I wonder what he's thinking? Diesel? Whatcha thinking?
When's dinner? When's breakfast? Any snacks anytime soon?
Well...you did ask. (Aren't I cute? Treats please?)
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Cotton Candy Sky...and cows
Last weekend Mark and I attended the wedding of a very close friend. A friend that I owe my very first introduction to Mark. Who'd a thunk?
The ceremony was lovely. The vows were exchanged under a century or more old willow tree. Once the formals were carried out, we all retired to the huge tents to celebrate at the reception. Storms had been threatening most of the evening and it did eventually rain for a few minutes.
The skies were amazing. I just HAD to capture them. (and a few cows too)
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Luna Moth
Recently I found this little fellow parked near the entrance to my tack room. I say little loosely. He was NOT little.
That's my hand. The space he fits in measures just about 4 inches. He was a good size. I did a little digging and found out this is a Luna Moth.
Here's what I found...courtesy of Wikipedia...love me some Wikipedia. Seems I am pretty lucky to have spotted this fine fellow...and I am sad to see that he is no longer with us. Funny how things work out sometimes. Pretty neat info here...read on!
Adults eclose, or emerge from their cocoons in the morning. Their wings are very small when they first emerge and they must enlarge them by pumping bodily fluids through them. During this time, their wings will be soft and they must climb somewhere safe to wait for their wings to harden before they can fly away. This process takes about 2 hours to complete. The Luna Moth typically has a wingspan of 8–11.5 cm (3.1–4.5 in)[4], rarely exceeding 17.78 cm (7.00 in)[5] with long, tapering hindwings, which have eyespots on them in order to confuse potential predators. Although rarely seen due to their very brief (1 week) adult lives, Luna Moths are considered common. As with all Saturniidae, the adults do not eat or have mouths.[4] They emerge as adults solely to mate, and as such, only live approximately one week. They are more commonly seen at night.
Based on the climate in which they live, the Luna Moths produce differing numbers of generations. In Canada and northern regions, they can live up to 7 days and will produce only one generation per year. These reach adulthood from early June to early July. In the northeastern United States around New Jersey or New York, the moths produce two generations each year. The first of these appear in April and May, and the second group can be seen approximately nine to eleven weeks later. In the southern United States, there can be as many as three generations. These are spaced every eight to ten weeks beginning in March.
That's my hand. The space he fits in measures just about 4 inches. He was a good size. I did a little digging and found out this is a Luna Moth.
Here's what I found...courtesy of Wikipedia...love me some Wikipedia. Seems I am pretty lucky to have spotted this fine fellow...and I am sad to see that he is no longer with us. Funny how things work out sometimes. Pretty neat info here...read on!
Adults eclose, or emerge from their cocoons in the morning. Their wings are very small when they first emerge and they must enlarge them by pumping bodily fluids through them. During this time, their wings will be soft and they must climb somewhere safe to wait for their wings to harden before they can fly away. This process takes about 2 hours to complete. The Luna Moth typically has a wingspan of 8–11.5 cm (3.1–4.5 in)[4], rarely exceeding 17.78 cm (7.00 in)[5] with long, tapering hindwings, which have eyespots on them in order to confuse potential predators. Although rarely seen due to their very brief (1 week) adult lives, Luna Moths are considered common. As with all Saturniidae, the adults do not eat or have mouths.[4] They emerge as adults solely to mate, and as such, only live approximately one week. They are more commonly seen at night.
Based on the climate in which they live, the Luna Moths produce differing numbers of generations. In Canada and northern regions, they can live up to 7 days and will produce only one generation per year. These reach adulthood from early June to early July. In the northeastern United States around New Jersey or New York, the moths produce two generations each year. The first of these appear in April and May, and the second group can be seen approximately nine to eleven weeks later. In the southern United States, there can be as many as three generations. These are spaced every eight to ten weeks beginning in March.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
The smell of honey hostas
Yup...hostas. And they smell amazing...and look even better. So many and so pretty!
Monday, August 6, 2012
A fun day with Buddy
Recently Buddy and I trailered over to Pretty Boy to ride. I found a really awesome parking spot that has us in the truck and trailer for less time and allows us to spend more time on the trail.
Peekaboo cutie pie!!!
We've has nice rains so our trails are lush and green. Too lush if you ask me...Buddy tries SO HARD to help clear the sides of the trail. Ahem...
Thought I'd show off my new truck...well new to me. It's a few years old, but is awesome. Working radio...ac...power windows etc etc. I feel so spoiled. Love my rig.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Silver lining
You can't pay to see beauty like this...you just have to be patient and lucky. Wish I had my camera with me...but the phone saved me. Breathtaking.
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