Friday, May 22, 2009

Birdwatching and other fun activities . . .


Becky and Phelps came down from Anna Maria Island when Mema and Poppie were visiting from Little River, SC. Mom was feeling good enough to go out to lunch! They went to the Crow's Nest in Venice, which Mom hasn't been to in "nearly a dozen years," and had a marvelous time.

Mema made some dresses for Mom (above is one of them), selected "breathable" hats suitable for summer and birdwatched in the yard. 2110 West Dolphin is a sanctuary for cardinals, red headed flickers, warblers, purple finches, and butterflies. A bald eagle swooped by several times from the nearby preserve. Other more pesky creatures have been invading the bird feeders. Mom and Dad caught the raccoons destroying a replacement feeder that was supposedly raccoon and squirrel-proof. They continue to be a challenge.

Mom looks forward to another visit from Mema and Poppie the week of May 25th. Mema's mission is to alter the dresses so they fit Mom a little better. :)

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