We had a beautiful snowfall this week and I am doing OK.
A few days ago, hubby came running into the bedroom yelling, "Arleen, Arleen, look outside." Not fully awake but startled by what he said, I stretched over and peered out the window. There, sitting on a backyard tree were two large turkey vultures and they seemed to be looking into my window. I checked my pulse, and yep, I still had one. I jumped out of bed, did a little dance and yelled for them to go away. Heck, there is still plenty of life in this old girl yet.
This was not quite the happy New Year greeting I wanted. I was hoping for the Bluebird of Happiness.
A few days ago, hubby came running into the bedroom yelling, "Arleen, Arleen, look outside." Not fully awake but startled by what he said, I stretched over and peered out the window. There, sitting on a backyard tree were two large turkey vultures and they seemed to be looking into my window. I checked my pulse, and yep, I still had one. I jumped out of bed, did a little dance and yelled for them to go away. Heck, there is still plenty of life in this old girl yet.
This was not quite the happy New Year greeting I wanted. I was hoping for the Bluebird of Happiness.
Nasty things.....the bluebird will be along.
ReplyDeleteI believe they drifted over from NE Ohio. Just send them back.
ReplyDeleteAround here, they're a sign of Spring!
ReplyDeleteWe found out later that our big groundhog had met his fate and the vultures were gathering (6) to do what nature asks of them. Hubby moved the carcass further into the woods so we would not have to be witness.
DeletePerhaps, two large turkey vultures of happiness :) Perhaps not.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a peaceful, positive New Year.
Gary
To a wonderful new year - 2013! sandie♥
ReplyDeleteThey look a bit fiercesom. Bluebirds to follow .... Happy New Year Arleen
ReplyDeleteEnough to chill the blood. Vultures indeed! I'm sure your Bluebirds will be along soon. Very best wishes, Cro xx
ReplyDeleteI love your header. And think how much more happiness a Turkey vulture could carry. Perhaps it is time to let prejudices go... Perhaps not.
ReplyDeleteHi Arleen. Happy New Year to you. If you have six minutes to spare take a look at this: http://www.ted.com/talks/munir_virani_why_i_love_vultures.html
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Arleen-- you always make me laugh-- love your sense of humor!
ReplyDeleteAll my love and best wishes to you and your family as we enter this bright new year--
Xoxo
Vicki
As long as those vultures stay outside!
ReplyDeleteHappy new year, my friend. To another year of creativity!
Pearl
I'm longing to be in my own house instead of a rental but a big plus of this house is the view from the window. All I have to do is roll over in bed, not even sit up, and I can see the ocean. This morning sunlight was making it sparkle.
ReplyDeleteA good reminder there is still beauty in the world despite all the sadness.
What a frightening sight! I'm glad that your hubby moved the carcass away. Hopefully, the bluebird will visit in the spring.
ReplyDeleteJulie
Surely you've got the bluebird of happiness and it is a whole lot closer than your backyard tree!
ReplyDeleteYour snowman header is delightful. Hope you will be 'doing okay' all through 2013.
I was going to say you could pretend they were bluebirds of happiness - but vultures - not sure about that.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a vulture that close in my yard, or ever- you must have been surprised. Hope this New Year will bring you many happy birds, good health and fun.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this post. You have such a delightful way of looking at the world around you, and finding the humor in it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful header. I had to laugh at this post. I think I would also prefer to see the bird of paradise. LOL Enjoy your retirement.
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