Ducklings

Big duck had 13 babies and brought them to us to feed.

And Snowman spent the afternoon in the tree, Mom said she saw Whitey picking up sticks. Egrets nest in trees. So will we have baby egrets to feed as well?

Honey's Home

Picked up my Honey at the airport. He had been up and traveling since 2am. These trips are hard on him. At least this time he will have a few extra days here and hopefully can rest. I am looking forward to travel and he travels too much. Such is life.

I am such a liar.

Yesterday, I said, "No more feeding Whitey. To many birds. Too expensive shrimp."

7:30 this morning.

The Egret's Last Supper

I was feeding Snowman and Whitey when another egret appeared. Green on bill like Whitey, and Whitey didn't care for it and went into attack mode. Then low and behold another egret flew down from the roof, bill like Snowman and also wanted shrimp. Hrmpf! Not enough shrimp for four and no plans for ever feeding four. Forget it. I went for my camera and when I came out, with the cup still in my hand, more pecking occured and white feathers flew. Also not my plan to start a range war. In the photo are the two green bills. The other two had flown to either end of the roof to get out of the line of fire. So, I have learned my lesson. No more giant bird feeding for me. Mom can do as she wishes. If you ask me, 20 ducks, 30 squirrels, numerous Jays and Crows and the little unidentified blackbirds; Martins? Cowbirds? Grackles? Plain ole Blackbirds. Whatever. That should be enough for any two old ladies.

New Birds

Great Blue Heron and White Ibises joined the crew. We wisely did not feed the heron, could never keep him full! One great egret now lives with us. Anytime we are outside, he/she is there.
I painted one of Nannie's metal chairs with primer. Shoulda bought spray primer. Three more chairs and a table.

Do not read any further, it could be a downer.

I am hungry but that is another blog.
I'm not happy today, algae in pool, alone while Mom worked, upsetting phone call, rear hurts from sitting on concrete four hours planting grass plugs. Knew it would be hard giving up my diet cokes. If you can't have sugar and you don't choose to use artificial sweeteners, there isn't much left. I do sorta like beer, but I don't need to start that. So water it is. And orange juice that I cut with lime flavored bottle water. So that means I'm a little dehydrated from being outside and not wanting to drink much water. All of these things are my fault except the algae, maybe.
I am looking forward to Idol, I hope it is a good show. I like both kids.
I want food. But don't feel like cooking.Wah! Poor me.

I am sure I will feel better tomorrow. I have my water class. Yay, exercise for chasing the blues.

New Glasses

I love my new glasses, do you?

Busy Day

I had a long list of things to do and made six stops to do them all. Whew.

I picked up my glasses and am afraid I will have to take back my sunglasses. The frames seem to be too large, I tried them, but when I got hot sitting in the sun, they started sliding off my nose. And I really loved the frames best. Bummer.

Also bought more dirt to plant some grass for Mom. Paint to repaint the metal table and chairs. Groceries. Meds from dear CVS. Shipped some housewarming gifts North for the girls. And dropped off some food culled from our pantry.

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