Strange Bird!

Underneath this strange bird is my bird house that the swallows are planning to use. This is the second day that he has been o the fence.

Barbed wire or sharp nails on top of the fence? Any suggestions as to how to discourage this critter?

Cops and Robbers in Our Small Town

I had just picked up our youngest grand kid from preschool and got to our son's place when a call came in from the school that all schools were in lock down. Our oldest grand son had just gone back to his school, and a check from my son confirmed that all schools were in lock down.

It appears that a couple of folks at the courthouse jumped a sheriff, grabbed his gun and shot him. The RCMP were pretty fast in collaring him, but it appears that a bunch of shots were fired. No details on the state of the sheriff or outcome other than the lock down was lifted after about an hour. Had I been at home, I would have locked the doors and loaded up the 12 gauge with some buck shot. 

Who would have guessed this would happen in small town Whitecourt!

Update: http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/two-in-custody-after-alberta-sheriff-shot-at-whitecourt-law-courts-1.1172707#commentsForm-373087

On a lighter note, I took the opportunity to do a photo shoot of Garfield aka Chunk while I was waiting. This is a cat that thinks he is a dog, who plays with a very large Lab, and who tolerates being treated as a chew toy.

 It's hard to see, but there are 6 toes on each foot!

Another great day, but no opportunity to ride. Maybe tomorrow!

Laid Back Monday

I finally figured out how to get my photos off my cell phone! It was not easy, but I finally got it with a little help from an online Samsung chat line. It turns out I had better stick with the camera from Texwisgirl as far as quality goes.

 The above shot was what an almost 5 year old does when hauling hay. He really enjoyed riding shotgun on the hay.

 When an indoor cat gets out and gets her butt chewed by dog? coyote? or? this is what happens. Not a happy cat!

It was even difficult to drink or eat. Garfield aka "Chunk" is an interesting cat with 6 toes on each foot, and behaviour that mimics a dog. She even lets Max, the Chocolate Lab, who is about 100 pounds, play with her, and hold her in his mouth. I'm not a cat person, but this one could almost make one a convert.