The Watering Hole

I made it to the wetlands for a walk this morning. Didn’t feel like dragging along my heavy camera gear, so I took the Canon point and shoot with 50x optical zoom. I missed my Nikon as soon as I started taking pics, but it was still fun. One critter I wasn’t expecting to see was the copperhead. He was swimming through weeds, so it was impossible to get a good shot. Edit: After looking closer, it’s probably a northern water snake. They look similar to copperheads.

There were a few turtles along the way too.

A robin watching over her babies in the nest…

…and several ducks along the way.

A few other critters as well.

These we’re playing shy and never gave me a good shot.

This guy (I guess) just took a bath and was shaking off the water.

All in all an enjoyable time. Tired or not, next time my Nikon goes though.

Brent

TGIF!

I thought I lost my suppressor earlier in the week. I was on the phone with the ATF to report it when my mechanical pencil ran out of lead. I reached into the drawer that I've searched many times for another writing implement and there it was. Hallelujah.

The grass along the driveway needs cutting again. Maybe Sunday as tomorrow looks like rain. I need to sharpen a mower blade. I should have a few take offs that I may find as I clean the garage. Running out of space, must organize and toss items. Need to make space to get the car in so I can put the trailer hitch on I've had for three years.

I need to get some camera time in, the Robins are back. Only got to see one Cedar Wax Wing and that was a long time ago. Snap shot, wasn't the best.

Howdy all!

TGIF!!!

A very good work week, but glad the weekend is here. All caught up with TWH and chilling out a bit before heading out to dinner with friends. The South County chicks are driving up to hang out with us.

Rosscoe said:

Hey Blinkin'.................................Did you say Abe Lincoln?

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"What's he doin' here? "

Mel Brooks, History of the World. Great fun movie!

dbmjr1 said:

Hello, . . . , My Name is Don.

CZ75BD inbound. Stay tuned. Should be in my greedy little paws early next week.

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Ya know, I was going to suggest a CZ75 to you when you were inquiring about n....ni.....nin..... .355s! I really like mine. Ya have to fix the hammer/trigger thing though. They make a kit for it.

Good luck with it. Congrats!!!



R

Brian, sorry to hear of your loss.

Farming hard work and long hours. Those that I work with farms thousands of acres with multiple crops and many times double crop.


Got my pasture sprayed this mornin, using the Polaris Ranger with a 15 gallon tank and 12’ boom. Took 6 refills and about 2 hours all the time wearing a hooded sweatshirt with temp in the low 60’s.

Yesterday morning the wife called me from the school’s office phone to tell me she forgot her cell phone. After the third email from her with instructions on what to if so and so calls. Decided to take it to her. While driving the 15 miles I looked up and saw this cloud, had to pull over and take a picture.

Night AZ

Temperatures were in the 80s°A before noon on Friday. Too miserable to get out and ride the Schwinn. Thought I would ride in the evening. Unfortunately my short nap lasted too long. When I woke up I went out to check the weather thinking I might get a short ride before darkness set in. My phone rang and I ended up talking to an old friend for too long. A front moved through as darkness set, dropping the temps by more than 20 degrees. Saturday's temp might hit 60°A at best with rain most of the day.

Friday morning I saw the three old planes my neighbor mentioned the day before. They were flying in formation mostly west, maybe a bit south. They seem to have departed the area. Not sure why they were here, as I could find no mention in media outlets of events in the area involving planes. All three had red tails similar to the Tuskeege Airman livery colors. Although they were single engine aircraft, they did not appear to be P-51 Mustangs, but they were a ways off, so I don't know. Not even sure there are three surviving P-51s with red tails.




This occurred this afternoon a few blocks from my house.

"A suspect is in custody after he crashed his vehicle into the Flagstar Bank on Niles Avenue in St. Joseph Friday afternoon. He was being chased by Michigan State Police when his vehicle struck another vehicle and then crashed into the bank. No one in the bank was hurt. A witness told us the suspect ran off on foot across the street and was caught by police in the McDonald’s parking lot. Police have not said why they were chasing him and his name has not yet been released."

Was not aware of the severe weather to the north until Lon's post.

Thunderstorms in the area.

An exciting life I live.



Count Wolfeman