Fungus Amungus

Wow!.............. Because the soil is just so damp after all the rain that fell from the hurricane, there are some "huge" and very "interesting" mushrooms growing all around!

I have a "thing" for mushrooms...I think they are beautiful! :)

Look what the wind blew in!

We survived hurricane Irene without much trouble. We only lost power for a short while.....which is a blessing considering that my three sisters in Connecticut are now in their 3rd day without electricity! I know they would give anything to be able to take a nice hot shower! Hopefully the lights will be back on soon!
I recently heard that after a hurricane you can sometimes spot different birds in your area that you might not normally get to see. What a pleasant surprise we had when this egret landed on top of our shed and rested for a bit!
Have a blessed day!

The calm before the storm

This evenings sunset had an erie glow to it. As I type this post, hurricane Irene is working her way up the coast!
We spent tonight lugging the generator up to the garage, and then taking our patio furniture down to the shed. We decided to go and pick up a few more gallons of gas just in case we need it. The first station we went to was out of regular gas....thankfully the second station had regular. We may be without power for a few days. Not fun!
Peoples nerves are on edge. We also had a 5.9 earthquake here on Tuesday afternoon! How much more can we all handle? ...... We shall see, time will tell.
Praying hard tonight!

The unwelcomed house guest!

I was watering one of my flower beds this morning and noticed this black snake peeking out from inside the birdhouse....... Eeekkkkk!
Nature can be so cruel sometimes!

The Rescue

I cant believe it has been a week since I last posted. Time is just zippin by!
I do like to stay active and busy, that's just the way the Lord wired me!
One of the exciting things that happened to me last Friday was the rescue of a little boy who became frightened after climbing through a very long, dark, wet, muddy, spider web infested drainage pipe that runs from the field into the woods behind my house. There is a metal grate at one end of the drain pipe and this is where the little boy was stuck..... he had somehow found the courage to climb into the pipe, but was afraid to climb back through the pipe to get out!
I was standing at my kitchen sink when I first heard their screams and crys for help! I ran outside to see what was the matter and to offer my help. Well, needless to say this little boy was in quite a pickel! I went into the pipe first on my hands and knees, following behind me was another little boy. After we crawled quite a distance, the trapped boy could see us and started to crawl towards us. We all emerged from that nasty pipe covered in mud and webs but we were all safe and so happy to be back out into the sunshine again!
About an hour later the boys rang my doorbell, and when I opened the door I was presented with these Pretty flowers and adorable hand made thank you cards from the boys. So sweet!

Elbow Grease

Stripped dad's kitchen floor today! I have been meaning to do this for a long time, but never felt like doing it on my days off from work. Well, with so much free time on my hands now, I have no excuse! I just had to "git er done"!
It took me all day......and that beautiful shine was my sweet reward for a hard days work!
....sigh :)

Chocolate Bliss

Yesterday was my last day at work. 15 years of faithful service. It was very
emotional for me.....actually painful!
When Vern arrived home last night, he handed me a little white bag filled with these adorable chocolates!
These little babies really helped to ease my pain and suffering.
He is so thoughtful! One of the many reasons why I love him!

Got lucky last night....

I just happened to have my camera ready

when this little guy pulled up for a sip of nectar!