I've lovin the video feature on my camera. This will eventually wear off.

This is Little Yip at play

This is Ralphy & Yip.

Ralphy decided to try and cut in on the action.

Not a very good video, but this is Mr. Hummer feeding.

I don't get it.

How do they find me? Now everyone knows that I am an animal lover. But did someone send a news letter out to the furry critters letting them know that they would have a safe haven at my property?

I have birds. Which I love and have by choice with all the feeders and birdbaths. I have the kittens. At first, not by choice, but by their mama giving birth to them in the shed. Now I have them by choice and wouldn't have it any other way. I had a snake. Definitely not by choice. I don't want them around. I don't even consider them animals. I've had raccoons. Cute little things, but they really don't belong around here. And a pheasant.

Well today while on the phone with Bobbie, I was outside have a smoke and something catches my eye. A possum. A big possum. I shoo it. Okay. These things are nocturnal. Why is it out during the day. So it is dreary and rainy, but it is still day time.

Of course Bobbie asked if I got it's picture, but I hadn't because I didn't have my camera with me. I went out later on and what do I see again? The possum. I watched it walk across the yard, climb the neighbor's fence. That's when I ran in for the camera. When I went looking for it, I couldn't find it.

Went out again, I seen it walking along the house. Ran in for the camera. Came out and finally tracked it down.

Here's the ugly little sucker. Sorry the picture is blurry.



I changed the setting on the camera to try for a better picture, but set it to video not realizing it. I have tried to upload the video. I don't know if I did it right. And if I did, it is very short and bad. If I didn't load it right, if anyone can tell my how to do it, I'd appreciate it.

I called my friend in animal control. He said that they are having babies this time of year. Oh wonderful. Baby possums. I asked him if because they are having babies, is it normal to see them during to day. I don't know if he was lying or not, but he said it was. He said to worry if it was walking like a drunk, gooky eyes and something else I don't remember. Well it doesn't have gooky eyes. Didn't walk like it was drunk. And I was about four foot from him, well I guess it's not a him. I was about four foot from her and she wasn't hissing or growling.

So yes, I love animals. I love watching animals. But I don't live on a farm. My property is 50 x 100. I would never hurt an animal and would protect it if in danger. But.....

Okay, the first video was an accident. I didn't realize I had set the camera to video. Now I know.

The possum showed his/her ugly self again. This time I was ready.

I have named the video "Run possum. Run"

Because there is no sound, this is what happened. The possum was heading toward the front. The kids were out there playing. It stopped by the hose, but then proceeded. You will then understand the title of my little video.

Jury Duty

A month or so ago I received notice that I was being summons for jury duty. Oh great. I know jury duty is our civil duty, but I don't like it. Why? I do not feel right making a decision about someones future without having all the facts and details about the crime that may have been committed.

Anyway, back to the point. When we received a jury duty summons, there is a questionnaire that must be filled out and returned. I forgot to do this one time and they sent me a warning to fill it out and send back. Well no warning for me this time. I promptly fill it out and sent it back.

Shortly after, I received a postcard in the mail to which I assumed it was verification of receiving the questionnaire. Yesterday I received another postcard from them that I did not send in the questionnaire. 'Hello. Yes I did,' so I called them. I explained that I sent it back within days of receiving it. She said she would get my questionnaire and to please hold. She gets back on the line and says, ' this happens all the time.' Then she asks, 'Are you physically and mentally able to serve as a juror?' Yes I am. Why? There's silence. I asked her what I marked. She said I checked 'no.' Couldn't help myself. I starting laughing. I told her maybe I did answer correctly. She said, 'Sometimes we have days like that. Considering where you work, I can understand. Sometimes it's not easy working with the public.' Too which I started laughing again. I told her that sometimes someone will come into my office and I greet them with a 'Good morning. How are you today?' But they are fit for bear and start tearing into me. Then I say to them, 'whoa. Back up. I haven't done anything to you yet.' We laughed.

Anyway, she corrected my questionnaire and now I await the day that I have to call to see if I must report.

They're here and 200th post

Those beautiful little jewels of the bird world have finally made an appearance. And how fitting for my 200th entry.

I was going to go out for some sunset pictures, but decided just to stay in and try to catch up on e-mails. I looked out the front door to see something on the feeder.

Grabbing the phone, I called Bobbie to say, 'I have a hummer.' He had flown away, but soon came back. I went out with the camera and he was soon back. He left and headed up to Bobbie's. He found her feeder. She sounded like a little kid on Christmas morning. We are both very excited that they are back.

Probably not much will be getting done. I want a better picture that isn't too dark.

Our first hummer of 2009 :o)

Hodge-Podge

Well I haven't been here since Easter, so I hope that everyone had a wonderful one.



Mine was good, except that I somehow deleted my memory card. Luckily I only lost the pictures I took that day. The other bad thing was I dropped my phone in dishwater. Dried it out in the sun and it still works.



Of course I have been going crazy taking picture. I visited Bobbie's front yard and got macro pictures of her flowers.

Blurry, but I like it.

My favorite of her tulips. I love the lone yellow tulip in the background on the left.

Of course I went to the zoo. I took over a hundred pictures using some of the features on the camera.

One feature is called 'behind the glass'. The Tamaron's in the zoo are behind the glass and I have never been able to get decent pictures. Until now.

This is my favorite tamaron picture. I called it peek-a-boo tamaron.

Our zoo has a pair of Bald Eagles. I think I spent the most time there. I can tell you this is where I took most of the pictures. This is just one of many.

They have built a nest in their enclosure, but I was so focused on them, I didn't take a picture of the nest. Hopefully, there will be eaglets.

I stopped at my favorite horse farm.

Isn't he handsome?

Friday night I went to dinner with friends. We had a good time. Before dessert they start singing Happy Birthday. I started looking around the table to figure out who's birthday it was as the waitress was carrying a cake. They are all looking at me. Imagine my surprise that it was for me. This was very nice and I must say, they got me good.

Saturday was beautiful. Sun shining. Warm, but not too warm. I mowed. I was happy both the lawnmower and me made it without pooping out.

I put a fountain on my deck, got a book and sat out there and relaxed. If you have anyplace for a fountain, I highly recommend getting one. Listening to the water was sooo relaxing.

Okay back to my photos. My poor kitties have been my favorite subject thus far. Good for me, but not for them. Lots of dirty looks from them and laughs for me.

My favorite, so far of Ralphy.

I tired him out with this session.


My favorite of Yipper.

She's playing shy girl.

Of course I saved my baby for last.

This is my absolutely favorite marco of her. This is now my desktop photo here and work.

Okay enough already from me. I hope you have enjoyed some of my photos.