The better to see you with

Here's a recent game camera shot of a reddish coyote. I still haven't managed to get a better photo of the suspected melanistic (black) coyote. I think this one may be his/her mate. I've gotten a couple of shots of them together, but Red here is always the one in the foreground.
After viewing our previous shots, the local Extension agent agreed that the black canid was most likely a coyote. He advised me to bait the area with meat for a better photo. I'm a little afraid that would attract the wrong element though... stray dogs. There have been a few more of those around lately.

Daytrip to Dillon Beach

As Ma was snapping this picture, she tripped over something and...

...well aren't these gorgeous? So here's where the peeps kinda had breakfast!

Dillon Beach is located in Sonoma County, just north of where we live. It's a great doggeh beach, cause we can go unleashed! It's about a mile long and ends at a lookout across a channel that divides the Pacific Ocean from Tomales Bay - right on the San Andreas Fault Line hehehe!
Instead of parking at Dillon Beach today, we decided to drive on through to Lawson's Landing.
The Landing is a campground at the very end of Dillon Beach; there's a wonderful view of one arm "end" of the Point Reyes National Seashore where you can see Tule Elk. Here's a little movie of Avalon and me having some Zoomies which we needed badly after the long car ride!

And here are some more pictures of us having a cool time on Dillon Beach as the tide let out.
Yuuuummmmmzers! Something smells absolutely splendid!
My sis needs to learn sand management.

Mo' zoomers!
A pelican hunting for dinner - never saw what he caught, but his dive was impressive!
And a million gulls...
Smellin' them... on your mark...
Gotta get me one!
Then we checked out the boardwalk/fishermans' area at Lawsons'. What do you think these kids were lookin' at?
Ewwwwwwwwww! Neither me or Av were even slightly interested in those.
But we got lots of attention from this guy! Look at all the doggehs!
And here's another, if you look closely! He did not appreciate our coming too close.
It was too cool to witness the boat launch here. $20.00 gets you tractor service; boat to truck or the reverse!
Then you won't believe what we saw on the way home. Turkeys! And a baby turkey!
And then Mom finally looked to her left and saw that! What a great day! Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Sending golden vibes to our pals who are in need.

The Best Reason for Simplicity

"We simplify, not just to be less busy, even though we may be right to pursue that. Rather, we simplify to remove distractions from our pursuit of Christ. WE prune activities from our lives, not only to get organized, but also that our devotion to Christ and service for His kingdom will be more fruitful. We simplify, not merely to save time, but to eliminate hindrances to the time we devote to knowing Christ. All the reasons we simplify should eventually lead us to Jesus Christ." ~Donald S. Whitney
Thanks, Wayside Wanderer, for the above quote. It's the reason for simplicity to the Christian. I need to keep this utmost in my mind so I'll remember that my life isn't "all about me".

Making a Mountain Out of a Molehill

How Do You Do? Nice Day!

Did you hear a noise? If I look this wayCan you look that way?Did you see anything, Old Boy?There it is again.What is that man doing in my field?I say - You...yes...you!Clearing the field, tidying the molehills!

Thank-you for making a mountain

(of lovely graded-grains soil)

out of your molehills

Mr Mole.





It is time to get busy with the seedlings!

Early Winter Wonderland on the Arrowhead Trail

More than a foot of snow already blankets the landscape along the Arrowhead Trail in Northeast Minnesota on November 23, .

Visit Germany

Germany is a wonderful country and a very popular destination full of interesting places to visit!
If you are going to plan your travel inGermanyhere you will find some useful posts with tips and photos that will help you planning your itinerary.
Our recommended destinations inGermany:
BAVARIA: "Probably the most amazing castles of the world!"A travel in Bavaria visiting the romantic castles of King Ludwig II, his amazing life and many useful tips for your travel... and a video of what you are going to see!

ETTAL / BAVARIA: "Not just Castles! A wondeful Abbey near Ludwig Castles".

Read our post about and see our photos of the wonderful Ettal Abbey.

It is an unmissable stop out of the beaten track if you are planning to visit Neuschwantsein and the other King Ludwig's Castles.

One of the best examples of Baroque in Germany and a very inspiring place.

The Comforts of Home in the Springtime

"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort." ~Jane Austen