Troll On The Roof

This bugger is out year round!

See close up here:

Click to enlarge.

Gargoyles Snow Capped

The one on the left needs a Kleenex!

This is the house next door to me. The light just hit it right.

World's First Touch Screen Smartphone 1992

I give you the "Simon".

A joint venture between Bell South and IBM.

Besides a mobile phone its applications included a PDA, Pager and a Fax machine.

After some delays, it was marketed in 1994 with major apps such as

calendar, address book, world clock, note pad, email and games.

It originally sold for $899.00 and was marketed in 190 cities in 15 states.

Read more about Simon here.

Back On Monday

And now, our National Anthem...

Backyard Bird Watch III

European Starling

In winter this bird is dark blue with white speckles. In the summer they are jet black.

The pattern on their wings look amazingly like the shields on the "bat-mobile".

Although attractive this time of year, these birds are considered invasive.

They arrive in hordes and destroy crops and compete with native birds.

When this picture was taken there were at least fifty more on the ground 

snapping up corn kernels, bird seed and attacking the suet feeders in a frenzy! 

Eye Teaser

HOW MANY F's DO YOU COUNT?

This eye teaser courtesy of Mike L.

Anonymous NM Bill Revealed!!!

Well, Sort Of...

Bill is at the historic marker where Sheriff Pat Garrett was murdered nearby.

Pat Garrett is known for shooting "Billy The Kid".

"Who was that masked man?"

"I don't know, but he left on a silver bullet!"

Spooky Troll Tree!

Imagine seeing this in your backyard!

Actually, it is a sculpture by master sculptor Kim Graham.

You can see more of her work at: http://kimgrahamstudios.com/

Skywatch Oregon

This beautiful photograph of Mt. Hood was taken from McNeil Point, Portland, Oregon.

Credit for this photo goes to Monica George.

Learn more about hiking at Mc. Neil Point here. 

Backyard Bird Watch II

Cardinal Adult Female And Junco

The dish of seeds on top of my grill seems to be a "civic center" for birds and squirrels to gather for a quick snack. 

I love the colors of both the male and female cardinals and how they stand out against the white snow.

The female has an olive back and orange breast with blood red tips on her wings and tail feathers.

This female and her mate are regulars in my backyard.

Backyard Bird Watch

Hairy Woodpecker Male.

A variety of birds are getting used to my backyard feeders.

It is important to keep feed out during these winter months and it's a delight to see these pretty birds.

Tag Tuesday Bonus

"One Way Rides Our Specialty"

The Malacchi Brothers with their new ride.

Faster and better service.

(Could their vanity plate refer to how many in a single ride?)

Anatomy Of Coffee Drinks

Mmmmm, Monday morning again.

Make mine a Macchiato.

Skywatch New Mexico

Once again, another stunner from Anonymous, NM Bill.

Click the image to enlarge.

Cat In The Trash Revealed

There you go!

Give yourself a pat on the back if you found the cat.

Cat In The Trash

Here we go again! You remember the Baby In The Beans?

This one is "Find The Cat In The Trash".

Royal Wedding Guests

Bring your own floor mat. 

Distilled Geography

Put me in the Red Zone.

Real Penguins Or Photoshop?

Send your comments or answers.

Beware Of This Man

"I'VE COME FOR YOUR DAUGHTERS!"

"Sister Rachael, you're application to go to heaven has been ok'd.

We leave first thing in the morning."

Goths In Lakewood

I see these fashionable middle schoolers almost everyday.

They have some pretty "snappy" outfits, no?

The boy's shoes look like they could keep your bacon from curling on the grill...