Lucky

August 3, 2011

Garden

We had a hell of a storm yesterday. Two tornadoes touched down here, causing damage to ‘scores’ of homes. We were one of the lucky, thank God.

When it gets so dark the streetlights come on, you know something bad is just around the corner.
streetlight before the storm

I chased off an ugly old drake who was stealing food and trying to strangle the babies. Literally! He’d pick them up by the neck in his beak and shake them. After that, the dogs thought it was open season on all the ducks. Especially Daisy.

Daisy in prison

In prison

Hissing at Daisy

Mom didn't appreciate Daisy's overtures

Fuzzy head

Fuzzy head

Click to embiggen.

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22 Responses to “Lucky”

  1. Quality Weenie Says:
    3. August 2011 at 12:05 pm

    *sending Daisy a little tin cup to bang on metal bars*

  2. vwbug Says:
    3. August 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Loved Quality’s comment! And glad you made it through this mess… I see Emily is coming close to us again. We need the rain! Though I could do without the tornadoes and wind.

  3. Peter Says:
    3. August 2011 at 5:43 pm

    Avoiding *most* of the news is probably good for your blood pressure and digestion. :angry: :shock: :hide: Still, it’s a good idea to check the weather a couple of times a day.

  4. giggles Says:
    3. August 2011 at 6:22 pm

    What’s that I hear? Is it the string section warming up? I think it is! I think I hear the first few bars of Happy Birthday beginning to waft through the air – Hope you have a lovely day planned for tomorrow :D :may:

    • Pam Says:
      3. August 2011 at 9:26 pm

      Thanks, Patti! I hadn’t really thought about it… but I’m sure there will be cake or cookies involved… :)

  5. Peter Says:
    3. August 2011 at 9:35 pm

    Cake! Cookies! :yes: :yes: :yes:

    Birthdays! :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: Oh, and later? :devil: !!!!!!!111!!!Eleventy!

  6. vw bug Says:
    4. August 2011 at 6:43 am

    Happy Birthday to you! :woot: Happy Birthday to you!

  7. Lee Ann Says:
    4. August 2011 at 10:20 am

    Happy Birthday to a wonderful friend, a talented photo-taker type person, a proud puppy Momma, an even prouder Grand-Momma and duckling protector! You’re far more wonderful than mere words can express…and we appreciate you, lots! :hug: So make it a great day!

    Now that the mush is out of the way…love the photos, especially how sharp you got on those fuzzy heads. Drake be warned, leave dem babies alone or Daisy can have a talk with Drake! :rofl:

    Fuzzy heads…oh they’re so sweet! :clap:

  8. Kim @ What's That Smell? Says:
    4. August 2011 at 11:01 am

    Happy birthday Pam!!!!

  9. JihadGene Says:
    4. August 2011 at 1:03 pm

    When Daisy paroles does she have to register with Animal Control as a duck molestor? :shock:

  10. Mrs. Who Says:
    4. August 2011 at 9:08 pm

    Have a happy, chocolate-filled birthday!

  11. Pam Says:
    5. August 2011 at 9:40 am

    Thanks, everyone!!!! :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

    Not having internet on my birthday SUCKED!

  12. Reaganite Republican Says:
    5. August 2011 at 3:55 pm

    Happy belated, Pam

    We loved the cut pix!

  13. Folly Says:
    5. August 2011 at 8:18 pm

    Awww, poor duckies.

  14. Bou Says:
    5. August 2011 at 10:34 pm

    Happy Late Birthday! You and VW SHARE a birthday? Somehow this should make it easier for me to remember…

    BTW, how did I not hear of the tornadoes? I don’t live that far away…

    • Pam Says:
      6. August 2011 at 8:25 am

      Tonie down in Miami didn’t hear about them, either. Strange what makes local news and what doesn’t…! It was all over Sun-Sentinel, but of course that’s a Broward paper. ;)

      And thanks! :D

  15. Tabsie Says:
    6. August 2011 at 1:13 am

    :shock: love the ducks :yes: