Saturday, September 17, 2011

Weekend Reflections - A Thoughtful Little Grebe


Last night I took a tumble, smack on my face on a rough,
unfinished path, my teeth landing on my camera and the
rest of the face on the stones, You will be happy to know
that my camera came away unscathed - unlike yours truly.
The bruises are starting to really come into their own, also
on knees and my left hand. The face however definitely came
off second best and looks like it has been hit by a brick.

I seem to be sore all over and a little unsteady in the brain
box so please excuse it if I cannot get to your posts just yet.
I am feeling a strong magnetic attraction to my bed . . .


This Little Grebe is contemplating a dilemma of her own,


where to build her nest since the water level of the dam has
drowned the reeds which normally hide her brood.



A dilemma indeed!

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16 comments:

  1. eileeninmdSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Beautiful reflections and nice shots of the grebe.

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  2. JimSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Charming Grebe.

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  3. Hilke BrederSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    I am glad you didn't break any bones! Settle down with a good book. Get well soon.

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  4. TexWisGirlSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    oh, arija, i'm terribly sorry for your fall! but glad your camera survived it. now, if we can just get you back to normal! get some rest, dearie!!! and take some aspirin or advil or something!

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  5. 'TsukiSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    That is such a lovely set of pics, Arija ! The troubled water reflecting the blue sky has gorgeous colors.

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  6. GaelynSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Arija, I am worried. A fall like that can shake up your brain. Please consider going to a doctor. Yet I'm sure a weekend of bedrest will do you good too.

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  7. Sylvia KSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I'm so sorry to learn of your fall, Arija!! So glad it wasn't any worse! Hope the soreness will go away quickly! But it is a good excuse to settle back in your garden, enjoy spring, the beauty and a good book -- and take a picture now and then! I love these and the cute little grebe! Hope you have a good weekend, with little pain!

    Sylvia

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  8. Johnny NutcaseSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    aw! I'm so sorry about the fall -sounds (and i bet looks!) awfully painful - hope you have a quick and speedy recovery! I love your little grebe friend, what a cutie :)

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  9. jabblogSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I hope you will be feeling less sore and a lot better very soon. What a nasty shock for you.

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  10. ArijaSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Ken Schneider ken@rosyfinch.com to me
    show details 1:24 AM (2 hours ago)
    Thank you, Aria.

    Yes, "soft focus" seems so much nicer! I must remember to always say that.

    Sorry about your fall-- of course it is good that your camera survived, but I hope your face clears up in a hurry!

    Ken

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  11. Ruth HiebertSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    You take care of yourself. Falling like that is not what you want to do. THe Grebe pictures are wonderful.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Oh dear, even it was so bad to you I got a smile because of your keeping your camera in safe. I have same experience :)
    I wish you soon recovering.
    I answered on my site to your comment.

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  13. ArijaSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:40 PM

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  14. ElaineSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Beautiful shots, and I hope you are feeling better soon.

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  15. PennySeptember 18, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Falling over isnt much fun any more. Sorry about your face but glad the camera wasnt damaged, love the reflections and your little grebe.

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  16. Modesto ViegasSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    I wish you will be "as new" soon!
    Good shots!!!

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