Cute pups

This was a week in which I discovered there are some pups that I can pat!

Without sneezing, that is.

A very cute Sheltie:

Isn't he just the cutest?! Of course, he had no interest in me, since I had no treats, but once I scratched behind his ears, he did sit down for a minute. But he is totally a puppy: very rambunctious and raring to go and curious. I thought his ample fur would do me in, but no ill effects.

Very surprised none of these little ones yapped. 

Doesn't it look as if she's smiling?

For the video of the bee doing its job, go to youtube and search for octopigirl7

Another of the plants that really wants to live, even in unforgiving places.

The yellow is the okra flower. I don't like 'em, but you may.

 A lot alike! Well except for color. And size. And length of fronds. Well, maybe not so alike after all..

Believe it or not, there is a White Rumped Shama in that tree! I have been surprised to see no Kolea recently. Are they off on their migration again?!

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