The sharp shinned hawk was at the feeder this morning. I found feathers on the railing so he must have nailed one of the nuthatches. I saw him going after a Stellar's Jay which is way too big for him. He must be pretty hungry.
I dumped the organics behind the boat house yesterday afternoon and the gulls and crows were having a feast today. When I feed the ducks today, the only place to throw food had ice on it. It was pretty funny watching them slip and slide on the ice. Finally they got smart and flew over instead of trying to walk over.
Saw river otter tracks under the main deck and on the dock.
Looked like they were having party judging by the condition of the snow on the dock.
The coyote has been pretty active. His tracks were all over the beach in the snow. Haven't seen him in the flesh yet. Yesterday the two great blue herons that winter here flew overhead. They sound like something being strangled.
This frozen jelly fish was on the beach today.
And this sunflower star was hanging on the dock. He, she, it (not sure) has been down there a lot. Kind of a crappy pic but I had to lean over the edge of the deck at an angle to get it.
Spike has been having his usual conference with the birds and squirrels today. I see his tracks everywhere and saw him under the lodge house when I was outside. It has been to cold the last few days to leave the window open so I just crack open the outer door so he can get in the mud room. When I hear him bitching, I get up and let him in. He has been outside all day today. At least I don't have to clean the litter box as much..lol
Well the headlines are pretty much the same today. More of the same BS. So today's news is gonna be the odd stuff.
From the BBC
They are gonna do WHAT?
EU hardens tone on enlargement - sounds like an advert for viagra http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6181845.stm
From the "And if you believe this, I have a bridge to sell' files
Tenor blames 'low blood sugar' - for those of you that follow opera, and who doesn't, The lead tenor walked out of a performance of Aida at La Scala, citing a crappy audience after being booed. Turns out he didn't eat a snickers before the performance - Ah, the drama!!http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6181845.stm
From the "people just don't have a sense of humor anymore" files
AOL News
Nazi Gingerbread Men Moved to New Town - sugar and spice and everything nice apparently doesn't apply here - http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/nazi-gingerbread-men-moved-to-new-town/n20061215073209990005?cid=842
From the "What the hell?" files:
AOL News
Man Runs Over Deer With 7 Legs - A generic freak but the venison was finger licking good and tenderized by the car - You HAVE to check out the pics especially number three and read the caption - can we say Deliverence? I think the real generic freak was the guy who hit the deer. http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/man-runs-over-deer-with-seven-legs/20061214121209990001?cid=2359
From the " Have You SEEN the show folks?" files:
Multiple news outlets
The Golden Globe nominees were announced yesterday. How in the world did Heros get a best drama nomination? Did the nominating committee actually watch the show? It is the worst thing on TV this season and there is a lot of really bad TV. The plot sucks, the dialogue sucks, that chick with the split personality really sucks and who cares about that stupid cheerleader.
I also don't think much of either Lost or Grey's Anatomy. One has just devolved into complete ridiculousness and the other is a prime time advertisement for indescriminate sex and adultery. Bring back the original cast of ER for christ's sake. But hey, I know how to change the channel.
1 comment:
Hi Lynda,
I have enjoyed your thoughts and pictures on this site. Keep up the good work.
John from Palmer
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