Wordless Wednesday: Snack Time

(Snack Time - Black-capped Chickadee: Canon 80D/Canon 75-300mm taken April 23, 2024)

XO Lisa 

This guy...

So, after the always not-so-pleasant preparations this guy had a colonoscopy for the first time. By the sounds of it, it's a good thing he had it done as he will now be followed more closely.

This is the first time I have been able to accompany him to a procedure. The only other time he had to have diagnostics done was when he was overseas and it was not so fun for me being far away wondering if he was OK. At that time, I told myself if there was anything serious going on I would fly over to meet him so I could escort him home. Luckily, he was OK and was able to fly home after a few days with a military escort. I sure hope something like that never happens again!

While I sat in the waiting room,  I received this selfie as he waited for them to begin. I loved it! It's a bit of relief to know they were able to remove seven polyps that were >1cm. It will be more of a relief to get the final results. I am so grateful he is taking care of his health!

Now, I am looking into how we can improve our diet even more just to make sure he remains the healthiest version he can be!

TODAY: It's Bowen's grooming appointment and he sure does need it! I'm a little fearful of how he'll look because I did not maintain him as well as I should have this time around. Fingers are crossed he doesn't come out with a weird-looking beard and bald legs (ha!). Today is also a clean up day, weeding day and maybe even squeeze some time to bake day. It's sunny and cool out there so let's GO!

XO Lisa

Weekend Roundup: this & that

(large photo taken with Canon 80D/100mm macro; all others are cell phone)

My guy took a day off of work on Friday. I'll say it louder for those in the back; He took a day off! It's not often we have a weekday together for no special reason, and it was the perfect way to kick off the weekend.

We did a little of this and a little of that as can be seen below:

We spent most of the day working in the yard. We can definitely see progress as we slowly get through the dead trees and check off yard projects one by one. He certainly put his chainsaw through its paces and was able to cut several trees down. One of the larger ones was a bit stubborn even though it was rotten in the centre. This particular tree was leaning over after being pushed by another tree that was taken down by the city last fall. It was still in tact but it was inevitable it would come down shortly and most likely take a few other trees along with it. With a bit a lot of willpower, a rope and brute strength he managed to get it down where he wanted to. It was no easy task!

I was able to get our sheets out on the line for the first time this season. Fresh clothes-line-dried sheets are the best! We have been removing the clothesline in the winter for the last few years, since the wind ripped it down the first year we lived here. I'm thinking we will try once again leaving it up all year just to see if it survives. If it works, it would mean one last task that my guy has to complete every spring and fall.

Since the squirrels were enjoying the new bird feeder a little too much, we purchased a new pole feeder. As my guy was sawing away at the trees, I was handling a pick, shovel and a couple of crowbars removing the rock where we wanted to install the new feeder. In the end, I reluctantly called him in for reinforcements, and we eventually removed enough rock to get it installed. I love it and am looking forward to photographing what I hope will be a variety of birds when I get the chance.

Wally found a few minutes to take his Harley for a quick spin to see if the work he completed was "good". Seems like he's satisfied for now and will be ready for riding after he returns from his next work trip.

Saturday evening, in honour of a friend's 49th birthday (he's a young'n!) we enjoyed a meal at MicMac Bar & Grill and met up at their home for some cake and a drink. All this when Wally was prepping for his colonoscopy taking place today. Poor guy!

Lastly, I felt the need to take a couple of photos of the aromatic hyacinths before the impending rain. These are a combination of pink, yellow and white, and I must admit I am enjoying seeing (and smelling) them as we enter our house.

TODAY: It's colonoscopy day for my guy. Since neither one of us have had much sleep I expect we will both have a lazy afternoon and evening.

XO Lisa

Happy Weekending!

Just a quick pop on in to say hello and to keep my promise to myself that I will be consistent with posting in the hopes one day my writing style returns to what it once was...

Yesterday, I spent a bit of time raking. Yes, I said raking. Probably my least favourite task of yard work but I'm slowly making my way through our yard. I discovered a few critter trails and at least a half a dozen piles of deer scat too. I don't mind critters visiting as long as they don't destroy all of our hard work. They'll even get a pass for the occasional indiscretion of munching on a few of our plants...as long as it's only once in a while though :)

The photo above is taken sitting outside our side doors. It's my some-day dream to have a beautiful covered patio/deck in this spot. It's a little more sheltered than our deck out back and the sun is here from morning to night (when it's not foggy of course ha!). I spent some time sitting here and relaxing and soaking in the rays. A little bit of heaven if I do say so myself.

TODAY: I am so happy to be spending it with my guy. ALL DAY! Best kind of day ever! Happy weekending folks!

XO Lisa

Daytime Moon

(taken April 16, 2024 with Canon 80D/Canon 75-300mm)

I couldn't tell you how often I've had my camera in hand for one reason and I spot something unrelated that captures my attention. This particular day was no different. My intention was to make a second attempt to photograph a bird flying to our feeder. I sat for a time not seeing much action, and when the birds did come to the feeder they weren't showing themselves before they flew in. While I was using my lens to see where they were hiding in the trees, I happened to pan over and see the moon. I find it fascinating that on certain times of the year we can see the moon so clearly and decided to take a few shots. On this particular image, I swear I can see a full-on face! This is the resulting image.

TODAY: It's another laundry day. I was planning on putting my first load out on the line but it is WINDY! Let's hope tomorrow is a little calmer because I am getting impatient waiting for fresh line-dried sheets. Today is also the start of Wally's cleanse for an upcoming colonoscopy. I'm most likely more nervous than he is OR at least I hope he isn't as nervous as I am. I'm cooking up a roast chicken dinner so there will be lots of food for him to enjoy over the next few days. I'm also going to venture out into our front drainage ditch and drag up some more of the brush that was left behind last fall when the municipality shredded trees. It's steep and slippery out there so wish me luck!

XO Lisa

Wordless Wednesday: Spring has Sprung!

(photos taken April 16, 2024 with cell phone)

 

XO Lisa

Happiness is...in the song of a bird.

(photos taken April 15, 2024 with Canon 80D/Canon 75-300mm)

I never thought I would be THAT person. You know, the one who gets a stupid grin on their face watching the birds flit about while singing their song. I always heard the birds as I walked or worked in the yard. I may have even stopped for a moment to watch them on occasion but I'm not sure I really heard the differences in their songs.

Yesterday, as I took Bowen out in the afternoon for a quick stroll I noticed a bird I hadn't seen before near the feeder, and I didn't even have my cell phone to capture it! It had a red ring around its neck and it was soooo pretty. Once we returned I decided to pick up my big-girl camera and see if the adorable little bird was still hanging about. Sadly, it wasn't but there were several, what I think may be, Song Sparrows?

I really don't know much about birds but one thing I learned yesterday is that I could sit for hours watching them come and go. I also learned I have no idea how to actually photograph birds flying around but I certainly plan to figure it out. I purposely am sharing the bird in flight that I totally missed focus on to have as a reminder of where I was the first time I made an attempt to capture the birds. Hopefully, I'll be able to get some great shots in the coming months.

TODAY: Another laundry day, floor cleaning, Pilates, and since the sun is shining, I will get outside enjoying every second working in the yard.