Going out to check on the level of propane in the bulk tank of my house today, these turkeys caught my eye when I walked out onto the back deck. I quickly turned and went back inside for my camera. Some had their feathers fanned out ...
until I got close enough to get a good picture. They were on the other side of the ravine past the barn.
One of the toms was acting like he was trying to keep 2 hens from the rest of the group. I love seeing these big birds. Mostly they are in flocks of 12 - 25 and I have seen as many as 50. How do I know? Cuz I started counting them once and got as high as 25, and was only half way through before they ran off.
They quietly but quickly made their way to the middle field. I have wanted to go for one more 4-wheeler ride before having knee surgery, but the steady rain we have been getting has prevented me. I am just not into muddin'.
I followed the fence row around toward the propane tank and took a couple other pictures. This is where the creek runs only part of the year, actually mostly a run-off from the near neighbor's pond. You can see the white foam from the rapidly running water way down in the woods.
This photo is from directly down over the ravine on the west side of the house. I used to go down there, and hope to be able to do that again one day.
Now this is what I call "pretty" weeds, or "ornamental" grass. I'll use that in a painting some day.
Well, I am about ready to submit my self to the pain and torture. I think I have everything taken care of that needs be. Got the final done on the RV yesterday; that being an oil change and lube. At first they forgot to do the lube. The bill they handed me only stated oil change, so I asked them about it. They said they had forgotten because all newer vehicles now come with gease fittings all sealed and if a part goes bad it just gets replaced (well near as I can remember thats what they said ) So they took it back through again and didnt charge me anything more.
So, yes, I am about ready... oh, wait.....
Izzy is asking me if she needs a haircut first..... and a bath wouldn't hurt either....
Ya Think????
hahaaaaa... soooo cute... she needs a barrette... ;)
ReplyDeleteand wild turkeys! how cool is that!
knee surgery ... bummer but it seems so many are now having this done and with therapy ... better than ever. I hope I never have to prove that statement...
Sunny, that's a lovely landscape there with the turkeys - you should keep that in mind for a painting with the trees all fuzzy in the background. Might could crop your pic in a bit closer to the turkeys. They are so neat to watch. I hear they're pretty dumb, but they are attractive to watch!
ReplyDelete13th, huh? I'll be saying some prayers for your surgery, your pain level to be low, and for complete and quick healing so you'll be back "on the road again"!
Izzy could use a trim I suppose. Did you ask her?
Sunny,
ReplyDeleteYou have such a lovely place and the turkeys are so cool.
The pain you will have will be from therapy they will give you some pain pills take them before therapy unless pills put you to sleep that would not be good. :) or just take a couple tylenol or what ever works for you. But pain from the surgery really isn't all that bad. When you are all healed you will be a very happy camper.
What a pretty area you have to live in.
ReplyDeleteHang in there..
I think you should paint a picture of your little fuzzy Izzy! She's rather cute in that picture behind the basket. Wow, now I know I'm really behind. I've gone back to the 6th on many bloggers today! Where did the time go? I hope you have a speedy recovery after surgery.
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