Dirt Is Just Fine (t)
Woody the cat is not picky about where he lies down, which, at times, causes problems. Like the time he laid in a hill of red ants. He kind of gave me that look of what the heck and spent the next hour dancing and scratching.
Bakersfield, California 2010
#Dirt_Is_Just_Fine #Hogwash_Book_One #cat #Woody_the_Cat #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bGfq5
Regular Visitor (t)
This guy has visited for the past five years. He always lands in the same aptos blue tree, poops in the same spot and then says, "Well, did you miss me? Got any 70s music for me?" To which I always reply, "Quit crapping on my tree!"
Bakersfield, California 2010
#Regular_Visitor #Hogwash_Book_One #Robin #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23ekpMK
Odd Man Out (t)
You have to look quick to catch Cedar Waxwings around our place. They zoom into the area in droves and then disappear leaving Robins behind.
Bakersfield, California 2010
#Odd_Man_Out #Hogwash_Book_One #bird #Cedar_Waxwing #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bFYzC
Packing Junc
This guy was really confused. He took one look at all the pines in the backyard and thought it was time to breed. The only other moving animal around at the time was Woody the Cat. The Junco watched for a bit and then decided he didn't want anything to do with Woody.
Bakersfield, California 2010
#Packing_Junc #Hogwash_Book_One #bird #Dark_Eyed_Junco #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bFTvj
Alert (t)
Mockingbirds seem to be aware of everything that goes on around them. I think it is a learned skill; maybe a survival instinct. I mean, you really have to be alert to keep from getting shot because you are singing at 3 AM in the morning!
Bakersfield, California 2010
#Alert #Hogwash_Book_One #mockingbird #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6BnZY
Metamorphosis (t)
Ben the caterpillar has been chomping on passion vine leaves for a while now. His jaws are sore. He's full. He's big. He is going through the last stages of becoming a chrysalis and takes one last look skyward before being completely encased.
San Ardo, Monterey County, California 2010
#Metamorphosis #Hogwash_Book_One #cloud #caterpillar #San_Ardo #Monterey_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6Bnf1
You Are Next (t)
I am always suspicious of vultures since they tend to congregate. However, this osprey was overly interested in my movement. He followed me for about twenty minutes. Turns out, he just wanted to borrow my cell phone for a quick call.
Kernville, California 2009
#You_Are_Next #Hogwash_Book_One #osprey #Kernville #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/229EHh7
Oops! (t)
Heron: "Oh, my goodness! I dropped another fish bone in the grass! That's not going to go well with all those people walking around in bare feet! I'm just so clumsy and maybe a tad bit messy. I apologize! No, I don't! I better go find another fish!"
Morro Bay, California 2009
#Oops #Hogwash_Book_One #bird #heron #Morro_Bay #California #San_Luis_Obispo_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/DzvArF
On Guard (d)
This feline is charged with overseeing the tranquility of the Sculpterra Winery. Unfortunately, the wine master likes to ply his trade on the cat and the cat generally is napping by 11AM. So much for controlling any unruly tasters.
Paso Robles, California 2009
#On_Guard #Hogwash_Book_One #cat #sculpture #Paso_Robles #California #San_Luis_Obispo_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #Sculpterra_Winery #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6BaXm
White Hole Sun (t)
This is one of those, "I wonder what I'd get shooting the Sun through fog" shots. And then other stuff happened later.
Bakersfield, California 2012
#White_Hole_Sun #Hogwash_Book_One #Sun #Bakersfield #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/Dzyzk6
The Walking Dude (t)
Every time I see a crow or raven, I think of Randall Flagg, The Walking Dude, in Stephen King's, The Stand. The bird was Flagg's eyes or maybe Flagg himself! The Walking Dude is one really evil dude who won't go away; he keeps showing up in other King books in one form or another.
Ventura, California 2009
#The_Walking_Dude #Hogwash_Book_One #crow #Ventura #California #Ventura_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhFE1P
Rooftop Meeting (t)
Somewhere I read that crows recognize human faces. These guys obviously knew me from an earlier encounter. I heard one of them say, "Crap, there's that guy with the camera again. We better do something intelligent. Anyone have a book we can read?"
Carpinteria, California 2009
#Rooftop_Meeting #Hogwash_Book_One #Carpinteria #California #Santa_Barbara_County #Crow #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhFCkz
Home Grown (t)
It seems kind of funny that you are not suppose to pick wildflowers, however, you can buy seeds and grow your own and then pick them. I'm thinking someone's brother-in-law is in the seed business.
Bakersfield, California 2003
#Home_Grown #Hogwash_Book_One #poppy #wildflower #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/21S6phc
Incomplete (t)
With the continuing drought in California, we had to disconnect the hot water line in the house. Now, we chase the granddaughter around for a few minutes and then jump in the shower. You tend to cool off quickly with just cold water, so, the showers are shorter and we save water.
San Ardo, California 2003
#Incomplete #Hogwas_Book_One #pipe #San_Ardo #California #Monterey_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6zncE
Scattered
I can't walk around saying Dichelostemma capitatum each time I see a Blue Dick. It's just too much of a mouth full!
Rancheria Road, Kern County, California 2003
#Scattered #Hogwash_Book_One #Blue_Dick #wildflower #Rancheria_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bDHLd
Light Hogs (t)
Flowers are generally found outside soaking up light from the Sun. It is amazing to me that with so many plants on Earth soaking up Sun there is any Sun left for the rest of us. Plants are such light hogs!
Carizzo Plain, California 2005
#Light_Hogs #Hogwash_Book_One #Coreopsis #Carizzo_Plain #California #San_Luis_Obispo_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/21S6Hm8
Scratch Here
"Oh, yeah. That's the spot! Now, what were you saying about this hamburger stuff you heard about?"
Hart Flat, California 2003
#Scratch_Here #Hogwash_Book_One #cattle #Hart_Flat #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/21S6gN4
Don't Want To Be Here
Every cow I've talked to has always mentioned this is the one place they don't want to be caught at. Too much slice and dice after the truck ride.
Hwy 223, Kern County, California 2003
#Dont_Want_To_Be_Here #Hogwash_Book_One #loading_chute #Hwy_223 #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography https://flic.kr/p/JhDW82
Empty (t)
Conspicuously missing from its slip, is the Ocean Devil 666. The crew of the Angel was supposed to keep tabs on the Devil, but, they all had a little too much wine at last night's bible study and slept in. The Devil is on the loose.
Ventura, California 2011
#Empty #Hogwash_Book_One #harbor #Ventura #California #Ventura_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhJtb6
Broken Bond (p)
When things are left unattended, they tend to break down. Then again, there are things that are tended too much and break down; like government.
Bakersfield, California 2011
#Broken_Down #Hogwash_Book_One #fence #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bJn9S
