Animals

[vaneramos]

Pete trapezebear is one of the important people in my life, but we were long overdue for some good, one-on-one, reconnecting time. Last time he was here was June 2004. We've just been hanging out in Guelph the past two days, doing all the things that bears do best, like watching sappy movies.

This gorgeous afternoon we drove to Elora and saw a striking great blue heron wading below the falls. Back in Guelph I was amazed to see two minks sunning on rocks beside the Speed River, practically right downtown. They were slightly scruffy and unwary, just nosing around, so I suspect they were young. Is kits the word? It's a rare treat to spot one along the lakeshore at my cottage, perhaps three times in 25 years. Never dreamt I'd see one in Guelph.

Tomorrow Pete catches an early bus back to Boston, then I'll leave for two days alone with Marian at the cottage, and to do the Breeding Bird Survey. I'll be out of touch until Friday.

Busy, busy, busy, but the visit with Pete is nourishing, as will be some quiet time on the dock at Lake Fletcher, weather permitting.

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[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Yes, I picked it up this morning. Thank you! Hopefully I'll have some quiet reading time by the lake tomorrow and can delve into this. It will be a great summer companion. :-)

[tim-e-bear.livejournal.com]

ooooh, all that churning and natural beauty.

and the water too. :)

[dakoopst.livejournal.com]

Having experienced the two of you separately, I can imagine how your relationship would be most nourishing for the both of you.

You are both inspirations in very distinct ways. I am, as always, glad to see two of the brighter stars in the universe of people that surround me shine together. :)

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

And I have Pete to thank for telling me I should get to know you. He could hardly have given me a sweeter gift.

I'm off to the cottage for two nights with Marian. These days are almost busier than I can stand; fortunately it's mostly enjoyable activity.

When I got excited about things, Mom used to warn me, "Don't wish it away." Still, I can't help counting down the days to your arrival.

[missprune.livejournal.com]

Holy moly, that photo of the heron in the waves is just awesome! I wish I had better words to describe how cool it is!

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

It's actually standing at the base of a cascade. The sight of it took my breath away.

[tim-e-bear.livejournal.com]

Oh, my goodness, I totally missed the heron. That's sad.

There's actually a lone heron out near where I live. It stands in the water, not far from a group of ducks. Never see another heron around.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Cool. They nest in big colonies, but apparently spread out to fish. Each one must have its own feeding territory.

[tbone1961.livejournal.com]

here's to the day i meet either of you two!!

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Yes, cheers!