Jen in Bermuda

Little Bugger

It is crazy that something this small (1 inch) can make so much bloody noise at night.  But they are smart too.  If they hear you, they quiet down and try to hide.  I also discovered that the little black cat that likes to visit my yard is named Felix and that he is about 14 years old. 

Bermuda Shot

Camera settings had to be adjusted to get the pictures on the computer.  So, here we go.  Just a random shot from the other day.

Flowers Blooming

I planted some cosmos the other weekend.  It has doubled in size and is blooming...

Unwanted Visitor

This morning, around 6:30 am, I woke up to a racket in the house.  Loud enough, I honestly wondered if someone had broken into the house.  But really, what criminal is breaking into houses in the morning?  They are asleep by then.  Anyway, I crept out of my room and down the hall to find a bird in the house.  A few weeks ago, I had come home from sailing to find heavy "evidence" of a bird's presence in the house.  Well, now I have seen it with my own eyes.  I kept asking it to please not poop in the house.  I opened the doors; hid the cat and waved at this thing until it flew outside.  I was tempted to take a picture of the website but didn't want to jeopardize more time to poop with getting a picture.  Now, I am following up with an email to my landlord to get him to screen in the chimney. 

Big ol' Toady

 

Came home on Saturday night to find this thing in the middle of the backyard.  This picture in no way justifies how big it is.  I wanted to put something next to him has a point of reference but he was a little shy about getting his picture taken or letting me get too close.  It is a little blurry because I took this picture at night although the flash makes it look as though it was taken during the day.  Had a nice weekend.  Weather on Saturday wasn't the best but Sunday made up for it.  This is also a week filled with birthdays for me.

I am also nearing the end of a series of books.  There are six books in this series by Diana Gabaldon.  It isn't that I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.  They are filled with adventure and action and historical fiction.  The problem is that each book is around 1000 pages.  So it is a very long series.  But, I am nearing the end of the sixth book.  Feels like an accomplishment.  Made me think about a discussion with Melinda.  Sunday morning, I went on a longish run (for me).  And I don't listen to an ipod because I don't usually do that when I run.  But it can get a little boring and I don't know if I really need to listen to my own thoughts for that long.  Melinda suggested getting a book on my ipod to listen too.  I think that is actually a great idea. 

Bermuda Tomatoes

 

   Took a couple of pictures of the progress in the garden.  I do need to do some weeding too.  I know.  But the tomatoes are looking good.  I think in a week's time I will have 4 or 5 ready to go.  The grape tomato plant has not fared quite as well, but looks like I have a lot of tomato salad in my future.  Some basil and fresh mozzerella will go nicely with that...