I really appreciate hearing that. When I first switched over from Reddit, I was glad this place was here, but it went quiet so fast. I liked owls, but it wasn't like I really knew much about them, at least not much more than anyone else. But after seeing days of no posts, I couldn't let it fizzle out, so I decided if do something if nobody else was going to.

It's been very rewarding, I feel I'm giving you guys a positive experience every day. It's been a tough year for me, I'm losing my job next week and it's been hard to find work, had to do some major home and car repairs after finding out I'm losing my paycheck, and then we had a sudden and unexpected death in the family, all in about the same month, so this has been very therapeutic for me as well because I know I get to give you guys a smile when I post one of these fluff balls.

It's a little difficult sometimes, because I'm pretty introverted, and sometimes I post things I think people are going to love and they hardly get any attention, and then I'll post something low effort and it gets twice as many votes. But at this point, I'm starting to recognize some of my frequent commenters, and I'm glad there's a solid base of people that I know Leo coming back every day and enjoy the content.

I try to give something for everyone. I post mainly US owls because that's what I'm most familiar with, but I try to sprinkle in ones from around the world to keep it fair. I also try to respond to everyone and give them an upvotes too so you guys know I appreciate your participation. It's kinda boring to talk to myself every day when I could be talking to you guys!

You don't have to say anything earth shattering, just let me know you're there! Things like the person that asks for colorful owls or the person that asked about talons. That gives me something to look into that I know somebody will get a special kick out of seeing. Tell me I post too many or not enough Screech Owls. Don't be afraid to participate. I was at first, but now I have a lot of fun here compared to Reddit, where I always felt there was too much competition for me to be heard.

Ok, you're here for owls, not to know my life story. Thank you for coming here every day and for letting me know you like what I'm doing. It means a lot to me, and I hope I can keep this up for a good long time.

I stayed right near Bartlett Falls, as I was hitting up lots of touristy stuff between Burlington and the Montpelier areas. Magic Hat, Ben and Jerry's, Cabot Creamery. I think i went after leaf season, I get those where I'm at.

I went to the Bobcat Cafe in Bristol a bunch. All their food and house brews I thought were some of the best I ever had, and it was in this little town that was like 1 block long! 😄 I'm sorta nervous to ever try it again, that it won't live up to how I remember it!