Ok, so now that I've got your attention (providing I have) you'll have to read to see why I decided on these graphics.
It was a gorgeous day today. It was still a bit chilly and downtown the wind comes through almost like a wind tunnel, but it was warmer then it's been. The sky was perfect blue and the sun was out. I went outside at one point and stood in the back parking lot. I was by myself and just needed air. As I stood there I could see the squirrels running and playing, jumping from fence to tree and back. It was pretty comical. Then all silence was broken. I heard screeching but could see nothing. It wasn't like there were leaves on the trees, or bushes so I had a clear shot basically, but still could see nothing. As I looked around I caught movement out of the corner of my eye. As I fixed my gaze in that direction I saw a huge black crow flying. Squawking loudly and circling a tree. Then I realized there were 4 more in the tree. One out on a branch fairly far from the others. The one flying around swooped down to land near the lonely one. The other 3 swooped in too, and the screeching and squawking started again. It was a loud piercing sound. I would bet money it could be heard for blocks. Then a loud squeal. The crows all settled down in various parts of the tree. One flew off, circled and came back to that same one off on the edge. There was fluttering and more noise. It was like each took a turn. Then a couple almost crashed and I thought they were fighting. I stood there watching and listening and realized what was going on. They weren't fighting. I came to the conclusion that one was female and the rest male. I stood there and watched what appeared to be a sexual assault. A gang rape if you will. I always thought birds were, well... monogamous. What the hell do I know. I stood there and watched... yes I guess I am a sick puppy. It was the most bizarre thing I'd ever seen. Not that they were doing it in flight.. in the tree... or even so loudly, but that they took turns. How will she know who daddy is? LOL Yes, I stood there and watched until they all flew away. No shame in doing it with an audience I guess, and I had no shame watching. So, yes, signs of spring!
On my way home from work I stopped at the drug store to pick up a few things. As I pulled into the parking lot a truck was pulling in from the other direction. I saw it, no fear of crashing, but I rolled my eyes. The truck was huge. It was much larger then an F150, and I swear the tires would came to my hips. Why is that needed? To look cool? I didn't pay much attention to who or what was driving, I was gathering my things to go into the store. When I shut my door and turned there in front of me there was a white haired lady that stood about 4'11". I'm almost 5'3" and it appeared that I towered over her. That is who got out of that truck? Yeap, no one in it, and no other cars around. She must have had an automatic ladder that came off the door stoop so she could climb in and out. As I got in the store I got a look at the front of her. OMG! I swear she was in her 80's. Reminded me of 'Granny' from the Beverly Hill Billie's. I wanted to hurry and beat her out of the store for two reasons. I wanted to see her get in the damn truck and also see if there was a gun rack on the back window or dead possum in the truck bed. Now, far be it from me to decide who should drive what, or to stereotype, but I had to laugh as that is what I thought. What would possess an elderly woman like that to drive a truck the size of a monster truck that you see at the shows? You know the ones, they usually climb over cars and crush them. Oh, and I didn't beat her, she was out the door as I was checking out. Damn it! LMAO
So on to the graphics. The other night I was trying to come up with something for a 'spring' entry. I was playing around. Before I knew what I was doing the first graphic started to take shape. The more I did the more I adored it. I was so excited thinking I would use it tomorrow morning to welcome spring. I decided I really liked it and wanted to try a few other things. So I went with the butterfly and little girl. I didn't want to say butterfly kisses again so I used wishes. I loved the soft colors and the feel of spring on both of them. You know me by now, I've been known to do a few with the same set up if I like it. So then I got silly and thought I need to do a tag too. I've had a few requests for bumble bees and well, look what happened..... I probably should have made the blue a bit fainter/softer, but I liked the crisp blue.... what can I say!?! If you'd like the 'busy bee' with your name on it just click on the graphic to make a request.
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Though the calendar says spring is tomorrow, it has officially arrived. Now if the weather would cooperate!!! Hope you all had a good day and can enjoy a great hump day. I decided with the story I could and would just go ahead and post my graphics tonite.... Happy Spring!
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