Zoe and I have been in Sanibel since the middle of December and can't understand how time can go by so quickly. I intended to write several times but Zoe always had to make me do something with her. You know, when the folks leave us alone for days at a time, I have to entertain her.
Well, maybe they don't leave us alone for days at a time. In fact, they always make sure that we aren't alone too much. It's just that when they leave, they say, "Guard the house. Listen to what your sister says. Don't do anything you shouldn't." What do they think we are going to do - start the truck and go for a joy ride? Really! I guess they figure since we are herding dogs we need a job to keep us out of mischief. Well, it worked, most of the time anyway.
I did figure that since this is out third season on Sanibel, you might be full up of island stories. That's the truth about why I haven't written. Plus, I couldn't trust Zoe to not go on and on, so I didn't let her write either.
We decided to show you pictures of things that we have seen or done. Don't they say (and who is they anyway?) a picture is worth a thousand words? I can't imagine using a thousand words so pictures will have to do.
Highlights of this season: Coming across the causway bridge onto Sanibel - coming "home" again; family joining us in December; walking the trails with Papa and Parker; going to the beach; renewing friendships; seeing the birds; not being left alone too much - we put up a big enough stink so that Papa and Mama don't stay away too long; having all these people who think we are amazing (they are right, of course); visiting the Bean with the folks; so many friends!
Troubles: Zoe seemed to have difficulties with her tug. Everyone loved to throw it for her, but Mama had a "slice" when she threw it that landed it on top of Mr. Woody's way high roof over the RV. Then, Lynda put 2 tugs up there. Papa only put one in a palm tree, but Mr. Woody got it back down. I never cause troubles like that Zoe! I guess those three tugs will either blow down if there is a bad storm or next year Mr. Woody will get the cherry-picker and get them down for her. Papa won't let mama use the two new ones in the cupboard now because he thinks she'll lose another one.
Zoe and I hope you like our photo journey. To know more, just ask us.
Take care everyone - we'll keep you posted on our next adventures.
Ta Ta,
Phaedra (the phantastic) and Zoe (the wonderful)
Well, maybe they don't leave us alone for days at a time. In fact, they always make sure that we aren't alone too much. It's just that when they leave, they say, "Guard the house. Listen to what your sister says. Don't do anything you shouldn't." What do they think we are going to do - start the truck and go for a joy ride? Really! I guess they figure since we are herding dogs we need a job to keep us out of mischief. Well, it worked, most of the time anyway.
I did figure that since this is out third season on Sanibel, you might be full up of island stories. That's the truth about why I haven't written. Plus, I couldn't trust Zoe to not go on and on, so I didn't let her write either.
Highlights of this season: Coming across the causway bridge onto Sanibel - coming "home" again; family joining us in December; walking the trails with Papa and Parker; going to the beach; renewing friendships; seeing the birds; not being left alone too much - we put up a big enough stink so that Papa and Mama don't stay away too long; having all these people who think we are amazing (they are right, of course); visiting the Bean with the folks; so many friends!
Troubles: Zoe seemed to have difficulties with her tug. Everyone loved to throw it for her, but Mama had a "slice" when she threw it that landed it on top of Mr. Woody's way high roof over the RV. Then, Lynda put 2 tugs up there. Papa only put one in a palm tree, but Mr. Woody got it back down. I never cause troubles like that Zoe! I guess those three tugs will either blow down if there is a bad storm or next year Mr. Woody will get the cherry-picker and get them down for her. Papa won't let mama use the two new ones in the cupboard now because he thinks she'll lose another one.
Zoe and I hope you like our photo journey. To know more, just ask us.
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| Anne and Parker in COLD water. |
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| Nothing like a kid to bring out the kid in all of us! |
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| "I'm not sure about this, Parker," says Phaedra. |
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| "All right, who trampled on my castle?" asks Dov. |
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| Strolling on Sanibel at Bowman's Beach |
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| Pat Shane visits from Chapel Hill via Naples |
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| Rookery island in the middle of Tarpon Bay - how many Brown Pellicans can you see? |
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| Sunset over Tarpon Bay from the boat. |
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| Ranger Becky turns 31and wears the "traditional Sea Grape garb of the islands"! |
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| Birthday party for Becky, good bye to Ana. |
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| Dinner time at the camper |
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| Biking Bailey Tract |
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| Geocaching with Karen and Herb. They found the ammo box treasure without us! |
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| Roseates and Willets plus friends. |
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| Bowman's Beach paddle |
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| Eagle at Island Inn |
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| Saralee and Ralph at Island Inn checking out the eagle and osprey |
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| Osprey with fish as long as he is! |
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| Phaedra loves happy hour! |
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| Peace comes in a kayak. |
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| Pileated Woodpecker |
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| Red-bellied Woodpecker |
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| What do you think it's going to do? Is it a snake? |
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| Woodstorks and buddies |
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| Florida Banded Water Snake |
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| Snowys at Blind Pass |
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| What, another Happy Hour? |
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| Lynda and Charlie |
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| Pelican Island at sunset |
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| In search of monofilament off Wildlife Drive on Friday |
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| Wedding Party Trashers: We won a case of wine for being the "worst dressed" with our costumes made of trash bags! |
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| Peace |
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| Young raccoon dining in palm tree in front of the education center at Ding Darling. |
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| Cormorant fishing |
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| White Pelicans hanging out |
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| Anhinga thermoregulating (warming and drying) |
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| Sunset on the causeway |
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| Susie and Doug, Karen and Gordon, and the four of us. Cousins from Vermont visiting here. |
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| Hard at work! |
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| Roseate by Indigo Trail |
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| Vicki's Olympic Sunglasses (Australia, 2000). These aren't your run of the mill sunglasses, either! |
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| Breakfast at the Bean |
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| Shabbat |
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| Now you see why he's called a "Yellow-Crowned Night Heron" |
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| Beautiful Woodstork with pink feet |
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| Just milling around... |
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| Pellis and friends |
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| Here's that damn thing again. What are we going to do with it? |
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| Great Egret in breeding plumage. Check out the green eye lore. That and the fancy plumes are lures to attract a mate. |
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| Great Egrets courting - see the stick one gives to another? Close by, see the male Anhinga and the chick. |
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| Great Blue Herons begging for food. Mom is trying to ignore for one more minute |
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| Young Black-crowned Night Heron. Notice the very red eye - one of the ways to identify this bird. |
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| Hungry again? |
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| Sweet little Black-bellied Whistling Duck |
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| Anhinga chicks begging from dad. |
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| Tri-color and Snowy. Notice Snowy's yellow slippers! |
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| Burrowing Owl of Cape Coral |
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| Eggs should soon hatch and these parents are always vigilant for predators. |
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| Nose of a manatee |
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| Manatee in Shell Point lagoon |
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| Mom and baby |
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| Roseates are back! |
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| Love the little Cuban Brown Anole - even if they are invasive! |
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| This Ibis is wearing his fancy dress - ready for breeding! |
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| Walked out the Ed Center door and was greeted by this Great Egret! |
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| Reddish Egret wearing "fancy clothes" along side of the Tri-Color. |
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| Alligator right next to Impoundment 1 on Wildlife Drive. |
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| Gopher Tortoise right outside our gated community |
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| Another Reddish Egret in breeding colors - notice the bright pink and black bill and the blue legs. First time we ever saw this coloring - lucky us! |
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| Last Roseate of season hiding from us |
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| Taking time to smell the flowers |
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| Up close and personal |
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| Zoe's new ball - after losing 3 tugs this is all that's left! |
Take care everyone - we'll keep you posted on our next adventures.
Ta Ta,
Phaedra (the phantastic) and Zoe (the wonderful)
