29 Jun 2012
Posted by Dave under Dave's Thoughts
P-51
How cool is this?
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21 Jun 2012
Posted by Dave under Dave's Thoughts,Photos
Does this Look Like the Zoo!?
We have a nice sitting area on our lower deck – sheltered from the elements with the main deck above and in a little nook. There is a short railing and a little flower bed with hanging baskets above. We’ve got a couple of chairs and a bistro table there – it’s a great spot to sit and have a coffee.
Ma Robin (not yet named by Alyssa!) thinks so too. The last couple of years we’ve had robins nest on the upper deck, but this year the nest is on the direct vent outlet for the basement gas fireplace. With some of the cool weather we’ve had this spring, I hadn’t yet turned the pilot light off so the vent is actually quite warm. Fortunately, we haven’t turned the fireplace on any of the recent evenings! So, in the interest of not making hard-boiled robin’s eggs, I turned the pilot light off and took a few pictures.
On the front step, we had a bit of a concern earlier this week when something seemed to have spooked Amanda (… or Amanduck, as the boys have started saying! … How can a man-duck be laying eggs?? … har, har, har!). Anyway, the nest was unattended for most of Tuesday night and we were a bit concerned that it might be abandoned. However, Amanda was back Wednesday morning – a little jumpier than normal, but back on the nest. We were all a bit relieved – we’re looking forward to seeing ducklings in about a week or so.
16 Jun 2012
Posted by Dave under Dave's Thoughts,Family
My Baby Boy … getting all growed up!
It’s finally happened – a third driver in the family. Steven, at the last possible moment before turning 15 tomorrow, wrote the exam for his Learner’s Driver Permit. Well, last possible moment ignoring the effects of his birth being on the other side of the international date line. He’s been studying for the last couple of weeks and wanted to have the license before his birthday. So this afternoon, we headed to a registry and he passed the test on his first try.
On the way home, I let him drive for a bit – on a country road with no traffic around. Here is a quick shot that I managed to take of his maiden voyage. It probably could have been clearer, but I was a little distracted by all the yelling and clutching the dash with a death-grip…
15 Jun 2012
Posted by Dave under Dave's Thoughts,Photos
Amanda
Time for an update on the duck situation. Momma duck has a name, Amanda. Alyssa chose the name because she felt that we couldn’t just generically refer to “the duck” or even to “Momma” duck. I guess that it just wasn’t proper to be on anything but a first name basis with someone who has chosen to raise their kids (well, eggs) right at your front door.
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