Day 161~ Happy Father's Day

I went to the botanical gardens today. It was nice, I saw a deer, squirrel and lots of butterflies. I'll be posting all those photos for the next couple days. My back is hurting again and I am just plain ol' frustrated. The last couple days have been odd, thinking way too much, emotional, pretty much a wreck. I'm not sure why but I'll figure it out and get my shit together soon. I hope everyone is doing well!

Day 160 ~ More hummingbirds...

More hummingbirds. I'm a lost for words today, it's been a weird day of a trillion emotions. I have too much running through my head to even try to explain or share. So, I'm leaving you with more pictures of hummingbirds......

Day 159 ~ Female Bullock's Oriole

This is the best photo I've ever be able to get of this bird, and it's not the best.

This isn't a very good photo. Actually it sucks. I saw the bird fly into the Trumpet Vine & tried to get some hand held photos. The hummingbirds are very happy that the Trumpet Vine has bloomed.


Yesterday I ended up going to the cemetery to find 8 people. I missed my lil sidekick Jaylene helping me out! A few more weeks and I can see her! Anyhow, Jim, the groundskeeper was nice enough to help me out. After I'm sure he watched me wondering around for about 30 minutes before asking!
Today I will only be going to two cemeteries for three people. I'm feeling really good today. Still slightly sore, but nothing like I've experienced over the years!!!! This is going to be a good thing!!!

Happy Friday!!

Day 158 ~

I'm feeling so much better!!! Sat outside for a couple hours this morning trying to get some pictures of the hummingbirds, I'm not too happy with any of the pictures I got today. I was thinking of going for a walk at the Botanical Gardens but I don't think that's the smartest idea just yet. I probably should rest some more today.

Day 157 ~

One of the caterpillars that are eating the cabbage plant

Spider in the garage

The fig tree that broke last night during the wind.


I'm up...but just for a little bit. Yesterday went well. 6 injections into my facet joints. I would definately have the doctor's office redo their "What to expect for the next 24 hours" list. Yesterday was horrible. I'm use to a certain amount of pain that I deal with everyday, yesterday was a whole new ballpark. I was nauseated and felt like my spine was going to explode. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. I actually was thinking about canceling my injections for next month but I'll wait to see if these really help.
I'm feeling like I got my ass kicked & handed back to me on a silver platter. I'm just really sore. I'm hoping tomorrow is better. I got up and took a few pictures today. At least it doesn't kill me to stand up!
Whiskey is doing better, we are both just laying around not feeling right as rain.

Day 156 ~ What yesterday was like & why I was up all night....

Well, today is the big day. My first set of shots into my spine. I'm nervous, tired and worried about leaving Whiskey home alone. I've had a long night.

Yesterday Whiskey got into a fight twice with my roommates dog. I'm wondering how he got his ass kicked seeing that he has 40 pounds on her. Most of you know that my dogs are like my children. I love them all very much. We have now set up a schedule for when Whiskey can go outside and when Gracie can go outside. This is not what I wanted to be dealing with and worrying about today. The vet said they can no longer be around eachother, that now Gracie is comfortable in the house she is trying to become the alpha dog. I thought I was the alpha in the house, I guess not. LOL I've always thought that I was good with dogs, I thought I'd be able to get them back to normal. I am doubting myself now. We came home from the vet and I had Whiskey on the leash, I took him outside and Gracie tried to attack him again. I need Cesar Millan!! I'm not sure what we are going to do, it's not fair for Gracie to be stuck in the bedroom all day nor is it fair for all of us to fear this happening again. My poor Whiskey!! He has a drain in his neck, and a lot of punture wounds on his back and butt. I hope he heals quickly!

In between round one and two I was able to get some great shots of the hummingbird feeding and a dragonfly. I love the first shot of the dragonfly, he seems to be smiling at me! I'm not sure if I will be posting tomorrow, it just depends on how I feel. Hope everyone has a great day! :)

Day 155 ~ Old House

This old house was down a road where we found the Ono cemetery. I'm pretty sure with the new directions that I received this is also where Igo cemetery is. Since tomorrow is procedure day I'm hoping to get the remaining graves I have left finished. Jay is in Reno for the next three weeks, so my side kick won't be with me.