Pictures... and not so pictures

 Not to whine, but both my computer and my work have sucked this week.  Computer, I still have no idea.  Work, because the down season is really down- 26 hours this week.  Which did give us time for three walks- one of which I would have had the neatest pictures IF I had taken my camera.

Start Monday...

Seems to be a nice enough day...

Tried to get the neighbor doggie peeking at us, but he ducked

But there were a lot of doggies about

Found a crashed Chinese Lantern from NYE....

With all the melting and freezing, we have crunchy ankle turners poking up in the leafy areas

"Daddy, can we check out the ice?"

And our first abandoned clothing shot for 2026- pair of panties in the middle of the street...

Our second walk came Wednesday, and I abandoned the camera for a trash bag- trying to pick up some of the trash on our way.  So of course we hit the field behind the Swamp and found an entire herd of deer.  First was a younger buck, kind of keeping the warning eye out for the group, which was 6 strong at the time, and not really interested in doing more than looking us.  When Young Bucky decided to retreat to the herd and nudge them a bit, they sorta ambled towards the edge of the woods- still not concerned at all.  As we drew even with them, I saw something out the corner of my eye, over by the river.  Sure enough, here comes the Big Boss, a buck head higher than the rest (and a head and shoulder taller than Young Bucky), sauntering with an aplomb that said he knew he was the biggest SOB in the valley!  By the time he reached the group, a few had actually at least put their heads into the woods, but the closest two to him- along with Young Bucky- just stood there watching us as if to say, "Just try something."  Probably not so wise a choice had I been armed with other than a packed-full trash bag and a dog who lost interest when they stood still; they headed slowly into the woods as they lost sight of us.

Now today, our weird weather put us up almost to 60F, and this time we did take the camera...

It was bright when we started, though it ended overcast

Ambo at the neighbors- prayers for all involved.  An EMS SUV had just pulled out.

These were two of four or so who were rampaging up and down this tree, enjoying the warm

A little rain last night gives Misty a drink- we're supposed to get more tonight

Discers were enjoying, too

Misty was going so hard, I took this pic just to catch my breath!

Obviously, our trash bag trip didn't come out this way...

The presence of Jack Laurie means the Alumni Center reno has hit the flooring stage

Yesterday, there were deer there...

I'm ready for a sit down

Somebody lost a Carhart glove- that gets a bit expensive

Misty was barking to go- this was my first attempt to catch her in mid-bark (fail)

Strike two

Ah, there's the Money Shot

Here's Misty mad at me b/c I won't let her go down to the river

Even madder

A few seconds earlier, ducks were both under water for a good 5-10 seconds

Being a good Daddy, I let her get a sip at the Swamp

In case you thought my garbage excuse was garbage, that's the bag we collected

Those three Bluebirds of happiness were playing just like the squirrels.  This female was the only one to hold still for me