Though not all of the cicadas are singing their song. It turns out that dogs seem to have a craving for cicadas...and what we have is a free-for-all cicada buffet. Blue doesn't care for them too much, but I'd be willing to bet that Lois Lane and Hardy have eaten three days worth of meals in cicadas alone. It's a miracle there are any left to sing between them and the squirrels munching away. *gag* So if the cicadas go extinct this year, I'm pretty sure I know why.
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Friday, May 30, 2008
Cicada City!
Though not all of the cicadas are singing their song. It turns out that dogs seem to have a craving for cicadas...and what we have is a free-for-all cicada buffet. Blue doesn't care for them too much, but I'd be willing to bet that Lois Lane and Hardy have eaten three days worth of meals in cicadas alone. It's a miracle there are any left to sing between them and the squirrels munching away. *gag* So if the cicadas go extinct this year, I'm pretty sure I know why.
Cicada City!
Though not all of the cicadas are singing their song. It turns out that dogs seem to have a craving for cicadas...and what we have is a free-for-all cicada buffet. Blue doesn't care for them too much, but I'd be willing to bet that Lois Lane and Hardy have eaten three days worth of meals in cicadas alone. It's a miracle there are any left to sing between them and the squirrels munching away. *gag* So if the cicadas go extinct this year, I'm pretty sure I know why.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Clean Dog Smell
Clean Dog Smell
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Loooong Weekend!
This brings to mind several years ago when Jami and Larry visited. We had a rather large party that weekend. The next day as they were getting ready to head home a nasty storm came through, tornado warnings and all. So we're sitting out on the front porch watching them roll in with our neighbors when all of a sudden in the field across the street what seemed to be smoke appeared. What we thought was smoke turned out to be a tornado forming. Jason, Larry and Tom, being the "brave" boys they are, decided to run out to the field to check it out. As soon as they got about half way to it they abruptly turned right around and started hauling ass back home, waving frantically and yelling for us to all get into the basement. Turns out once they crested the hill of the field there was not one tornado, but two heading our way. So down to the basement we go - 4 adults, 2 teenagers, 3 dogs, 6 rats, 1 rabbit. Lucky for us the tornados were fairly small and popped back up into the air before they could cause damage...though they did touch down again in the neighborhood behind us.
As if that wasn't enough Kentucky excitement for Jami & Larry, on their way home just 30 minutes from their house bad storms were moving through the Indianapolis area. Once again they had to flee to cover when a tornado came barreling down the interstate towards them! So now we are always sure to check the weather closely before they come and visit. My fear is this year John will be with us also...which brings about a whole other realm of stories for another time! ;)
Loooong Weekend!
This brings to mind several years ago when Jami and Larry visited. We had a rather large party that weekend. The next day as they were getting ready to head home a nasty storm came through, tornado warnings and all. So we're sitting out on the front porch watching them roll in with our neighbors when all of a sudden in the field across the street what seemed to be smoke appeared. What we thought was smoke turned out to be a tornado forming. Jason, Larry and Tom, being the "brave" boys they are, decided to run out to the field to check it out. As soon as they got about half way to it they abruptly turned right around and started hauling ass back home, waving frantically and yelling for us to all get into the basement. Turns out once they crested the hill of the field there was not one tornado, but two heading our way. So down to the basement we go - 4 adults, 2 teenagers, 3 dogs, 6 rats, 1 rabbit. Lucky for us the tornados were fairly small and popped back up into the air before they could cause damage...though they did touch down again in the neighborhood behind us.
As if that wasn't enough Kentucky excitement for Jami & Larry, on their way home just 30 minutes from their house bad storms were moving through the Indianapolis area. Once again they had to flee to cover when a tornado came barreling down the interstate towards them! So now we are always sure to check the weather closely before they come and visit. My fear is this year John will be with us also...which brings about a whole other realm of stories for another time! ;)
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Property Photos
Property Photos
Friday, May 2, 2008
Camping We Will Go!
I was hoping to get some photos up with this entry as we had planned on going out to the property after the signing, but it was pouring rain so it wouldn't have done much good. Plenty of photos to come I'm sure as there will be much nature and photo opportunities each trip we make!
I think we need to name our little get-away...but so far no luck in coming up with anything good. I considered "The Oaks" since we did buy it on Oaks Day (the race day before Derby Day here in Kentucky). But I'm not sure that fits right. We may need to spend a couple of weekends on site before it can be appropriately named. Jason mentioned "Camp Mesker" and another that comes to mind is "Dog Woods" since our dogs will almost always accompany us there. I'm sure we'll think of something eventually...suggestions welcome!
Camping We Will Go!
I was hoping to get some photos up with this entry as we had planned on going out to the property after the signing, but it was pouring rain so it wouldn't have done much good. Plenty of photos to come I'm sure as there will be much nature and photo opportunities each trip we make!
I think we need to name our little get-away...but so far no luck in coming up with anything good. I considered "The Oaks" since we did buy it on Oaks Day (the race day before Derby Day here in Kentucky). But I'm not sure that fits right. We may need to spend a couple of weekends on site before it can be appropriately named. Jason mentioned "Camp Mesker" and another that comes to mind is "Dog Woods" since our dogs will almost always accompany us there. I'm sure we'll think of something eventually...suggestions welcome!