I’m sure by now most of my regular readers know that my weekend routine includes a walk with Maddie. You’re also aware that I take as many photos as the dog will allow. What you may not know is that I like to imagine the conversations the birds and squirrels might be having.
If that didn’t scare you away, I’d encourage you to take a quick run through the gallery for the conversation I think is happening on baseball fields in two parks that are across the street from each other.
“I’ll bet those knuckleheads went to the wrong park…again!”
Aerial coverage provided by this guy. I hope one of my bird buddies can help me identify him.
“These guys are supposed to find the strike zone? They can’t even find the right park.”
This post is part of Linda G. Hill’s fun weekly series One-Liner Wednesday. You can follow this link to see the one-liners from the other participants.
Early start to a beautiful spring day.
“I’m going to have a little snack before the game. Prices at the stadium are so high.”
“Is this game ever going to start?”
“Oooh, someone spilled some sunflower seeds.”
“Third base is covered. Where is everybody?”
“I think they went to the wrong field.”
“I love playing first base. Lots of action and plenty of bugs.”
“Where’s the rest of the team?”
“You sure this is the right field?” Right field? I’m playing short stop.”
“Wait, the other field is over there?”
“Is that them?”
“Oh, Family Park, that’s right.”
“Maybe they’re at the field over there.”
“Do we have permission to play here?”
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Husband, father, woodworker, cyclist, photographer, geek - oh wait, I’m writing this like I only have 140 characters. I am all those things, and more, and all of these passions present me with opportunities to observe, and think about things that I can’t write about in other places. I have started this blog to catch the stuff that falls out, overflows and just plain doesn’t fit the other containers in my life.
Lol. That park has a lotta rules. 😀
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It does. I don’t these guys pay much attention to them :)
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Those birds are so chatty. What makes them think that THEY are in the right field? I mean center. At least Mr. Squirrel has enough sense to go to the Nut Barn before the game and fill his cheeks; waiting for those darn birds to gather and make a couple of teams might take awhile.
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I have never seen geese on the ball field before. Those two looked totally lost. I wanted to point to Canada and tell them that their buddies came through last week. I wish I had a video, the crow kept going up to second base as if he was tagging up. Thanks for the pre-game comment.
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You’re welcome, Dan. I’d play music and sing “Take me out to the Ballgame,” but then the birds and squirrel would leave.
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Haha – I think the squirrel might like the “buy me some peanuts…” part. Maybe you can start there. I was going to add John Fogerty’s “Centerfield” to the post.
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No problem for me. I walk by the farm animals here and wonder what they’re talking about all the time. :-) When they suggest we seek help, maybe we can get adjoining rooms. :-)
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Haha – Remember that song…”They’re coming to take me away…”? I think we’re only in danger if the animals start talking back to us.
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Oh my, I just had a really good laugh thinking about that song. :-) Well, I was outside most of the day with the goats, chickens, and ducks and no one said a word so I guess I’m good to go for another 24 hours. :-)
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Is fun allowed at that park?
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No, no fun. Unless you’re a crow. Those guys seem to have all the fun.
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I like the captions you put on your photos after a Maddie walk.
I was wondering who the crows were waiting for and laughed when the geese showed up.
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Those crows run a tight ship
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Oh Dan – “Maybe they’re at the filed over there.” -Filed?
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Ugh, OK , I’m on it – Note: SWMBO doesn’t edit captions
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Dan, The aerial coverage looks to be a vulture. Keep scaring us with the conversation. Happy hump day !
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Thanks John. I’m glad you enjoyed the virtual eavesdropping.
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A good post and park !!! and The click to tweet going to put on my sight . I hope it makes a difference and it will help to make it easier for others to share on that platform, too. –Thanks.
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Thanks!
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Overhead coverage courtesy of the Turkey Vulture, I think.
Home run, Dan! Thanks.
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Thanks Maggie. I hope can wait a while. The guys on the ground are pretty disorganized.
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“Use of parks by groups with permission only,” brings up all kinds of questions for me. I wonder if the crows know about this. Maybe they are the ones who give the permission.
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I think the vulture overhead is in charge of security. The crows seem to own the place.
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Ha! The ball field conversations are hilarious! So….they have someone patrolling this park for any rule-breakers? Geez! Birds similar to that crowd our skies and they are hawks. Others say vultures, so I am not sure. Only thing I know is that I am always so impressed with their awesome wingspan.
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I was going to guess hawk but either way, I won’t be breaking the rules. The police do a drive-by every now and then but plenty of rule broken in those parks. Thanks for listening :)
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Actually, I was quite aware of the fact that you have the ability to know what the animals are thinking. These are some of my favorite things to read on your blog.
“You sure this is the right field?” Right field? I’m playing short stop.” :) love this!
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Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed this. And to think geese are supposed to be such good navigators. :)
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That was a cute post :)
I think the squirrel pre-eating was perfect!
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I’m glad you enjoyed this. That squirrel has been to this park before ;-)
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The squirrel eating out before the game is a smart one. The conversation with birds is funny. I loved your captions.
I believe it’s a Turkey Vulture on aerial security duty by the wings and head shapes.
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I’m glad you enjoyed this, Deborah. That squirrel knows all about the price of peanuts inside the park :-)
Thanks for the ID on Mr Vulture. I hope he does the play-by-play well.
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:)
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Haha! Terrific, Dan. Great captions and photos. I find that crows in particular (as birds go) can be brilliant conversationalists. ;) Hugs
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Thanks Teagan. I always imagine Heckle & Jeckle
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Now Dan… I couldn’t possibly be old enough to know who Heckle & Jeckle are. LOL. Not.
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“Indubitably” I meant for you can look them :)
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Great post, Dan!
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Thanks
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Great to see the birds have formed up a team. That vulture will provide the aerial view. Is the team named the CT Blackbirds with geese?
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They’re still arguing over the name, John. I think the goose playing shortstop is named Gladys. She was saying something about “pips” but it was drowned out in a chorus of cawing. I think knuckleheads might work.
Thanks for stopping by,
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I like the Windsor Knuckleheads as a name. Windsor Wings might work too.
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Great photos, Dan! You do realize though, that birds and squirrels don’t speak the same language… :P
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Thanks Linda. The squirrels throw peanut shells when the umpire makes a bad call ;-)
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Have you ever seen a blue jay fight a squirrel for a peanut? Bird usually wins.
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Yes! I’ve seen blue jays sit in a tree, watch where a squirrel buries a peanut and then fly down and dig it out.
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That squirrel ought to hang out with the crow who knows where the free sunflower seeds are!
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He should!
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Although I have been a non-smoker for over fifteen years now, I would not limit someone else’s desired for a cigarette in a park. It is not the culprit of smog by a long shot.
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The signs ate the work of soccer moms – I’ve seen smokers and I don’t complain.
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Your commentary made me giggle. Thanks for the walk, Dan.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it Audrey. Sometimes, it feels good to be silly.
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Reblogged this on Crazy Pasta Child.
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I must say “No Golfing Allowed” isn’t something I see on park signs nearby. Perhaps Windsor Locks had a specific issue with wayward duffers in the past?!
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I think it’s more about not replacing divots.
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The knuckleheads comment is how I feel when I enter a place where I’m meeting friends and think at least one of them should have “beat” me there!
The right park and strike zone was a great second liner, Dan! :D
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I’m glad you liked this, Robin. Sorry that you can relate. The birds were so funny to watch. They looked like they were waiting for someone.
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Hmmm. There’s a “no smoking for anyone under 18 years of age” rule AND a blanket “no smoking” sign. Hard to say what an over-18 smoker should do!
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What’s really ironic is the fact that there are State laws in place that prohibit smoking under 18 and smoking in public parks. Sometimes, I think if they didn’t reprint all the redundant rules, people might actually read these signs and pick up after their dog.
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Especially if their dog drops ashes …
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