In the shadow of BUSY
Update. Several of you commented on the Clematis. I don't know the variety. Here is another look at it for those who are interested.
There are at least six stories in my head and in my notes to write. But there they stay for now. In case you wondered, I do write notes other places than on my furniture.
I have been distracted by busy "stuff." Many of you have mentioned the same seasonal phenomenon affecting your blog.
However, life goes on. Fortunately, I'm blessed to see some of those wonderful goings on in my own back yard.
A squirrel and a starling, fighting over the bird seed. These two naughty creatures chase the desired birds away. Then they hiss and jabber and chase each other.
Amanda calls me a bird snob because I would chase the starlings away if they would leave.
Papa Quail as the lookout on the fence. He is very protective of his family.
A quick picture of a camouflaged
bunny before Mr. McGregor (the hubby) shoos it away.
The Rhododendron outside my bathroom window
My favorite clematis - sometimes the blooms are paper plate size.
Happy Wednesday.
There are at least six stories in my head and in my notes to write. But there they stay for now. In case you wondered, I do write notes other places than on my furniture.
I have been distracted by busy "stuff." Many of you have mentioned the same seasonal phenomenon affecting your blog.
However, life goes on. Fortunately, I'm blessed to see some of those wonderful goings on in my own back yard.
A squirrel and a starling, fighting over the bird seed. These two naughty creatures chase the desired birds away. Then they hiss and jabber and chase each other.Amanda calls me a bird snob because I would chase the starlings away if they would leave.
Papa Quail as the lookout on the fence. He is very protective of his family.
A quick picture of a camouflaged
bunny before Mr. McGregor (the hubby) shoos it away.
The Rhododendron outside my bathroom window
My favorite clematis - sometimes the blooms are paper plate size.
Happy Wednesday.
Comments
Happy Wed to you too!
xo
That clematis is huge. lovely
Don't even get me started on the crows.
You’re clematis is lovely.
Amanda calling you a bird snob reminded me of this story - my dad was getting irritated at the squirrels eating all of the food out of his prized bird feeder, so he put a metal plate at the base of the feeder, hooked it to some wires (which ran all the way into the house), hooked the wires to a controller (is this a run-on sentence?), and when the squirrels set their grubby paws on the metal plate...ZAP!!!! They'd pop off that thing and end up on the ground six feet away - unharmed, of course...and a little dazed ;)
Heh, heh, heh....
BTW, like your new blog look ... very 'safe'! (Means 'extra cool' according to my nephew ;-)
Since yesterday we are proud owners of a new little kitten girl and are looking for names (on my cat blog is a picture) any idea ??
Beauty surrounds you when you take the time to SEE it!
BTW, I don't think I've actually said it (unless I did and totally forgot, which is highly possible), I love your new header! Perhaps the most appropriate one around :).
The backyard looks even more beautiful than it did two weeks ago! Absolutely wonderful. Love the Clematis.
Happy Thursday!
I was going to post a pic of the clamatis next door but after seeing yours, I think I'll skip it! LOL those are humungus!
may I use your papa qail in a cartoon with Myrtle?
You have more that a green thumb; you have a green soul.
your flowers are beautiful!
ewwww squirrels are nasty little rats but they make a good stew to be served over homemade noodles if you ever need the recipe. I do not hunt them much anymore, they are a pain to clean and skin.
I wish I had as much inspiration going on as you. :D
Have a happy and safe holiday weekend.
Have a safe and happy weekend!
Hope you have a lovely holiday weekend!
that flower bush looks like a big version of a plant we have in south africa called a "yesterday, today and tomorrow"...