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Who who who is hogging the ground..
Just some photos of groundhogs.
They are also known as woodchucks.
However, they do not actually chuck wood.
It has more to do with the Native American name for the animal,
which was pronounced more like wuchak.
They do burrow in the ground making a den.
They hibernate in the winter.
They only live about an average of 3 years in the wild.
However, in captivity they have lived to about 6 years.
I talked with a friend, who saw a bald eagle pick up an adult groundhog, flew up high and dropped
him on a road to kill him. Somewhat creative.
From experience, I can tell you, that they can do a number on a garden.
Also, a few years back, I had one in my backyard, that used to climb up on a bench
to lay out peacefully in the sun. Truly cute.
With no further ado, here are 3 recent pictures of some for you to enjoy;
They are also known as woodchucks.
However, they do not actually chuck wood.
It has more to do with the Native American name for the animal,
which was pronounced more like wuchak.
They do burrow in the ground making a den.
They hibernate in the winter.
In response to:
Groundhogs are known as "true hibernators," going into a dormant state—in which their body temperature and heart rate fall dramatically—from late fall until late winter or early spring. ... "Hibernation is not a deep sleep that continues for the entire winter,"
Groundhogs are known as "true hibernators," going into a dormant state—in which their body temperature and heart rate fall dramatically—from late fall until late winter or early spring. ... "Hibernation is not a deep sleep that continues for the entire winter,"
They only live about an average of 3 years in the wild.
However, in captivity they have lived to about 6 years.
In response to:
Because of their relatively large adult size and burrowing—not to mention climbing and swimming abilities—groundhogs don't have many predators aside from coyotes, foxes, domestic dogs, and, of course, humans. (However, baby groundhogs sometimes do fall prey to raptors such as hawks, owls, and eagles.
Because of their relatively large adult size and burrowing—not to mention climbing and swimming abilities—groundhogs don't have many predators aside from coyotes, foxes, domestic dogs, and, of course, humans. (However, baby groundhogs sometimes do fall prey to raptors such as hawks, owls, and eagles.
I talked with a friend, who saw a bald eagle pick up an adult groundhog, flew up high and dropped
him on a road to kill him. Somewhat creative.
From experience, I can tell you, that they can do a number on a garden.
Also, a few years back, I had one in my backyard, that used to climb up on a bench
to lay out peacefully in the sun. Truly cute.
With no further ado, here are 3 recent pictures of some for you to enjoy;
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The keeper of old photos...
My parents collected photos. Mostly family relatives and friends... no too many landmarks or scenic views. They were attached to pages in albums with names, dates and sometimes marked with the locations or occasions.
Most of the photos were glued to the pages and others were attached with small 'corner holders' so it was easy to remove and read the information on the back, usually written in pencil.
When we moved from New York to Miami, the albums were kept in a tweed suitcase in a storage room in the back of the house and only a few photos were in the living room on display. Sadly that part of the house was an addition before my parents bought the place and an undetected the roof leak damaged a portion of the photos stored there.
Sifting through moldy pages stuck together, I salvaged as much as I could. They were moved to a storage shed and when I sold the place, they were moved into plastic bins and are on my screened in back porch.
I have 2 cousins who retired from New York and moved to Florida, both a few miles from me. During WWII, my dad was in the navy and their dad was in the air force. At one point, the brothers met up and I've got 2 photos of the meeting. Not sure of the location and exact date, it's believed to be the only photos of them together in uniform!
I high-res scanned the photos and emailed them to my cousins who were 'blown away' by this, as their father was shot-down on a mission in Europe and a POW for several years.
A niece contacted me last night asking if I had photos of her father. Yes, of course and also one of her aunt she often stayed with. I'm not sure how a torn portrait of the woman came into my possession, but I scanned it and fully restored the digital image. I'll send those out later today.
Years ago, some of the old photos were scanned and copied to hard drives and backed up on portable drives. I'm taking a few days off this week and should be able to get more photos scanned and uploaded to my collection.
My ex-wife did some part-time modeling and met a clothing designer who invented a dress that could be worn in several different configurations. He gave the dress to her and as far as I know, it's the only one of it's kind. He claimed to have a patent on it. She's not interested in keeping the studio shots or the dress, both are in my collection. I'm sure the designer has passed on some time ago and there isn't anyone to confirm the history of the dress... I'm sure when the time is right, that dress may make another appearance.
I witnessed the birth of my grand daughter and took photos. This Christmas, I put a few of them on a thumb drive and brought to the party. She's 12 years old now and we played them on a laptop to the enjoyment of guests there.
My mother once showed me a photo of her father (my grandfather) driving a 1939 Packard. That's one of the photos I'll be looking for when I start digitizing another batch. Why? Because I'm the keeper of old photos.
Most of the photos were glued to the pages and others were attached with small 'corner holders' so it was easy to remove and read the information on the back, usually written in pencil.
When we moved from New York to Miami, the albums were kept in a tweed suitcase in a storage room in the back of the house and only a few photos were in the living room on display. Sadly that part of the house was an addition before my parents bought the place and an undetected the roof leak damaged a portion of the photos stored there.
Sifting through moldy pages stuck together, I salvaged as much as I could. They were moved to a storage shed and when I sold the place, they were moved into plastic bins and are on my screened in back porch.
I have 2 cousins who retired from New York and moved to Florida, both a few miles from me. During WWII, my dad was in the navy and their dad was in the air force. At one point, the brothers met up and I've got 2 photos of the meeting. Not sure of the location and exact date, it's believed to be the only photos of them together in uniform!
I high-res scanned the photos and emailed them to my cousins who were 'blown away' by this, as their father was shot-down on a mission in Europe and a POW for several years.
A niece contacted me last night asking if I had photos of her father. Yes, of course and also one of her aunt she often stayed with. I'm not sure how a torn portrait of the woman came into my possession, but I scanned it and fully restored the digital image. I'll send those out later today.
Years ago, some of the old photos were scanned and copied to hard drives and backed up on portable drives. I'm taking a few days off this week and should be able to get more photos scanned and uploaded to my collection.
My ex-wife did some part-time modeling and met a clothing designer who invented a dress that could be worn in several different configurations. He gave the dress to her and as far as I know, it's the only one of it's kind. He claimed to have a patent on it. She's not interested in keeping the studio shots or the dress, both are in my collection. I'm sure the designer has passed on some time ago and there isn't anyone to confirm the history of the dress... I'm sure when the time is right, that dress may make another appearance.
I witnessed the birth of my grand daughter and took photos. This Christmas, I put a few of them on a thumb drive and brought to the party. She's 12 years old now and we played them on a laptop to the enjoyment of guests there.
My mother once showed me a photo of her father (my grandfather) driving a 1939 Packard. That's one of the photos I'll be looking for when I start digitizing another batch. Why? Because I'm the keeper of old photos.
Japanese Paranormal Photos
A case of unrequited love. Two losts souls in time. Reunited by Reiki Candle Magick. My collection of Japanese paranormal photos. Appeared in the flames of my lighted candle. During my Reiki Candle Magick Ritual. My Filipino client's pastlife reading. She is the young queen of Yamatai(Wa, ancientJapan) late Yayoi period (c. 1,000 BCE – c. 300 CE).General Yazuku(my client's Japanese groom, present time) falls in love with the young queen. But not allowed pursue her.
Inari. A spirit with a magatama & japanese kanji. A magatama amulet. Love token by General Yazuku to the young queen. Which was lost in time. Buried in their land(Japan) where there mansion was built. 
A series of spirit writing in japanese kanji.Kekkonshiki No Hi(shinto) wedding offering .About wedding requirements.
Restless ghost that cause the paranormal disturbance in their household. Offering was done. The groom's 2 girlfriend are dumped. My client's wedding pushed through. CASE CLOSED.
The Lyrid meteor showers...
According to NASA, the Lyrids are one of the oldest meteor showers. They typically peak during late April. Best seen in the Northern Hemisphere after the moon sets and before dawn.
The shower was most active Sunday night through Monday morning and I was out a 2am checking, but I'm in the city and the streetlights made it impossible to view the night sky.
April's full moon, known as the "pink moon," will crest at its full phase Tuesday at 4:49 p.m. Pacific.
I was able to zoom in on the moon from the parking lot. Not a clear shot, but something I couldn't photograph at all with my previous phone/camera.
Lyrid meteor showers...
The shower was most active Sunday night through Monday morning and I was out a 2am checking, but I'm in the city and the streetlights made it impossible to view the night sky.
April's full moon, known as the "pink moon," will crest at its full phase Tuesday at 4:49 p.m. Pacific.
I was able to zoom in on the moon from the parking lot. Not a clear shot, but something I couldn't photograph at all with my previous phone/camera.
Lyrid meteor showers...
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