Nature , Final Friday Feature and Feline Friday

Happy Birthday wishes Sunny today April 25th 

one of our hosts for Nature Friday host LLB Gang   

Mom Beth and the Girls made a beautiful new 
Nature Friday Badge honoring the Memory of our friend Gail

YAM Aunty tomorrow April 26th

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Power lines as public art? Wait ‘til you see these sunflowers planned for Dix Park. By Anna Johnson November 8, 2023 8:00 AM Power poles over Dorothea Dix Park will be transformed into metal sunflowers Dix Park Conservancy Power line poles along Dorothea Dix Park will transform into large metal sunflowers, nearly 80 feet tall. The two power poles will become large-scale public art in a collaboration between the Dix Park Conservancy, Duke Energy and Raleigh-based artist Thomas Sayre. “This inspired project exemplifies both the creativity we aspire to foster at Dix Park

Thomas Sayre, the prominent Raleigh artist behind many of the city's most beloved public art installations, is bringing his work to Dorothea Dix Park.

Driving the news: Sayre, using private funding, will turn two power poles in the park into giant, steel sunflowers, the Dix Park Conservancy announced Wednesday.

• The 73-ft. sunflowers** — an homage to the park's sunflower fields — are near the entrance to the under-construction Gipson Play Park.

These photos were taken from the car

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to see a WRAL News video about the Metal Sunflowers.  You will have to click on another link at the top of the page.

I don't think you can read the newspaper link below w/o being a subscriber.Read more at: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article281524403.html#storylink=cpy

In July Dix Park has a field of sunflowers that draws visitors from all over the State and beyond.  They were the inspiration for the Sunflower Power Pole ART

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More Nature

**Below is a picture from July 2024

A sea of cheerful, golden sunflowers stretch out in a Raleigh field for a couple of weeks each summer. The Dorothea Dix Park Sunflowers are a spectacular sight to see and not to be missed - though you'll have to plan your visit just right since the golden beauties only bloom for two weeks.

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Feline Flash back April 2017

No tricks, no editing....for once mom's fingers were quick..

I'm not walking on  dresser as it appears...I'm in mid jump

I call this Downward Cat...

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 208

   Today is Poetic Thursday hosted by our pals Teddy and Angel Sammy at Two Spoiled Cats

 

This week's photo challenge  

In spring our minds are

less on work and more on Nature

Follow your mind's eye

Wordless Wednesday: all about C's

Thank you to our Hostess

Sandee at Comedy Plus

Snapped on the cereal aisle at Harris Teeter

License plate COFFEEE!  

Char-Grill

First one opened in 1959...and it is still serving

 our very favorite place to get take out best hamburgers, French Fries in Raleigh.

CHOCOLATE Milkshakes which are a celebratory treat ONLY we don't order them with 

burgers and fries.   

Happy Tuesday Reminder FFF

thank you to our

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at

 Comedy Plus

 Below is the guardian Wolf of Sertoma Art Center.  It is one of the 100 placed around Raleigh in 2001.  Here is a little background:

The Raleigh Red Wolf Ramble exhibit began September 2001. The form for each wolf was made of fiberglass. NC artists enhanced them with paint and three dimensional add ons. Once the whimsical wolves were completed, The City Council approved the placement of 100 red wolves sculptures all around Raleigh for viewing. We had maps of where each was located. What fun it was to wonder about looking for them. On April 5, 2002 they were auctioned. They are now scattered all over the State. The red wolf was selected because it is an endangered species special to NC. At the time the newspaper coverage of the auction stated, 'of the 125 wolves in the wild, about 100 are in North Carolina'.

Right side art

 Left side art

Friday April 25 is 

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Awww Monday Monkey's x 2



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Monkey See, Monkey Do! 😹😹😹

Mom inadvertently left the stool a little too close to the dresser.

I assumed she was inviting me to jump up & get a closer look at the pretty picture and plate.

BUT THEN OMCs, I spied with my cat eyes a

most wonderful door that needs exploring too.

Kat decided he wanted to have a look too. Mom says I set a bad example for Kat!

Cali we all know girls just wanna have fun and they rule and da brovvers

are in awe of you!!

Really, Mom? Kat is the big brother and should be discouraging me from getting into trouble! 😹

❤️ Cali 

Hoppy Easter with Kit

 Kit mom to Kat, Rocky and Cali

1954 at Camp Lejeune, NC

Her Daddy was in the Marines.

Saturday Snicker

 

Nature and Feline Friday Flashback

Nature Friday host LLB Gang   
Mom Beth and the Girls made a beautiful new 
Nature Friday Badge honoring the Memory of our friend Gail

Dear Auntie HiC,

The Peeps have been reminiscing about their past RV trips to the Oregon coast by looking at old photographs. 

They camped on the beachside of the campground, with easy access to the endless, empty beach. (Camper under trees at top of bluff). 

Mom says, “You haven’t lived until you travel cross-country in an RV with three exuberant Labs!”

Honestly, Mom cherishes those trips as some of the happiest moments of her life. 

Zack, Sassy, and Buddy thought the deserted beach was Doggo Paradise. There were no leash laws on the beaches, and when there were no other dogs in sight, they “ruled” the beach! 

Take a trip down memory lane with this vintage video, captured using an old camera by Mom back in the day! 

It appears to us as nothing more than a vast sandbox! 

😹😹😹

❤️ Kat, Rocky, Cali

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Dearest Kat, Rocky and Cali

 Vast sand box oh my cats with its own flushing system.
I did so love this walk down memory lane!!!
I virtually knew and loved that trio of adorable, loving obedient Buddy, and Zack were the first Princes and Sassy the Princess of MT HARLAND.  They paved a path of gold, for all of you, to the hearts of mom and Dad
Lovingly Auntie HiC

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Feline Flashback October 2012

TODAY'S WORD for Saturday Photo hunt 

IS 

SASSY

AND I AM SO EXCITED TO SHOW YOU WHAT SASSY MEANS TO ME

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I am happy to introduce you to my very, very, very first

BGF (best girlfriend forever) in Blogville!!  

SASSY

Sassy's Mom, Ms. Kit, encouraged Mom to start our blog.  Mom told Ms. Kit she did not know where to begin or what to say...MOL

Obviously Mom got over those issues quickly.

 Sassy's Mom, Ms. Kit, was the first person Mom ever met with a blog.  Sassy is the reigning Diva-dog at Dog Daze (blog currently on hiatus).  She has two handsome bros, Buddy (big Madi sigh)and Zack.

We thank Ms. Kit for finding just the right picture for us to use today

NOSE TAPS TO MY BGF,  Sassy, Buddy and Zack 

Thoroughly Thankful and Poetic Thursday #207

 

 Thankful Thursday hosted

Recently I, Auntie HiC aka Cecilia and Kit aka Mom to Kat, Rocky and Cali
were having issues with the quality of our videos when downloaded.  Very very thankful David aka Dad of  Kat, Rocky and Cali is a techie GURU. Prof. David did a deep dive into researching the problem.  He discovered what might be the problem  

During our 30 minute instructional phone call
David solved it all.  He even had visual attachments for me to look. 
I, Auntie HiC send a great big THANKFUL 

to Prof. David 
OMCs he sent me a diploma too.

   Today is Poetic Thursday hosted by our pals Teddy and Angel Sammy at Two Spoiled Cats

 

This week's photo challenge 

RESTROOMS

RIDICULOUS

EVIL JOKE?????

SHOULD BE PRIVATE

TERRIBLE IDEA

RUN DON'T, WALK AWAY

OUTRAGEOUS

OUTLAW THEM

MEN AND WOMEN WOULD LEAVE

SERIOUSLY CRAZY PANTS TO DESIGN THIS 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Thank you to our Hostess

Sandee at Comedy Plus

On display in the lobby of Harris Teeter (where I buy groceries)

Happy Tuesday with Kat: Dear Diary

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Dear Auntie HiC, 

The recurring snoring and talking in one’s sleep this house are making it impossible for me to get a decent nap!

MOL MOL MOL Nephew Kat

I once tried to record Bryan snoring; however, what I discovered was, "he can sleep thru firetrucks racing thru the neighborhood" BUT THE CLICK OF THE ON BUTTON ON THE RECORDER WOKE HIM UP

 

Awww Monday and Sparks

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Awww moment indeed.  Our display cabinet has lights in it; however, about 6:17 pm one night last week, the sun was shining directly on the cabinet. 

I have heard photography is all about timing and lighting!! I had my iPhone handy too. I enjoyed the Awww moment

For a split second the pumpkin was basking in the glow of sunlight.

 

EASY SUNDAY

Our Azaela's in the rain

On a sunny day in the shade

 

Snicker Saturday

My name is Cecilia and I am addicted to C O F F E E

no milk no sugar just coffee.

A piggie tail

A piggie profile

 

Felines and Nature Friday with my Nephews and a distant cousin

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Dearest Auntie HiC

I was leisurely sun puddling with my favorite mouse, Ratatouille, when I heard something behind me.

There are several mice in plain view, so why does Kat always want my mouse!?! 😹

❤️ Rocky 

Nephew Rocky MOL MOL MOL please tell your 'Imagination' he cracked aunty up

Nephew Kat remember Rocky is a young whippersnapper so you best be quick as greased lightning during your cat burglar caper.

Hugs and lovies to you both

Auntie HiC

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Nature Friday host LLB Gang   
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Nature Friday Badge honoring the Memory of our friend Gail

ALL things NC

The Eastern Tiger swallowtail butterfly is a buttery yellow butterfly with black stripes.

It was designated as the state butterfly in 2012 and can be found in all 100 counties in North Carolina 

The male tiger swallowtail is yellow with black stripes. The female has two forms: one like the male and another that is all black. Both female forms show iridescent blue on the upperside of the hindwings. The underside of the forewing has a row of yellow spots, while the underside of the hindwing has an orange spot.

My photo journalists Carole and Katie Isabella sent me another wonderful  photo of the 

Red Headed woodpecker.  N the dad to Katie Isabella's Client, snapped this one with one of his very nice cameras with long distance lens.  He is 100% dressed for success. Red cap and  tuxedo