail makes up about half of its overall length, which can be up to 6 feet. Females weigh between 11 and 15 pounds, and males weigh between 13 and 22 pounds. They can also run at at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour.

The Fossa preys on small to medium sized animals like the endemic primates found on the island, tenrecs, rodents, lizards, birds, fish etc.

The fossa is active during both the day and the night and is considered cathemeral; activity peaks may occur early in the morning, late in the afternoon, and late in the night.

Fossas communicate largely through scent glands. Both males and females own territories that they will scent mark with secretions from glands on their chests & under the base of their tails.

The home ranges of male fossas in Kirindy Forest are up to 26 km² (10 sq mi) large, compared to 13 km² (5.0 sq mi) for females.

They also have specific "mating trees" where a female waits for a male, if a male misses his chance he will mark his scent on the trees aroind them and proceed to wait, hoping to get a chance if the original male leaves.

Except for mothers with pups and occasional observations of pairs of males, Fossas are usually found alone, the species is considered solitary.

When a mother Fossa is having pups (2-4 annually), she creates a den in a rock crevice, a hollow tree stump, underground, or even in an old termite mound. Her pups will stay in the cozy den for about 4-5 months before they begin to explore outside. Then they practice climbing, running, and leaping with the resources around them or their den!

Want to request an animal?

#angelsanimals #aaotuts #fossa #madagascar

[buckswornsocks001]

No peeking

Use your nose to find where the good stuff is

Hahahahahaha

You look pathetic being jerked around by me stinky feet

#dirty socks #used socks #smelly socks #buckswornsocks #sweaty feet #sweaty socks #dirty socks for sale #used socks for sale #alpha male socks #male socks

[graha-stan-account]

Check: Day 13

Check: v. examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something.

Present, 5.0: Napha wakes up after Crown of the Immaculate. Sneaked this one in just before deadline, may get updates.

FFXIVWrite 2023 Masterlist

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Napha sat up slowly. She stopped once upright, but her stomach continued its tumble. She wretched something horrible, a puddle of luminescent white spilling onto the floor. She took a shuddering breath before wilting back to the mattress. 

"J'napha...?" She heard the door click shut some ways off, the dark behind her eyes obscuring all. "I've been told the Master of Suites heard you stirring during his rounds." 

She fought her eyes open, slowly, tenuously, as though woken from a deep sleep and not a nauseated stupor. She tried to command her hands to pin her own eyes open, but her arms would not answer. Instead they rolled and lolled in her head until she could make them to focus on the hazy figure before her. 

"It is so good to see you come about. I'm unsure how much longer our tales could keep the healers of the Crystarium from your room," said Y'shtola. 

J'napha took a few shallow breaths, saving up strength to propel words from her lips. 

"How long?" It was barely a whisper, the sound of a feebly whistling kettle. 

"A few days... a week? Without night to divide the day, I again have lost count." 

"I'm sorry." 

"None of that. In withholding the light you'd pay a price too high." Y'shtola's gears were turning, her mind was off somewhere else and she stared past Napha at something only visible to her mind's eye. "They are worried for you, you know." 

"What... have you told them?" 

"You're showing some symptoms... of eater exposure. Ah, but lest you worry... Ryne has done what she can to hold you together." 

"When do we depart for the Tempest?" 

"The... Tempest?" 

"I won't leave him there." She rolled onto her shoulder hair, falling over her eyes, as she tried to dangle her feet toward the floor. 

"Are you certain you can stand?" A firm grip found Napha's arm, helping her to her feet. "You've been in a torpor for some time." 

Her feet finding the floor, Napha commanded all the strength in her legs to stand upright. "Need a bit of water is all," she managed to squeak out before collapsing onto the wood planks face first. 

"They've been in and out of here for days, you know. Running themselves ragged. You should at least take advantage of this time to gather your strength. Else all is for naught," said a familiar voice, Napha's constant companion of late. 

When she was roused to her senses once more, Napha was again upon the bed, burning eyes fixed on the ceiling. Napha's head was hammering, as though she had swollen several times her size yet her bones strove to yet hold her in. Ragged breathing was all she could hear, though she could not see anyone. She realized it was her own. 

Y'shtola appeared again, holding a hand to Napha's forehead. 

"The consensus has become: no, you cannot stand. So rest. You are alive. That is enough." 

Indeed. 

"How long have you known?" Y'shtola had just been preparing to pull away from her bedside, but the question gave her pause. Her brows furrowed slightly and she averted her gaze as she took a breath. 

"How long have you known?" she echoed. 

Of course she knew from the start something was amiss. The woman could only see aether. Even before Napha could sense the troubles of her body, Y'shtola had watched the cracks form. 

In a way they all did. To the last. 

It was a history which always bared repeating. 

#ffxivwrite2023 #ffxvi shadowbringers

[cool-in-denverco]

Regen Revolution in Denver, CO

Many people are searching for Denver stem cell therapy nowadays. If you’re one of them, you can try researching about Regen Revolution. Regen Revolution offers cutting-edge, non-drug, and non-surgical solutions for Peripheral Neuropathy. For additional information, they shared that peripheral Neuropathy can lead to numbness, tingling and pain in your feet or hands. Besides, an estimated 20 million Americans experience some type of nerve pain or nerve damage. The specialists at Regen Revolution address numbness, tingling, and pain in hands and feet. Moreover, they provide a comprehensive approach to treat symptoms and underlying causes, aiming to restore nerve function. Read more about them, here.

Denver, CO

If you’re preparing to travel for vacation in Denver, CO area, don’t forget to check out future events. Let’s discuss some of the pre-planned activities in Denver, CO then. First, there will be Vegan Street Fair Denver 2023 - Premium Passes & Perks this coming Saturday, September 23, 2023, at around 11:00 in the morning. Besides, the exact location for this activity will be announced soon. Moreover, the Thrift-Pop: Monthly Denver Market Presented by ThriftCon is scheduled on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at around 12:00 PM at Denver Central Market Parking Lot. Lastly, the Friday Night BAZAAR: RiNo will take place this coming Friday, at around 5:00 PM at 2424 Larimer Street.

Denver Zoo in Denver, CO

Many people from across the globe visit Denver Zoo in Denver, CO. After all, it is also a famous place for children. Well, Denver Zoo is an 80-acre nonprofit zoological garden located in City Park of Denver, Colorado, United States. The said tourist spot was founded in 1896. Besides, it is operated by the Denver Zoological Foundation and funded in part by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District or SCFD in addition to ticket sales and private donations. Moreover, it is the most visited paid attraction in Colorado. Lastly, it houses species from all over the world, including hoofed mammals, carnivorous mammals, primates, and more.

Flash flood warning issued for Cameron Peak burn scar in Larimer County

Just recently, there are shocking news reports in the Denver, CO location. Recently, there was a topic about the National Weather Service that issued a flash flood warning for the Cameron Peak Fire burn scar in central Larimer County on Sunday afternoon. Besides, the alert was issued at 2:56 in the afternoon and lasts until 6:00 in the evening on Sunday. In addition, the NWS said doppler radar indicated thunderstorms are producing heavy rain over the Cameron Peak Burn Scar area. Aside from that, excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow moving through the Buckhorn Creek drainage.

Link to maps

Denver Zoo 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205, United States Follow Denver Zoo Rd to E 23rd Ave 1 min (486 ft) Take E Montview Blvd and Quebec St to E 1st Pl 14 min (5.0 mi) Continue on E 1st Pl to your destination 23 sec (322 ft) Regen Revolution - Chiropractic Care & Stem Cell Therapy 125 Rampart Way Suite 300, Denver, CO 80230, United States

#Youtube

[thetreecareguide]

Yew Tree Care, Toxicity, and Mythology

Avoid unwittingly planting a tree that is lethal to grazing wildlife, pets and people. Knowing the danger of planting yew trees on your property will help you decide if the risk is worth the threat.

thetreecareguide.com gathered essential care information, toxicity warnings, and some of the mythology associated with the yew tree species.

Yew Tree Species Information

Yews (Taxus baccata) are densely branching, evergreen trees with a large trunk reaching 20 to 30 feet tall. The bark is thin, scaly, and brown; it comes off in small flakes. Its leaves are dark green, leathery, and narrow with a pointed tip.

Yew can be grown in full sun, partial shade, and full shade. For healthier and more lush growth, however, choose a spot that gets several hours of daily sun. Too much shade can result in thin or irregular growth.

This species can live 400 to 600 years, with some specimens exceeding this lifespan. Consider the following when selecting and preparing a growing location for your yew tree:

Soil Preference - This species thrives in rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0 pH). Watering Needs - Established yews require minimal watering. However, during drought conditions, weekly watering is recommended. Adding a layer of mulch around the tree’s base will help retain moisture in well-drained soil. Fertilizing Yews - Yew trees under 15 years can be fertilized each spring. More mature trees will benefit from feeding every other year. For best growth results, apply a “20-15-15” granular or liquid fertilizer around the yew’s drip line, avoiding the area immediately around the trunk. Pruning Requirements - This evergreen species is typically pruned twice a year, once in early July and again in early September. Up to 2/3 of new growth can be safely removed to shape this tree during the July pruning. The fall pruning should be a light touch-up to even out any secondary growth. Hardiness Zone - 3 through 8

Note: Taxus baccata is widely grown in landscapes for decorative purposes or privacy screening, and the species responds well to pruning.

Yew Winter Care

Yews planted in the right conditions can tolerate cold winters without protection. However, they can experience severe winter burn and bleaching. These conditions can be prevented by planting your yew trees on the north-facing side of buildings.

Note: Winter burn occurs when needles and branches repeatedly freeze and are then heated by the winter sun. Read more about protecting your yew during winter weather.

Yew Toxicity

Taxus baccata is a well-known poisonous tree species; all yew parts are deadly poisonous, except for the berry’s flesh. Eating a small quantity of leaves can be fatal for wildlife, livestock, and humans. Yew leaf toxicity is due to alkaloids known as taxines, of which taxine B is suspected as being one of the most poisonous.

Note: Taxine alkaloids are absorbed through the digestive tract incredibly fast, and poisoning signs (nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, weakness, nervousness, heart problems, etc.) manifest themselves after 30 to 90 minutes. No antidote is known.

Yew Mythology

The following are some incredible examples of how yews have been embraced by and influenced cultures over millennia:

In Celtic Culture - Old yew tree drooping branches can root and form new tree trunks where they contact the ground. Thus the yew came to symbolize death and resurrection in Celtic culture. The Celts would also have been familiar with the tree’s toxicity.

In Christian Lore - The yew, in particular, symbolizes nature's power of renewal, the seasons’ cycles, birth and death, and new birth. Over time, the yew remained a symbol of eternity in Christianity. However, the words and focus were changed from 'rebirth' to ‘resurrection.’

In Norse Cosmology - The world tree “Yggdrasil” is a massive mythical tree connecting the nine worlds in Norse cosmology. Although typically translated as Ash, it is believed that this tree is likely to have been a Yew.

Ancient Warriors - In ancient times, yews were used for suicides during war times. Food and drink vessels made from yew wood could poison those who ate or drank from them.

The Druids - Yew is typically associated with the dead and is often found in graveyards. The Druids saw yew trees as the guardians of the deceased.

In Greek Mythology - Yew trees are associated with the Greek goddess Hecate, liberator of souls after death.

Note: For as poisonous as yew is, two chemotherapy drugs were developed from yew trees:

Docetaxel (Taxotere) was first made from the European yew tree’s needles

Paclitaxel (Taxol) was made from the Pacific yew tree’s bark

Fascinating how a tree so rooted in poison and death can provide treatment and hope for those with severe health concerns.

Yew Trees

In this article, you discovered species planting and care information, severe toxicity warnings, and some of the ancient mythology surrounding the Taxus baccata species.

Knowing the risks of planting a yew tree and how to minimize them will help you grow a stunning tree that can serve as a specimen tree, landscape tree, or privacy hedge.

Unwittingly planting a poisonous yew tree can lead to grazing wildlife, animals, livestock, or unsuspecting people being poisoned.

Sources: extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-news/ask-extension-do-i-need-protect-my-yew-winter plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/taxus-baccata/ heritagegarden.uic.edu/yew-taxus-baccata

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