Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Odds 'N Ends . . .


The weekly Harper's Findings column in the Ft. Wayne paper had some interesting tidbits that one can live with out this past week . . . Did ya know that earthworms travel in herds??? Never in my wildest dreams have I ever wondered how earthworms travel . . . but now you and I both know . . . Are we better people for knowing???   They also say that China and Nepal have agreed on the height of Mount Everest.  I'm sure that agreement makes the earth a bit safer place to live . . . 

Downy woodpecker

I was sitting on the deck last evening with my camera waiting for the hummingbirds . . . which were 'no shows' when the downy woodpecker came by for a snack.  Shot about a dozen frames . . . This is the best one.   No amount of coaxing and bribin got him to turn around.  

Galiardi

I zoomed in on a pretty good lookin clump of Gaillardia.  I kinda like them and have several clumps here and there.  I shot this from my bird waiting spot on the deck with my zoom.  I finally got up and shot several frames from a much closer distance.  The 'zoom' shot was the best by far.  

coreopsis

I turned around and shot a few frames of the coreopsis in the bed behind me. Think this is Early Sunrise, a double petalled variety.  I noticed some good lookin Clemantis this AM.  I better get the camera out before the rains come this PM.  

My cat, Patches T. Cat, has an appointment with the vet for her annual exam in about an hour.   I don't think she likes goin there.  She is about 15 1/2 yrs old now.  Wasn't much of a lap cat when she was younger, but she is now.  It seems to be ok if she squirms around till she is comfortable, but if I move a fraction of an inch, I get the "Look" . . . a 30 second or so stare down.  Do you have any idea how difficult it is not to move under duress????

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