Steve`s Country

This And That Tuesday.

Posted on July 9, 2019 by stevescountry

Good afternoon everyone on this rather cloudy day here at Steve’s Country. I’m a little late getting this out today. I really wanted to get it out this morning. Just didn’t work. As you can see. One of those days. Sometimes things just move a little slower. Or faster. Or things get in the way. Something happens. In other words, a normal day. Around here at least. I don’t think Muffin and I really know what normal means.

I have a chair by the door that Muffin likes to sit on while watching the chipmunks. I can still go in and out no problem. Usually. But for some reason this time was different. Caught my foot on the leg of the chair. So the chair came outside with me. With a loud crash. Both of us crashed. I’m glad Muffin wasn’t on the chair at the time. Or she would have been gone. Sigh. I mean really, how could it happen? Oh well. Like I say, just one of those days.

Haven’t had a picture of my friend Baxter the blue jay for a while, so here is a new one of him.

There was absolutely no wind. Good, I thought. I will go get some pictures of flowers. It’s a little hard to focus on them when the wind is blowing them all over the place. I get out there. First flower. Wind starts blowing. Quite a bit. So the flower is moving all over the place. Amazing really. Not really. Around here, that’s normal. So what to do? Hold the stem of the flower with one hand. Take picture with other hand. Trying to hold camera steady. Also trying not to get my other hand in the picture. Not easy. But it works.

showy ladyslipper2 — Another one of our wild orchids, a showy lady slipper.

But that’s not as bad as balancing on a little rock out in the water while trying to get a picture of a small flower that grows in the water. Not easy. Especially since the rock is not flat. Actually it was kind of pointy. I could have just waded out into the water. But I didn’t feel like getting wet that day. That wasn’t today. It’s a rather dull, cloudy day. Not very good for pictures. It would be okay for certain things. Not really the best day for flower pictures. But I did it anyway. I wanted to get out for a while. I’m an outdoor person. I stay indoors a lot during the winter. This time of year I try to be outside as much as possible. So my posting gets messed up a bit. So does reading.

A nice buck a couple days ago, still with his velvety antlers, they still have some growing to do.

I’m on my bed at the moment. Just to be different. Muffin is sleeping right beside me. She must have been dreaming. She really jumped. Startled me a bit. I think it startled her too.

Everyone should get outside each day if at all possible. Just go for a walk. Doesn’t need to be an exciting nature walk. Just get out and walk. Being outside is good for the brain. Helps to clear our thoughts. Helps to get rid of stress. Helps us to think about other things. Helps us to think more clearly so we can tackle those problems that we might have. Sitting inside all the time is not a good idea. If you have a park nearby, go and sit there for a while. Enjoy the trees and other greenery. Green is a soothing color. It helps us to relax. It helps us to unwind from the day.

Haven’t had a picture of Rusty for a while either, so here he is stuffing his cheeks with peanuts.

I will have to do another of Steve’s adventures this week. Stay tuned. Coming to a blog near you. Until then, I hope you enjoy your week and God bless!

Steve and Muffin.

It’s Liebster Award Time!

Posted on July 8, 2019 by stevescountry

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Welcome back for another award post and this time it’s the Liebster Award. And it’s actually my fifth nomination for this award which is great! I was given this particular nomination by my very good friend Ilona over at https://easydiet.blog and if you are looking for some inspiration for your day then please do check out her blog. You definitely will not be disappointed. Thank you so very much Ilona for this nomination, I really do appreciate it very much!

THE RULES:

Say ‘Thank you’ to the Blogger who nominated you.
Share 11 facts about yourself.
Answer the questions the blogger asked you.
Nominate 11 lucky bloggers and make them happy.
Ask 11questions to your nominees.
Notify your 11 nominees.

11 facts about myself, now that’s a tough one!

I have a secret, though one person knows it, but it’s still a secret.
I’m between 150 and 200 cm tall.
I’m older than 20.
I live in one of the coldest places on earth.
I would love to live on a deserted island, as long as one other person was with me.
I love cats.
I like to draw.
I collect minerals.
I don’t talk much.
I don’t know how to cook.
I love baking.

questions:

Three things which you hate about yourself. I overthink, I don’t talk enough, I’m stupid.
Three things which you love about yourself the most. I’m fun. (honest I am). I’m honest. I’m trustworthy.
Which is your favorite book? These next 2 are Muffins. Meow, meow. Any book that she can shred. Which is any book.
Do you have phobia of anything? MEOW! Thunderstorms.
What are 3 things which you wanted to try in your life once? See a real volcano, travel to another Nice warm place (hey, I was asked), last one is a secret.
What are your weakness? Being tickled.
What will be your reaction when you find someone using your mobile phone without your permission? hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
What was your most embarrassing moment? Well, it’s when I arrived at…hey, wait a minute, you really think I’m going to answer that?? Whew, that was close.
If only 24 hours of your life is left what you will like to do? Easy, I…meow, meow. Hey, this one is my question. MEOW, MEOW!! WAIT! I would spend it with Muffin naturally. These things really are getting dangerous.
Do you hate your relatives? No. I may not want to spend time with some of them, but I don’t hate them.
If any one super power is given to you which you would like to take? To be invisible! That would be so much fun.