Friday night turtle II

turtle (1 of 1)Photo taken by the husband in Marsa Fukeri (Egypt) earlier this year. Notice the remora latched onto her back. We repeatedly watched turtles trying to scrape off their somewhat cumbersome passengers but these guys are usually back in place within seconds.

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Dispensation from gravity

Stepping into the husband’s office this afternoon, I spotted this:

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Grainy cellphone pics only, sorry

Intrigued, I stepped closer:

photo-3photo-4photo-1And yes, I do realize that this apparent miracle is a reflection on my housekeeping skills or lack thereof. But I have been known to go by the name of Morticia Addams on a certain website, so I think the occasional cobweb is quite alright. As long as the husband is happy, the cats are healthy and my orchids are thriving, all is good in my world.

photoPS: Still here, just very busy.

PPS: If anyone knows where I can get a hold of my chair, please let me know.

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Random* cat post V

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Isla watching a bird from the comfort of my belly

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Not sure what the husband did to deserve this grumpy look …

* as in “random pictures of my cats”, not “pictures of random cats”. Although I might do that, too.:)

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