Wednesday, July 27

Bunting fails, cuckoos and shrooms

I am building up some serious resentment toward the Indigo Bunting.  He's here several times a day, but can I get a clear shot?
Big, fat NO.

He's so flighty...a butterfly scared him away!  I guess when you're electric blue, you're a prime target...but c'mon. A butterfly?
Get out from behind that grass, dangit!
I spend far too much time hanging out the living room window with my long lens.
Michael kindly requested I turn around when talking to him because "I'm tired of having conversations with your butt".
He just doesn't understand.
We finally get that ONE shot of a bird/animal/whatever, but...we need a better shot.  Just one.
Or, maybe I'm the only one dreaming of a Duncraft catalog cover. ;)
OH COME ON!  You could have sat there long enough for me to focus on you!!!
The black-billed cuckoo is still around.  I haven't seen it yet, but I hear it singing.  VERY cool!
I'm going to hang out in the woods today and try to spot it.


We made an Epic Dinner yesterday...several things we just love.  Nothing like hoarding calories all day to make me look forward to dinner.

Mushroom stuffing..stems, chili pepper, squash and bell pepper (and a little hot sausage)

Ginormous shrooms..that's a 10 inch blade.

They might look terrible, but WOW were they delicious.  We had to split one.
I grilled some shrimp (with browned butter to dip), Michael had a few scallops with this flaming hot sauce I concocted for the man that likes burning his face off and we grilled a few ears of corn.
Not exactly diet food.  I'm ok with that.

Finally, the tomatoes are getting ripe!  Voodoo knocked a few green ones off with his tail..he's a happy guy, it can't be helped.

The cypress vine is starting to bloom...pink and red stars all over the porch.
Love this annual vine!  Gorgeous foliage, huh?

Michael has been on vacation since last Thursday..we've accomplished a whole lot of nothing.  Exactly what we needed!
The heat kept us inside or in the pool...we've had a fantastic time together.  He goes back to work Saturday.  Boo :(

12 comments:

  1. finally! a resting vacation together! :)

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  2. Shrooming...

    I don't even LIKE shrooms but dang - that looks GOOD!!! I'm coming to your house.

    And... if I got in the pool - I wouldn't get back out!!! It's HOT!!!

    Hey wait - you're not supposed to be reading this... aren't you hanging in a tree?

    ;-D robelyn

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  3. Yum! I want to come for dinner. I am glad you guys are enjoy your vacay and eating well!
    When I can't get the pictures I want I think I am certain I need a new camera. I probably don't, but that really isn't the point.

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  4. Vacations are like going fishing. If you go alone and fish and catch a huge fish, nobody will believe you. If somebody goes with you then you have someone to share the dimensions with.

    I think it isn't a vacation unless you go with someone you can share the time with.

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  5. Scallops, shrimp, and portobellos?!? Oh, you know the way to my heart! I know you just recently had company, but when can I come over?

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  6. Hahaha...."a conversation with your butt!"....hilarious;))
    Sounds kind of familiar to situations over here....they don't get it;)
    I love that blue table picture.

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  7. the ginormous shroom look delish ! I hear ya on the pictures of some birds that just do not cooperate with the camera. Thanks for visiting my blog...if you want an ornament email me anytime. Katrina.ruth @ hotmail.com

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  8. Mmmmm, those shrooms look good. Don't give up on the bunting. One of these days, when you least expect it, he will be there, right in front of you, posing. Just make sure you have your camera.

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  9. At least I can see your bunting. :) Glad to hear you're having a nice time with your hubby!

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  10. You're cracking me up!!!!!!!! i need your address!!!

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  11. I was chasing butterflies today. With my camera. Must have looked like a nut.

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  12. I find the messier something is eating or looks...the better it tastes!

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