Talon's February Photo Diary

Hee-Haw! Riding a donkey during intermission at his school's donkey basketball game. 

Talon's class made dalmatian hats to celebrate 100 days of school!

Did you know that dalmatians can play video games?

Playing sniper from the top of the stairs.  Sometimes he gets sniped back.

Aw, Talon spent a day at my school.  He attended PreK and Kindergarten at my school and I've missed seeing him during the school day.  He had a ball seeing his old friends, helping out with speech therapy and picnicking at my desk.

   

Making hearts with his teacher at the Valentine party.

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A Bucket O' Pup!

Aw, isn't this sweet...

This bucket loving puppy is the progeny of Snowpaw, our dumped doggie non grata.  And after three weeks under a barn, pup says a cozy bucket is 'moving on up'! 

Yep, Snowpaw had her pups way under a barn where we could not really see or help them in any way. With a flashlight there appeared to be three but by the time she moved house to under a barn with better access there was only one.  When pup finally sat up in it's little hollow under the barn, I gently pulled it out with a hoe.   

Now we have one fat little snoozing pup in a bucket on the porch.

or attempting to snooze. *sigh*

Lady, please... enough already!

Can't a puppy get a little shuteye around here!

Poor little funny looking thing. Kinda cute though despite her unfortunate appearance, don't you think? And considering the ugly sour faced no-tail father, pup is actually quite fortunate in the looks department. Relatively speaking, that is.

As much as pup loves sitting in the bucket, she does come out for a little waddle now and then.

 Did I mention this pup is a butterball? So low and wide to the ground.  Really, if she didn't have a tail, she would look just like a fat guinea pig waddling around.      

And she does have a waggy little tail.

After an outing, pup heads... where? 

Back in the bucket, of course! 

And that tail spot! Funny but it matches the one on her head, I suppose.  

So anyhoo, pup goes in and out of the bucket... sits in the bucket... sleeps in the bucket...and sometimes...

Falls out of the bucket!

But mainly...

Sleeps in the bucket!

Sleeps and sleeps.

In the oddest positions. 

And did I mention this pup is a bit on the chubby side?

Upcoming: a jealous mama dog post and puppy naming post and... well, rest assured there will be plenty of puppy posts so please stay tuned. 

Linking up to these fun photo meme linky parties:

Camera Critters

Ruby Tuesday

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A Curious Critter Watering Hole

Even during a hideous heat wave and drought,  there is always one spot by our house that stays lush and green.

Can you guess where?

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 By the central AC unit!

There is a narrow pvc pipe sticking out that drips.

One day this summer, I saw a most curious sight... a sight that I've never seen in twenty five years of living here.

A critter had created a little hollow to collect the dripping water!!

When I looked a day or two later...

A trough had been added.  Isn't that cool?! And what a clever critter! 

So which critter is responsible for this creation?

Any ideas?

I never spotted any tracks.  Our current dumped doggie isn't broke out with smarts so that leaves one of these resident wild critters:

Perry Possum?

Arnie Armadillo?

Rocky Raccoon?

Skippy Skunk? 

Gary Gopher?

Daryl Deer?

Terry Turtle?

Tommy Toad? 

Hmm...

Did Barry Beaver trek all the way from the woods to create a charming little watering hole?

I've got it!!

Barry Beaver is the construction boss and the others are the construction crew.

 Yep, sounds plausible to me.

What do you think?

By the way, I'm reading Wind In The Willows for the first time... Could you tell?  The book is darling. (especially for a Brit-tv and Brit-book loving anglophile like me) Have you ever read it? Can't believe I waited so long to read it! And it is all thanks to Risa of Bread Crumb Reads!  Thanks, Risa!   

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Climbing Acrobatic Turtle!

If you have an outside country dog, then you know, depending on the bark, whether or not a critter has wandered up.

One afternoon,  Snowpaw started barking-- it didn't sound like a 'SNAKE!' bark but it didn't stop so out we go to see which critter was calling.

It was this wacky turtle...

Just hanging out on the porch-- exploring around.  Then it started climbing the rocks of the house! Who knew turtles climbed?! Of course, it only got so high then toppled backwards. 

We flipped Mr. Wacky Turtle right side up pointing away from the house and stepped way back.

Did Mr. Wacky Turtle go about his turtle business?

No, Mr. Wacky Turtle put on a show!

Apparently, Mr. Wacky Turtle is a circus turtle-- he climbed and flipped backwards seven times!

Here is a video of one of Mr. Wacky Turtle's encore performances...

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Finicky Flutterby

Dirt?! What is wrong with my flowers, anyway? Hmm, Mr. Flutterby...

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Ms. Diva Mini Horse: Cute But Contrary

Have you ever attempted a photo shoot with a miniature horse? 

Cute as can be but so contrary--- all I wanted was a simple macro eye shot with a reflection. 

Is that asking too much, Ms. Diva Horse?

After much trial and tribulation-- and many shots of nostrils and ears...

Success!  Yippee! See the fence and horizon and if you look closely you can see my camera. 

Too bad my head is hidden behind Ms. Diva's lashes.

I could have tried for more shots but didn't want to push my luck.

You know how divas are...

 

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Doggie Non Grata

Sunday afternoon, we returned home after spending three days in Oklahoma City to kick off our summer fun. We ate fabulous food, shopped and played at the science museum and amusement park! Fun! Fun! Fun!

 Fun till we came home, that is. Then, it was-- Crap! Crap! Crap!
While we were gone, UPS delivered some Skecher Tone Up sport/water sandals that I had ordered.

Guess where the brilliant driver left the package? 

Right on the porch...

UH-OH!
Can you believe it!?

And the sandals were out in the grass in less than pristine condition!

I did find the ankle strap, thank goodness, and hope it can be sewn back on since these are the most comfy water/sport sandals ever. They are sproingy like a reebok dmx! Should be great for water rides and walking all day at Silver Dollar City.  

Drat-- look at this! So aggravating!!

And who is the culprit? 

Snowpaw aka Doggie Non Grata!!

This isn't Snowpaw's first infraction, by the way. 

And we wondered why she had been dumped... bet the dumpers had a big ol' heehaw at our expense! 

 

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Gas Pump Bug!

Saw this big bug belly up by the gas pump. Reckon it keeled over from sticker shock?

I couldn't resist taking a shot of such striking iridescent colors. Poor thing was missing a leg and appeared dead so I flipped it over to see the other side and ended up doing the squeally bug dance!! 

 It was not dead-- just playing possum!! But intrepid photographer, that I am-- I got my shots! Never fear, I will always risk life and limb for y'alls entertainment! ;o)

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Ladybug or Manbug?

How can you tell?

Are the manbugs offended by the name 'ladybug?

Just a little something I've giggled about since seeing the movie, A Bug's Life. Francis the Manbug was macho but maybe he needs a less ambiguous name! haha 

The ladybug's a beetle.
It's shaped like a pea.
Its color is a bright red
With lots of spots to see.
Although the name is ladybug
Some ladybugs are men.
So why don't we say "gentleman bug"
Every now and then?
~Author Unknown

Here are the ladybugs/manbugs/peoplebugs that I spotted in the field yesterday. Aren't they cute?!

The Ladybug wears no disguises.
She is just what she advertises.
A speckled spectacle of spring,
A fashion statement on the wing....
A miniature orange kite.
A tiny dot-to-dot delight.
~J. Patrick Lewis, "The Little Buggers"

Oh ladybug, I wish you joy
As you complete your garden chores.
I'd like to put aside my work
And join you in the out-of-doors!
~Author Unknown

Hope they find their way to my garden...

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Mr. and Mrs. Turtle

Spotted these turtles smackdab in the middle of the dirt road. Of course, I yelled: Stop the car!!

Is there a kama sutra for turtles because this guy could use some help?!



Did you lose the GPS again, dear?



This is my first link up to the fun Camera Critters photo meme! Can't believe I just discovered this meme! To see more critters from around the globe click here!

Also linking to another new discovery: Friday Ark! 

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Cute Baby

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Mixed Up Mantis!

Look who is hitching a ride on Talon's bike

Do you see him now? It is Mr. Mantis!

Peekaboo!

Praying for a more comfy perch...



Ah, Blue Salvia-- That is more like it, thanks humans



Now Mr. Mantis can get busy preying!

Linking up this week to:
Macro Monday At Lisa's Chaos
Blue Monday At Smiling Sally
Ruby Tuesday At Work Of The Poet
Rednesday At It's A Very Cherry World

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