Monday, March 21, 2011

Equinox

We do things the odd way around here. For example, for our First of Spring fun, we torched the Christmas Tree. Not so odd. But then we roasted some Peeps. Yeah, those yellow marshmallow yummies. If you do it right, they're crunchy on the outside (the yellow sugar coating) and gooshie on the inside. DD and DH tried several before they got it right. They both ended up with blisters from grabbing hot Peeps. We've gotta give a shout out to Ranger Carol for sharing the world of Hot Roasted Peeps with us.





Most of the snow is gone, kinda. This is the Duv version of Ice Sculpture. I expect we'll have a clear front porch by tomorrow.
We can get to the grill now. That's pretty exciting. We usually grill all winter, but this year we ended up using our camp grill in the garage.
Not so sure about the pile on the corner of the house.

Lessee, who's in the Non-Contest? Barb and Loopy Dave so far. If you haven't guessed a date for when the snow finally melts, it obviously isn't too late to get in on the non-action.

And Mr. and Mrs. Cooper are back. Dunno which one this is, but I was pretty happy with this pic. They've nested in our neck of the woods for at least three years now.
But Wait! There's More!
And I'm jumping into the quilt-by-bloggy fray. I'm going to play "Pay It Forward." I will get something from Rhonda in the next 365 days. (I'm hoping it comes when I'm out west, wink wink.)

Here's the deal:
  1. I will make a little something for the first 3 people who comment on this post. It will be a surprise and it will arrive when you least expect it.
  2. I will have 365 days to do it in. What's the catch? To get a handmade present from me, you have to play too! This means YOU pledge to send a little handmade something for 3 readers of your blog. It doesn't have to be quilty - just handmade.
  3. You must have a blog. Duh.
  4. Once you comment here, you must post about your Pay It Forward on your blog to keep the fun going - with the Pay It Forward badge.
Lots of folks are posting pics in a Flickr Group, but my Flickr account is all screwed up. I have utterly no idea which e-dress I used, much less my username or login. Sheesh. I'm hoping to get that figured out soonish.

So I'd better get to winding yarn for BadAmy tomorrow so I can dream up something to make for you!

8 comments:

  1. Your posts bring such joy! I just love the way Peeps swell in the microwave... I cannot wait to try them over a bonfire. Excellent plan!

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  2. A lovely read. Many thanks for sharing and I hope to read some more.

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  3. HI wanted to say its a beauty of a bird...although I would love to have something hand made from you...I dont knit so I will pass that event to the next commentor who wants to be involved in what sounds like a fun project--I didnt want to come in and not say HELLO tho-- and enjoyed reading your post. I applied for a few interpretive ranger positions but NADA so far--I know it must be so much fun!!

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  4. Cool hawk visitor, I'm sure your yardbirds are in hiding now.

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  5. I think you scared off your commentators Ranger Anna! Fantastic shot of the Coopers hawk. You know, an early campfire sounds good but I think I'll stick with some-mores!

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  6. Coopers and Sharp-shinned are always fun to watch as they try to get lunch. I too am hoping that all the dirty snow will soon leave.

    Love you post and pictures.

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  7. That sounds totally delicious!I`ll have to try them.
    Your hawk picture is beautiful,phyllis

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  8. Nice shot of Mr. Cooper! It amazes me to watch these hawks maneuver so easily through the trees.

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