I spent yesterday on the water. First I went kayaking with a buddy of mine and his dad and we had a great time. I'm getting good enough at kayaking that my equipment is starting to hold me back. :) Next time we go I'm going to try one of their much shinier kayaks and see what I can do with it ( Read more... )

I made a quick trip down the river with my dad today. Apparently black was the theme:

• There were swarms of dragonflies (or damselflies -- I can't tell the difference). So many that I actually whacked more than one with my paddle.
  
• We also interrupted a small flock of crows. They were pretty cool but nowhere near as amazing as the five or six ( Read more... )

I'm updating primarily because I want to try out the new tags ( Read more... )

Several raccoons were just scratching at the door. I opened it up to get a better look and they backed off a few feet. The came closer as I stood there but didn't come in. This is probably a good thing because how on earth would I have gotten them out?

I saw a weird bug yesterday and I have no idea what it was. It was acting like a bee but looked almost moth-like. Either way it was pretty.

( Pictures of the thing. )