Category Archives: Uncategorized

Uncategorized

All I wanted for Christmas…

25 Comments

.

Was for the Barn Mahal bar to be finished. Seeing that we came home and discovered its beginning framework in place in mid November….

.

.

I didn’t think that would be too much to ask. But alas, our builder didn’t agree.

Oh, he’s sent updates via text messages.

.

.

Like the layout of the rough unfinished boards on his shop floor.

I thought the 3 graduating colors would be interesting…

.

.

Until he sent the next update of those boards being sanded and glued. Bye bye color.

.

.

He assures me work is progressing steadily and that he hasn’t forgotten us, but it seems the only way I’ll be bellying up for a toddy will be like this:

.

.

Cheers!

.

Uncategorized

Last minute Christmas gifts for the weirdos on your list.

25 Comments

.

For those friends who like to play in the dirt?

.

.

Pencils. They’re not just for chewing anymore…

.

.

I thought this next one was cute.

.

.

But realized I might be attacked by that hungry red squirrel bitch and had to pass.

.

.

Yoga dice?

How am I supposed to play craps if a winning roll is downward facing dog.

.

.

I see the appeal here.

.

.

We’re building a barn bar and the husband has been known to tick me off.

Hmmm..

.

.

Because an internal kind message will take the sting out of an F Bomb gift.

.

.

And finally there’s jewelry.

.

.

Because no woman can resist a man who gives her turd themed bling.

.

Uncategorized

Random winter scenes.

21 Comments

.

One of these things is not like the others.

.

.

Which makes me wonder what that poor bird did to be ostracized.

.

.

And speaking of wild turkeys, did you know they make excellent snow shovelers?

.

.

We cleared the path but they’re enlarging the dining room.

And speaking of paths…

.

.

Now that the man cave is being readied, more shoveling is required after every storm.

.

.

Welcome… one and all.

.

.

Aside from the wreaths on our home’s windows, this was the extent of my lackluster Christmas decorating this year.

.

.

Snowflakes lights in the Barn Mahal. Battery powered and on a timer.

Ho! Ho! Hum…

.

.

And while Christmas will feel a lot different this year, there are some things to look forward to.

.

.

Uncategorized

Things that made me chuckle today.

20 Comments

.

I don’t know if this is true…

.

.

But I’m really hoping it is.

.

.

Baby Yoda cocktails? Fabulous. Telling me about them and not posting a recipe? Cruel.

.

.

And since we’ve all had enough of the last election horror show?

.

.

Wilbur is pretty stinking cute. And when’s the last time you said that about a presidential candidate?

.

.

Poop cookies.

.

.

Admit it, you know someone who deserves a dozen or so of those.

.

Uncategorized

Sad backyard news.

26 Comments

.

I knew it would probably happen, but it doesn’t make it any easier to take.

.

.

Our little blue eyed Bambi is all alone now.

.

.

We haven’t seen his mother, the old always pregnant doe, for weeks. She was nearly skeletal the last time she visited and I think her poor old body just had enough.

.

.

I’m glad she taught the little guy this was a safe place for his daily nosh. I just hope he can hook up with the rest of the herd before the full brunt of winter sets in. There’s safety in numbers when you’re a little fella.

.

Uncategorized

The Photo Ark… Part 5.

18 Comments

.

I’m going to continue to share photos from this marvelous book until you get tired of them and ask me to stop.

.

.

Oncilla.

.

Okay, maybe not even then. But I do promise to consider it.

.

.

Hibernating arctic ground squirrels.

.

Wish I could send our red squirrel from Hell to the arctic circle for a long winter’s nap.

.

.

Gee’s Golden Langur.

.

Tell me you don’t see the humanity in that portrait. I dare you.

.

.

Giant Anteater and pup.

.

Love the giant anteater! I could totally see one of those curled up on the couch beside me.

.

.

Himalayan Griffon.

.

You have to love a bird who can rock a feather boa. It’s not an easy look to pull off.

.

.

Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse.

.

Hang in there little mouse. We’ve all been there.

.

.

Common Spider Crab.

.

Mother Nature is marvelous.

.

.

Coquerel’s Sifaka.

.

No doubt about it.

.

Uncategorized

The great goat escape.

13 Comments

.

Livestock run amok in my town…. as witnessed by a flurry of recent Facebook postings.

.

.

Poor goat, he’s just lonesome.

.

.

Goat tracking is a wonderful thing.

.

.

Uh oh, now the law is involved.

.

.

Apparently this isn’t a first for local law enforcement.

.

.

Pie rewards. Ya gotta love it.

.

.

Benny Hill music would be the perfect accompaniment to guard rail hopping goats.

.

.

When your community is requesting goats in heat? You know things are about to get real.

.

.

Goat Busters. Where do I sign up?

.

.

Goats in tutus? Yes, please.

.

.

If the goat shows up at our backyard buffet, I shall report back.

.

Uncategorized

Random Christmas things that made me laugh.

24 Comments

.

Cats rule.

.

.

Thank you kitty, I’ve always hated that elf.

.

.

Ah, Facebook. Why your algorithms think I’m in constant need of this product is a mystery I fear I’ll never solve.

.

.

On the bright side, packing for that trip won’t take as long this year.

.

.

Yes Karen… He’s talking to you.

.

.

Chicken Godzilla. Rampaging through a Christmas village near you…

.

.

It’s 2020…. kiss your visions of sugarplums goodbye.

.