. . . at the Arbor House Bar. Look who stopped by early last night for a drink.
Happy Hour . . .
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 by lifeonthecutoff
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 by lifeonthecutoff
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How beautiful and comforting this must be to you right now, Penny. Like I mentioned yesterday, the deer know you as a haven for safety and deep appreciation. They are so lovely and graceful. I was pleased to read your response indicating the deer were enjoying the leafy parts of the trees that were felled. That is a comforting thought in response to what was taken from them in other forms of protection. I know you’ll be their safe harbor! I hope you have a lovely day, Penny, and can enjoy the sights from your own beautiful yard!
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It was good to see them, Debra, and they were munching on all remains of the trees next door is fun to watch – and they stay out of my gardens. haha We took these pictures, blurry as they are, from the window of the car as we were pulling out. We didn’t phase them one bit. The heat we’ve been having had them too parched to care.
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I find the presence of deer so comforting … I have a young buck with velvet who has the prettiest face, sort of elongated and looks very regal. He comes under the bird feeder outside my kitchen window quite regularly. How wonderful you have water for these sweet beings.
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We haven’t seen any of the bucks yet here, Teresa. Now that I know this one is out and about around your house, I’ll look closer around here. I imagine your young buck will soon have an impressive rack.
I was thinking of you the other night. PBS had a NOVA episode on about white tail deer that was fascinating. So many things I wondered about explained and so much more. I’m pretty sure it was a repeat of a few years back. If you haven’t seen it, you might be interested in looking it up.
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See…they aren’t worried about the new neighbours intentions for the lot next door. They know where they will be welcome, and they will continue to visit, bringing their special magic. Jx
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Ha. That’s what I’m worried about, Janice. Love them as I did, they are like teenagers and will eat me out of house and home (or is it garden and prairie?). They do, indeed, bring a special magic that I would miss terribly if I did not have them here.
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Less trees, easier to find you. They know where they can get a free lunch, you are too good to them. And it looks like they brought the whole family. I hate to see trees cut down too, but look and all the new Angel Beams that will be streaming through.
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“Ain’t” that the truth, Sharon. Those are mostly fawn. There are at least four of them there, one doe. Their spots are almost gone. sigh. They grow up so fast, don’t they?
Right you are. The Angel Beams are already filtering through in front every morning, and they are a delight to behold.
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A gentle reminder of all the beauty in the world on this Day of Remembrance.
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I’m so pleased that you thought that, Marilyn. There was so much on television this morning and the tributes are always so touchingly heartbreaking. Thank you.
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How beautiful, Penny! Your visitors are enchanting.
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Thank you, Kate.
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Awww! And who can blame them in this heat?!
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Ha. I know what you mean, Janet. I knew it was too early to put the summer clothes away.
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They have such grace, these gentle visitors. I’m sure you need some gentleness after the chaos of the trees being felled.
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We sure do, Juliet, and the deer certainly provide it. These are fawns, just losing their spots.
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Your visitors are so lovely. I wonder if the deer are telling their little ones that if they are quiet they will see a two legged creature that always has a boxlike thing in front of her eyes all of the time. Hee hee.
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I think you are right, Janet. We were in the car, with the windows rolled down. We couldn’t see them for the other cars parked, but, as I pulled out, there they were, quizzical looks at the creature with the box. You have me giggling, now. (do deer giggle?)
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Deer!
I love to spot deer, Penny. Just like you. They make me so happy.
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They have that effect, don’t they? They were cute, and behaving nicely while drinking, so, they are on Ms Penny’s good side right now. Ask me when they are eating my hostas. tee hee
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There is a magic about deer. I so love them, even though ‘our’ two little apparently motherless fawns have greatly enjoyed our garden peas and parsley. :<)
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They do have a way with our vegetables and plants, don’t they, Nan? I agree, though. They are magical.
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That’s my kind of happy hour (watching your customers!). So sweet (although, as you and all other blogging gardeners and gardening neighbors know) it is easier to love them when you are me and don’t have flowers and crops to lose to them! I can just love them without worry!
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Ah, yes, Sallie; to love the deer without worry. Right now, they are having a feast on all the fallen trees, finding tasty morsels that were until now too high up. Once the branches are hauled away, chipped, etc. I’m sure they will back in my garden. I’m bribing them with water. tee hee
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Oh, aren’t they exquisite, Penny! Those huge dark eyes and delicate legs. How lovely to have them so close, even though I know you would prefer them not to eat your favourite plants.
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A tender balance it is, Perpetua, seeing nature, especially these deer, so close yet shooing them out of the gardens. Right now, they are enjoying the bounty of the felled forrest next door, so, they are leaving our plants alone. The least we could do is provide some liquid refreshments. These are all fawn and there were at least 5 of them having a sip. We really are blessed to see them so often.
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