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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Making the best of dreary.



The weather has been dreary with snowflakes falling much of the day.
But, it is winter after-all.

So what goes on here on a dreary day?
The Pileated Wood-pecker paid us a visit early this morning.

You can see his size better here.
 Man, does he love suet.
He can take out a cake in minutes.
Good thing there's lots more in the freezer.
My chickadees have to fill up before this suet-monster arrives.


I grab a few hugs while I can.
Mommy's girl
or
as I call her...
my little bundle of ferociousness.
Audrey

I think I can hear her count backwards from five... and then she goes nuts.
( but she secretly enjoys the attention)
=^..^=

And lunch at our local tea-room.

I'm not quite the glutton our wood-pecker is. 
I shared that ginormous veggie omelette. ;-)

Hope you have some sun today.
But, if not, make the best of it. :)

hugs, Deb

14 comments:

  1. Wow, Deb, you got some great photos of the woodpecker!! I finally got my first woodpecker on my suet this morning although she didn't stick around for a photo. I think it was a Downy but not certain - every time she saw my movement near the window she flew back to the nearest tree!

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  2. Sounds like Lizzie! "I will let her hold me for --- five, four, three, two, one. OK. Done!"

    Loving that suet!

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  3. The little bundle of ferociousness really does look like she's counting down from five!

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  4. wowza....that is some omelet!!!! Looks delicious.

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    1. It's an omelette for two, that's for sure. It was scrumptious. :)

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  5. just caught up, my, my, Audrey is a funny cat!
    loved meeting your grand pets too, so glad your children are cat lovers too, 2 of mine are, the son doesn't have any pets (yet)
    your blog always makes me happy
    thanx for sharing

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  6. Your Audrey is just precious. My Abby was like that when she was younger but she has sweetened with age.

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  7. Amazing photos of that woodpecker. I have never seen one in real life.

    Your Audrey looks like she's saying, "Put me down NOW!" That would be my Snowy. She loves petting but hates to be held.

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  8. Hi Deb,

    Well, I think you managed to make dreary quite delightful! I believe your little bundle of ferociousness is quite comfy nestled nicely in your hugs. So glad you got a chance to enjoy a tasty lunch at your local tea room, too! It looks very cozy, especially, on a dreary day!

    Have a wonderful weekend! It`s snowing snowflakes here, as we speak...

    Poppy

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  9. That's awesome the Pilated woodpecker likes to feast at your feeders most of them stay deep in the forest here ans wont come out to the yard I guess cause Miggs is out there most days ! Audrey facial expressions really does look like she says these things what a funny kitty ! Lovely photos . It has been snowing gently here on and off and leaves just a dusting the ground here is still warm then the sun comes out for a but and the snow is gone then another batch of snow falls and so on and so on lol ! Warm temps sun and rain for the weekend here . Thanks for sharing , have a good weekend !

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  10. Ha! Audrey's like my Cammie in that regard. She is much better about being picked up than she used to be, but she tolerates it, doesn't like it. But I like that she lets me hold her almost without complaint now, so she'll get more of it.

    And dreary is a good time to stay indoors, cosy and warm.

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  11. Wow, that woodpecker is huge! I hear them pecking 'way up in the neighbor's tree, but I cannot see them. If I stand in the front year with binoculars, I'm thinking someone may call the cops, so I keep my woodpecker spotting to myself. Audrey is just so adorable, even with that 'put me down!' look on her face.

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  12. Loved the photo of you and Liittle Miss Ferociousness. It's precious!
    Lily

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