Friday, October 22, 2010

SCROUNGING FOR PHOTOS IN THE FRONT YARD

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STILL A FEW LAWN ORNAMENTS TO PUT AWAY

Our Thursday night snow showers did not materialize but we did get the showers part.  Friday has turned out sunny & our front yard is still showing lots of color.  Generally, if I am stuck for photos I can just grab a camera & walk outside into our mini jungle here & find something interesting.  Tonight's pics are from our front yard today.

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SURFACE OF OUR FROG POND IS COVERED WITH DUCKWEED & PINE NEEDLES

I liked Chuck & Rod's common sense approach in the comment section of GYPSY'S Thursday post.  They both have a good point & I think they are right in their views about all the new technologies.  I hadn't thought of it that way but I can certainly understand companies doing that.  It just affirms my own grumblings about 'newer is not always better!!'  As I read through other blogs I am seeing what appears to be a consensus of other disgruntled folks as well.  Always nice to know I do not stand alone in my opinions:))))))

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I noticed Thursday we have a new blog supporter.  LUCI & LOREE. I always enjoy reading about the determined courage of folks out there going it alone in the RV world.  Welcome aboard Loree & Luci:))

A year ago today we were preparing for our 09 departure to the southwest.  I remember hooking up our Santa Fe in a cold rain.  By the time we get out of here in another 2 weeks it could be a cold snow!!

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WE STILL HAVE COLOR IN THE FLOWERBEDS

Two of our Snow Birding neighbors left this week for the sunny south with one lady heading to Florida & another couple to southern Georgia.  Another couple in the Park will soon leave for Texas.  I think we are the only people we know from around here who prefer the scenic wonders of the great American Southwest. 

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And speaking of the Southwest, it has come to our attention that some folks living near the Dragoon Mountains in Arizona's Sulphur Springs Valley not far from the town of Sunsites are looking for some RV folks to look after 5 dogs on their property.  They will be taking a 2 week vacation for the first two weeks of March 2011.  We would do this but don't plan on being in the area at that time.  Electricity & water provided but no sewer hook-up.  Use of the house is offered.  If anyone is interested, just send us an email at.....  mousebanana@msn.com.  We'll get in touch with friends of ours in the area who are friends with the property owners.

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MOTORMOUSE STAYS WARM BY THE FIRE THIS MORNING

GROANER'S CORNER:((    While on a road trip, an  elderly couple stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch.   After finishing their meal, they left the restaurant, and  resumed their trip. When leaving, the elderly woman unknowingly left  her glasses on the table, and she didn't miss them until they had  been driving for about forty minutes.
By then, to add to the  aggravation, they had to travel quite a distance before they could  find a place to turn around, in order to return to the restaurant to  retrieve her glasses.
All  the way back, the elderly husband became the classic grouchy man.   He fussed and complained, and scolded his wife relentlessly  during the entire return drive.
The more he chided her, the more  agitated he became.  He just wouldn't let up for a single minute. 
To her relief, they finally arrived at the restaurant.  As  the woman got out of the car, and hurried inside to retrieve her  glasses, the old  geezer  yelled to her, "While you're in there, you might as well get my hat and the credit card too."

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14 comments:

  1. Sounds like its about time to get out town...

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  2. Outstanding photography once again! Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures. The Groaner's Corner once again made me laugh since as a Senior Citizen I can definitely relate to forgetting things. //karen

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  3. Motormouse sure looks comfortable by that fire. Sounds like it's countdown time!

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  4. Motormouse has the ticket for a chilly day! My "front yard" had nothing but torrential rain pouring down this morning, so no pictures whatsoever! :)

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  5. You have lots of great photo opportunities right there in your own yard.

    The dog-watching thing sounds good - just what Lady needs is to run with a pack for a while!

    Cora looks like she's in heaven!

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  6. Motormouse looks pretty comfortable in front of the fire. I imagine with cooler weather coming that will be a very popular spot.

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  7. Love the pics and the groaner was awesome!

    We hear there will be snow here next week. ACK! Wish I was heading south too.

    Just watching the geese this year I suppose.

    Cheers!

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  8. I admire your apparent calm approach to departing in snow. We have lived most of our lives in snow country, but since we have started the RV journey have developed a snow phobia and panic at the mere mention of snow.

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  9. Gee, Al, I love seeing the hostas. The deer here ate mine down to the ground when we were on the road. Ah well, at least I don't have to trim them for winter

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  10. Love the Motormouse pic... how adorable! And you Groaner's Corner is JUST like me and Steve!!!!! You musta been spying on us!

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  11. Love the Motormouse pic... how adorable! And you Groaner's Corner is JUST like me and Steve!!!!! You musta been spying on us!

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  12. Beautiful Fall pics, love those colors! Always love reading about the "Bunch."

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  13. Is it just me and weird way of seeing things, or does that first lawn ornament resemble YOU!!! That' the first thing I thought of! Your yard is beautiful...I'll be it's even more beautiful with a coating of snow covering it. Not that you would want to know..teehee...Countdown for you and Kelly begins NOW!!!

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  14. All the pictures are great today. Motormouse really looks comfy.. We saw a little fireplace at Camping World the other day. It is portable and made just for RVs. We are considering it. It's electric of course. Stay safe.

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