We went diving yesterday ... YAHOOOOOOOOO! I used my fabulous new underwater camera Rudy gave me for Christmas, what fun! The beauty below the surface is absolutely astounding ... the colors, the creatures; little lobsters and shrimp and fishies and coral ... truly breathtaking.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Monday, December 3, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
NOW I've seen everything!
THIS IS AN OLD POST, REPEATING TO SHOW THE FROG IN THE SINK ... wth?
I've seen so many things here that I'd never seen in Oregon, I thought nothing would surprise me anymore. We have lizards that patrol our bedroom, looking for bugs, and I'm ok with that ... now. Seeing them race across the room catching and munching on creepy, long antennaed critters is actually a comforting sight. When the lizard scampers across my feet it does make me scream a little ... but I don't totally freak out like I would back in the day. I've seen big ol' centipedes ... probably my least favorite creature here, but as long as they stay out of the house and immediate yard, I'm ok with their existance.
This morning I was greeted by a frog in the kitchen sink, I did not expect that. I could understand if it was one of the small tree frogs that I've encountered when gardening, but this was bigger ... much bigger ... about 20 times bigger and getting bigger by the minute. I really wish I knew where he came from, how he got there, and if he's coming back. I need closure! 
That did NOT come up through the sink pipe, way too big for that. Must've somehow journeyed through the house ... ugggghhhhh ... hope it ate lots of bugs along the way ...
Additional note: no frogs were harmed in the making of this 'blob' entry. Senior Frog was set free in the front flower bed.
I think the frog is kinda cute, looks like he's smiling ...
Tags: frog creepy creature yuck
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Time flies ...
Six years ago I packed up my worldly possessions and moved from Oregon to St. Croix. HOLY COW!!!
My-oh-my ... time sure does fly.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Farewell Mr. Stinkers
Today dear Mr. Stinkers made his journey to heaven. I brought him with me from Oregon almost 7 years ago, he enjoyed a long, happy life. My oh my, he was a little stinker.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Another fun day in Portland
Today we rode Max, the light rail, to downtown Portland for Dim Sum ... YUM!!! After lunch we rode across the river to check on the fishing. A guy that we'd met while riding Max was going fishing for sturgeon. It was a really fun day, fishing, walking, admiring the beautiful sights ... GOOD TIMES!!!
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Pretty bloomers & stuff
My pretty new orchid above, it's called "white spark panda" ... isn't it a beaut?
And the hibiscus out back, it's called "Country Music" ... I think I would've named it something else. Something that rhymes with "orange" ...
Where's Bubba?
There he is, communing with nature, curled up in the planter. How cute is that? Bless his little heart.
And here's Geico, having a sip of some sweetness.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
I LOVE surprises!
My Mom & Dad were both surprised,
What a great time!
More pictures to follow later, but I've gotta get to work.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Baby Sugar Birds
The picture format seems to have changed ... all my previous pictures are looking different, not sure what's up with that.
I don't know how these will appear after I post them ... it's all a big surprise these days
Friday, May 25, 2007
mmmmm ... sniff ... sniff ... I smell venison!
NOT!!!!
This is my new pet, Donald. He appeared in the outer back jungle this afternoon, along with another smaller deer. Such a very pleasant surprise to look out the back door and see him enjoying some of our delicious bouganvilla. I'm thinking I better put a big bucket of water and a salt lick out there for him, then I'll be able to tame him much quicker.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Friday, May 4, 2007
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Peek-A-Boo ... I see you!
We occasionally have critters visit us from the great outdoors. This lil' feller was very well behaved; he didn't leap out and startle me like some of them do.
NOTE: No lizards were harmed in the photographing of these photos. This one was released back into the wild (front porch flowers).
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
New hummingbird nest
A new hummingbird nest has been built on a windchime on our front porch ... YIPPPPEEEEE! I'm keeping my distance and giving them some privacy this time, I can take a hint. Plus, it's too high up to reach from my little ladder!
Sunday, April 8, 2007
Saturday, April 7, 2007
April ... HOLY COW ... where does the time go?
Holy Cow ... it's Easter weekend ... where has the time gone? I don't know! Thought I'd be having more free time ... doesn't seem to be happening, DARN! Oh well. I've got many pictures to share from the fabulous March vacation ... please stay stuned ... I'll try to do better. Here's a picture from our trip to St. John ... I want to live there ... it's truly spectacular!
Hugs,
Jill
Monday, March 19, 2007
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Things are bloomin' all over the place!
Things are bloomin', and makin' fruit all over the place ... YUM!!!!
We've got bananas and papaya and passion fruit galore .... YIPPPPEEEE!!!!
Friday, February 9, 2007
Sunny and warm
It's another beautiful day in paradise; currently 77 degrees, and will probably reach the mid 80's this afternoon. It would be a great day to skip work and go to the beach. Maybe tomorrow.
Thursday, February 1, 2007
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!
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