Critters around our Country House

Why Hello! Glad you stopped by
our blog for a visit. I'll be your host
for the day, just call me "K", that's
"K" for "Kute" if you didn't know.


First up is our shiny friend the "Blue-tailed
Skink". Here he is in one of his favorite spots,
the wood pile. Quick little fellow.


One of my personal favorites, the butterfly.
This one is taking a well earned rest on a
Carolina lily. In 2003, this flower was
designated the official North Carolina
wildflower.


Oh yes, and my personal least
favorite....a snake. Well, on the
other paw, he is stiffer than an
overcooked pancake, so that's a
good thing.


I think Mr. Bee has similar issues...

Gadzooks, what the heck? A unique sighting

of a "Velvet Ant". Great name for a rock band,

or this little creature, also known as "Mutillidae".

They come from the wasp family, and the females

are wingless and resemble ants. However, I

would not try to pet this one, their sting is

extremely painful and have been nicknamed

"cow killers".

Well, if it isn't Mr. Lizard. This guy is so tough

that "Mr. GEICO" wouldn't stand a chance if

these two met in a ring. No mamby pamby

commercials and cushy offices for this dude,

he is a country boy, just lost his momma... his

paycheck... and his best friend just rode off with

his girl. Time to head to the pool hall, grab a

cold one and write a song about it.

Hey wait a minute, how did this one get in

there.

Here we are in the honey house with the

guys....

Hope you enjoyed the tour, you can

leave your tips by the door as you

exit. Credit cards, cash and "Pounce"

(cat treats) all accepted.

Signs of Spring!

Signs of Spring are ever present these days, the
Farmers Markets are in full bloom. Here's one
on one of the local college campuses.



Although there was plenty of yummy things to
buy here 's what we ended up purchasing. We
have not opened yet, but Chris had a sample and said
it was delicious. This will make a nice snack, maybe
on one of our walks thru the "Cove".



Another sign of Spring, our flowers have
started to bloom. Here we have some large
Irises that are growing on the side of our
stone steps leading up to the house. Our
neighbor just gave us several trays that were
full of herbs, now we just have to get them in
the ground. Will show you those later.


Fresh strawberries anyone! These came out
of our strawberry patch. We had some
neighbors over today to test them out. Add
a scoop of Ben & Jerry's Vanilla ice cream,
and BAM, life on the farm is good.


Did someone mention strawberries? Hey,
wait you forgot something! .....
Moi' - (that's 'me' in french by the way!)