Saturday, August 28, 2010

Camera Critters - Potty Detail Needed - August 28, 2010


Camera Critters - Potty Detail Needed - August 28, 2010





They left Canada for San Francisco,
And roam contentedly for all to see,
They like our Botannical Gardens,
Where they're well feed, you must agree!

They're larger than most other birds,
And they don't mind staking their claim,
And if sparrows and finches are hungry,
Well, isn't that just such a shame!

Folks, who visit the gardens,
Must picnic with a bit of care,
For the places they lay their blankets,
May have goose droppings everywhere!

Carmen Henesy



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25 comments:

  1. The two seem to be happy. . .


    It may be an ideal pair.




    ruma

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  2. Anonymous3:57 AM

    Good morning carmen love the new blog colors. awesome!! reminds me of you. smiles.
    Oh those Canadian geese lol I am Canadian and they are nice to gander at lol but are such pest ,yet cute. We have so many here we see them making traffic stop on the highway as they slowly walk across lol

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  3. LOL I love the imagery in your work. :)

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  4. Wonderful poem, Carmen, and fantastic pictures! The geese here at Belle Isle always come to us for feeding too!

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  5. "For the places they lay their blankets,
    May have goose droppings everywhere!"- i had a good laugh at that one Carmen.

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  6. they look lovely - think i've never seen some over here in germany..

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  7. How we love Canadian geese, though their appetite is hard to please. Sorry that you missed Pia's performance. They had a great turn-out I hear. We have cousins in San and they tend to stay in touch with her, bringing friends to these events.

    I will have to send you a copy of their latest cd. Send me your address by email, please.
    Thanks again for your interest in her.
    Are you still thinking of moving?
    It's cheaper up here in Oregon,btw.

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  8. Hilarious, I LOVE the poem HaHa!!! The shots are great too.

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  9. Lovely poem for lovely critters.

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  10. I love them! They look really good in your photos and I agree with Joanne, the poem is so funny, it cheered up my day.

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  11. Flying rats, I call 'em.

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  12. You said it right with your poem! :D I love it so much!
    The colours of the photos blends perfectly!

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  13. i love seeing canadian geese...that means it's FALL!!!!!

    sending love,
    kary and teddy

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  14. Living in Michigan I always wondered where our geese went!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog,

    Mimi

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  15. As usual, well written and oh my... nice photos. Thanks a lot for sharing!

    Been to the zoo a month ago and have seen some geese. Cool! Can't wait to get back and see more animals.

    Have a great day, Carmen.

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  16. Beautiful shots and lovely words.

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  17. You've got to love their feisty nature.

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  18. Geese are some of my favorite creatures, even though some people where I live don't see it the same way. Your poem describes them perfectly.

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  19. Such lovely captures, I enjoyed reading the poem.

    Many thanks for the wonderful captions on my shot.

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  20. ruma -
    I wonder if these Canadian geese mate for life. I think some birds do.


    Inky -
    I love the color of the blog - was glad when they came up with the new formats. It's almost the color of my poetry book. You'll have to check it out...I can just imagine Canadian geese holding up traffic.

    At 65, I've done it! My poetry book - Life's Journey by Carmen Henesy - is out on Amazon!
    ( Poems about the things that have been important to me in my journey through life, some humorous, some sad, some that may have meaning to you as well )
    http://www.amazon.com/Lifes-Journey-1-Carmen-Henesy/dp/1451547366/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274652997&sr=1-1 ( Check it out on Amazon and read the reviews )


    Glynis -
    I guess the goose droppings were pretty vivid imagery!


    Icy BC -
    I suppose these might be Belle Isle geese visiting us for the long winter ahead!!


    kulasa -
    I'm glad you found the humor in my poetry. It's funny unless you're trying to find a clean spot for a picnic - or unless you are bombed from on high by flying geese!


    Manuela -
    Those geese are pretty but they can be a real pain!


    Claudia -
    I guess these Canadian geese don't make the long flight over "the pond."

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  21. lakeviewer -
    I orderd Pia's latest CD through CD Baby - I had listened to previews of it because I thought I was going to her gig. It should be here tomorrow. I am sorry I missed them.

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  22. Poetic Shutterbug -
    I figured you would get a kick out of the Canadian goose poem.


    chubskulit -
    Those geese are something else!

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  23. fullet -
    You have quite a sense of humor. Not love sonnets but poems to geese brighten your day!!!

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  24. Sharkbytes (TM) -
    You are so funny, Shark...flying rats? Goodness, that's a scary thought! What if rats really could fly!


    fini -
    I am so happy you liked my Canadian geese poem.


    My Farmhouse Kitchen -
    I think these Canadian geese have been here all summer. Their clocks are off!!


    Mimi -
    Your geese are doing really well in California, getting quite fat, that's for sure.


    MaxiVelasco -
    I havenn't been to the zoo in such a long time. Sounds like a fun place to go.


    eden -
    These geese are really quite pretty and they look even more so when they're flying.


    secret agent woman -
    I know nothing about the feisty nature of Canadian geese but I sure know they poop a lot!!!


    Ratty -
    I think those Canadian geese are quite pretty - they sure are growing huge, though, here in San Francisco. They look amazing in flight, flying in formation!


    Indrani -
    I am so pleased to have you visit my blog and to have you as a follower. I love your country!!!

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