Yesterday, I had an appointment with my dentist for a routine cleaning. I suspended my current breakfast treat (after some healthy stuff–a small stack of Oreos.
No matter how much I brush and floss, he’ll be able to tell I was eating Oreos
Baby squirrel getting ready to explore the outside world
Always with the high branch
Last year, they took down a bunch of trees around the veterans memorial. Now they’re replanting them.
Smokey is eating the seeds from the maple spinners
This is the bunny that lives under our porch. It was about three feet away when I stepped out to go for my walk, and it didn’t run away.
“Hi. If you’re going for your walk, I’m going to go back to eating your flowers. OK?”
The Korean dogwoods started blooming overnight this past weekend
Smokey, “Foraging” for the peanut I just threw him
The purple rhododendron is starting to bloom
Rhododendron close up
We love these!
I hope River doesn’t mind that my sourdough toast is bunny-shaped
The bunny drinks out of two smaller dishes on the other side of that lilac, but I filled them all.
Korean dogwood in bloom
The squirrel blends in pretty well
Getting the memorial ready
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I am not keen on the dentist …he likes my wallet too much!
The photos are great ninja squirrels blending in with the trees, bold bunnies looking straight at you close up too!
Lovely flowers and the flag! Perfect.
I saw a tree waiting bto be planted yesterday while out on a walk!
Have a great day Dan💜
Thanks Willow. All the critters around here seem to be enjoying the season. So many people have been taking trees down around here, so it’s wonderful to see a tree being planted. Have a wonderful day!
It’s so funny. These guys never ran when we were our walking with Maddie. She was always on a leash, but they would come close enough that she could have grabbed them. After she passed, they started acting like squirrels and bunnies again. This bunny has started just stepping aside, or walking into the bushes, but not running away. I’m glad they feel comfortable here.
Ah, the dentist. Now, there’s a person I don’t look forward to seeing. No matter what age I am, it feels like I’ve been summoned to the principal’s office. :-) I hope you enjoyed those Oreos after.
I like our dentist, Ginger, but the picking and the biting on that dang thing for the x-rays – ugh.
All the critters around here are enjoying the season. They’re foraging and, the ones that know us, just come and knock at the door.
I’m glad that our rhododendrons bloom in waves. It stretches out the beauty. I’m glad yours are starting to bloom. The Korean dogwood is such an unassuming tree. Lots of plain blossoms, but combined, they light up the tree.
Nothing like the word “dentist” to make people sit up straight. So it’s good to soothe them with the word “Oreo.” What loaded words! Yes, dentists have instruments that detect the carbon-14 of chocolate and estimate the age of it on our teeth. There’s no covering up. But then there’s that rhododendron bloom — the close-up you got is gorgeous! The closer you look at a flower, the more there is to wonder at.
The rhododendrons have such delicate beautiful blossoms. I’m glad ours don’t all bloom at the same time. I’m sure the dentist knows I have eaten Oreos in the last few days, but he didn’t yell at me.
great combo of photos of your hometown life. maybe the bunny can hear your voices underneath the house? thanks especially for the beautiful rhodie photos; we are now hiking in search of rhodies in our nearby forests…so far we’ve found wild azaleas, and mountain laurel, which are beautiful in their own right…but still hoping for some rhodie sightings (we fell in love with these when we first visited roan mountain state park tn–covered with rhodies in bloom). and the dentist, lol, I can identify…love the doc and staff, but I always feel like I can’t eat until after the appt, then go enjoy ice cream :D
Yeah, I try to get early appointments so I can avoid eating. Our rhododendrons bloom at different ties, which is good. It spreads the beauty out over a few weeks.
I think the bunny scrapped his teeth clean when he chewed a bigger hole in the vinyl lattice skirting the underside of our porch. He has an entrance/exit on both sides.
The baby squirrel and the bunny-shaped bread…!! So cute.
I had to laugh at your one-liner. Steven Wright had a similar line: “My dental hygienist is cute. Every time I visit, I eat a whole package of Oreo cookies while waiting in the lobby. Sometimes she has to cancel the rest of the afternoon’s appointments. ” 😂
Thanks Mary. The checkup went well. I do have one filling he has to repair, but not until September. I was on my way to the dentist from work one. I left with enough time to stop at home and brush, but they called while I was on my way home and asked if I could come as soon as possible. I had eaten lunch before leaving the office. :(
I remember a time when I totally forgot about the dentist appointment until after I had eaten a black licorice vine. OMG. Talk about picking. Loved the photos. The baby squirrel and toast are favorites. The rhododendron is fabulous.
You have to brush your tongue , too, I guess . Anyway , just stare the dentist in the eye and either : 1. lie and stick to it , or 2. admit the truth and dare the dentist to say something . Whatever you do , don’t whine and cower and make weak promises ( like I do ).
The dentist always knows …. And now I want some Oreos 😂. That first picture with the knot in the tree almost makes me think squirrels are cute not evil 😈
Ha! That was really funny, Dan. The gallery is beautiful again. I adore the baby squirrel in the tree hollow. The bunny shape toast is not something I would have noticed, but now you mention it, I can absolutely see it. Hugs.
Perfect one-liner! Your flowers are beautiful. I love that Korean dogwood, and was planning on planting one to replace our big dead pine tree. Well…stay tuned next week for what happened instead.
Good decision, Dan. Oreos before dentist are not a great idea! Great shots. Love the rhododendron (mine finally bloomed, too). Love that the bunny is so used to you, he actually waits and poses for you!
Me too! And today I am putting an end to No-Mow-May because I just cannot handle the foot-high dandelion clocks! This will give the rhodos prime feature status ;-)
I actually captured a bunny amidst a bunch of dandelions in a field while running yesterday. They usually hop away so fast.
Yes. A couple of years ago, I sat amongst my potted garden and photographed a bunny munching on my delicious dandelions. I happened to be at the right place at the right time!
Great photos! The purple rhododendrons are marvelous! I love that you love dandelions. And the bunny shaped toast is a gift from the great rabbit, saying thank you for sharing your shelter with the bunnies. Thanks for trusting us with your dark secret. Are those chocolate filled Oreos or just a dark photo and my imagination?
Thanks JoAnna. The bunnies are starting to trust us. They don’t run away when we’re in the yard (usually to fill the bird baths and water bowls the bunnies use). It’s funny, they trusted us more when we had Maddie. She had to go out on a leash, and when the bunnies saw us, they didn’t move. Maddie never wanted to chase them.
The Oreos in the picture are regular Double Stuff. I don’t often eat them, but they were on sale 3 packs for $10.
:) It’s hard to say no to on sale Oreos. Now that Marley’s training keeps him from lunging and being reactive, the squirrels know he’s not going to chase them. They let him get pretty close.
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Oreos are like Cheetos—it’s hard to get rid of the evidence.
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Haha – you’re right, Pete. Maximum willpower got me through the appointment.
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As my dad learned to his chagrin when he took my toddler for a walk in the stroller, and the walk involved his buying her Oreos as a treat.
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Haha – you caught him 😊
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It was hard not to when Sonia had Oreo leavings all over her face and and the front of her clothes.
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I am not keen on the dentist …he likes my wallet too much!
The photos are great ninja squirrels blending in with the trees, bold bunnies looking straight at you close up too!
Lovely flowers and the flag! Perfect.
I saw a tree waiting bto be planted yesterday while out on a walk!
Have a great day Dan💜
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Thanks Willow. All the critters around here seem to be enjoying the season. So many people have been taking trees down around here, so it’s wonderful to see a tree being planted. Have a wonderful day!
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It’s the same here Dan the just keep building houses it’s a nightmare 💜💚
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A bunny filled post is a beautiful thing. The little muncher must be getting used to you not to run.
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It’s so funny. These guys never ran when we were our walking with Maddie. She was always on a leash, but they would come close enough that she could have grabbed them. After she passed, they started acting like squirrels and bunnies again. This bunny has started just stepping aside, or walking into the bushes, but not running away. I’m glad they feel comfortable here.
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It speaks well of you my friend.
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And the baby squirrel is precious!!
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Such an adorable face.
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Ah, the dentist. Now, there’s a person I don’t look forward to seeing. No matter what age I am, it feels like I’ve been summoned to the principal’s office. :-) I hope you enjoyed those Oreos after.
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It is like going to the principal. I had to get a picture. That’s the length I’ll go to keep this blog interesting ;-)
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The dreaded dentist appointment! They pick away enough until they finally find something to drill and fill.
Baby squirrel is just too cute! And Smokey foraging is a hoot!
Your Korean Dogwood is a beauty and my Rhododendron is starting to bloom as well.
Nice photo of Old Glory at the memorial.
Enjoy some more Oreos Dan. You have plenty of time to brush and floss until your next appointment!
Ginger
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I like our dentist, Ginger, but the picking and the biting on that dang thing for the x-rays – ugh.
All the critters around here are enjoying the season. They’re foraging and, the ones that know us, just come and knock at the door.
I’m glad that our rhododendrons bloom in waves. It stretches out the beauty. I’m glad yours are starting to bloom. The Korean dogwood is such an unassuming tree. Lots of plain blossoms, but combined, they light up the tree.
I hope you’re having a good week!
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I like those purple blooms on the rhododendrons.
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I’m glad, Frank. They are delicate and so pretty.
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Nothing like the word “dentist” to make people sit up straight. So it’s good to soothe them with the word “Oreo.” What loaded words! Yes, dentists have instruments that detect the carbon-14 of chocolate and estimate the age of it on our teeth. There’s no covering up. But then there’s that rhododendron bloom — the close-up you got is gorgeous! The closer you look at a flower, the more there is to wonder at.
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The rhododendrons have such delicate beautiful blossoms. I’m glad ours don’t all bloom at the same time. I’m sure the dentist knows I have eaten Oreos in the last few days, but he didn’t yell at me.
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Next time take the dentist some of your Oreos. Then he’d NEVER yell at you.
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There’s a great idea!
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great combo of photos of your hometown life. maybe the bunny can hear your voices underneath the house? thanks especially for the beautiful rhodie photos; we are now hiking in search of rhodies in our nearby forests…so far we’ve found wild azaleas, and mountain laurel, which are beautiful in their own right…but still hoping for some rhodie sightings (we fell in love with these when we first visited roan mountain state park tn–covered with rhodies in bloom). and the dentist, lol, I can identify…love the doc and staff, but I always feel like I can’t eat until after the appt, then go enjoy ice cream :D
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Yeah, I try to get early appointments so I can avoid eating. Our rhododendrons bloom at different ties, which is good. It spreads the beauty out over a few weeks.
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Hope your dentist appt. went well. I’m lovin’ the pictures.
I tried to write a poem about the old, rickety door, but I failed.
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Thanks GP. He did find something I have to go back for, but not until September. Sorry about the poem. No pressure.
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Great one-liner, Dan. LOL. And great photos as well. I was immediately drawn to the sourdough slices — a staple in our home. 😊
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Thanks Gwen. Our primary grocery store carries sourdough bread from a bakery in Brooklyn, NY. It’s delicious.
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Dentists are indeed all-knowing, Dan!
And hopefully that rabbit in your terrific photos gets a teeth cleaning twice a year. :-)
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I think the bunny scrapped his teeth clean when he chewed a bigger hole in the vinyl lattice skirting the underside of our porch. He has an entrance/exit on both sides.
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Yikes! Not an ideal dental-cleaning procedure. :-(
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Well, they do have to wear their teeth down on something ;-)
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True… :-) :-( Perhaps carrots aren’t quite enough…
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The baby squirrel and the bunny-shaped bread…!! So cute.
I had to laugh at your one-liner. Steven Wright had a similar line: “My dental hygienist is cute. Every time I visit, I eat a whole package of Oreo cookies while waiting in the lobby. Sometimes she has to cancel the rest of the afternoon’s appointments. ” 😂
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Haha – maybe if I was single and a bunch of years younger. That baby squirrel gets me every time.
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Good one! I get it and applaud your resolve to not eat your usual breakfast Oreos.
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Of course, I had to take some out to get a photo, and I had to eat those. That just shows how far I go to make these posts as good as I can ;-)
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Mmmm…Oreos…
I forgot to brush before I went to the dentist last time and the poor hygienist found a few bits of a morning protein bar. Embarrassing!
Hope you had a good checkup, Dan, and have an even better Wednesday!
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Thanks Mary. The checkup went well. I do have one filling he has to repair, but not until September. I was on my way to the dentist from work one. I left with enough time to stop at home and brush, but they called while I was on my way home and asked if I could come as soon as possible. I had eaten lunch before leaving the office. :(
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Your comment about the Oreos cracked me up, Dan. Yep, the dentist always knows. Love the photos. The rhododendrons may be my fave today.
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I did have those cookies after I got home, Jan. I’m sure he knows, but I can pretend.
The rhododendrons are so pretty. I hope you have a great rest of the week.
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The Truth will out. No brushing and flossing can totally eliminate it.
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I know – he knows, but I tried ;-)
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I remember a time when I totally forgot about the dentist appointment until after I had eaten a black licorice vine. OMG. Talk about picking. Loved the photos. The baby squirrel and toast are favorites. The rhododendron is fabulous.
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Black licorice had to make for an interesting cleaning :-)
The baby squirrel got some peanuts and I got some toast – a good day in spite of a visit to the dentist.
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I would say so.
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You have to brush your tongue , too, I guess . Anyway , just stare the dentist in the eye and either : 1. lie and stick to it , or 2. admit the truth and dare the dentist to say something . Whatever you do , don’t whine and cower and make weak promises ( like I do ).
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“Oreo crumbs? No, those are prescription multivitamin remnants.” I could try and sell that.
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Don’t push your luck , Dan .
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The dentist always knows …. And now I want some Oreos 😂. That first picture with the knot in the tree almost makes me think squirrels are cute not evil 😈
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That squirrel is so darn cute, Jill. I’m guessing there’s a small TV, cable and a couch in that hole.
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As much as they charge for a cleaning, might as well bring them in dirty…
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That’s a good point, John. Get my money’s worth.
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Try gargling with full strength mouthwash! Maybe something that smells like Pinesol! That bunny sure is a character.
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They might help him keep his distance ;-)
The bunny is at home here.
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Ha! That was really funny, Dan. The gallery is beautiful again. I adore the baby squirrel in the tree hollow. The bunny shape toast is not something I would have noticed, but now you mention it, I can absolutely see it. Hugs.
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Thanks Teagan. That little squirrel is so darn cute. I didn’t notice the shape until I curt some slices. The whole loaf was like that.
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Close-ups are incredible! It’s really hard to hide anything these days. Too many people have too much information.
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But they don’t know how to use it properly.
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Perfect one-liner! Your flowers are beautiful. I love that Korean dogwood, and was planning on planting one to replace our big dead pine tree. Well…stay tuned next week for what happened instead.
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Uh oh 😕
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Oh, it’s a good thing and quite different. Stay tuned…🙂
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Oh my, I could never eat Oreos for breakfast – too sweet!
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I have a few after toast and fruit (if that makes it better).
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Good decision, Dan. Oreos before dentist are not a great idea! Great shots. Love the rhododendron (mine finally bloomed, too). Love that the bunny is so used to you, he actually waits and poses for you!
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I’m glad your rhododendrons are blooming. The bunny makes me feel good when he doesn’t run away. Even though I know he’s eating our flowers.
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Me too! And today I am putting an end to No-Mow-May because I just cannot handle the foot-high dandelion clocks! This will give the rhodos prime feature status ;-)
I actually captured a bunny amidst a bunch of dandelions in a field while running yesterday. They usually hop away so fast.
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They love dandelions but they do move fast.
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Yes. A couple of years ago, I sat amongst my potted garden and photographed a bunny munching on my delicious dandelions. I happened to be at the right place at the right time!
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Great photos! The purple rhododendrons are marvelous! I love that you love dandelions. And the bunny shaped toast is a gift from the great rabbit, saying thank you for sharing your shelter with the bunnies. Thanks for trusting us with your dark secret. Are those chocolate filled Oreos or just a dark photo and my imagination?
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Thanks JoAnna. The bunnies are starting to trust us. They don’t run away when we’re in the yard (usually to fill the bird baths and water bowls the bunnies use). It’s funny, they trusted us more when we had Maddie. She had to go out on a leash, and when the bunnies saw us, they didn’t move. Maddie never wanted to chase them.
The Oreos in the picture are regular Double Stuff. I don’t often eat them, but they were on sale 3 packs for $10.
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:) It’s hard to say no to on sale Oreos. Now that Marley’s training keeps him from lunging and being reactive, the squirrels know he’s not going to chase them. They let him get pretty close.
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