tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post4813171644716260101..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Wednesday Vignette: VisitorsKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45928133674267850322021-05-08T17:30:27.941-07:002021-05-08T17:30:27.941-07:00Yes, I think they all follow the same playbook!Yes, I think they all follow the same playbook!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16181393272706647642021-05-08T05:02:26.611-07:002021-05-08T05:02:26.611-07:00If your coyote doesn't intimidate bunnies I do...If your coyote doesn't intimidate bunnies I don't stand a chance trying to chase off one from my garden. I swear I think he almost smiles and says ok, I'll play this game with you where I run a few feet while you yell. Then I'll get back to eating.Susie @ pbmGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08405047006217308676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-7222438400917775872021-05-06T20:43:54.603-07:002021-05-06T20:43:54.603-07:00Neither the coyotes nor the hawks seem to be very ...Neither the coyotes nor the hawks seem to be very effective in managing the bunnies this year, Beth. I'm not sure why.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-80871765390537202021-05-06T19:45:12.151-07:002021-05-06T19:45:12.151-07:00Wow, I'm surprised you still have bunnies with...Wow, I'm surprised you still have bunnies with that coyote around. (I say that, but we've had coyotes, too, and the rabbits still persist.) I'm glad you're able to get together with friends again. We are starting to meet in small groups again here, too. Your view and your garden never cease to amaze me!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-80358856792246250292021-05-06T19:04:54.945-07:002021-05-06T19:04:54.945-07:00I think I took about 8 shots of the coyote as he m...I think I took about 8 shots of the coyote as he moved through the garden but, as I was just pointing and clicking and I was inside the house, the reflection through the window left me with a single decent shot. If only critters would sit still awhile to give one time to set the camera to fit the circumstances ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-36558769606711204362021-05-06T15:21:47.096-07:002021-05-06T15:21:47.096-07:00Congrats on a beautiful new tree--the wait was lon...Congrats on a beautiful new tree--the wait was long enough.<br /><br />Wonderful you were able to have a lunch with friends--maybe "normal" will come back after all. Good coyote picture. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-80329195531035910952021-05-06T13:11:18.745-07:002021-05-06T13:11:18.745-07:00I'm not sure how smart bunnies are but I do kn...I'm not sure how smart bunnies are but I do know they're pretty good at hiding. They disappear as soon as I turn up with my camera.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-87939275917329503012021-05-06T11:35:42.469-07:002021-05-06T11:35:42.469-07:00I'm surprised that the bunnies haven't bee...I'm surprised that the bunnies haven't been scared off by the coyote's "deposits" - you would think that it would be one of the best types of deterrents. How lovely to be able to have a gathering with friends...I'm sure it was thoroughly enjoyed by all :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-74916367453400567712021-05-06T10:30:25.786-07:002021-05-06T10:30:25.786-07:00There's been a bit of a bunny explosion here. ...There's been a bit of a bunny explosion here. Although we've never seen more than two in our garden, the neighbors (who have lawns) regularly see half a dozen at a time. Maybe our resident coyote is a dedicated vegan?Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-10695442339817556042021-05-06T10:27:42.228-07:002021-05-06T10:27:42.228-07:00Wile E. was too busy getting himself blown up.Wile E. was too busy getting himself blown up.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-52011072311532011892021-05-06T10:27:11.682-07:002021-05-06T10:27:11.682-07:00It was a lovely day!It was a lovely day!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-4876326486521854792021-05-06T10:26:59.226-07:002021-05-06T10:26:59.226-07:00Coyotes are generally wary of people but they'...Coyotes are generally wary of people but they've been known to snatch small pets even when the owners are nearby - and they seem to have extended their hunting hours. That's why my poor cat doesn't get to wander the garden anymore even under close supervision.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-66265777637458457992021-05-06T10:24:14.568-07:002021-05-06T10:24:14.568-07:00Thanks Jane. I'm looking forward to getting t...Thanks Jane. I'm looking forward to getting that Ginkgo in the ground.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-54465299000014658362021-05-06T09:57:03.586-07:002021-05-06T09:57:03.586-07:00I wish my local coyotes were up for bunny patrol, ...I wish my local coyotes were up for bunny patrol, they're not doing their job! <br /><br />I am so glad you got your gingko! While the extra dollars involved in "upsizing" were probably earmarked for something else I'd say they were well spent in securing the larger tree. Have a nice lunch!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-89401907145447955352021-05-06T07:32:23.407-07:002021-05-06T07:32:23.407-07:00I had no idea that coyotes were omnivores. I never...I had no idea that coyotes were omnivores. I never saw Wile E. explore that option. ericnphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14863499116207117336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-1304508256284248242021-05-06T03:43:57.824-07:002021-05-06T03:43:57.824-07:00So nice to be able to have friends round again, an...So nice to be able to have friends round again, and enjoy the garden with you :)Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-82448004497806684112021-05-06T01:10:32.733-07:002021-05-06T01:10:32.733-07:00Lovely to share your garden with friends, what a t...Lovely to share your garden with friends, what a treat forthem. I'm not sure about the coyote, are they fierce?chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21028644318528088662021-05-05T23:57:39.013-07:002021-05-05T23:57:39.013-07:00What a perfect spot you have for entertaining. A g...What a perfect spot you have for entertaining. A gorgeous garden, a stunning view and a beautiful clear day.<br />Your ginkgo is going to look very handsome when it’s planted (it looks handsome now) and is sure to be a perfect successor to the Albizia.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14326022802944960576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16326800889549325422021-05-05T19:17:30.739-07:002021-05-05T19:17:30.739-07:00My husband said he finally splashed some water in ...My husband said he finally splashed some water in the direction of the coyote, prompting his departure. I met one at our back door one morning several months ago as I was preparing to go outside and I can say that both the coyote and I were probably equally disconcerted! I slammed the door closed and the coyote took off.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-82331546000457655512021-05-05T19:13:16.671-07:002021-05-05T19:13:16.671-07:00You're right, Eliza, but it's amazing how ...You're right, Eliza, but it's amazing how quickly the friends I've met with have overcome that sense of apprehension about getting together. I'm lucky that my closest friends are very smart and prudent women who've taken appropriate precautions as we've maneuvered through the ugly catastrophe than is the COVID-19 pandemic.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-84223028249331519982021-05-05T19:07:36.634-07:002021-05-05T19:07:36.634-07:00Yikes! I'm sorry to hear that, Elaine. I hope...Yikes! I'm sorry to hear that, Elaine. I hope Canada can get moving on its vaccination program soon - I think that's made more difference than any other factor in diminishing the impact of the virus here. There are still a lot of people who need to overcome their fears about the vaccines by educating themselves but thankfully California seems to have less of those than any other US state.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-3624205635391813282021-05-05T19:03:33.000-07:002021-05-05T19:03:33.000-07:00Thanks for the good wishes, Gabriel. I am glad to...Thanks for the good wishes, Gabriel. I am glad to have been vaccinated and to have finally received the long-awaited Ginkgo tree.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-77241151120808789222021-05-05T16:59:03.185-07:002021-05-05T16:59:03.185-07:00That must have been a disconcerting encounter for ...That must have been a disconcerting encounter for both your husband and the coyote! so glad you are having a get together and hurray for takeout and no need to cook.Barbara H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13624604708371495092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-44940840910947421772021-05-05T13:23:43.080-07:002021-05-05T13:23:43.080-07:00A socializing event– how wonderful! I expect it is...A socializing event– how wonderful! I expect it is going to feel a bit odd the first couple gatherings, like we are cheating or something. ;) <br />Nice to see the coyotes are keeping the rabbit numbers down, bet they like the peacocks, too. ;)Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55921541187908596722021-05-05T10:42:26.837-07:002021-05-05T10:42:26.837-07:00How fun to actually have guests. A foreign experi...How fun to actually have guests. A foreign experience these days. As of last night we are in lock down again with the fastest number of growing cases in NA. Not something great to be known by. However, thankfully there is plenty to do in the garden. Enjoy your party. luv2gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883799040439283011noreply@blogger.com