Felix's New Friends

Felix Makes Some Unlikely Friends

Felix has been busy charming everyone around here. Of course he started out having won me and the kids over. But take a look at some of his other friends.

Felix's new friend Willis
(only unlikely because Felix doesn't mind her - Willis loves cats.
Seems Felix may love dogs.)

Felix's New Friend Bryan
(if you know Bryan - you know this is very unlikely)

Felix's new friends Cosmo and Mehlman
(the terrified fish in the background - need I say more?
I think Felix dipped his paws in a time or two before he decided to grab a few winks)

Boogie Fever - Tiger Style

Boogie Fever - Tiger Style

The energy at Clemson this past weekend was electric to say the least. ESPN Game Day was there, and the Orange flowed as heavy as ever.

During the morning hours, the children and Dads went to Bowman Field, the site of the ESPN stage and of all of the college organizations' and fraternity Homecoming floats. While there, apparently the electric mood struck the boys and the dancing began!
And hamming it up for the camera became the order of the morning.
Back at tailgate, the girls got in on the action. They were a bit more methodical about their madness. They were dancing to the stadium chant song that you can hear at many college football games these days.At one point during the girls' dancing, a former Rally Cat (Clemson Dance/Pep Squad member) stopped by to give the girls a quick dance move combination. They did think they were hot stuff.
It was certainly a good time had by all! Especially since the Tigers won! And now they are ranked number 10. We'll see how they do tonite.

C-L-E-M-S-O-N, T-I-G-E-Rrrrrr-S
Fight Tigers, Fight Tigers, Fight, Fight, Fight!
GO TIGERS!

Fire Season Has Begun

Fire Season Has Officially Arrived

Though most of us wait until the first chilly night to start our fires, some of us get started in September. Making fires that truly are to be envied.

And like most fire bugs, admiring your work is the best part of building the fire.

And building a fire takes proper tools. You of course need the debris to burn in the first place. Other tools may not be as obvious.

A "Beer Stand" is very helpful in fire burning situations. It's the tool you need to fuel your body.











Your Loyal Subjects are also great tools to have around. They can be counted on to do all of the little tasks like gathering pine straw to fuel the fire.










And sometimes during fire season, you will have "Dead Soldiers". Once they have passed on they really aren't good tools anymore. But you know that they gave it their all at the beginning of the fight.

Clemson is Naturally Fresh!

GO T I G E R S!

Naturally Fresh is one of the sponsors of Clemson Athletics. The last game we went to (Louisiana Tech) a blinged out John Deere Gator came by with the cutest little man on it. It was the "Naturally Fresh Flagship". The cute man claims to be the oldest tailgater (he graduated before Legare).

Anyway, his job on game days is to drive around the tailgating spots spreading good cheer and to see if anyone needs any Naturally Fresh products for their tailgate: little tubs of blue cheese dressing, honey mustard, ketchup, ranch, etc., etc.
Apparently he has done this for several seasons but only around the concrete parking lots on the other side of the stadium. He had decided to branch out a little bit and come to visit us who tailgate with shade under the trees. Wonder if he'll be back this weekend while we're there for the Georgia Tech game?

GO T I G E R S!

Soccer Goalie

My Soccer Goalie!

Here is my soccer goalie! So far her team is undefeated (two games left to play), and my little goalie has even scored a few points herself. They rotate the girls through each position, but goalie and defense seem to be her favorite places to play.
Here's a picture of the team. It is made up of every girl from her class at school.

The Tide is High

The footbridge between the Walpole's yard and ours....























The Walpole's dock when we thought the tide was about to crest.


















The Walpole's dock after it really had crested.

Sue, this is for you!

Enjoy!!

Since Sue thinks it's funny that I like my wildlife photos, I've decided to post some more for her. Of course, this picking means I love you! That said.....

The Alligator

This is the alligator that lives in our small irrigation pond. He's a little longer than my leg, and not any bigger around. I haven't seen him since it's gotten a bit colder. I'm sure we'll see him sunning himself soon.

The Geese

Periodically we have a flock (or flocks) or geese that take a break from their migration to rest in our field. They do it with yearly regularity. This time, I had my camera to catch a few shots. They didn't seem to mind me stopping to take some snaps of them.

As a matter of fact, some of them actually took a pose for me.

So, Sue, I hope you enjoyed these "Wildlife Photos". I'll have more coming for you soon!

Cool Bird

COOL BIRD

We've had a lot of birds hanging out on the posts of the dock (still being refurbished). You know, seagulls and the sort. But I thought this one was the pretty cool. I think this is a Night Heron.
He is, however, really large. In all of the drawings or photos I've seen of them they don't look like they get this big. He must be an old guy.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRYAN!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DADDY!
WE LOVE YOU!!

I hope you have a fantastic birthday! I have known you for 20 of your 38 - SCARY!!
Make everyone treat you nicely at work today.

Happy Birthday!

Mr. Lizard

Mr. LizardThis is my little lizard friend who always hangs out on the flagpole. Though he has never told me his name, he seems to like coming around and hanging out. I can only assume that this is the same lizard in all of the pictures because of the size of this guy and his love of the same spot. If all other animals are territorial, I don't know why lizards shouldn't be as well.

I was able to catch Mr. Lizard during a molt. He was rubbing all up and down the pole trying to get his old skin off. Looks like he may have tangled with a bird or a cat at some point between these pictures...he's got a really nasty looking wound on his side. It hasn't seemed to slow him down though. And if it's not the same lizard, this guy's wound may be a battle scar over who got to sit on the flagpole.

Soda "Pop", Literally!

SODA "POP"

Sometimes when you put a beer or soda in the freezer to cool it down you forget about it. And when this happens, sometimes the tab is what gives from the pressure of the frozen drink inside. This causes some of the beverage to spew out at the tab - leaving a mess for you to clean in spot where the can is.

Sometimes the WHOLE can will split instead. When this happens it causes a sound that makes you afraid that someone is shooting at your house. And the mess to clean is ALL OVER the freezer.
Here's a picture of what I'm talking about. This can is in the empty ice bin. Luckily that's where it was when it "popped", or the mess in the freezer would have been much worse.

Olde Oak Tree

I should have called this blog " 'Round the Olde Oak Tree ".
Bryan took this picture in the yard, standing on the boat.

(Don't forget to "click" the picture to enlarge it)

"Children" are so Predictable

"Children" are so Predictable
Just a taste of the fun that the "Children" had at Juila's and Legare's
birthday party with the water guns.

The Quick Draw McGraws

You've heard of Charlie's Angels....these are Legare's Angels.

Spring or Fall?

Is Mother Nature developing Alzheimers?

These are just a few of the things currently blooming around my house.
Don't tell Mother Nature, she may decide to take them away.
I was one week too late to get the picture of the blooming wisteria.

A Cute Pic of Felix

Can You Find the
"Hidden Mickey" ?