Sunday, April 17, 2011

MAYBE MONDAY WILL BE A BETTER DAY.............

 IMG_0273 DSC_0007  IMG_0274

THESE PHOTOS PRETTY MUCH SUM UP TODAY'S WEATHER & ATTITUDE & YES, THOSE ARE ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS IN THE FLOWER BED.........OH, & THAT THERMOMETER IS IN CELSIUS, NOT FAHRENHEIT

Just a wee dusting of snow greeted us at first light this morning.  Hardly enough to cover the ground but just enough to make me want to go back to bed & pull the covers over my head.  Temps in the cloudy & damp mid 30’s.  Not exactly one of those fine mornings that makes a fella want to rush outside & get the gardening tools going again. DSC_0003

I THINK MR. ROBIN IS IN FOR A MEAL OF COLD WORMS!!

DSC_0002 DSC_0012

BIRD FEEDER RAIDER & A MALE COWBIRD 
Did manage to slip out & do a bit of raking between snow showers but finally just packed it in & retreated back inside where it was warm.  Not a good day for bird photos but I took a few anyway.  Maybe tomorrow will bring some motivation & creative thoughts………………

  DSC_0008

ARRIVAL OF THE CAPED CRUSADER.......(A PAIR OF COWBIRDS) 
GROANER’S CORNER:((   A farmer purchased an old, run-down, abandoned farm with plans to turn it into a thriving enterprise. The fields were grown over with weeds, the farmhouse was falling apart, and the fences were broken down.  During his first day of work, the town preacher stops by to bless the man's work, saying, "May you and God work together to make this the farm of your dreams!"   A few months later, the preacher stops by again to call on the farmer.  Lo and behold, it's a completely different place.  The farm house is completely rebuilt and in excellent condition, there is plenty of cattle and other livestock happily munching on feed in well-fenced pens, and the fields are filled with crops planted in neat rows.  "Amazing!" the preacher says. "Look what God and you have accomplished together!"  "Yes, reverend," says the farmer, "but remember what the farm was like when God was working it alone!"
-----------------------------------------------------------
EMAIL THE BAYFIELD BUNCH:))
stargeezerguy@gmail.com
The only thing better than right now will someday be the memories of right now...... AL.

17 comments:

  1. We have the same weather conditions... Just as special for weekend..Nothing to do..... Large boring..

    ReplyDelete
  2. What a beautiful big robin.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Have really been hoping for a grilling night tonight...but opting for a pork roast in the oven...and the smells are almost worth it!!!

    ReplyDelete
  4. I think I'd rather have snow than tornadoes. Still great pics!

    ReplyDelete
  5. About weather... Have a Fun

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2HpB5CGfLQ&feature=related

    ReplyDelete
  6. I like that picture of the pair of cowbirds. While not my favorite bird, their breeding adaptations are amazing. :) Brrr..too cold for me!

    ReplyDelete
  7. When I saw the picture of all the birdfeeders I wondered if the squirrels visit and make a nuisance of themselves. I guess another picture shows they do.

    ReplyDelete
  8. I like your yard, too bad it looks like November.

    ReplyDelete
  9. The Robin looks a bit confused about the weather...I associate seeing the robins with spring time. Your pics were still good Al...thanks for the post.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Al, it looks like a good day to organize some of your photos from Arizona! Next year, please remember to stay a little longer. We're thinking of you guys every time we're out in the sunshine. Stay warm.

    ReplyDelete
  11. maybe the sun will come out tomorrow??..or the next day!..a new week and a new beginning!..

    ReplyDelete
  12. The day may not inspire yard work, but the fog looks peaceful.

    Loved the Groaners! So true for many applications.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Same kind of weather here Al, and I know the feeling!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Ah,,it was a beautiful nice warm sunshiney day down here in AZ. Sure not time for me to go up in that messy white stuff yet. I'm not done soaking in some of this nice sunshine! Cacti is all begining to blossom, Easter cacti's all over the place are popping out with big beautiful flowers,,,,really amazing how this desert comes to life. The desert floor looks like a carpet of green.
    Loved the BLACK squirrel,,,,Man you have the boid houses,,,if I was a bird I would be confused and think I was in a chicago suberb...Your place is beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  15. We kind of liked your first picture with the misty mystery look! You take 'em, you show' em, and you show us all that we shouldn't have to travel great distances to get great pictures. They are all around us, all we have to do is look -- and have the camera ready!

    ReplyDelete
  16. I guess we lucked out. No snow or cold and the nearest tornadoes were about 20 miles away.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Hey Al... Judy and I are crossing the border this friday back into Ontario, and no snow would be good!!!!! What's going on up there???

    ReplyDelete