tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post4058322920027252349..comments2023-10-21T03:29:13.119-07:00Comments on Herbal Connection: Lovely Feelings in the Air!Marionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-24550265200883735042009-03-31T12:36:00.000-07:002009-03-31T12:36:00.000-07:00You are so lucky to live one to one with nature Ma...You are so lucky to live one to one with nature Marion and have all those animals around. It's great to hear of some of the experiences you have. It must be quite scary too when you get wolves. I imagine you'll have to be careful when you open your doors.Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13524989873664135095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-11048843928947041832009-03-26T06:08:00.000-07:002009-03-26T06:08:00.000-07:00What a wonderful world of nature you are in. It i...What a wonderful world of nature you are in. It is so nice and a real pleasure to read your accounts of the status of all that surrounds you and live with you. I thank you for your words and for all the friends who give you the opportunity to share.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10571464333419314695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-45254783536341789832009-03-23T11:06:00.000-07:002009-03-23T11:06:00.000-07:00What a wonderful world you now live in Marion. Tha...What a wonderful world you now live in Marion. Thanks for the great wildlife photos.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11400551733221594392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-1528226540989229882009-03-21T23:24:00.000-07:002009-03-21T23:24:00.000-07:00Hi Marion,I enjoyed your creature stories. I came ...Hi Marion,<BR/>I enjoyed your creature stories. I came upon a deer once in a cemetery and it is hard to tell who was more startled. It made this loud crashing noise. The deer must have sounded like an elephant on your porch. I hope it warms up soon though and spring comes to your world. The end of winter is the hardest to bearDiane Dehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178263734982687383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-70721694584795631142009-03-17T09:01:00.000-07:002009-03-17T09:01:00.000-07:00Miruh,I remember the Cougars on the Coast...there ...Miruh,<BR/><BR/>I remember the Cougars on the Coast...there were many where I lived. I remember their lack of fear towards humans, especially in the more populated areas.<BR/><BR/>I saw a photo of what I think was a Japanese Cherry or Plum Tree on the Coast...already in bloom! Put me in a funk for a moment or so, until I remembered I still had the budding and blooming to look forward to! Usually Spring has passed into early Summer on the Coast when Spring begins here.<BR/><BR/>Eco,<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for visiting! The photos were mostly taken through the windows, since the animals would have left had I opened the door. Consequently, the photos turned a little cloudy and unfocused.<BR/><BR/>Sheila,<BR/><BR/>How nice to see you...I know how busy you are. So many people are on Twitter, as you mentioned on your latest post...I think I'll have to look into it!<BR/><BR/>Yes, I only have to have a bit more patience, as Spring always arrives at the perfect time. It's been a difficult Winter...lots of Storms and cold weather.Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-24140149695120109352009-03-15T13:07:00.000-07:002009-03-15T13:07:00.000-07:00Soon. All the signs are there, aren't they? And on...Soon. All the signs are there, aren't they? And on a warm almost 60 degrees day like today, I find myself hardly able to wait for spring. It must be frustrating to lose some of these visitor shots.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482567840321600439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-86294157050435798802009-03-13T01:09:00.000-07:002009-03-13T01:09:00.000-07:00I so enjoy reading about your neck of the woods. W...I so enjoy reading about your neck of the woods. What a amazing place it is with all those wild animals.You are a splendid photographer.ecohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304259488914440387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-37469238162161224632009-03-12T14:18:00.000-07:002009-03-12T14:18:00.000-07:00Hello Marion,I so enjoy reading about your neck of...Hello Marion,<BR/><BR/>I so enjoy reading about your neck of the woods. What a magical place it is with all those wild animals. Love, love the photos, thanks!<BR/><BR/>There has been cougars hanging about on the walking trails here and would not go away when hikers try to chase them. They seem to be less territorial where you are.<BR/><BR/>I love these words, "His time here is on the wane and he must make way for the tender, loving arms of Lady Spring, and the lovely feelings of renewal she projects to the Human and Animal populations."<BR/><BR/>I hope Spring comes to your area soon, though by your photos it might be a ways off.<BR/><BR/>Pleasant dreams for Spring fever!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-84276410574726170062009-03-12T11:28:00.000-07:002009-03-12T11:28:00.000-07:00Goatman,If I ever decide to own poultry, I'll have...Goatman,<BR/><BR/>If I ever decide to own poultry, I'll have to contact you for building advice. I don't know that I would want to find the aftermath of a predatory raid...it's happened to me before. Really heartbreaking.<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad your Ducks had a fine time...it makes me smile to think of the joy they experienced. I wish I had your pond...I've seen photos of it. It's very dry here in the interior, although there are many lakes. But our property is hilly, dry and mostly sandy...filled with glacial till. The draws at one time carried flood waters, but I've been told Beavers have been busy damming and we no longer see water flowing through in the Spring.<BR/><BR/>Davem,<BR/><BR/>I am grateful I grew up in deep country on the Island. There is a certain feel to living in the wild, senses seem heightened, giving me great awareness of the energies surrounding me.<BR/><BR/>We have a fence; most of the animals are very respectful and keep outside of it. It makes for great watching, but sometimes when I feel the hair on my neck rise...I know I am being watched, as well, by something, even if I can't see it!<BR/><BR/>That can be a little disconcerting!Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-58077857671010844772009-03-12T10:22:00.000-07:002009-03-12T10:22:00.000-07:00So much wildlife Marion and the sounds and presenc...So much wildlife Marion and the sounds and presence of some must be a little bit scary.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047342243577979820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-89173414673211048882009-03-11T12:40:00.000-07:002009-03-11T12:40:00.000-07:00That looks like a pileated woodpecker which we hav...That looks like a pileated woodpecker which we have also but they are very hard to get this close to. I usually only know they are around when I hear their singular screetch from the other side of a tree somewhere, then just a flash as he flies away. This is a wonderful photo of him.<BR/>Our only predators are owls and coyote out to get the ducks. But we have built a strong pen lined with chicken wire roof sewn together at the overlaps with electric-fence wire and sided with welded-wire fencing buried at the bottom. This protects them in the winter when our clay-pit lake is frozen. I just released them into the lake last week; boy, what a bust-out joy they had!!goatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02317617928368945316noreply@blogger.com