Tuesday, 20 May 2014

Cottage Critters......














We finally made it to the cottage on Saturday afternoon....
It had been very wet there all week, so things were really growing....
We got settled...
And set to work on removing the winter storms and installing the summer screens on the sunporch...
Then we have to carrry the heavy storms down to the basement...
Job well done!!!
More raking etc...tidying up the garden beds...then it started to sprinkle...
Darn!!!
Found a spot on the porch, and watched the water and the birds...
Had a lovely fire inside, and slept like logs!

Sunday was "cut the grass day"...and more gardens to fine tune...
Not really much in bloom....still lots to come...
We did enjoy the antics of the wildlife tho"!!!
Not 10 minutes after slicing up a couple of oranges...
The orioles appeared...will get some better shots soon...
And...the Tree Swallow has set up house near our shed...in a very interesting birdhouse!
The Turtles were spotted on the sideroad we take in to the cottage...
Had to stop and get a picture!!!

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Hope you all had a a great day....
On and off showers here all day...
BUT....
We got the pool cover off....YAY!!!!

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Hope to get aorund and visit all of you...

                      Cheers!  :o)
                        linda
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46 comments:

  1. Anonymous20 May 2014 at 15:39

    beautiful photos!!! Alive with critters!!!!!

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    1. Linda20 May 2014 at 16:52

      Yes...the sound of all the birds, waves and wind sometimes gets deafening!

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  2. Amy at love made my home20 May 2014 at 15:45

    I'm glad that you are getting out there and being able to enjoy your cottage time again. Is that a new little red fellow following you out to the cottage or your regular little friend? He looks very happy wherever it is that he lives! xx

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    1. Linda20 May 2014 at 16:54

      Nope....different squirrel! Hahaha!
      Must be related, tho',eh?

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  3. Gloria Baker20 May 2014 at 16:01

    What's lovely Zoo you have there:)
    All the shots are beauty and fun Linda!

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    1. Linda20 May 2014 at 16:55

      Oh Gloria.....like Betsy! Hahaha!

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    2. Gloria Baker20 May 2014 at 19:48

      Yes I think that
      Anyway I would have a little squirrel:)
      Only I have two bunnies and two dogs.
      Well and the birds around:)

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    3. Linda21 May 2014 at 06:26

      I am sure it is beautiful where you live, Gloria!

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    4. Blue Grumpster22 May 2014 at 06:46

      Don't believe her, Linda. She meant she would like to bake that squirrel! Gloria Dear!

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    5. Linda22 May 2014 at 07:17

      NEVER! Gloria would never do that...would 'ya Gloria??? no...of course not! HA!

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  4. Kris20 May 2014 at 16:08

    Hello dear Linda. I am here catching up..which it seems I am doing a lot of lately! I miss you, and our chats. Life took a turn on the crazy train, and I haven't been able to slow down long enough to breathe is weeks!!
    The cottage looks lovely. So very like the cabins we have had in Big Bear. Lots of charming knotty pine, for us, and cozy surroundings. Rock fireplace, etc. Love it! How long have you had your place there?
    Lots of pretty things blooming your way now!
    xo Kris

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    1. Linda20 May 2014 at 16:56

      I will email you in the morning...and we will get all caught up!
      This will be our 17th summer...it went fast!

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  5. rusty duck20 May 2014 at 16:13

    Love those cute turtles!

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    1. Linda20 May 2014 at 16:58

      There was a log across the creek....and it was FULL of turtles!

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  6. Eddie Bluelights20 May 2014 at 16:17

    What an interesting variety of birds, Linda, and the turtles are impressive.
    Nice shot of the squirrel too.

    Did you have to wait in ambush for long naking the shots?

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    1. Linda20 May 2014 at 16:59

      Thanks Eddie...
      I usually see them far away...grab my camera...zoom in...presto!
      I ALWAYS have my camera nearby....that is the key!

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    2. Eddie Bluelights20 May 2014 at 17:15

      Yes - I learned that too late. I have missed some impressive shots like a car on fire (nobody hurt but it looked so impressive) - this was in my ambulance days - and a hot air baloon just over a church which would have been captioned "Just dropping in for the service, Vicar" It would have made a good post!
      Now I carry it everywhere.

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    3. Linda20 May 2014 at 18:27

      Good for you!
      Now...get out there and take some pictures!
      Hahaha!

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    4. Eddie Bluelights21 May 2014 at 15:30

      Oh you are bossy!

      OK I will LOL

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    5. Linda21 May 2014 at 15:34

      :o)

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  7. Pamela Gordon20 May 2014 at 16:33

    Beautiful pics of the cottage critters, Linda. The turtles are pretty darn cute! I'm glad you could enjoy a couple days there. Today wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Cloudy with a few peeps of sun and in the mid-teens. Not bad at all. xo Pam

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    1. Linda20 May 2014 at 17:01

      We were happy to finally get something done!
      Full steam ahead!

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  8. Betsy Brock20 May 2014 at 17:16

    Wow...Red brought a friend! I bet he likes her tail. LOL!!!!!!

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    1. Linda20 May 2014 at 18:28

      You can never have too many squirrels!

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  9. Martha20 May 2014 at 17:25

    How fun! My bird collection has been growing again. Saw a hummingbird just the other day and both the bluebirds and the cardinals have been making their acquaintance. Of course, there are plenty of others hanging about too including a great variety of black birds. I refuse to fill the feeder every day.

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    1. Linda20 May 2014 at 18:30

      Don't tell Betsy that you have Bluebirds!
      She wants them desperately!
      I usually just put a handful of seed...cause...that pesky Red gobbles it up!

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    2. Martha21 May 2014 at 05:35

      Oh, phooey! I am getting mixed up again. They were blue jays, not bluebirds. Maybe I need a bluebird box or two though. It might work here, we have a bit of open space.

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    3. Linda21 May 2014 at 06:25

      SO you need boxes for Bluebirds...I didn't know that!
      Shhhh...don't tell Betsy...I told her you had Bluebirds...see if she reads this!

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  10. Jane and Chris20 May 2014 at 17:41

    It's fabulous being outside again..but flipping heck...it was cold.
    That grey squirrel has ATTITUDE written all over his face!
    Jane x

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    1. Linda20 May 2014 at 18:32

      It sure was cold Jane!
      Hopefully this weekend will be better!

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  11. Deb20 May 2014 at 18:07

    The critters sure kept you busy this weekend, Linda. I have a fondness for turtles. Had many as a child. I love those black squirrels with the brown tails. I see them around here, too. This coming weekend hopefully will be better for you weather-wise. Here's hoping. Hugs

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    1. Linda20 May 2014 at 18:33

      I think we all had turtles back in the day...
      Now I think they are illegal!
      Not a minute too soon! Hahaha!

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  12. Jennifer Hays20 May 2014 at 19:04

    Great critter photos, especially the turtles, they're really neat to watch!

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    1. Linda21 May 2014 at 06:27

      I am pretty sure that this bunch had other things on their minds!!
      If you know what I mean!

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  13. The Happy Whisk20 May 2014 at 19:34

    Happy critters make for fun pictures.

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  14. Anonymous21 May 2014 at 04:38

    the orioles sure do love the oranges don't they, between your garden and mine they get very spoiled
    lots of other lovely birds and critters, so glad the swallows are making a nest where you can watch them
    have a great day

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    1. Linda21 May 2014 at 06:29

      They are in a "refrigerator" bird house that my daughter gave me years ago!
      I bought some lovely ceramic swallow houses...but no...they love the old "refrigerator"..hahaha!

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  15. tammy j21 May 2014 at 07:13

    i absolutely LOVE THIS POST!
    xo

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    1. Linda21 May 2014 at 15:34

      Well I absolutely loved that you said that!

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  16. Jay21 May 2014 at 12:21

    So many creatures, I do love squirrels. Even in drizzly weather it must be lovely to just sit on the porch and watch the wildlife.

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    1. Linda21 May 2014 at 15:35

      Absolutely Jay....I love when the rain comes straight down...nothing like it!

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  17. bobbybegood121 May 2014 at 13:10

    Pics are to die for! Simply wonderful. Accomplish much - good. Hard work makes for some hard sleep. Cheers!!

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    1. Linda21 May 2014 at 15:36

      Thanks bobbybegood1....at least we ENJOY all the hard work!

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  18. kathy b21 May 2014 at 13:59

    OH we have some bright goldfinches in our yard today. No hummers yet, no orioles yet. We are waiting.
    great photos

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    1. Linda21 May 2014 at 15:36

      Hi Kathy...
      I did see a hummingbird, but have never been successful at getting a picture!

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