before i get to the captain emo thing...
here's a Red-bellied woodpecker in side yard.
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where i used to wander out back,
in the woods,
finding treasure...
like bones, owl pellets, 100 yr old turpentine clay pots...
we now have 3-4 feet deep water!
wow!!
it's been like that ever since we moved back home in november.
anyway...we decided to take the canoe out there.
we loaded up...pushed off...and then heard emo back on shore YELLING!!
we turned around to see what was up.
emo wanted to go for a ride.
he jumped in the canoe!!
rather than being a back-seat driver, he opted to ride up front...
...the captain of the canoe...giving orders...
"LOOK OUT FOR THAT DOWNED TREE!"
"WATCH OUT FOR THAT MESS OF BRAMBLES!"
and...
"HEY!! A TURTLE! WHOAAAA!! GET THE CAMERA MOM!!"
this turtle has to be the biggest turtle i've seen in a looong time!
bigger than the ones on the rivers, or in the lakes.
anyway, it's tough canoeing back there. lots of downed trees & thickets of dead bushes & vines.
pretty cool. and weird.
really, i prefer the hiking. i wonder if the water table will be getting back to normal any time soon?!
a couple of days later...BOTH emo & otis are patiently waiting to go canoeing!
luckily, we haven't spotted any alligators out there!
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speaking of 'gators...makes me think of dinosaurs.
i saw this lizard (anole) on the side of the house, just peeking from under the eave.
stay cool. be safe.
laura
"the world is
mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful." ~e.e. cummings
oh, the two canoe kitties made me laugh! "chauffeur! excuse me, chauffeur! push off, please!" :)
ReplyDeletelove your clean turtle. ours are always gunked up. :)
I love your help!!! Emo and Otis are awesome. I love your stomping grounds. Very different from what we have here.
ReplyDeleteEmo is a very capable captain Laura, I always thought cats weren't so fond of water :) Amazing to think you usually hike through this area, you must have been having a huge amount of rain.
ReplyDeleteEmo is a very capable captain Laura, I always thought cats weren't so fond of water :) Amazing to think you usually hike through this area, you must have been having a huge amount of rain.
ReplyDeleteExploring in a canoe looks like a lot of fun! We had a cat that was gray striped like Emo, he was also the captain type and loved exploring, on his own or with us. I'm not sure he would have gotten in a boat with me! What a brave, brave kitty.
ReplyDeleteCaptain Emo!! Yes, it fits. He didn't want to be left behind when you guys were going on such an adventure. :) That is just amazing that whole area is underwater now!! Yes, I wonder if it will go down now this summer? Glad you haven't seen any alligators. Hopefully no water moccasins, either. So glad you brought the camera with exploring! :)
ReplyDeletei hope the water does go back down! it sure cuts back on the hiking area...and the camera is glued to me whenever i go out in yard :)
DeleteI think I liked kitty kayaking, and perhaps even more so your company. Woodpecker wonderful, and even curious lizard also nice. Regards.
ReplyDeleteThose cool cats love hanging with you and Sam! Tell me there could be no gators.....right?!?...:)JP
ReplyDeletenope...no sign of gators! sure hope it stays that way!!
DeleteIt's so much fun reading your posts, Laura! I'm so glad you came back.
ReplyDeleteLoove Captain Emo, and the little dinosaur, and the beautiful woodpecker, and the BIG turtle - have a great Wednesday :)
The expression on the face of that lizard gave me a chuckle. Nice to see your cat enjoying some time in the canoe!
ReplyDeleteThat is One Big Turtle!
ReplyDeleteCute, I am glad Emo got to go for the canoe ride too. Love the turtle and the anole. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteMama, me thinks another ride would be awesome! You sure made my day with this ride along. The land of turtles and lore and all things fantastically purr-fect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story and pics!I don't think any of my cats would have ever jumped into a canoe for a ride.
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THANKS!! to everyone for all your comments...i SO appreciate it :)
ReplyDeleteTHANKS!! to everyone for all your comments...i SO appreciate it :)
ReplyDeletethat looks like a fun adventure!
ReplyDeletelove that your kitty begged to join you
and that wonderful turtle.... i am sure ours are still buried deep in the mud.
loved seeing your photos and dreaming of non-winter adventure.
What fun! Love the kitties, and what great names they have. I have a little dog called Otis who comes on walks with me. Thanks for visiting me blog too!
ReplyDeleteI made you my first visit this morning... and, boy, what a beautiful sight is that red bellied woodpecker!!
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing your little adventure on the water too - beaut pics indeed. Had a chuckle at how Emo took over and got you both organised ;D)
Beautiful images, the Woodpecker, Turtle, Lizard and EMO, looking good.
ReplyDeleteHello!:) What an adventure! Loved your photos of the Woodpecker Turtle and Lizard and the cute story about your cat wanting to go along with you. So nice that you went back for him.
ReplyDeleteRegards.
This makes me remember I meant to say on the latest post that your header photo is the best anole shot ever! I mean ever. Your canoeing kitty is adorable and he must have had fun since now he wants his buddy to go on the next trip. This is the wettest season we've ever experienced here. Do you have mosquitoes?
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