resurrection plant

A resurrection plant looks as though it would be a fascinating plant to grow. I remember seeing these advertised in the backs of magazines and mail-order catalogs of novelty companies.

What a great plant that this would be to grow because if I forgot to water it, it will just come back to life by adding some water. It would seem to be a low maintenance plant. Has anyone ever had any experiences with this plant. Whenever I go to the stores I am keeping an eye out for them.

Here I am in sunny Florida and just look at the ice on this tree from the freezing night-time temperatures that we have been having.

Icicles in Florida does seem strange. These icicles formed from a sprinkler that was turned on during an overnight freezing temperatures and the water froze onto the tree forming the icicles. These bring back memories from my childhood when I was fascinated by the icicles hanging from the eaves of our house in the winter time in New York. Have an enjoyable week wherever you may live. Lew

no place like home

I was in the front yard looking up at the trees when I spotted what I thought was a bird nest high up in the tree. I kept moving around under the tree to try and get a better look at it.

It sure looked like a nest to me. It is amazing how a bird is able to construct a nest out of nothing but some twigs. What a great view the birds must have from the nest.

Yeah, it is definitely a bird's nest. It may be empty now as we enter into the winter season but I am sure that it will be occupied come spring. It may not look like much right now but I am sure also that for the little chicks destined to be born here that "there is no place like home" with their mother to keep them warm from the cold.

Just look at the detaiI that can be seen in the nest. I could barely see the nest from the ground but through the magic of telephoto close-up photography and magnifying the image, the nest appears as if I were standing right next to it and only inches from it. I have a lot of fun with my digital camera. I will keep an eye out on the nest this spring to see what species of bird will be nesting in it. I will put out some food for the bird to try and make the mother's job of child (or chick) rearing a bit easier. Stay tuned as there will be more on the nest come spring. Lew

redneck Christmas

The comedian Jeff Foxworthy has a whole string of jokes that start as "You might be a redneck if.......". I remember the one that says "You might be a redneck if you buy your wife earrings that can be used as fishing lures." Does using Christmas ornaments as earrings and a bead strand from the tree as a necklace on a deer fit into the "you might be a redneck" category? Not quite sure? Well that fish to the left of the deer is not a real fish.

It is one of those rubber talking fish that moves it's head as it talks. They were all the rage years ago. This one is in fine shape and still talks and moves. Yeah, the talking rubber fish definitely tips the scales for a redneck Christmas. Can anyone outdo me in the redneck category? Just leave a comment. And no, I didn't get my wife earrings that can also be used as fishing lures for Christmas. Just how much of a redneck do you think I am. I got her a chop saw that is also a miter from the hardware store. Really! I don't know what else to get her. Enjoy the holiday season shopping for presents. Be good, Santa is coming. Lew

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