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One of the gold-leafed statues of the Grand Cascade.
Peterhof, Russia (Friday 24 Aug 2012 @ 12:55 pm)
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Link to Cincinnati Zoo.............. Female Polar Bear
I ended up going to a last minute doctors appointment so I was really late getting all my chores done today. Also I had to do physical therapy. I still have more to do yet tonight. My dog Alfie is going to have his saliva gland removed in the morning. I will be adding to my numbers of gray hairs with worry. Please say a little prayer for him that all goes well. I will post updates on him as soon as I know something tomorrow. Thank you my dear friends for being so patient with me and my absence. The months since my surgery have been difficult because of the complications. I really appreciate all your well wishes and prayers. Have a nice evening! Hugs!
This beautiful bear was standing on her hind legs begging for her treat. The zoo keepers have trained them to do this. Aren't they so smart!
I always feel an increased thrill when these guys stand up straight and very tall for a better survey of their surroundings .. it's beautiful.
Grizzly Bear near Burwash Landing, Yukon Territory.
( I think this one's best viewed large ...)
Spoonbill Standup
So, a man receives a parrot for his birthday. Unfortunately, this parrot is fully grown with a bad attitude and terrible vocabulary. Every other word was a curse. Those that weren't expletives were rude. The man tried hard to change the bird's attitude; constantly saying polite words and playing soft music. Nothing worked. When he yelled at the bird, the bird got worse. If he shook the bird, the bird got madder and ruder. Finally in a moment of desperation, the man put the parrot in the freezer. For a few moments he heard the bird squawking, kicking and screaming. Suddenly, there was quiet. The man was frightened that he might have actually hurt the bird and quickly opened the freezer door. The parrot calmly stepped out onto his extended arm and said: "I'm so sorry that I offended you with my language and actions, so I ask for your forgiveness. I will do everything I can to correct my behavior."
The man was astounded at the bird's change in attitude and was about to ask what had changed him when the parrot continued: "May I ask what the chicken and turkey did?"
When my oldest son was a little boy he would refer to Standard Camellia's as 'Stand-up Comedians'. He even got a mention in a well known women's weekly magazine. The artwork is still in existence from his first call to fame.
Photo taken at home in Malvern Link on 18-4-15. We lost this particular one along with a very nice Silver Birch when we extended our drive. Never have got round to a replacement.
Ref: IMG_7241 18-4-15
Enhanced with a crop and Topaz SharpenAI-Focus
Mike Baird & Virginia Jensen posing during a paddle up Los Osos Creek just upstream from the bay. The creek was at peak level during one of the highest tides of the year. Mike said something about Charlie, so I assume that's the dog's name.
Los Osos, CA