Why not? It’s not like I have last minute shopping, wrapping, cooking, showering… Oh dear! Off I go! Thank you Crispina for your weekly challenge of fun, fun, fun!
Would you look at him up there, lording it over everyone with that pose!
He really doesn’t have to show off in that manner.
Who does he think he is, anyway?
Heard tell he worked bloody hard to get up there. I think we shouldn’t judge.
Yeah maybe. But he’s alone.
Maybe that’s how he wants it.
If you say so. What about that poor bugger. What’s up with his story? Riches to rags?
Nah, he’s low maintenance Doesn’t require much.
Not too good at choosing his perch, obviously. It’s awfully wobbly.
Maybe he likes adventure. Who are we to judge?
What about us? We’ve done all right, don’t you think?
Absolutely. It’s nice to be happy with what you have, yes?
Yes. But would it hurt you to turn around when you talk to me, though?
Oh. Sorry, Mate.
That’s okay. Go back to sleep. I won’t judge your lack of manners.
Ok, I’ll confess, I do tend to be a judger (what can I say, I’m a Virgo)…but what a great job you did here! Happy Christmas Eve. 🕯🎄🎅🏻
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I think most of us are to a certain extent 😉 Glad you liked!
Happy Christmas Eve! 🕯🎄🎅🏻
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You can’t judge silly Cormorants by their silly postures or silly choices of perches. Rude Pelicans? That’s another story. I think. Excellent photos and fun dialog. We have silly Cormorants among us in the summer. I’ve never seen a pelican, let alone a rude pelican, up this way.
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This is true. Pelicans are rather rude, aren’t they?
Glad you enjoyed my silly take!
And those pelicans were in Mexico, if memory serves…
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That seems to be a good place to find Pelicans.
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It was! We sure don’t have any here!
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I’ve seen pelicans on the list of birds seen in the Rio Grande Valley. I’ve never seen one. However, we do have Osprey, which is amazing. I thought Ospreys were as tied to the sea as Pelicans.
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Lucky you… We are rather limited here (as far as I know…)
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The Rio Grande Valley is like a avian super highway with lots of different kinds of birds using it for the migratory routes.
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I believe it.
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Brilliant, Dale. Fantastic. Big grins. See, I knew you’d find something.
And Happy Christmas. I was going to email this evening but I don’t know if I’ll get the rime. Life, don’t talk to me about life. So damned hectic! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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So glad you like, Crispina! When I saw your picture, I knew I was going for my pelicans… then I found that other one, too… and my whole story changed. Again. Twice. 😉
I get it. I’m bringing an illegal supper to my mother tonight. Shhhh…
We’ll find a spot sometime between Christmas and New Years!
xoxo
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That’s a date. Things might have calmed down by then.
Have a good one. 🙂
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Wonderful!
You too!
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Haha! I only judge these aggressive pelicans ( of which we have plenty) ! Merry Christmas Dale!
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Haha! They are rather aggressive, aren’t they?
Merry Christmas to you and yours, lovely Holly Rene!
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Oh! Thank you. Same to you dear Dale! Wishing you so much happiness in the new year!
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Thank you, kind lady! xoxo
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xoxoxo
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I love the “talk” with your birds. The poses are very apropos regarding their conversations. Lol. Nicely done.
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Thanks, Jan. Had to have a little fun with this one. Glad you like 🙂
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So cute, and great photos.
I almost bought some wine tumblers that said, “Let’s drink wine and judge people.” 🤣
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Thank you, Merril… Felt like having a bit of fun!
Oh… I kinda like that… we do, on occasion, don’t we?
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😏
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Fun take on Cripina’s challenge … but I think the one in the opener is showing off.
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I agree, Frank… We are so judgmental, aren’t we 😉
Glad you like my bit of fun.
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I loved this. I used to watch Animal Magic presented by Johnny Morris, who mimicked the thoughts and voices of the animals – hilarious.
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Oh cool!! So glad you loved. 😁
Happy Holidays!!
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Always a treat, Dale. 😁
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So glad you think so! 😊
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😊
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I love this. Delightful, but sad in a way. Hope you have a restful Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.
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Oh no… Let’s keep it delightful 😉 glad you enjoyed!
I wish for you the same!
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How sweet!
The birds can teach us much, when you translate their bird language.
So, where did you learn this other dimension language?
This makes you, trilingual? ⚡️💥
🎄🥂🎉🎄🥂🎉🎄🥂🎉🎄🥂🎉🎄🥂🎉🎄🥂🎉
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They truly can.
I took a quickie lesson 😉
I guess it does. 😉 🧚🏻🌟🎄🥂🎉
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xoxo
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xoxo
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From my perch to yours: Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas, Eilene!
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Those two have a front pier view of the neighborhood, so I imagine this is their form of Twitter. And let’s face it, if it’s only the two of them, nobody else is being subjected to their scary opinions of the world. Which just so happen to be spot on when it comes to that first fella. I mean . . the hubris of that guy!
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B,
That they do! Haha! Pelican Parlance for Twitter 😉 Yes, if they keep their commentary to themselves, no one will get hurt. Hubris… can’t help but suddenly think of Jack’s “I’m the king of the world!” 😉
Q
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I’m not too particular when it comes to my pelican parlance.
Haha! I love it.
😉
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Perfect.
Now, I’m kinda wishing I had written a story based on that!
😉
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Pretty much.
You’ve always got another one up your sleeve, so I’ve no doubt you’re going to use it at some point. 😉
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🙂
Nah… that ship has sailed 😉 We move on to the next
😀
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On to the next challllaannggeee!!! And you’ll nail the landing . . as per.
😉
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Ya baby! But, as mentioned… Imma take a slow-down on how many participate in… and I thank you for being so sweet.
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Slow down doesn’t mean you won’t have a hot take when you play. 😉
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Awww shucks… 😉
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😘😘
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😘😘
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I saw a lot of these birds a few years back when we visited Florida. I also had a sneaky feeling they could be very picky about eachother!
Have a wonderful Christmas my friend 💜💜
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Dear Dale,
I have to say it. This story is for the birds. 😉 And a lot of fun with a great message to us birdbrained humans. Merry Christmas, my friend!
Shalom and lotsa Yuletide hugs,
Rochelle
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You are BRILLIANT.
Love this dialogue!
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You are way too generous… but I thank you and am glad you enjoyed!
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A ha ha haaaa…… made my day!!!!!! Loved it, Dale! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Haha! Good! Glad to have done so. 😁😊 xoxoxo
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Oh, I always know I’m in for a treat when I visit but always in a different way! 🥰😍🤗♥️
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What a sweet thing to say! 😘🤗💖
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Very true too! xoxoxoxoxoxo
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xoxoxo
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💖
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Is that an allegory for all of us? We don’t always choose our perches well, after all…
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Oh, I think not… this is very broad 😉
And you are right; we don’t always choose our perches 🙂
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Ha ha ha! I love this! Them who lord over everyone from their gossip balcony … 😀 Perfection!
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Haha! Glad you do 😉
Was fun to write, too. 🙂
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It reminded me, of course, of those birds of a feather … : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14njUwJUg1I
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Haha! Love it!
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😀
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To that I say live large and prosper http://www.beyondplumcreek.com/images/pelican_0206.jpg in the New Year.
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Wow! What a spectacular photo!
And hello Calvin!
Hope you had a lovely Christmas.
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Christmas – oh I heard – Hallelujah
I’ve heard there was a secret chord
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don’t really care for music, do ya?
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Hah!
Love it 🙂 Cheeky, clever, you
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So now I eat stewed figs in the glowing ambers of a burnt-out Christmas carol. Oh how I love the taste of paint.
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I like to think I’m sti too young for stewed figs 😉. Taste of paint, eh?
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Am referencing one, whom painted figs once upon a canvas still, on snowy white paper did she draw. All for the love of colur.
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Have missed her who painted figs…
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Good grief. Saw my bastardized response. Have corrected and realised I was very slow on the uptake.
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You changed your hair.
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I did. It’s getting longer – until I decide to go short again.
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Hair length, I have learned, has nothing to do about length, as much as it does about mood or about cross roads or crosses one bares.
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This is a truth undisputed.
How have you been?
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I’d like to complain, but really have nothing to complain about. If this pandemic has taught me, us, we as a nation, most are resilient, those who are not deny the whole thing and cause dissent. I avoid them, the anti-masker, the Church of God (cult), etc, etc, etc.
Am busy with work, busy with reno jobs around the castle, I really don’t have any spare time. I was in Nova Scotia for 10 days in October quarantined at my property. Which was not a big ordeal at all, as I had plenty of jobs around there to complete. Come the first of January I have three months to go before retiring. Then its sell the Ontario home and move east permanently.
How are you holding up? Other than the hair, you seem to fairing well.
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Complaining serves no purpose anyway. We are very resilient and I’m with you – I avoid all confrontation with the ne’er-do-wells, most especially those using the church as a reason to be eejits.
I was wondering if you’d made it down to Nova Scotia and how cool you’ve but three months before retiring and will move there permanently… I am SO ready to retire – mentally, anyway.
What’s wrong with the hair? Doesn’t seem to be holding up? I’m good. Started a new job on November 23rd – one which I feel I shall be able to, not only stand but enjoy, for the next nine years… until I can take my retirement 😉
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Was it your dream job? I am glad you’ve found something, it sounds like your happy.
I’ve been a designer for 35 years to the same corporation. The challenge is what kept me there and the money. The challenge has long gone, due to hard work. It is now time to bring back all those creative juice put on hold for 35 years. Get the magic back in the soul. Hooo hah !!!
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Oh no. Definitely not my dream job. But one that will do for the next few years. The job itself is nothing to write home about (yet) but the coworkers and the atmosphere are great. And that, to me, is what’s most important at this point.
Wow. I’ve never stayed in a job longer than 6.5 years. I kinda wish I had found something that I would have at least liked enough to stick around and collect a pension afterwards. A few of my friends did so and are also retiring this January, or have a few months ago or will in a a few months from now. Sigh. The choices we make.
Funny… as a designer you feel your creative juices have been put on hold. Ironic, to say the least. And hopefully we’ll be able to see some of those creative results!
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Designer – it’s all about the money honey.
Creativity, I was born that way.
As job length, whatever gets you through the night.
There am don ripping of songs.
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I can see you are definitely an expert at using songs to help you out 😉
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Expropriate, baby, expropriate.
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Haha! You should be dealt with, you’re such a card
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done, lol
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LOL
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