Woo, baby!
I found this photo yesterday (as I was pretending to sort and organize my photo files).
My mom and I were walking in the orchard when a Baltimore Oriole female started chirping and following us from tree to tree. She gobbled up every bug and worm I could find for her, while a male Oriole raised six shades of Hell from the treetops.
Yes, those are goats loose in the back of my car.
Three lost goats got loaded into the back of my SUV (more love to Kurgo brand seat covers!) and then carried to my enclosed back porch until their owners were located.
Longest 18 hours I've ever experienced.
The owners were fantastic, and gave me a thank you card with a $50 gift card enclosed...for cleaning supplies!
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| Michael's ONLY comment was: You put WHAT in our car?! |
Strange bird experience #2
I was filling the feeders last winter and a titmouse landed on my arm. It scared the bejeezus out of me..and then I thought "CAMERA!". This cutie stuck around all winter, eating from my hand whenever I had goodies.
The light was odd ..and incredible.. this morning. I bet rain is moving back in.
As Michael was leaving for Hell Job, I said the sky looked like someone used the saturation feature a little much in Photoshop. I think I'm spending too much time on the computer!
And last of the photo glut...sunset on Saturday.
Wait..I lied.
Me, as a zombie. Or me during winter when my skin is really dry. Either way.
Please note: the friend that created this image......
SEWED MY MOUTH SHUT.
Ya ain't gotta be Freud to figure that one out, huh?
AMAZING photos! Love that you were able to hand feed those birds.
ReplyDeleteWhat sport you are to put those goats in your car. They are adorable but I can't imagine what they were like in your car. ha!
Beautiful sun shots.
Excellent images, entertaining commentary and my morning meds haven't even kicked in yet!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies. Goats in the car? I would agree it will take some cleaning with the berries and shedding. You are indeed a Good Samaritan.
ReplyDeleteGreat sunset shot! And, she sewed your mouth shut? Well, I NEVER!
ReplyDeleteOh, that is a great picture of the zombie you. And what a sweet birdie in your hand. You can't be too scary for that to happen!
ReplyDeleteI hope you sent that goat picture to Nanny Goats in Panties!
ReplyDeleteNanny..Goats..in..PANTIES?!
ReplyDeleteWhat in HELL is that?
Bird in hand pictures-superb!
ReplyDeleteNot odd at all for YOU to have goats in your SUV. Great picture.
You must be like... Mary Poppins when it comes to animals? They just come right to you and sing to you! :)
ReplyDeleteI put a Scottish Highlander Calf in the backseat of my car a couple of times....But never a goat! I'm glad they didn't take it upon themselves to eat your seatbelts!
ReplyDeleteLove the little hand feed tweetie!
Amazing oriole shot; I've never heard of one doing such a thing. And the titmouse-in-hand is neat, too. Now, goats in the backseat, that's gotta be an interesting job of chauffeuring—and thank God for washable seatcovers! Then, great sky shots, and finally, a zombie. Wow! Talk about a variety-pack post!
ReplyDeleteI am an only child but I do believe you and I were twins separated at birth.
ReplyDeleteGoats in an SUV? Totally done that!
J often remarks my mouth needs glued.
'Cause I am a chatterbox :)
This morning I put bread out for our groundhog. Right at the entrance to her den. I am so excited about this project I can't stand it :)
Have a brilliant day!
xo, misha
LMBO!!!!!!!!!!!!! You put WHAT in the back of your car?!!! LOLOLOLOL
ReplyDeleteYou make a good zombie.
LOVE your photos!!!
well, this was a fun ride! :)
ReplyDeleteonce again, from perfect little birdie friends, to smelly goats in cars and porches, to sunsets and ghoulish visions of you. love you, silly girl!
Awww, goats are so cute. And stinky. Love how you're all Snow White with wildlife. Animals are God's gift to make up for all the annoying people in the world.
ReplyDeleteEven as a zombie, you look so young!
You'd make a nice zombie, Sam.
ReplyDeleteShame to have to shoot you in the head really...lol.
Still looking for Nanny Goats in Panties - must be a niche market!
Oh Samantha, I do enjoy your blog. I have just spent a very happy time catching up on what I have missed on your blog. I copied the recipe for Jean's Bird Cakes, and mourned a little that we now won't see Pig until next Spring. I hope she sleeps well. She certainly has enough carbs stored to last. I do enjoy your attitude on life, which, by the way, like them or not, is very cat-like.
ReplyDeleteI'm now going to refer to you as The Goat Rescuer.
ReplyDeleteGreat Halloween pic :-)
Oh my gosh girl! You need a truck! lol I'd never put a goat in my truck except for maybe the back bed. I'd sometimes like to haul the kids in the back, in the bed that is! lol
ReplyDeleteI think the pictures of you hand feeding those birds proves that you are trying to hand feed Pig! roflol I have tried to get the birds to let me feed them but they just won't do it....
Feeding wild birds by hand, pretty cool! I wanted to say about your cat post that animals can sense who we are-more proof! Zombie You is fun, neat pic:@)
ReplyDeleteI've never handfed a bird, except for my geese, but I don't think that counts. You must have some kind of mystical influence over them? ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm LOL... The goats in the back of your SUV is the best. You have this bird in the hand thing down real good. Oh... Lips sewed :D nice.
ReplyDeleteWow that is amazing you feeding the birds from your hand.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your photos today.
Your zombie picture is pretty good too.
I hope you have a good week without too much rain.
You're like Dr. Doolittle in Zombie form! lol
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos as usual!
ReplyDeleteYou've had some pretty cool experiences... hand-feeding wild birds, target practice with Pig, rescuing goats! Too much fun! Love it! Oh, and getting to be Zombie too! Awesome!
I had a squirrel run up my leg as I sat on the deck the other day. I think that I reacted the same way as you did the first time that the titmouse landed on your arm. The difference was that I decided not to encourage the squirrel!
ReplyDeleteWe have something in common! I've driven around with 2 goats in the back of my car too! The story is too long to recount but I'll add they ended up spending the night in my dining room (I lived in the city and had no yard).
I loved your story of "Bring a compass. It's awkward to have to eat your friend."!
Girl, you and Michael should be living on a farm!...and I'm not talking about a funny one either ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a woman!!!
ReplyDeleteI admire your energy to haul goats around.
This was so fun to see on your blog!
Meanwhile I hope you get your mouth un sewed very soon.
I think you have a lot to say...
I will try to post more pumpkins, but limited to get out with the foot healing. I will see what I have in my files. Thanks.
wow...feeding wild birds from your hand!!
ReplyDeleteas far as the goats!! ha! you were pretty brave putting them in your car...i used to have goats, and the billygoat would curl his lip and laugh every time he *peed* on himself! he was one stinky goat!
gorgeous sky shots!! i especially like the middle saturday sunset!! OH! AND the last one too!
great zombie make-over! (you better stock up on lotion this winter!! and get more sleep...those bags under your eyes are getting a little unsightly! what? i can't hear you! oh yeah...your mouth is sewed shut too!) happy halloweenie!
Oh Geez, Sam ..that photo scarared me for some reason I hate the look of sewn shut lips. weird
ReplyDeleteI love your photos of the sky and sunset. and you are braver than me for damn sure to put goats in the car . you are the gutsy-est friend to all animals i know ! God love YA !
- KAT -
Great photos, Sam! Wow! Very nice work!
ReplyDeleteI'm still laughing about the goats and I'm sure I would have asked the very same question! :-)
Great post and excellent photos... really entertaining!
ReplyDeletenice pics! ever find out what that bird was eating from your hand? i've seen them in PA too.
ReplyDeleteCool post!!!
ReplyDeleteWaiiiiit a minute. It just suddenly hit me. You ain't gotta be Freud to figure out why your friend has your mouth sewn shut?!
ReplyDeleteI love your sense of humor!