Camping and a new tent

After talking about it for eight years and sharing fond memories of childhood camping Walt and I finally spent a night in a tent. Last night,  friends of ours hosted a party at their new property—the site of the Sherwood Forest Renaissance Faire. We drank and were merry with many old friends and a hoard of [...]

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Baked in a pie

Meet what’s-her-name. I think she’s a wren, but I’m no good at naming birds. She lives in my back yard. Actually, in my back patio. Well, in the outdoor ceiling fan, with her babies.
Can you see the babies in the top of the fan? They have white throats and bellies. I spotted this family about [...]

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Snakes and Snails and Puppy dog tails

There are a couple of spinybacked orbweavers in my back yard right now. The name sounds cool, but then you notice the spots on their back look like a goofy smiling jack-o-lantern with nostrils. 

I also have a lot of snails! These came out after a rain.
I’m always happy to see reptiles. This is a checkered garter snake, [...]

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With Barbara at Zilker

Walt, his mother, and I enjoyed a nice stroll through Zilker Botanical Gardens today. Barbara lives in Memphis so this April day was like July for her. She was was curious about the plants that grow here, but I’m not knowledgeable enough to answer all her questions–yet.

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Yellowstone Expeditions

No copy yet, but photos are up. Click the photo stream link at the right.

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