Cactus

My neighbors cactus is in bloom

Speaking of cactus can you believe this.......

A bobcat is stting on top of this saquaro cactus. Wouldn't you think he would pick a nicer spot?
Well according to a couple at a local lake that took these  pictures, he scurried up this cactus because he was being chased by a lion.

I think he is safe don't you?

Better a little pain in leu of being eaten...I win!

A sweet reminder of life

My daughter tucked this bookmark in my Mother's Day  card

Here's what it says:

If you want Rainbows you gotta have rain

In a perfect world, everything would always go right, and life would be filled with sweet warm and fuzzy feelings.

But how would we know if things were good if we had no comparison?

Without the darkness, would we appreciate the light?

Seems to me if we want rainbows we gotta have rain. The trick is to look for the good in every situation.

So go on,  find some puddles and play in the rain!

On the back it says "Let's find some puddles to play in together!"

and she writes "To my Mom: Remembering you with joy in this bookmark!"

Did I ever tell you how special she is:)

Pigeons

Pigeons are unwanted but here is a few interesting facts...

Pairs are monogamous, often breeding in consecutive seasons for as long as both birds of a pair live.

Most will attempt to raise several broods each year. Sometimes as many as four or five broods will be raised in a single year.

Nesting Habits:

The nesting habits of these birds are a bit unique. The male chooses a site in view of the female, selecting one stick and bringing it back, lays it in front of his mate.

The female who stays at the nesting site accepts the sticks the male brings to her and places them underneath her.

The nest of the these birds can be found along building ledges, rafters and beams like my neighbors pillar

I looked over and saw the two birds...

one flew over to my yard and would get something and take it back to the one sitting on the ledge. Sure enough in just one short day they had a decent size nest.

Neighbors got a big ladder and removed the nest, but next morning they were back and starting all over again.

Some people but up spikes so they can't nest.

Last night as we came home from dinner there were no spikes and no pigeons and our neighbors were out in the yard so hubby hollered at them "Did you get rid of the pigeons?"  They said they had used some kind of adhesive to deter them....I assume it was this

It is sad in a way and I have this picture of a busting at the seams pigeon flying around ready to drop a egg and no nest.... but we are convinced that this is the truth of the matter.



Where's George

On Nov. 9, 2009 I posted how I put one dollar into circulation as instructed from the "Where's George" web site.

I just received a email saying my dollar has been re-entered from Conrath, WI. It has traveled 1,378 miles in 1 yr, 170 days, 10 hours, 20 mins at an average of 2.6 miles per day. How cool is that!

Disturbing

This is what we saw from the Palestinians on 9-11 and I remember how disturbing it was to me.

This is America today and yes I understand it, but I still find it disturbing..........there is a fine line between justice and revenge........... Let us be careful to know the difference.

Adding some clarity to this post....I am not opposed to people being happy that justice has been served but I am thinking how easy it is for a group of young people riding around in their cars bought and paid for by their parents to break out in song and raise their fists in victory compared to the young Navy seal that had to shoot and kill a woman that was used as a human shield for that justice to be served. He may have a little different outlook on this victory. Freedom and Justice are hard come by and sadly they both cost lives that only a few are willing to sacrifice for.

Wildlife World Zoo

Hubby shocked me yesterday by saying he wanted to go to the Wildlife World Zoo for his birthday! That would normally be me wanting to go but go we did and it was a great day. This zoo is closer to our home and started out really small. It has grown and grown but maintains a closeness with the animals that other zoo's don't. The pictures will explain...(double click for the original size)

I have always had a way with birds and can usually get them to come close.

Don't you love the feathers on top of his head:)

Awesome!! preening his feathers

Not only did I get him to peek his head out but he also tried to say hello!

Now this is the best part!!! They have added a Baby animal nursery and what a special treat....

Two baby mountain lions..a girl and a boy

A baby lion chewing on a stick

Baby tiger

                                                             
                                                        and baby wart hogs...

They have a Jaguar cage that allows them walk over the top of you and what a picture opportunity to capture this spotted one sound asleep,  I've never seen one so close and he looked so sweet.

He came running when he thought the camera might be food....

They have added a 180,000 gal. aquarium with a restaurant where you can have dinner or lunch and enjoy the view....check out the video from out table.

What a great day......



Collections cont.

Thimble's continued.......

All glass

Since this display is in the sewing/laundry room this seemed appropriate.

Bird in a cage

Trip to Maui

Valentines

Ceramic rose

Okay....It was only a stop in the New Zealand airport  on the way to Australia but it was a golden opportunity:)

Panda Thimble

Sorry this is blurry but it was a trip to Panama

All wood

Beehive

Horse Carousel

Trip to Alaska

The liberty Bell

Trip to Whistler, Canada

and lastly.....

Hubby and I are going to Costa Rica the end on May...need to remember to buy a thimble:)