Nature and Feline Flashback Friday

Our hosts for Nature Friday  LLB Gang   

 OML(izards) I don't recall the last time I saw a lizard around here.

Photo snapped on October 20, 2025 12 noon on our deck.

What an adorable little friend who was not in the least bit afraid of me.  His body was about 3  1/2" long his tail was at least 6" maybe 7".  

Below photos are enlarged to show his most handsome self.  I love the pinkish stripe on his back 

A lizard with a pink stripe on its back is likely a male green anole, which can have a light stripe down its back and a bright pink throat fan (dewlap) it displays for communication. Another possibility is the banded Gila monster, which has pink and black bands across its body, or the pink blind legless skink from South Africa, which is pale pink with a striped pattern and lacks legs. 

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Feline Friday Flash back 

Click here Hostess Miss Mimi 

November 14, 2009

Where is the Kitty

Can you find Madi in this picture?

This time of year, one of her favorite spots to
sleep is under the comforter in our extra bedroom.

She worms her way behind the pillows

then wiggles under the comforter.

Yep that big lump is the Diva.

Many thanks to Madi's Dad for taking this picture.

I say hire him, Madi says fire him. He cannot keep a secret!!!

Thankful and Thoroughly Poetic Thursday #236

 Thankful Thursday hosted

My thankful today

The 

Happiness that is

Always

Near when I come here

Kind

Friends

U all R to share 

Laughter 

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

 Two Spoiled Cats

This poem was Halloween Week 2017

 

This week's photo challenge

The life of a Squirrel

In the fall when the wind blows,

and the cold chills my toes

I scurry and hurry collecting nuts

hiding them

from 
This rough and tough 

buffed up  bully rodent.

Ned the Nutcracker

He has toned biceps

and a bad attitude.

As luck would have it,

he is too buff 

to find where 

I hide my stuff.

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Words on Wednesday from Canada

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at

 Comedy Plus  

   

 Last week I received an email from a dear friend Joni in Edmonton, AB Canada. 

"I am on vacation in British Columbia near the head waters for Columbia River where it divides Washington and Oregon.  The picture was taken on the beach near Invermere at the north end of the lake.  When I saw the red chairs, I thought of you.  Those snowy peaks really glow against the blue sky.  

I replied: 

"Joni I thank you very much for sending this most breathtaking photo.  The reflections in the water leave me almost speechless.  Of course the red chairs are absolutely beautiful..  I quickly asked Joni if I could use this on my blog she said YES.

Side note:  Joni did not blog.  She was Mom to the beautiful AireGal Aimee.  Joni reads so many of our blogs. Always sending the sweetest comments via emails.

Happy Tuesday

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus  

 OMCs guess what we did?

Nope either of us are playing hoops

Happy To report

As I mentioned on November 8th, we joined Healthtrax a local gym.

We are still walking at the mall 3 days a week and going to the gym 2 days a week.

We both have wellness benefits with our retiree health insurance.

For $12.00 a month (each) we can use any of the equipment in the facility and there are hundreds, we can take any of the classes offered.

We both have decided what works/makes us happy. Bryan uses several of the weight machines...then rides the recumbent bike for 20 to 30 minutes.  I use one of the upper body machines for shoulders and upper(flabby) arms.  Then (if there is no one playing basketball) I can walk around the gym.  I do that for 20 minutes, followed by  a 10 to 12 minute walk outside on the facilities trail...

There is a small lake beyond the trees too

I really enjoy walking inside and outside.  

Now I can do both

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY

Awww Monday with Rocky and Precious

 Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus 

Thank you

 

Dear Auntie HiC, 

After receiving the Halloween card from Precious, her image has been haunting me. She’s a beautiful, fluffy lady cat with eyes that melt my heart. It finally occurred to me that the weird feeling I was experiencing was LOVE! 

I approached Ms. Lynn, Precious’s mother, and asked if I could be her boyfriend. She graciously gave her blessings. 

Precious understands that I’m quite shy and inexperienced, but I completely trust her with my heart. 

We dressed up and went on our first date!

I must admit, we make a striking couple! I’ve never been happier in my entire life❣️

❤️ Rocky