Thursday, June 30, 2011

Deers Can't Read Either


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I was taking pictures of the bullet-ridden "Exit" sign, when I saw movement and noticed the, er, exiting end of the deer.

I guess he can't read!

To see wonderful signs from around the world, join us over at Lesley's "Signs, Signs"!

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Graffiti Dude


This delightful "graffiti dude" appeared sometime within the past week or so at the (formerly) abandoned church ... this guy waves goodbye as you exit the old sanctuary area.

This one guards the back door of the old school ...


And this interesting fellow poked up his head in what used to be a fire extinguisher box!

Someone certainly had fun with these! I know I had fun finding them.
I wonder if there are more that I haven't seen yet?
Maybe I'll go for another walk and find out!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

No Parking Sign ...


I THINK I'll find another place to park ...


(Photo taken in front of fire station in Newberg, Oregon)

To see wonderful signs from around the world, visit Lesley's "Signs, Signs"!

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Hot Air Balloons Can't Read!

I took this photo last July when a hot air balloon descended on the parking lot of the once-abandoned church across the street.

I guess they couldn't read the sign from up in the air ...

And I don't think they cared!!!

To see signs from around the world, visit Lesley's "Signs, Signs"!


Thursday, June 9, 2011

Honey Bees!!!


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As I walked along the Metro trail at Graham Oak Nature Preserve yesterday, I was happy to see that honeybees are making a comeback, after being nearly decimated by mites over the past 10 years or so.


They were feasting on pollen from the oxeye daisies (leucanthemum vulgare) that are starting to bloom.


If you look carefully, you can see reflections of the woods and fields in their eyes ...


I never noticed before that their faces are shaped like hearts!

To see hearts from around the world, visit "Random Hearts" - and share YOUR heart on Guest Heart Thursday!

To see reflections from around the world, visit James' "Weekend Reflections".

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

A Bad Contractor?


I was on my way home from church when I noticed this, um, altered sign. It looks like someone was NOT happy with this company, and came up with a unique way of making sure no one else gets a bad deal!

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

The Up Side of Too Much Rain!


It's cold, it's wet ...
Rain coats the garden flowers in jeweled beauty ...

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Raindrops on the green plants reflect even more surrounding beauty ...


The lupine beside the road becomes encrusted in nature's diamonds ... and even more reflections!


I have been complaining about the rain ...
Shame on me!!!

To see reflections from around the world, visit James' "Weekend Reflections"!