Nest Wars

Yes, the robins are at it again.

Ever since I trimmed off their favorite branch from the tree in the front yard, it seems like they have been trying to put their nest in more and more inconvenient places.

This year they built it inside the covered bird feeder,

which wouldn't be so bad except that it is next to Chloe's kennel.

As a result, I can't stick Chloe out in the kennel to dry after giving her a bath, without ma and pa robin having a cow.  It also isn't possible to give Tigger the cat her spring shower until after the silly birds have fledged.  Tigger might find her dry time more entertaining than usual; then again, she might get her eyes pecked out.  I'm not interested in finding out who would win that battle.

Oh, and they squawk at everything,
we are getting really tired of angry robin noises wafting in the windows.

Once they move out, it will be time to hang that feeder from the tree in the front yard.  Maybe next year they will take the hint.

No Matter Who Is Running

for political office,

I will hang up on you when you call my house

with pre-recorded messages.

Don't Waste My Time!

Some Flowers

Happy Mother's Day

To All Moms

(And the nice thing about pictures is 
that there is no watering required.)

This Should Ruin Their Demographics

So Barnes & Noble sent me a lovely coupon code for 20% off one item plus free shipping, just so it would arrive in time for Mother's Day.  Since we haven't been able to find much of anything at their store lately to total enough for free shipping, we bought Top Gear Season 22.  That should leave them scratching their heads and asking, "Is someone really going to give THAT to her mother for Mother's Day?"  Sure beats chick flicks.  I could have been a mom, maybe.  For the sake of the coupon, I'm counting Chloe.