Oh Deer Me !!! - Sunday Visitors

Have you herd ??? I had planned a different post for this morning, but we had some visitors earlier today in the woods behind my house, and I wanted to share these photos with you.

There is a little bit of green growth which apparently attracted them. They sure attracted Emma's attention when we stepped out our back door, but I was  able to scoot her back inside.

 

Will all of the brush, it was difficult to get clear shots.

This grouping became so comfortable that they turned around affording me a chance to shoot their lovely tails. 

 

Where's Waldo? The deer camouflage so well that it sometimes difficult to see them. How many deer do you see in this image? (Answer below) You may and should click on these photos for larger images.

T-shirt straps update: I have found that it is a good idea to pull the t-shirt cord out a bit before sewing it in place on the side seams. It's stretchy, so it is good to sew over the end a number of times to really secure it before turning the mask right side out. Of course, it will get sewn over again, but it doesn't hurt to be over cautious. :-)

The Whistler House Museum of Art in Lowell, MA, sent out a message with this image. Mom is surrounded by toilet paper,  there is take out, there is hand sanitizer on the keyboard, she is wearing gloves and a mask, and she appears to be checking off the days in quarantine. Well done!!! 

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Be creative. Have hope. We are all in this together.

Answer: Four deer

Some Deer Friends Stopped By

Three deer friends stopped by the woods behind my house today. I first spotted them around 10:00 am, and they have hung around most of the day.

With trusty long lens in hand, I was able to capture these images from my back porch. Be sure to click on the photos to view a larger version if you wish.

 

I had been wondering this week during the stormy weather whether we might see deer in the woods this year as it only happens from time to time. 

This afternoon I attended a town hall event with Senator Elizabeth Warren at Weymouth High School. She spoke for awhile on various topics and then answered questions from audience members. (When you entered the auditorium, you were asked if you had a question for Senator Warren. If you responded in the affirmative, you were given a raffle ticket. The stubs were put in a basket, and if your number was called, you had the opportunity to ask your question. . . a good system.) 

Senator Warren stressed a number of points: the need to maintain and protect freedom of the press, the need to keep our judicial system as impartial and fair to all as we can, and the role of citizen participation in maintaining our democracy. All her answers to audience members' questions were forthright. I was very impressed by our senator and glad that I had decided to attend.

After the question section, she had a few brief closing remarks and then posed for photos with anyone who wanted one. There had to have been a couple of hundred people in line for photos, and I was one of them. I wanted to thank her for what she does and encourage her to continue to fight the good fight.

I had found a parking space in a lot out back. I thought you might like to see the flag which is painted on this huge boulder. I've included two photos so that you might gain a better perspective of just how large it is.

I've been a bit lax with my blogging, but I do have a few things to show you and will catch you up this week. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and keep repeating . . . "Spring is coming!!!" Spring is coming!!!" "Spring is coming!!!"

Deer in Our Woods

 

I don't believe that I have ever written two posts in one day before, but I wanted to share these photos with you. This morning about 9:00, Emma began barking wildly while racing around the backyard.  She has spotted five deer in our woods. Now when I say 'woods,'' I am referring to a narrow section of trees and brush which separates the backyards of about five houses on my street from the backyards of the street behind it. There are houses on one end and a dentist office at the other. It is not deep or large by any means, but in the summer when everything leafs out, you can not even see the homes on the other side of the 'woods.' It's lovely! I'm explaining this because it creates a haven for all sorts of wildlife: turkeys, raccoons, foxes, small birds, you name it - we've probably seen it.

Anyway, I wasn't quick enough to get photos this morning, but sure enough at 1:00, the five were back with three of their dearest friends! This time I grabbed by good camera and my long lens and was able to capture these images. (Miss Emma was in the house so as not to scare them away.)

I'm sure they are looking for a safe place to shelter through the impending blizzard. (Just click on any of the photos to see a larger version.)

Get your bread! Get the milk! It's the rallying call echoing through supermarket aisles across the state.

Batten down the hatches, keep your shovels handy, and stay safe and warm tomorrow!