April Showers – April 29

It continues to be a very wet Spring. The cool weather was replaced with a brief heatwave yesterday in the upper 80s (F) causing the azalea to start dropping blooms, which decorated the ground as though for a wedding.

I spent some time clipping horses’ legs. Tick season is upon us, and clipped legs make ticks easier to find. The horses do look much more civilized.

The heat departed with thunder and rain. Birds are undeterred by the weather. I am very happy to see the grosbeaks and a summer tanager – warm weather visitors.

Harlan was here this morning, and we saw a coyote while we were chatting. Eddy watched from afar, but when the coyote departed, he went to investigate its scent trail. Eddy is mad keen for chasing, but he is a cautious dog, which is a comfort.

I rescued my first turtle, this year, in the road yesterday. It was a small box turtle, and I didn’t dare take a picture for fear of traffic. At home, a frog is enjoying the wet weather, and for now there is no traffic. Stream repair is planned, though, and I plan to catch and remove the frog before work begins,

Here are a few blooms.

The orange boys might be getting too much to eat…

Harry is staying lean, and Eddy keeps him laughing…

Be safe, be well, laugh often. Be kind and stay strong. Slava Ukraini! God Save America. Peace.

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7 responses to “April Showers – April 29”

  1. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    Beautiful pictures 🌸

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  2. Yetismith Avatar

    You have such a profusion of lovely flowers and the tanager is gorgeous. I love to see pictures of Harry and Eddy. They make me smile.

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  3. Louise Salmon Avatar
    Louise Salmon

    I hope the French lilacs are very fragrant. I worry about Eddy and those coyotes.

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    1. Anne Avatar

      Don’t worry, Louise! Eddy is very cautious. He will not go near the coyotes. And they, too, are cautious. They will not come up near the house and barn.

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  4. Lynda Avatar
    Lynda

    Brett will not let me stop for turtles. He says it is not worth my life on our curvy country roads. Please be safe Anne😊

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  5. patti teper Avatar
    patti teper

    Love the galloping! And I appreciate your putting a positive spin on azaleas dropping their blossoms. This has been a lousy Spring. May MAY be better!

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  6. gaylelampe2 Avatar

    I love love love the tananger!! I don’t think I’ve ever seen one of those before. I guess I’m just not very observant but I love the orange color. Yes your 2 felines are rather plump indeed, but I think they’re enjoying their plumpness.

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