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Climate of SE Connecticut

SE Connecticut is definitely a unique place to live. Climate of our area would be considered warm temperate. We have hot summers and cool winters. We don't typically get very much tropical activity.

During spring and Summer, we typically receive some thunderstorms, but its mostly a lot of rain. Leaves start to emerge at the end of March, or early April. On colder years, this could be delayed until the middle of the month.

The summers are easily the toughest time of year. Summer begins in June, but summer temperatures sometimes begin in May. This weather typically lasts until the middle of September. An average day in July would be a high of 85-90 and low in the 70s. A more ideal day would peak at 78-84 with a low between 62-68.July is the hottest month here with August as a close 2nd. The middle of August typically starts to cool down.

Falls here are very beautiful like anywhere in the northeast. In October and November, the trees will show off their fall colors before dropping leaves. Average October nights reach into the 30s and 40s. Highs in the 60s or low 70s. Snow is possible during October and November nights, but is rare.

Winters are usually warm here with 40o weather. Big snow events are uncommon, but do happen. The most snow is likely to come in January- February, but it can snow from November and has snowed as late as April.

## Month by Month Estimates

TEMPS-----------------------------------------SUN

JAN- H= 35-45 L=18-24 --------------- 7:30AM-4:15PM SHORTEST DAYS

FEB H= 33-38 L =14-20

MAR H= 38-45 L=20-30

APR H=45-55 L=35-45

MAY 58-68 L=50-57-------------------

JUNE 75-85 L= 58-68------------------ 5:15AM-8:30PM LONGEST DAYS

JULY 80-90 L=63-72 -------------------5:15AM-8:25PM LONGEST DAYS

AUG 77-88 L= 61-69

SEP 74-82 L=55-64

OCT H= 58-72 L= 35-48

NOV 48-62 L= 26-38

DEC 35-47 L=18-26 7:30-4:15- Shortest Days
ABONS OF CALIFORNIA

California's Population is starting to boom as of 2013. California's Climate is very favorable, being the main reason for CA's increasing population. California has more sanctuary cities then even Florida. The state has been named the nation's first Abon's Sanctuary State, even before Florida. Abons have the greatest protections under law in the state.

## Population Growth

Ever since the introduction of Abons in the 80s, Abons have greatly took root and established large population across the state. California's first Census happened in 1981, where only 600 abons were living in the state. By 2000, It was over several million. Introduction of Abons occures to this day, mostly from Florida, New York, and Colorado. Abons squeezed in Manhattan are often sent to California to live more rural or city life in San Francisco or Los Angeles. Manhattan has so many Abons that the region is too full. This is where the state opts to send them because of the great climate and non-extensive population yet. This huge state will likely eventually top Florida for the most population in the nation. In the last 10 years, population has gradually boomed.

## Happiness

California Abons are the happiest state on the west coast. The easier lifestyle and favoeabe climate make California a very happy place for Abons. The cold loving Abons have the Sierra Nevada. The warmer loving Abons have Los Angeles and San Diego. The more intermediate has pretty much inland CA. Therefore, Abons have options of where to live when being sent from other states. In the warm areas like Los Angeles and San Diego, Abons have plenty of foods readily available, but without the alligators. Therefore, CA will likely outpace Florida fairly soon in terms of happiness. Its ranked 4th.

## Diet

California has a huge variety of food sources. Greater than Florida. Abons here favor bananas, oranges, cherries, peaches, apples, bush berries, figs, guava, avocado, kiwi, mango, etc.

## Habitat

Forested areas are most preferred, but they will thrive almost anywhere here. The only region of California that isn't habited is the area of Death Valley. The higher population areas of California are the coastal regions and valleys, Sierra Nevada, and Lake Tahoe. Cities- the highest population cities are Los Angeles, San Diego Sacramento, and San Francisco.

## Sanctuary

California is the nation's first Sanctuary State.

Due to the large amount of Sanctuary Cities in California, Population across the state is expected to rapidly rise.

### Sanctuary California

Sanctuary California is made up of many cities that take on Sanctuary responsibilities across the state.

1. Los Angeles
2. Burbank
3. Pasadena
4. Glendale
5. Disney Land Resort
6. San Diego
7. Santa Ana
8. San Francisco
9. Santa Barbara
10. San Jose
11. Sacramento
12. Irvine
13. Oakland
14. Fremont
15. Riverside
16. Palo Alto
17. Palm Springs
18. Berkley
19. Anaheim
20. Long Beach
21. Richmond

## Ranking CA

* Population- 27th (17.7 M)
* Happiness- 4th
* Safe- 2nd
* Healthiest- 4th
* Food Availability- 2nd
* Protection- 1st
102.7 WRDH FM

102.7 WRDH is a hypothetical radio station. Its licensed to Norwich and Preston CT. Its transmitter and studio are located in Delcore City. The station plays all the hits from today and yesterday. They play a huge mix of 80s, 70s, 90s, country, classic rock, oldies, and some pop.

It broadcasts at 102.7 MHz.

Its slogan is "ALL The Hits- From Today and Yesterday"

Its Callsign stands for W (Branding) R (Radio) D (Delore's) H (Hits)

Its sister stations are Soft Rock 106.5, Q105, KHits 100.9, 97.7 WCTY, 102.3 The Wolf, and 98.7 WNLC

### Top Artists Played

Jason Aldean, Lady Gaga, Fleetwood Mac, U2, Genesis, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Katy Perry, Blake Shelton, The Beatles, David Bowie
Eastern Wahoo

## Blurb

This common forest tree or shrub is one of my favorites. The name burningbush comes from the beautiful, fiery, and quite spectacular red, orange or pink fall foliage. Some bushes have all three colors in it. These bushes, as nice as they are, are not native to Connecticut. They are also noted as invasive or potentially invasive.

-These are the first woody plants to leaf out at the end of March or on colder years, beginning of April. They are also the last to drop leaves in November. These bushes are somewhat fast growing when young. They slow as they age. Despite being called bushes or shrubs, these bushes can grow 13-18' tall. The biggest ones have reached 18-22 feet tall, but rather uncommon. Most commonly I see them around 9 feet in the woods. They usually have multiple trucks, but some are singular, which are usually the ones that get larger and more tree like. They produce red fruit in the fall that is attractive to some birds. Their form and fall color have gotten them fame and to become a popular choice for bushes for a small garden or house side plant.

Wahoo/Burningbush is probably the easiest trees or bushes to transplant, with a 90%+ success rate. I have moved many around, and imported some from the woods to my garden or as a house plant, and it is very successful. They can grow really anywhere, but i see them most often in forest understories when growing wild. When being planted, they can tollerate a mostly sunny spot too. Just make sure the soil drains well.

### Fall Color

Burningbush as the name implies, has orange, yellow, red, or pinkish color in November. Many times they will be mixed. Bushes need full sun to mostly Sunny areas to produce such colors. In very shady spots and in the woods, most commonly you will see pink and tannish colored leaves instead. Bushes growing in warmer regions, or are in a protected spot may even remain green through winter. It is common that very young bushes will turn leaf color, and remain red till spring. House plant burning bush may turn color a bit, but will be mostly evergreen.

## Invasiveness

Yes, here in Southern New England Burningbush/Wahoo is invasive, but really only when uncontolled. If opting to take control, its pretty easy. Young seedlings, and even some big ones come up pretty easily. The roots are shallow, and some of them have a very small root sytem despite being 3 feet tall. These are most likely the slender but tall ones. Best to pull then cut. Burningbush takes cutting very well, and will resprout. This is also a good thing, as trimming off mature branches can deter the plant from producing seeds and ultimately seedling trees.

## Quick Stats

13-18' tall. More commonly grows to around 9'. Usually a fat, uniform crown.

Some may develop a tall vase shape crown.

Common as an Under-story Tree/Shrub

Full shade to mostly Sun

Spectacular November red foliage.

Invasive

Grows almost anywhere.
Autumn Olive

A more bushy species similar to Russian Olive

## Desc

A large bushy shrub or small tree. Autumn olive is also fast growing. A 3 year old seedling may be 3-4' tall in ideal spots. In full shade or mostly shade, they'll grow slower, at a moderate speed of 6-12" per year. Autumn olive has sweet berries, that mature in September. They are favored by many animals, and work well in jams and jellies. Many eat them right off the tree. Many trees remain under 15' tall, but I've seen trees that are likely 20-25' tall. They have insignificant yellow flowers in April, but are hard to see. You have to get up close to see them. Leaves are silvery green, but not as showy as Russian Olive. Bark is mainly smooth, but old bark can become ridged. Leaves fall a dull yellow or remaining green, in November. They are one of the first to leaf out in April. They are very common in fields or as an understory tree/bush. The seeds are highly germinatable, with about half of them germinating. With this, you commonly will get colonies of these. They could be listed as invasive, but right now its only potentially invasive. They are not invasive where I live.

## General

15-25' Fat or obese crown. May be 20-30' wide.

Usually a round crown.

Multistemmed.

Edible berries in September.

Smooth bark.

Most Common in Fields.
2020 Calendar of Events

This page shows the listed events set to occur in 2020. Many are real world events.

## **November 2019**

**October 20th- November 8th** Fall Break.

November 6th- Stranger Things Day

November 8th- Delkraneiysia Day. Delkraneiysia Independence Day. Nation is 7 years old today.

November 11th- Veteran's Day- Remember our fighters. These People allow us to live peacefully.

November 12th- Disney+ Release! -New On-Demand streaming service owned by Disney displaying Disney, marvel, Pixar, and National Geographic.

November 21-22nd Delcore Day

**November 28th- Thanksgiving!**

November 29th- Black Friday. Christmas shopping deals begin.

## December

**December 24-25 Christmas!**

December ??-?? Hanukah

## January

January 1st New Years

January 6th- Three Kings Day- End of Christmas Festivities

January 20th- Martin Luther King Jr Day

## February

February 2nd- Groundhog Day

February 14th- Valentine's Day

February 17th President's Day

## April

April 12th- Easter

April 15th- Tax Day- File your taxes by today.

April 22nd Earth Day

April 24th- Arbor Day
Delkranus

Delkranus is the oldest known Delkraneiysian God known in the Delkran Mythology. Delkranus is the Co-founder of Morthia. He is the Delkran god of nature and land. He is Natrius’s brother, and co-god nature together. This makes their power unmatched if they were to have to team up against evil. Both gods fight evil in the Morthia Story, protecting the people’s and creatures of Delkraneiyisia. In Delkran Mythology, Delkranus is the god that The DKU was named after.
DKNCC OFFICES

THE DKNCC is a hurricane and tornado tracking governmental organization that serves DKU and Western Morthia, and the US states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

### Madison-Ridgeland, Mississippi USA

The USA capitol and HQ location, Mississippi is the largest location. In Mississippi, they have nature and weather studies. They use the Ross Barnet Reservoir that borders the property as a study. The DKU also has a wildlife conservation lab at the same location. They study the Mississippi River and wildlife that inhabit the Mississippi territory region from Louisiana to Florida. The primary conference room equipped with powerful computers and weather tracking technology and communications is located in Mississippi. Mississippi often is in charge of releasing forecasts for both the US and DKU.

### Oxford, Alabama

The organization that owns the Mississippi property also own a part of Alabama in Oxford, which is a wildlife conservation lab/area, and refuge. In Oxford right near the property is the Oxford building. It is also widely used but doesn't include a large conference room. It's the 2nd most used US office.

### Orlando, FL

Orlando is smaller office right near the international airport. Orlando is a popular location for large scale events, especially if the president attends, and primary backup location. Ex. if Mississippi is unsafe due to bad weather (strong tornado, flood, hurricane, etc) The district will temporarily relocate to Orlando. DKNCC's Hurricane Experts are based in Orlando due to the easier access to the ocean. They takeoff from Cape Canaveral FL. When new Atlantic advisories are issued by DKNCC, chances are they usually issued from Orlando. Orlando will also post DKU forecasts and advisories.

### New Orleans, LA

Vacation house equipped with communications and conservation connections to Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. The president of USA DKNCC lives here on vacations or hiatuses. The place also has a large conference room that can host bigger meetings.

UK
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### London, England (Watford)

Location doesn't track DKU Storms, and doesn't track Atlantic storms, unless track includes the UK and Ireland. This location is mostly for Communications. The share tropical weather news with the UK public. Also a primary Vacation lounge for all associates.

## DKU (Home)

DKNCC has 27 offices around the DKU for nature conservation, and weather tracking.
Caterpillar Safety

There are many caterpillars out there. Even just in our own state. Just because it’s a little caterpillar, doesnt mean it can’t injure or *kill* a human. Of course all symptoms are subject to your ability or resistance to a venom, poison or toxin. While many caterpillars are good or harmless, there are some you should look out for. These caterpillars can be found in CT.

SADDLEBACK- Toxic. has spines that sting and inject venom into intruder.

PUSS- Most venomous caterpillars, will sting and deliver venom.

### Likely if it’s got spines, it’s got Venom.

Its best to let them be. If you see one, as cute as they are, do not touch!

### Rash Giving Caterpillars

Gypsy- Can give rashes to non immune people.

Hickory Tussock- Can give severe poison ivy like rashes to nonimmune people’s. Very few people are resistant to the rash causing toxin. These little white fuzzballs should probly be left alone, especially if you suspect you’re allergic.
Norwich Stop and Shop

Norwich Stop and Shop is a GROCERY STORE on Town Street. They are one of several stores in the Norwich Commons campus.

## Stop and Shop

### Departments

Floral-Fresh-Bakery-Pharmacy-Bank-Frozens-Deli-HBA

### Recomends?

Yes

Stop and Shop is a handy store for us in Norwichtown. This store serves most foods from frozen to snacks, fruit to meat and dairy. I come here twice a week for a quick and easy shopping trip. I buy a whole carriage of stuff and never have paid more than 60$. I would rate Stop and Shop one of the better local grocery stores in the city.

### Hours

M-F 6am-12am

Sat- 6am-12am

Sun 6am-10pm
ABONS OF MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi is the the 11th most populated state in the US, and 4th densest.

## Habitat Mississippi

Forests lakesides. Abons dont live near bogs or swamps in south Mississippi, dure to the presence of gators. While gators generally dont attack Abons that often, Abons don't always take chances. Some Abon and gators do get along. If so, Mississippi and Alabama would be the places. Abons live in close enough proximity to towns and cities, for the food. They will live anywhere there are food sources. Mississippi's most populous region is the Jackson Metro area, and another one near Gulfport-Biloxi. These regions are very dense.

## Diet

Mississippi Abons eat whatever's available. Mosty bush berries, apples, pears, peaches.

## Trivia

Mississippi is famous, as its name appears many places.

Several abons have Mississippi in their scientific name- *Mississippiensis or Mississippiola.* This would suggest they are native to the Mississippi Territory states, which is indeed true. It is one of the most commonly used scientific names.

## Stats

* #11 most populous
* #4 population densest
* Happiness- Upper
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Gearloose Microphone

The **Gearloose Microphone** is a device that can amplify tiny noises and shrink people.

## History

Using the Gearloose Microphone, Gyro Gearloose discovered the existence of a microscopic tribe of nomads living in McDuck Manor. Gyro named them the Gyropuddlians. Louie used it to shrink Gyro so he wouldn't have to get involved in the adventure Gyro was planning to conquer the Gyropuddlians. Gyro then declared himself the Gyropuddlians' god king. Later, Launchpad accidentally got shrunk as well. The Gyropuddlians eventually turned on Gyro and stole the Gearloose Microphone. They shrunk Scrooge, Donald, Dewey, and Webby. Huey tried to unshrink them, but missed and turned a Gyropuddlian giant instead. Louie used the Gearloose Microphone to restore everyone to their original size.
Rough Estimate- When will our trees bloom?

This page is a rough estimate on when we can expect our trees, shrubs and flowers to begin blooming for spring!

## Delcovas (Organized by Bloom Date)

1. Common- February 20th
2. Hardy Feb 20th
3. Connecticut Feb 20th
4. Myrtle- March 2nd
5. 4-leaf- March 5th
6. 5-leaf- March 5th
7. Cloverleaf- March 5th
8. Oakleaf- March 7th
9. Lacebark-March 7th
10. Willowleaf- March 7th
11. Evergreen Bigleaf- March 7th
12. December Flame- March 8th
13. Ever-Red March 8th
14. Black Rhombus-March 8th
15. Delcosova- March 8th
16. Delcores- March 10th
17. Ivy-Leaf- March 10th
18. Devil-Thorn- March 10th
19. Devil’s Claw- March 10th
20. Desert-Thorn- March 10th
21. Pinetree- March 12th
22. Firethorn- March 12th
23. Dogwood- March 14th
24. Fernleaf- March 14th
25. Bigleaf- March 17th
26. Rosewood- March 19th
27. Vanilla-Tree March 19th
28. Corkwood- March 25th
29. Cucumber- March 28th
30. Tomato- April 9th
31. Pepperwood- April 14th

## Trees (Organized by Genus)

1. Red Maple- March 25
2. Silver Maple- March 19th
3. Norway Maple- April 12th
4. Sugar Maple- Mid April
5. Japanese Maple- Mid-April
6. American Elm- Late March
7. Cherry Blossom- May 2nd
8. Flowering Cherries- April 11th
9. Callery Pear- April 6th
10. Crab-apples- Around April 25th
11. Apples- Around April 25th
12. Manolia April 5th (Pink)
13. Magnolia April 11th (White)
14. Sassafras- Mid April
15. Oaks- Blooms and Leafs in late April and May.
16. Weeping Willow- April 11th
17. Honey Locust- Flowers in May.
18. Black Locust- Flowers in Late May or June
19. Catalpa- Flowers in May
20. Horsechestnut- Flowers- May 20th
21. Redbud Flowers around May 20th
22. Flowering Dogwoods- Around May 15th
23. Silktree- Leafs in June, Flowers in Summer
24. Rose of Sharron- Leafs in May, Flowers in Summer

## Bushes and Shrubs

1. Barberry-Leafs in April, Flowers in May
2. Blueberry- Leafs in April, Flowers in May
3. Lilacs- Leafs in early April, Flowers around May 10th
4. Privets- Leafs around March 25th, Flowers in June
5. Burningbush- Late March or Early April
6. Forsythia- April 7th

## Flowers

1. Snowdrop- March 19th
2. Siberian Squill - March 19th
3. Crocus- March 25th
4. Daffodil- Late March or Early April
5. Dandelion- April 2nd
6. Periwinkle April 2nd

## Terms

Leafs- Time in which the plant leafs out for the new year

Flowers- Flowering begin period.

Please note, these dates are only estimates, may change from year to year.
Winter Storm Darla

Winter Storm Darla is an ongoing powerful storm that is currently impacting DK.

## Timing-

Live. Storm updates will be live through the rest of the night. 12-24. Major Christmas eve storm. Rain began falling around 8:30am. Snow continued to fall until 3:30am on Dec. 25th.

### -- Rain

Rain began falling as the system started to develop over western DK. Rain began to fall around 8:30am. Rain began to get heavier in the afternoon, between 2 and 5pm. Heavy rain totaled about a quarter of an inch. At around 4:45, the precipitation began to turn into sleet as temperatures were dropping into the 30s.

### --Snow

Begining around 5:15 on Tuesday, sleet was turning all to snow. By 5:30, the transition had completed, and snow was falling, pretty heavy. Due to all the rain earlier, the first half hour, the snow was hesitant to stick. It wasn't till a few minutes before 6pm that snow had started accumulating. Very heavy snow began causing whiteout conditions around 6:30-around 8. A gusty wind had also developed, prompting blizzard warnings to be issued. The final measurement was recorded at 3:37 just after the snow stopped. A total of 13" of Christmas snow fell.

### A Christmas Eve Storm

Since the storm occurred on Christmas eve, no only does it give DK a white christmas, but it gives shoppers free stuff! A furniture store had a deal that if 6" or more snow fell tonight, entire orders would be free. Car dealers gave away cars for 60-80% off if 8 or more inches fell tonight. Other retail stores gave snow deals- if 6" or more snow fell on Christmas Eve, Customers would get free groceries; if they pay 75$ the rest is free. Same for GM shoppers, they pay aa certain amount, and the rest is free, excluding expensive items.
Delcore's Kudzu

Delcore's Kudzu is Pueraria Montana. Its a rare sight in Conneticut, but is present. Here in CT, the Kudzu vine is a low growing ground vine. The vine is non-woody, the whole plant above ground will be killed back the ground each year. The roots still survive, meaning that the vine is a perennial. The plant is not usually able to grow much more than a few inches to a few feet. They flower in Summer. They are small little pink flowers. Soon after, little narrow pods grow in days later. Pods mature in late summer or early fall. In the fall after the pods have ripened, the stem of the plant will die back, and go dormant until next summer.

## Basics-

Uncommon or rare plant in CT.

Low Growing

Slow to medium paced growing

Non-Native, but not invasive. It may be invasive in the south, but not the north.

Native of Japan and China.
Spongy Moth Caterpillar

A common caterpillar to pretty much everywhere.

These caterpillars are found everywhere there are oak trees. Their most favored food is any of the oaks, but also feed on apples, sugar maple, beech, birch, and others in minimal portions. The heaviest damage is always done to Red Oaks. Several defoliations, (Usually 2 will do it) will kill a tree.

They are a rather large growing caterpillar, capable of reaaching up to 1-3" long. They are all black when young, but will develop 2 lines of red and blue dots. 6 pairs red, 5 pairs blue.

In July, these caterpillars will make a cocoon. Some may do so a little earlier at the end of June. They are in pupae stage for a few weeks, however captive moths pupate sooner. I had one I raised pupated and erupted as a moth in just 8 days. Female moths are white, much bigger, and do not fly. In fact they hardly move during their 5-7 day adulthood. Males are browner or tan, and do fly to reach a female. The female will then lay eggs on trees, trailers, houses, vehicles, fences... Anything they can reach and crawl on. I raised several of the caterpillars in my fish tank one year, and I got a female! Females emit a smell only moths can detect called pheromones, which will attract the male moths towards her. I got to see this front row. A day later I had eggs. The female releases a pretty big tannish, furry sack of eggs, which will survive winter. In April, the eggs hatch and the cycle begins again.

### Life Cycle-

In April, eggs from last years adults hatch. From April-June or July, these caterpillars are eating away at the host trees. In late June and early July, the Gypsys are pupating. Moths will erupt in late July and August. In the adult stage, they will lay a tan sack of eggs, that will hatch next April. Adult moths only live 3-7 days. Then next year‘s generation will do the cycle again.

A fungus that develops during rainy seasons parasites the caterpillars, eventually turning their gut to mush. They die and become very messy. It is called

☀**Entomophaga maimaiga-**

### Infestations

infestations are not common with Gypsys but when they do, damage can be in the $ millions. Gypsy’s can kill thousands of oak trees in an infestation. It seems as infestations only happens once every 10-15 years or so... we’ll major infestations that is. Minor ones can occur any year. Major infestations as we saw can last for several years, as seen with 2016, 2017, and 2018. That’s 3 years of trees being defoliated . infestations are most likely during dry springs. Wet springs trigger the virus named above to Infest the caterpillars. The virus does a good job most years keeping gypsy moths at a reasonable population to be able to enjoy them.

They are the most common caterpillar here.

They are the easiest caterpillar to raise

I have raised 4 generations

They are not native, but come from Europe.

Their damage risk is very high.

Have not found any in 2020.

2022 featured a name change to this species, now being referred as Spongy Moth. New name likely refers to the egg masses.
Climate of Delcore City,Delkraneiysia

Delcore City, Delkraneiysia is a warm temperate climate. The city is located on Delcore’s Island, a large island in southwest DK.

Here, Winters are rather short to moderate lengthed, and aren't super cold. The coldest temperatures yearly fall to 6-8 F, well north of the city. The city’s average extreme low falls around 11F. That puts them in Zone 8A.

## WINTER

Winters in DC start earlier than they do in the US. In Delcore City, Winter snows can fall as early as October 29th. However, cold weather begins in September, when nights drop below 40. Winters are very snowy, averaging over 95 inches of snow from November through January. Winter ends typically by the middle week of January, late years can persist into February.

## Spring

Springs in DC are typically fairly wet and warm. Beginning around January 21st, Springs on the Morthia Continent begin sooner than much of the US. Delcovas, Red, Delcore's, and Silver Maples, Elms, and forsythia blossom around January 24th most years, this has lead this date to become the official first day of spring in Delcore state. Springs are rather cool, in the 50s-70s from February to April.

## Summer

Summer in Delcore City is definitely warm and rainy. Summers last from May until Labor Day. Temperatures are at their highest in June and July, where days in the 80s, as well as some days that reach into the 90s and 100s. The average extreme high hits about 114 heat index, and about 109 actual temperature. Nightly lows in summer can range from 55 to 73. August begins a fall back of temperatures, as days in August begin to fall back into the 70s and lower 80s. Heat waves in August are still possible, but much less common. Nights in August become much colder, dropping into the upper 40s on the coldest nights. Rain and thunderstorms are normal many days of the week in summer.

## Fall

Fall in Delcore City typically starts on Labor Day, when temperatures average the 60s an 70s. with 40o nights. Leaves begin coloring in the middle of September. The first frosts occur in October. By Halloween many trees are dropping leaves, many early dropping trees already being done. Oaks, beeches, some maples, and privets are the last to drop leaves in late October and November. The first snows of the season typically start in early to mid November. Big snow storms are common from November until Mid January.
Bittersweet- Oriantal

Oriantal Bittersweet is a climbing vine, growing in CT. The oriantal is not native, and is said to be invasive. These plants can sprout new plants from seed, and some cut branches can root into the ground. When in trimmed my vine, (Since the wood was from this year) in our wood pile, the branches rooted into the ground nd kept growing. They grow very fast, and can grow into a big vine in just a few years. Oriantal Bittersweet while techincally is a vine, these plants can actually also grow as shrubs. If the plant grows far away from anything to climb on, theyll grow slower each year, and can grow into a beautiful shrub. Trimming is a good idea if you want to keep your bush or vine under control. If you choose to grow one of these, they are super easy to transplant and can even thrive inside. They are fairly nice plants. They are drought tollerant, and will adapt to its surroundings. They will take full sun and mostly shade. This is probably the perfect starter plant if you want to get into gardening and planting. If youll pulling them, they are pretty easy to take out, given if the plant is young. Like a tree, this plant grows bigger and bigger by the year, and after a few years, It'll be too big to pull.

## **Basics-**

Grows as a vine, but could grow as a shrub with no host.

Deciduous plant- Looses leaves in October. (Turns Yellow)

Seeds when 2-6 years old.

Easy to Grow

Fast Growing

Non-Native -- Could be invasive if left uncontrolled.

Trim often to slow growth. (These plants are tollerant of hard pruning)
Lambs-Quarters

*Chenopodium Album*

 Lambs-Quarters is an introduced weedy annual in SE Connecticut.

## Description

Lambs quarters is a weedy tree like annual. These plants grow in the spring. They will by the end of the season grow to or over 3 feet in height. Most of them have purple and green stems. These colors are a petty distinctive feature. Their leaves are pretty maple like. They have typically 3 lobes. They turn pink or red before falling. Seeds and flowers are on the end of each branch. Some specimens stay single stems, and don't branch out. These annuals die at the end of the fall.

### Experiment-

I am currently experimenting to see if an annual like lambs quarters will grow inside. I love these "weeds". I want to grow and see if it grows. I hope to see the plants I'm growing to live for several years.

## General

Annual- Plant dies in November.

2-4 feet tall. Some can grow taller.

Tree like weed.

-Edible leaves.
Cosmos Baksiana

The Cosmos Baksiana is a very common, medium-sized plant and can be found anywhere near the sea. It blooms once a year, for 5 months.
It has huge, pointed leaves, which are usually lime green. It also grows small flowers, which can be dark silver, dark pink and dark gold.

These plants grow in tiny groups, but it's fairly hard to control and maintain their growth.
They can be used as an energizer when eaten.

As a defense mechanism the Cosmos Baksiana mimics the overall look of a different, poisonous plant.
They rely on animal pollination to reproduce. Once pollinated, they grow small, inedible fruits.
Red Oak

Red Oak is a large oak tree named for its fall color.

## Desc

Red oak is a large tree native to the NE. Red oak is a fast growing tree. It grows so well here, it typically can sprout twice or even three times in one year. This is seen most in young trees. One of mine grew one main spring in April, then sprung again in the summer, and again in September. Therefore it grew three generations in one year! That tree grew at least 5 feet that year. Red oaks are probably going to be fastest growing oak tree that grows here. That earned it a good popularity. Its wood is very strong. These trees almost never break in storms. Red Oaks grew almost everywhere, so they are great trees for any environment. They need a lot of space to grow nice and big. Their acorns have a high germination rate, and may get a lot of seedling trees. These trees grow pretty slow unless in a good environment. Pull them quick, they develop a deep taproot within a year of good fast growth. Two years old and the tree's roots may be too deep to pull up. Its possible maturity age is between 7-15 years old. All of mine that are young do not flower or fruit.

## General

60-100'

Big crown.

Small acorns- high germination rate.

Grows very fast. Some trees grow 2-3 times in one year.

Red, orange or brown fall color.

Strong wood.

Ridged Bark.
White Dogwood

Native small to medium sized tree with white spring flowers

## Desc

A small to medium sized tree. The Pink dogwood is known for its white flowers. It flowers in April like the other Conus Florida varieties. They have pretty big showy flowers that are in big numbers. They dominate the tree in April, as they flower before leaf-out occurs. Leaves will form a few days after the flowers have opened. Flowers bloom for about a week, before dropping. Leaves are about 3-5" long and are ovate. Leaves turn red in November or late October, before dropping. Little red berries in clusters mature in September or early October. Fruits are edible, but not very tasty. They have distinct flower buds that are visible since fall. Leaf buds are not visible until spring.

## General

15-30'

Many Cultivars

Popular Ornamental

Native

Does well in full shade.
Delcore's Hurricane Windscale

The Delcore's Hurricane Windscale is a new scale used in Delkraneiysia, nd real life. In real life, its not quite popular yet. I created it in the fall of 2015. Some numbers have been adjusted and rounded. I added a 6th and 7th category of storms. Tropical disturbances are referred to as Delkranistorms. Tropical and subtropical storms as of 2019 are also now referred to as tropical / subtropical Delkranistorms.

Here is the Saffir Simpson Scale---> Saffir Simpson Hurricane Windscale

## Scale

Delkranistorm-- 15-39mph

Tropical / Subtropical Delkranistorm 40-74

Category 1 Hurricane 75-94

Category 2 Hurricane 95-114

Category 3 Major Hurricane 115-129

Category 4 Major Hurricane 130-154

Category 5 Major Hurricane 155-174

Category D6 Incredible Hurricane 175-199

Category D7 Incredible Hurricane 200+

## Category D6

### 3 Hurricanes

Hurricane Irma--- Hurricane Maria {2017} -- Hurricane Dorian {2019}

D7
--

1 Storm. The Champion- HURRICANE PATRICIA (2015) 215MPH
Black Walnut

## Blurb

The black walnut is a fast growing deciduous tree.The tree has tropical looking compound leaves. Leaves appear later then most trees, usually in May. The tree is known best for its fruit- the walnut. The fruit is edible. The husk needs to removed before consuming the inner seed, the walnut. The nuts are favored by lots of wildlife. The trees in general are popular with animals and people alike. However, these trees aren't for everyone. Walnut trees form huge green fruits that fall during late summer and fall. These could become a hazard to children, pets, or roads. The largest fruit I've harvested from a walnut tree was near the size of an apple! Fruits are ripe in late August through October. Walnut trees along with hickories (Hickories are actually walnut trees) create a juglone toxin in its leaves, fruits and roots. This is an adaptation this tree has to restrict too much growth around them. This juglone kills many trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials. This species is a good native alternative to the similar looking Ailanthus.

Black Walnuts are very easy to grow trees. All you have to do is harvest one (or get a few) from a mature tree at your park, ask a neighbor, or find them in your local woods. Plant it in soil, and once the seed gets its overwintering satisfaction, it will germinate in spring. Walnuts have a pretty good germination rate. I've planted several fruits from my park and got several new trees. They grow in pretty fast, so make sure they are where you want them. They will be taller than you at only around 4-5 years old.

They grow very fast, and when in good sun, They can grow up to 4' per year. Despite being a rapid grower, the wood is actually really good, and is strong. Our trees have been through Sandy, winter storms and blizzards and countless high winds events.

The leaves have a really favoring smell. Many people like the spicy odor to the leaves and fruit. It may be the juglone (a toxic chemical created and released by Juglandaceae members.) Leaves are quite big, reaching up to a foot long. They are once compound.

## Quick Stats

50-70' Width is usually equal with the height.

Native

Compound Leaves

Fragrant, spicy smell in leaves and fruit.

Edible inner fruit.

Long Lived

Wood is pretty strong.

Fast Growing

Needs Full Sun or Mostly Sunny spots.
G-0N

This large semi-automatic pistol is a preferred option amongsts service people who just want more than the standard.
Its substantial weight makes it not hard to handle. It packs a big bunch with very good precision.

This particular semi-automatic pistol comes with a metal grip, with expensive decorations and a cheaper metal barrel, which could be inscribed if so desired.

This weapon was originally designed as a cheaper alternative to another version, but it soon became popular across the world and is now in use by many recreational gun owners.
Its official name is the G-0N, but it generally goes by its unofficial name: Nightmare.
Pursuit

**Pursuit** is one of the many games featured within The Cube. It first appeared in Series 5.

They are 8 red squares on the floor of the cube. One of them will turn blue for a moment and then back to red. They will then start to switch places. The participant must keep your eye on the square that turn blue and correctly identify it's final decision.

**PLAYED AT**: Game 1 - £1,000, Game 2 - £2,000, Game 3 - £10,000
Friends of the Year

Friends and pets can be really anything you want! As a huge nature person, I like to find friends as bugs or small creatures. Caterpillars are most valued to me as pets/friends, with slugs and beetles not far behind.

My Pets of 2020

### Caterpillars-

Forest Tent: 2=== Both Caterpillars were successfully raised, pupated, and erupted as moths in June.

Bride Underwing- 2=== Both Caterpillars were successfully raised, pupated, and erupted as moths in July.

### Beetles

Grapette- The Grapevine Beetle- Lived in my tank for roughly 2-3 weeks before dying.

### Slugs

King Lamothius and Blossum Buttin the slugs, along with their army. I had at least 50 slugs in a 6 gallon tank from late May to early July. I released them in July to live back outside. I may do this again in the fall.

## Find A Friend

A thing I'm doing, called Find A Friend, is a weekly event where I go outside with a bright grow light, and turn it on for all the bugs. I jot down what I find, and kept a number of Asiatic Garden Beetles in the Delcore Day session on July 18th. I kept these beetles for one day, to observe. I released them about 20 hours later. I caught several moths that I'm currently and identifying. I found a wooley bear moth too. Im looking forward to finding a caterpillar or another grapevine beetle. I plan to go out again on July 22nd.

To better understand the nightlife around us, im going out with a grow light once to maybe three times a week. This could possibly also help get us more eggs and youth of those species. This could also help boost caterpillar population, by attracting possible parents to a light, and maybe they may run into eachother and mate.

Will this growlight experiment help boost caterpillar population? We'll find out in the fall!
Delcore's Medicane

Hurricane Delcore (The Original) was a major 2016 hurricane in the Mediterranean Sea. Countries impact were were Italy, Albania, and Greece. The landfall was non significant. Therefore, the name went on for another year. (2017)

## ZONING

1-Currently Viewing

2- Superstorm Delcore

3- Hurricane Delcore 2 (2018)

4- Hurricane Delcore 3 (Fall 2018)

5- Hurricane Delcore 4

6- Typhoon Delcore 5 (February- March 2019)

To Connect to Comparison-Hurricane Delcore Stats and Scales

## **Tracking**

Tracking was not Live- so there is no tracking info available.

## General

Hurricane Delcore was a powerful Cat 4 storm of winds of 145mph. It formed in the Atlantic before passing through southern Spain and Gibraltar. as a cat 2. The eye and eylewall stayed off the coast, but was still close enough that Delcore produced tropical storm conditions that caused a total of 500k in damages. Damage happened mainly to roofs, siding, windows, downed treees, wires downed or destroyed, flooding, and basements being destroyed. As Delcore contined through the Mediteranian,It stregnened back to a c3, being its 2nd peak intensity. This occured south of France and Monaco. A few days later Delcore hit Italy dead on as that power c3 hurricane. Delcore caused considerable damage. Italy near Rome, was destroyed by the hurricane. Mainly houses, small structures, and some office buildings were desroyed. Power was out for several weeks in some places. Delcore weakened as it continued through the Mediteranian. As Delcore reached Albania, it was killed down o a C1. It was still producing a an 80 mph wind. very similar was witnessed in Albania, but in a much lesser degree.Greece got hit by a tropical storm condition storm. Delcore hardly produced any damage here. Smaller structures were damaged and some pwer outages.

North African countries saw some big waves on the shore
Minima Finch

Minima is the honorary little sister of Huey, Dewey and Louie Duck. She, along with Lena Sabrewing, are the two versions of Minima De Spell in the 2017 series. She comes in the fan-made season five by Hazellilies.

## Minima Finch

### Relatives

Maya Finch (mother, Deceased), Edward Finch (father)

## Physical description

### Eye color

Amber

Minima is two years ahead of her grade, going in to 9th grade at only twelve. this is where she met the triplets.

## History

### Before high school

Minima was born into a working class family, just bordering the line of lower class. When Minima was ten, her mother died. She moved to her aunts for a few months while her father grieved, then moved back with him.

### High school and meeting the triplets

She started high school when she was only twelve, causing jealous and just plain mean kids to make fun of her. She had no friends and she shy and depressed, her mothers death wiping the life out of her. She shared a class with Huey and Louie, who mostly ignored her, though not out of mean spirit, but because she obviously wanted to be ignored. And they and heard about her, being a child prodigy, and understood her wanting to be inconspicuous. She was also part of the science club Huey went to.

About halfway through the year she bled though her skirt in class and sat still even after the bell rang. Louie noticed her and asked her if she was okay, and she said she had a "girl emergency". He understood (Webby was very vocal about her "girl emergencies"). He gave her his jacket and walked her to the nurses office, getting a slip so he wasn't marked late.

A few weeks later she was assigned a project with Huey for Science class. They went to the mansion and Minima saw Louie again and met Huey. The three boys instantly started loving her as a sister.

Dewey eventually convinced her to join drama club.
Brown Marmorated Stinkbug

These stinkbugs are everywhere during what we call Stinkbug Season. Stinkbug season lasts from November or October until March. During these months, Stinkbugs come inside to escape the cold. They come in through tiny openings wherever, such as roofs, foundation cracks, under siding, or through windows or doors. Mos of the time, you don't know their there as they typically hibernate. If homes are super warm, or well light, They may wake up and start to stir. They love light. Especially heat generating light, to keep them warm. You may also find them in sunlight, taking in the natural heat of the sun. They often fly around, which Im sure most people hate about them. They will fly around a light until the find a good place to land.

Stinkbugs despite their name, actually make pretty good house guests. They only stink if you threaten or injure them. Otherwise, they are quite docile, and gentle beings. Stinkbugs pose absolutely no harm to your home, you, or any pets. They do not sting or bite. The only thing is that if one comes, chances are more will follow. Stinkbugs when happy or safe, they will emit an odor, (different then their defense odor) that attracts more to it's location. For this, you'll likely have several living with you during the winter months.

In the summer, Stinkbugs live outside, and feed on natural occurring plants, but will also eat or feed on fruits, vegetables and crops. They have a small straw-like mouthpart that they inject into the food source. (All beetles have this)

There are several species of Stinkbug in New England, bt this one is by far the most common. They are native of China, Japan, Taiwan, and Korea. They were introduced into the US in the 90s.
Grapevine Beetle

### Appearance

Grapevine Beetles are rather large beetles, larger than that we normally see. They can be two or so inches long. They are big brown beetles. Look for 3 black spots along each wing edge. They are easily noticeable. You can see ad hear them flying. They make a pretty loud buzzing noise, like a bee, when they fly. They tend to be attracted to light. They fly at night, but I've found a few during the day.

These beetles are found very commonly in forests, backyards, and really anywhere, but feed only on (as the name implies) Gapevines. They eat the leaves and fruit from July till the fall. While they are common and big beetles, their damage risk is low. They actually aren't that common, and when you find them, they do not appear in numbers.

### Grapette

These guys are super friendly, and love to sit on my hand for hours. Grapette, the beetle I currently have, is more than just friendly. He/she has sat with me on my hand (and still is as I'm writing this entry...) Grapette has been on my hand chilling for at least four hours. Grapette didn't fly away once. I found Grapette on July 2nd around 9pm. It was flying near my porchlight, and landed right on my hand. Ever since then, he's been chilling with me. Super friendly bugs. Only if I find another one!

### Larva

The larva of these guys (and most other beetles) appear as dirt dwelling grubs. Grubs are the equivelant of caterpillars, but they feed on ground level, or in the dirt. They feed on stems and roots of grasses and weeds. They appear as pretty big grubs, probably one of the larger grubs I've found. They are greyish, and are kinda like slugs. (like a cross between a slug and a caterpillar) You can find them pretty easily if you dig up grass or weeds in your yard or garden. Ill get a picture when I see one. Look on the web under grapevine beetle larva.

The reproduction and life cycle is not known by me; I've raised very few, but I'm sure there are plenty of good articles on the web.