tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post8196759852716960311..comments2023-10-25T06:32:53.233-04:00Comments on Imagine: At Home with Kenjukenjuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-76332207235246641962009-09-16T14:12:48.896-04:002009-09-16T14:12:48.896-04:00thanks for bday wishes! it was a good one. I l...thanks for bday wishes! it was a good one. I love living where there is so much nature around us ALL the time, even if I wish the spiders followed better rules. I peacefully coexist until tangled up in a sticky web...then I'm in getaway, get-it-off-me mode.annaspragnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-51378264352437085362009-09-15T22:19:01.331-04:002009-09-15T22:19:01.331-04:00Your garden has so much going on!Your garden has so much going on!Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021041066225678236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-29040723885148742162009-09-15T18:42:31.173-04:002009-09-15T18:42:31.173-04:00That has to be hands down the prettiest box turtle...That has to be hands down the prettiest box turtle I've ever seen. It looks like it just got out of a bath, doesn't it?<br /><br />Happy Birthday to Anne!Buzzardbillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755522048417416544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-2325280623411619542009-09-15T16:24:52.216-04:002009-09-15T16:24:52.216-04:00The markings on the turtle shell are most unusual ...The markings on the turtle shell are most unusual and beautiful. I have never seen one like it and am awed.<br /><br />I don't mind spiders if they will catch flies and other undesirable bugs. Your is a big critter.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-10208397183313976792009-09-15T13:53:59.325-04:002009-09-15T13:53:59.325-04:00All great photos, but I love that turtle picture.
...All great photos, but I love that turtle picture.<br /><br />It almost look as if it has been hand-painted.Lorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152302644577926337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-91804725662967536302009-09-15T13:13:15.513-04:002009-09-15T13:13:15.513-04:00I'll have to send you the pic of my spider, sh...I'll have to send you the pic of my spider, she's getting bigger. She even moved her web further out. Love the marking on the turtle. Natures handy work is awesome.Shiny Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923164856151076793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-75349067311014669982009-09-15T12:51:42.154-04:002009-09-15T12:51:42.154-04:00While I'm no fan of spiders, I have to admit t...While I'm no fan of spiders, I have to admit they're fascinating. <br /><br />One point about yours - - it's probably a 'she.' The males are about a quarter as large as the females, and often serve as her post-copulation snack. That's ONE way to deal with the whole 'relationship' issue! :)tiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351692108818152561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-65275438661720232862009-09-15T12:16:31.282-04:002009-09-15T12:16:31.282-04:00Great photos! I love snail shells too. Such beauti...Great photos! I love snail shells too. Such beautiful artistry. Love that turtle and spider web. Things look great there. Glad the underlining stopped. Yikes.robin andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390482190562312928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-10891026052102673172009-09-15T11:12:16.840-04:002009-09-15T11:12:16.840-04:00Great pictures! I'm keeping an eye on all our ...Great pictures! I'm keeping an eye on all our neat spiders, too. :-)Evil Twin's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947080160500549248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-24920063272918447042009-09-15T09:59:48.145-04:002009-09-15T09:59:48.145-04:00That turtle really is handsome and he knows it, lo...That turtle really is handsome and he knows it, lol! That spider however.... shivers!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124375366809037969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-53293256703172812662009-09-15T08:21:02.966-04:002009-09-15T08:21:02.966-04:00Alan, thanks for all the info. Now I'm even ha...Alan, thanks for all the info. Now I'm even happier that I got to see this one!kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-83080555373905700502009-09-15T07:50:12.168-04:002009-09-15T07:50:12.168-04:00Oh, and Judy....
If my information source is corr...Oh, and Judy....<br /><br />If my information source is correct, it indicates that that is the only "land species" turtle in North Carolina.<br /><br />And....are you ready for this? It is also your State's official reptile!<br /><br />Now you can start collecting something besides frogs! lolAlan Ghttp://www.writingtomyself.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-85380918780346500472009-09-15T07:42:56.218-04:002009-09-15T07:42:56.218-04:00Hi Kenju....
I think that is what is referred to ...Hi Kenju....<br /><br />I think that is what is referred to as an "Eastern Box Turtle". I know one thing, it is definitely a beautiful little creature and it's great you got to get a photo of it there in your yard.Alan Ghttp://www.writingtomyself.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-8461610543955051492009-09-15T07:29:19.101-04:002009-09-15T07:29:19.101-04:00Did the spider writer "Some Turtle" in i...Did the spider writer "Some Turtle" in its web? <br /><br />We have a resident spider that is also huge and builds huge webs that will bounce you back if you run into them.<br /><br />Happy Birthday Anne. Hope you read Judy's blog today. You'll be better for it.<br /><br />Happy Birthday Rhonda. You are missing a lot by not reading Judy's blog.Granny Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165058412950953296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-78278408082070916892009-09-15T07:22:00.268-04:002009-09-15T07:22:00.268-04:00What wonderful visitors you've had! The turtle...What wonderful visitors you've had! The turtle's shell is gorgeous. The snail shell and spider are so beautiful! I love webs, and have photographed many.bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658103343742852411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-79424184977911469352009-09-15T06:50:33.422-04:002009-09-15T06:50:33.422-04:00Loved the visit with natures art work. Nature real...Loved the visit with natures art work. Nature really puts us to shame. Great shots.<br />Happy Birthday Anne and Rhonda.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-55353430809251649882009-09-15T05:37:44.287-04:002009-09-15T05:37:44.287-04:00Do you think he is someone's beloved pet on th...Do you think he is someone's beloved pet on the run?Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-65377000724496982232009-09-15T04:02:56.693-04:002009-09-15T04:02:56.693-04:00Is that a tortoise, a turtle or a terrapin?? And...Is that a tortoise, a turtle or a terrapin?? And isn't he just the handsomest creature! Are they wild in your neck of the woods> How lovely!<br /><br />And the spider - not my favourite creatures, but he is very handsome. Their webs amaze me. We had one in our garden and the anchor strand was about 3ft long. How did he get from the tree to the bush to anchor and start the web? Must be mightly good jumpers!Gillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00322140697547406511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2958679963868626698.post-78272616812020298132009-09-15T03:12:00.021-04:002009-09-15T03:12:00.021-04:00That first fellow is absolutely stunning! It almos...That first fellow is absolutely stunning! It almost looks unreal because the design and colors look painted on, don't they? He is really STUNNING!<br /><br />Snail shells are so very reminiscent of some sea shells, too...I've always been amazed at the designo of this one of yours plus those from the sea, as well.<br /><br />And that Spider is quite extraorinary, too, my dear! You've got a lot of very interesting creatures living close to you, Judy....How truly wonderful!OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.com