First time on the Tractor 9/23/2012
Did you see my boots (in the third picture)? Those are waterproof and snake proof which can be found at a Bass Pro store. It is well worth the cost. I must say that they are cheaper than any I found online. Anyway, I will not need Wellies because these will do in a pinch.
Crepe Myrtle Blooms
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White Spotted Jumping Spider 9/30/2012
This is also known as the Daring Spider. I was finally able to snap a decent picture of one of these guys. These scare me half to death half the time because they will make sudden movements like they are going to attack me. I always scream and then fuss at them. Ha! They don’t spin webs; but, they do jump quite a distance. They are hunters and lightening quick.
After the Rain 10/1/2012
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It rained steadily for approximately 30 minutes – a very good thing hereabouts.
First Homemade Pizza at the House 10/2/2012
The pepperoni is not our usual brand as I could not find what we like best. So, it was greasier and spicier than usual. Also, the oven is a little weird and It doesn’t cook evenly.
A Beautiful Weed 10/3/2012
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Gracie sacked out 10/4/2012
On MY computer bag which was on the ottoman.
Garden Spider
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I believe this is a juvenile Western Spotted Orb Weaver. I was walking to the mailbox around 9:00am with my camera on hand. I suddenly spied something moving in a sparse wild bush in our front yard. At first, I thought it was a weird flying insect; but, as I cautiously approached for a closer look, I realized it was a spider. These things are seriously sick (scary) full grown; but, they are harmless. These spiders are very beneficial critters in the yard. So, I leave them alone.
Hiding {Moth} 10/6/2012
{Estigmede Albida is probably the name of this one.}. This beauty was found in the bed of Dan’s truck while we were loading it up with stuff. I found a yardstick and gently persuaded it to get onto the end and then moved him into bushes in a shady spot. I do not think it will survive because it had a damaged wing. But, it was a shy beaut.
Dan Finally Came Out of the Closet
{Taken on 8/19/2012}
Bwahahaha!
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Ahem.
Well, I thought it was funny.
NOTE: This is a day late due to the fact that I could not access my photobucket account at our new house. I finally figured how to work around the problem using Firefox. I will soon figure out and fix the problem in Chrome. At least, that is my hope!
I am going to start trying to take a picture a day. I will share those pictures on Sundays. Since the first day of the week is Sundays, the pictures will go from Sunday to Saturday from the previous week. The only exception will be this post as I started over a little over a week ago on Thursday, September 20th.
Some of you have already seen these pictures on facebook. There is a group that challenges people to take a picture a day. Honestly, I have been having fun. Some pictures are just simple snapshots and others are attempts at taking “great” pictures. In all cases, it will be a learning experience for me. At least, I hope to learn from each and every picture I take. At the very least, it helps me relax.
These posts will be written and scheduled well ahead of Sunday. I will only have to add Saturday’s picture to the post some time on Saturdays. At least, that is my plan as I do not want to be taking the time to write and/or blog on the weekends. Weekends, for me, are for my family and the Lord.
Jumping Spider (9/20/2012)
Gracie, my huntress, discovered this critter in our house and yes, it is missing a leg. I believe she is responsible. After I took pictures, I gathered up my courage and rescued the scary thing by taking it to the great outdoors on a business envelope. The thing scared me a couple of times by waving its front legs in the air.
Just a Beautiful Weed (9/21/2012)
Shot at dusk. I waited too long to take pictures; but, it turned out alright. This flower is about 1/2" wide.
Frenemies (9/22/2012)
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Gracie has taken to lying in my sewing chair and gazing out the window. Well, a neighbor cat decided to stop by on this day. When I discovered them, Gracie was attacking the window with her lone front paw and the next door neighbor's cat would then "attack" back. After a bit, they both laid down and relaxed. I guess they decided to be frenemies.
Millipede (9/23/2012)
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This critter was a tiny visitor at our new house. It is the first one I ever saw in my life
“This is MY man and don’t YOU forget it” 9/24/2012
Chessie, our 15 year old Maine Coon cat.
The State of Things 9/25/2012
Boxes tossed into a bedroom waiting to be flatten and taken to “the dump” – a recycling dumpster.
Lemons at the Rental House 9/26/2012
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I went into the backyard in the morning and much to my surprise, I discovered lemons growing -- first time in four years of living at this rental.
Last Gasp 9/27/12
Packing up the Pantry and Laundry Room.
Dismantled Bed Ready to Sleep One Last Time at the Rental 9/28/12
This is probably the best made bed in ages. Ha! And, oh my goodness, it is very low. The cats, especially elderly Chessie, loves it as they don't have to jump so high.
The movers broke my sewing machine and cutting table.
