in this random rambling thread we post random pictures

[Gargoyle]

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That's one cool chicken coop. I like the way it's an island, makes it safer to free range. Land based predators can be kept out. Also, lots of places for the girls to hide from hawks, so you don't need to worry much.

 

[igorsMistress]

Mud bath at the dog park. Glad I didn't have to deal with it

 

[drumstick diva]

Frank has a new friend? I didn't even notice the mud on him at first. Duh, I thought it was shady there.

 

[igorsMistress]

Frank knows EVERYONE both human and canine there Diva. He's a social butterfly. I honestly think he would be great to visit kids at a hospital as a therapy dog. He's so loving and sweet.

 

[Chickassan]

 

[drumstick diva]

Monarch caterpillar - haven't seen one in ages. When we moved in many years ago, loads of Monarchs used to rest/hang out on a tree at end of drive way. I suppose on their way to Mexico. Then each year we'd get less and less and now if we see one at all it is a major event.

 

[igorsMistress]

Monarch caterpillar - haven't seen one in ages. When we moved in many years ago, loads of Monarchs used to rest/hang out on a tree at end of drive way. I suppose on their way to Mexico. Then each year we'd get less and less and now if we see one at all it is a major event.

That's truly sad.

 

[drumstick diva]

YES it is. Not only that Brookfield Zoo has a protected outdoor area where you can enter and see many types of butterfly for a fee. Reminds me of that old song "Big Yellow Taxi," where they round up all the trees and put them in a tree museum." Pave paradise and put up a parking lot." Then people wonder about all the flooding.

South end of my block is Forest Preserve - lately they(?) have cut back the trees that were close to the road- so there is at least a 6 ft. setback. Hope they aren't planning to widen the street.

 

[Chickassan]

Well at least a handful of monarchs are leaving here soon. Iv'e only got 3 that haven't formed their chrysalis yet.

Monarch caterpillar - haven't seen one in ages. When we moved in many years ago, loads of Monarchs used to rest/hang out on a tree at end of drive way. I suppose on their way to Mexico. Then each year we'd get less and less and now if we see one at all it is a major event.

 

[pertnear09]

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Isn't Chickassan an Indian word for friend? Seems I heard that somewhere.