A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they are eati...

During the Gun Blogger Rendezvous held in Reno Nevada, a couple of weeks ago, we had a day at the range to introduce "Steel Challeng...

Last week we in Reno Nevada for the fourth Gun Blogger Rendezvous , and were gifted with the bonus of seeing the Reno balloon Races. We wer...

We are back (a day late, due to mechanical problems with the plane) from our visit to Reno. We are both very tired, but had a great time. Du...

Tomorrow, bright and early 5am *groan* we will be waiting for the shuttle which will be taking us to Seatac. From Seatac we fly to Reno to ...

Garden Grass Snakes also known as Garter Snakes (Thamnophissirtalis) can be dangerous. Yes, grass snakes, not rattlesnakes. Here's why.....

I have the privilege to live on beautiful Whidbey Island , and wish to share with you some of the lovely places I visit as I travel the roa...

Early June 2009 I started work on my new Shade garden. Here is a slide show from the beginning up until 8/31/2009. I still have plenty more ...

The three pots I bought in a garage sale yesterday, (look at the previous post to see how shabby they looked) have been made over using a co...

This morning Mr C and I decided to go garage sale hopping, and we both found a few treasures to bring home. I found the large flower pots, t...

Last .Wednesday Mr C and I flew down to Burbank CA, picked up a rental car and drove to Valencia, where we stayed until Saturday. Mr C compe...

Yes, that is a sighhhh! of relief you hear. Last night and into early this morning, we have had a good soaking rain. The plants and critters...

I can't believe it is almost two years since I was back in New Zealand and I still have pictures I have not shared with you, and there ...

I'm over all my whining about the heat, as it was a more reasonable 82 degrees here at our house today. It has been nice to be able to g...

It is too "bleeping" hot to do much of anything. I have weeds in the garden needing my attention, a dishwasher which needs emptyin...

they will be friends. Any time I went outdoors and saw any of the wild rabbits, I would talk to them. Imagine my surprise, a couple of days ...

Painted Tongue has become one of my favorite flowers. Next year I intend on growing many more, to see how many more of the stunning jewel-li...

Our furry little friend we are now calling 'our miracle bunny' Most times baby rabbits will die within hours or just a few days of t...

Daddy quail sitting atop a pile of gravel, well at least I think it should be Daddy, watching out for predators, while his family search fo...