Hello my friends!
Several of you have checked on me via E-mail because I haven't posted in awhile. Thank you for being concerned about my well-being. I'm feeling quite fine! The truth is I've been too busy enjoying Life to write about it! We had a visit from my friend, Mary, and her husband last week. It snowed while they were here! In just a few days, fall changed into winter at altitude. Since then, we've had balmy, sunny days, but a bit of snow still remains on the ground around the house. Perhaps this will be our winter's base - but I'm waiting to sow my perennial seeds until I'm sure.We've had some frequent visitors to our yard in the past couple weeks:
This tiny fox shows up in the late afternoon.
It pretends to be nonchalant, but sneaks hopeful glances at me.
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| Got any fox snacks? |
Finally it moves on to find more productive "hunting" grounds.
Small herds of deer arrive late in the day.
They're very interested in what's left in my garden.
It seems that Delphinium and Jacob's Ladder are especially tempting.
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| Snort! Oh, it's only you, Barb! You startled me. |
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| I used will power when these were blooming - but surely you can't begrudge me now! |
After a slow spring start because of all of last winter's snow, my gardens bloomed nonstop until the snow fell. I've made a garden slideshow which I'll keep on the sidebar a couple weeks for anyone interested. Special thanks to my Blog friend, Christine, whose album, FRAGILE BEAUTY provides the background music.
That's one-cute-sly-looking-little fox and the Buck has a beautiful brow line! Glad you were having fun in the snow, Barb!
ReplyDeleteThat fox is so cute. We had one around here like that, he'd think my little dog was a fox snack. We had snow here last weekend too, but it's all gone now. But it certainly made for some lovely pictures with the aspen to give it some contrast!
ReplyDeleteBarb they both look like they dont want to be looked at by you .
ReplyDeleteToo cute is that fox and the deer us just wonderful.
Snow already oh wow. Its still nice here in my part of Canada. I have been missing also . Hoping to write a blog or just post photos soon.
If the fox isn't cool enough your garden movie is Awesome!
ReplyDeleteHaving company and playing is a great excuse for not blogging.
Hi Barb
ReplyDeletewhat gorgeous animals - well photographed... I agree with you that the fox looks accustomed to people...he has that look about him...
His colouring is lovely, almost a grey X under his neck...and his tail looks brushed...
Barb, I knew you were out there somewhere having fun!! (personally, i have been the worst blogger the past couple of months... sometimes things get so busy, AND we get busy doing the things we love, too!)
ReplyDeleteYour fox is BEAUTIFUL!! He looks right into your soul, doesn't he. Your first deer reminds me of groucho marx's big eyebrows. We've had a couple of gorgeous days here, I am soaking it in before winter truly comes.
take care Barb!
:)
Lucky you to be enjoying all the animals.
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed your higher elevation world. The video and music is soooo soothing.
ReplyDeleteGreat catch! Love the fox as much as the snow -- well, almost!
ReplyDeleteSuper pictures again. I just saw your other blog too.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
I believe those animals do know you by name. I haven't seen any foxes in a long time, so it's nice to see yours. Very sweet little animals.
ReplyDeleteThe deer are, of course, awesome, and I'd let them have whatever they wanted!
...as if I could stop them.
Such beautiful photos! They really are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow I am so amazed at the color and variety you have in your flower garden. Your slideshow is wonderful. Thanks for the link, Barb! We still sell CDs after all these years and Fragile Beauty is among the favorites.
ReplyDeleteI knew you had to be out living life. And I see winter life is finding its way to your door along with all those cute creatures. Good to hear from you. Love that cute fox. Carol
ReplyDeleteSnow! And my, what utterly delightful visitors. Such fabulous shots!
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky to have such wildlife come up so close to you. Most of us have to go out and look for it. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs (as always). No need to apologize for enjoying life even if your blog is put to one side for a while. As you know, this life is not a dress rehearsal.
ReplyDeleteMy heart stopped a bit when I saw that darling red face. I once rescued a red fox from some people that had her chained to a tree. She had been bottle raised so could not go into the wild. I kept her uncaged for 10 years. Such a beauty and such a smart animal the fox is.
ReplyDeleteA foxy wink and garden assistants. What a lovely helpers you have.
ReplyDeleteGee...
ReplyDeleteAnd all this right outside your back door? You are the lucky one!
Thanks for sharing!
Whale
What a lot of visitors! I hope they all appreciate your lovely garden, and not just for the flower salads.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers and Christine's music--a perfect match.
How beautiful and tranquil your place looks, how I would love to sit on that swing chair amongst all that high nature, your plants look so at home as do the wild life.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the slide show, I think I will watch it again and again, wow moose to boot! now wonder to have not the heart to blog with all that outside there.
I am so glad that you have been enjoying life!
ReplyDeleteyour visitors and their portraits are awesome. I have only seen a few fox in my life. They are wonderful looking.
You live in a wonderland of nature. I am still envious of your fox, it seems like we should have them at the cabin, maybe they don't coexist well with the coyotes.
ReplyDeleteYour fox photos are stunning! His eyes look so deep and knowing. He is just plain gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhile it's too bad that someone is giving the fox handouts, it is cool that you get to see him so close up. Wow.
A very cool study was done a long time ago that showed that foxes can be tamed very easily with selective breeding. I wonder if you're getting a line of tame foxes in your area?
Isn't it astounding how short summer seems to be?
Great shots of the fox. Wow!!
ReplyDeleteThat Fox is extremely cool, as are the deer. We're running our A/C today but it is supposed to get down into the 40's soon
ReplyDeleteI am amazed that many wild animals visit your yard! They need a lot of food to prepare for a long winter. The fox seems to be cautious but curious and interested in you very much. His eyes are so expressive and deep.
ReplyDeleteBarb, your beautiful autumn is too short.
Your photos always take me to such a wonderful trip and I enjoy it very much. Thanks a lot.
Best wishes,
keiko
I'm so envious that you have a fox! Great pics of the changing of the seasons. I always feel such a sense of connection to the earth when I read your blog.
ReplyDeleteBarb, the delicacies of your woodland garden have nurtured me this morning. The fox, snow, pansy, columbine, and every flower in your slide show, with tinkling music. Thank you. I do love foxes, and we rarely get them in our sights, let alone at such close proximity as this.
ReplyDeleteoh barb, you gorgeous creature, surrounded by other gorgeous creatures. i think of you often from here on the prairie. i have many wonderful things going on in my life. we have spent some time in the black hills, me behind the camera and ron behind his pick digging for agates and rose quartz. i see jewelry on the horizon and i am learning to cut and polish. you are the first to know : )
ReplyDeletehave a great day. i love you and lucinda dearly. xoxo.
It was good to hear from you! No we don't have snow here yet, but a thousand feet above my place there is quite a bit. It's only a matter of weeks before we have it here. I'm actually a little excited about it, but I'll more than likely be really sick of snow by April!
ReplyDeletexxoo,
RMW
LOve those frequent visitors. The fox actually looks like he's winking in that one picture. Now that is sly!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're enjoying your Autumn.
Mary's going to think she's in a heat wave when she returns home. LOL! It's in the 40's here and COLD but we haven't seen any snow. I loved your animal pics, especially the contrast between the flowers and fur.
ReplyDeleteTis is a very beautiful blog altogether; this post and all the others too. What a wonderful part of the world you live in!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your hike Barb.
ReplyDeleteBarb, you had pleasant surprises one after another! All of them are lovely visitors. Now I’m wondering what the difference between these creatures and humans. Some people think humans are superior.... but how can we know it? The fox looks winking at us. The buck is so manly. Superb captures of the wildlife!
ReplyDeleteHave happy days ahead, Barb.
Hello,Barb.
ReplyDeleteYour fox is sooo cute. I love his expressive eyes and upright ears.
Tomoko
Hi Barb! Your photos of the fox and deer are just beautiful! The face of the fox reminds me of my daughter, Amanda's dog, Mr. Darcy. The faces of deer are so majestic and sweet. I know if I had to hunt for my own food, I would settle for fruits and nuts :-)
ReplyDeleteWishing you beautiful autumn days until Breckenridge winter weather settles in.
Many blessings always, Maria
So happy I stumbled upon your blog!
ReplyDeleteI love Colorado, in fact, I visit Paonia several times per year. My cousin's ranch is full of wildlife like elk, deer and fox. I always feel so blessed when an animal graces me with its presence.
Thanks for the lovely posts.
Wonderful wildlife! Makes my heart sing!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a rich post -- I am back again (catching up from my bloglist, which I didn't use before when I came). But I'm glad I came again -- this time I managed to take my gaze off the foxes and think more about this history of this beautiful area -- and think about the hardships the pioneers endured.
ReplyDeleteI remain in awe of the length of your daily walks!
Oh my goodness, those fox pictures are truly magical. I have quite a soft spot for foxes, we have an urban family who stroll the streets at night and truly love playing chase in the snow in the winter.
ReplyDeleteToo busy to blog is a good thing! Those foxes -- those photos. Honestly, you should enter those some place or another. They are absolutely stunning. And all the more so because they are in your territory, so close. My one close encounter with a deer, I didn't dare move to activate my camera! Lucky you! Lucky us for your sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the fox photos! Definitely should be printed and framed!
ReplyDeletegreat wildlife pictures...
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