PHOTO HUNT and CAMERA CRITTERS combined today
April Photo Hunter subjects:
7th ~ Awesome
14th ~ Sturdy
21st ~ Reflect
28th ~ Texture
For "Sturdy" I'm going with the sturdy yet spindly legs of herons. This one was perched on a power pole around Paradise Ponds in Port "A" Texas. [watermark also on bird's back] Hundreds of times I've seen all kinds of the waterfowl standing like this, on one leg....does anyone know the reason behind this gesture? Is there something I missed in Science class/Biology? Or maybe there was a research grant done by some group? Perhaps a whole program on PBS Earth series telling us 'why'? Inquiring minds wanna know! I bet it's just to rest the other leg?!!! But seriously, have you ever seen a heron fly in and land with such grace on those 'sturdy' skinny legs of theirs? If it were ME, I'd be tumbling head over heels with them as legs...they MUST be sturdy.
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WEEKEND FUNNIES
[eclectic style this week]
CHICKEN SOUP for the SOUL book reject: Kitchen Sopu for the Dyslexic Soul
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GOGOEL - Search engine for dyslexics.
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Now, I'm gonna teach you a bit of Chin-ese. Please, no offense intended here...just copied from Our Funny List. Ready?
Lin Ching [In English this translates into: unauthorized execution]
Chin Tu Fat [In English this translates into: in need of a facelift]
Ai No Pei [In English this translates into: It was free!]
Hung Chow [In English this translates into: in need of an enema]
after that above, we need to clarify a bit----
Hu Flung Dung [In English this translates into: bathroom stinks!]
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QUESTION FOR THE DAY: How do I set a laser printer to stun?
April Photo Hunter subjects:
14th ~ Sturdy
21st ~ Reflect
28th ~ Texture
For "Sturdy" I'm going with the sturdy yet spindly legs of herons. This one was perched on a power pole around Paradise Ponds in Port "A" Texas. [watermark also on bird's back] Hundreds of times I've seen all kinds of the waterfowl standing like this, on one leg....does anyone know the reason behind this gesture? Is there something I missed in Science class/Biology? Or maybe there was a research grant done by some group? Perhaps a whole program on PBS Earth series telling us 'why'? Inquiring minds wanna know! I bet it's just to rest the other leg?!!! But seriously, have you ever seen a heron fly in and land with such grace on those 'sturdy' skinny legs of theirs? If it were ME, I'd be tumbling head over heels with them as legs...they MUST be sturdy.
CONNECTING TO:
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WEEKEND FUNNIES
[eclectic style this week]
CHICKEN SOUP for the SOUL book reject: Kitchen Sopu for the Dyslexic Soul
*
GOGOEL - Search engine for dyslexics.
*
Now, I'm gonna teach you a bit of Chin-ese. Please, no offense intended here...just copied from Our Funny List. Ready?
Lin Ching [In English this translates into: unauthorized execution]
Chin Tu Fat [In English this translates into: in need of a facelift]
Ai No Pei [In English this translates into: It was free!]
Hung Chow [In English this translates into: in need of an enema]
after that above, we need to clarify a bit----
Hu Flung Dung [In English this translates into: bathroom stinks!]
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QUESTION FOR THE DAY: How do I set a laser printer to stun?
Funny, would never have thought of herons' spindly legs as sturdy but you're right! Re the Chinese... ummm, what kind of Chinese is that? Mandarin/Putonghua perhaps?
ReplyDeletere: the language lesson....actually, your guess is as good as mine {{{snort}}} - it's all just for humor.
DeleteIt always amazes me that herons can be supported on those legs.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Carver, me too.
Deletesturdy and spindly - if we could all be so lucky! :)
ReplyDeleteloved your crows today. And ya, to be so lucky and agile. AND I might add....a bit graceful too, even if they look dangerously lopsided, they are extremely graceful.
DeleteUsually what you see is what you get, but sometimes what you get is a whole lot more than what you see!
ReplyDeleteI loved your triceratops today!!!
DeleteOne leg standing hmmpp this bird has a good balance and pretty sturdy too.
ReplyDeleteSturdy
good balance AND sturdy...can't get any better than that.
DeleteIt's amazing to me those spindly legs can hold up a heron. They look so top heavy!
ReplyDeleteLoved the 'Chinese' lesson. :)
That's a perfect description Carletta...top heavy. That they are.
Deletewonderful take!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteThat is a scrawny leg, for being so sturdy.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are back playing the photohunt with us... I look forward to seeing what you come up with every weekend!
Sandi
Thank you for continuing the traditional hunt theme.
DeleteWhat a great take on the theme. At first glance I wouldn't say a crane leg was so sturdy, yet it makes perfect sense when you talk about it.
ReplyDeleteHas it really been so long since TnChick threw in the towel? Then think how long we've known one another. Wow.
Yep, we've been bloggers for some time now...yes?
DeleteSturdy legs indeed. I can't do that :)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't do that either. Well, at least not for but a second or two.
DeleteNice shot!
ReplyDeleteYour sibling kitties, would love this heron....right? LOL
DeleteBy your picture of the heron regardless if there standing on one leg or not. But I've seen Canadian geese stand on one leg also. But I don't recall robins stand on one leg....Thanks for stopping in and the coffee is on.
ReplyDeleteGlad you could take the time from your day to visit.
DeleteI adore herons and this shot is fantastic, Anni. I'm sure you can google the question that's nagging you. As for me, I'm feeling far too lazy today.
ReplyDeleteThey are aMAZing birds.
Deleteamazing i never seen a bird stand on one leg.hahaha i wish i can do that! lovely shot.
ReplyDeletebtw thank you so much for your lovely comment.
Katherine...thanks for paying me a visit today.
DeleteStrike a pose. Interesting perspective. - Margy
ReplyDeleteThanks...glad you stopped by Margy.
DeleteNever thought of that! Humm.. lots of birds stand on one leg.. now you got me wondering..LOL I love your pic of the heron.
ReplyDeleteI ended up going out on google for a 'one leg stance' search. LOL
DeleteFunny shot of the Heron! They are able to stay well balanced on one leg. But, what happened to its head. Have a great weekend, Anni!
ReplyDeletethe head? It's a mystery to me! LOL
DeleteHard to believe how sturdy those scrawny little legs are!
ReplyDeleteisn't it? So many birds, especially wading birds, do this.
DeleteNot only sturdy, but steady on just one leg!
ReplyDeleteby the way Lew...I forgot to comment on your cherry blossom image on another blog of yours.
DeleteI'd call that deceptively sturdy!
ReplyDeletegood choice of words.
DeleteI prefer chicken legs myself.
ReplyDeleterofl....ya, I bet you do...as in Fancy Feast!!
DeleteWelcome back to the photo hunt - I have missed both your sense of humour and your beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, that bird is very sturdy to stand up on one leg - i'd topple right over!
me too....me too.
DeleteI never would have thought about a heron's leg as sturdy, but you do have a point.
ReplyDeletewell, weight-wise, it takes a sturdy leg to hold us the massive body. right?
DeleteI agree with the comments, I never would have thought of a heron's leg for the theme but you are right!! beautiful shot too!!
ReplyDeletemost definitely. Not that I'm right, it's that the legs are sturdy.
DeleteHe is doing some Yoga lessons I think..... what a funny shot!
ReplyDeleteIt is comical.
DeleteNot only a sturdy leg but a sturdy pole, too. Great picture!
ReplyDeleteYou're so right!!! No one else mentioned that, and I never 'saw' it!!! WTG.
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