Saturday 30 December 2017

Things have quieted down!

Hooper is healthier. He appears to have given his cold to Daisy, who was not well. She spent the afternoon hunkered down under a blanket in the basement. She spent the night on top of hubby's feet, on top of his heating blanket.  While her eye infection has spread to both eyes, the stronger ointment seems to be working. (I've been so careful washing my hands, too.) Today, she is harassing Annabelle. She must be feeling better. Hooper came along, and chased her tail, which broke it all up.
Daisy blanket from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

We introduced Hooper to Clown Pants, a cat toy we bought 5 years ago!

Hooper from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

I tried to put the little doggie coat on him. He didn't like it!


We have a new buck, he has 9 points, so it's not Tigger, the antlers aren't as big as his. I am hoping Tigger and his brother survived hunting season. The photos are quite as focused as they could be. I walked out onto the back deck, and he took off. They are wisely cautious.


Every morning, a really big doe comes and visits the bird feeder, looking for breakfast. She is followed by her yearling. They are frequent flyers!


The round feeder keeps out larger birds, such a Downy Woodpeckers, and the notorious Blue Jays. This gives the little birds a chance to feed. It was a birthday gift from Caitlin, the stand holding the feeders, was a gift from her last year! My boys don't do birthdays.


It's cold, but the sunshine has been lovely.

Holiday season is over. Nearly time to change the tablecloth!


Buck from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo. This is out the kitchen window!


15 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello, I am glad both Hooper and Daisy are feeling better. I like the clown pants video and the beautiful buck. Great post. Thanks so much for linking up and sharing your post. I appreciate all your visits and comments on my blog in 2017. I wish you and Zoe all the best in 2018, Happy New Year. Have a happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Jen! I am glad your Hooper and Daisy are feeling better. I like the cute clown pants video and the beautiful buck. Nice bird feeder. Thanks so much for linking up and sharing your post. I appreciate all your visits and comments on my blog in 2017. I wish you and Zoe all the best in 2018, Happy New Year. Have a happy weekend!

Lea said...

Love seeing the deer!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and may many blessings come your way in the New Year!

David M. Gascoigne, said...

It's great that you have deer at your feeders. What a treat!

William Kendall said...

Daisy being on that blanket, she's thinking, "the things I put up with..."

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari Om
Crikey, yes, only two more sleeps and we awake in a 'new' one. Let's hope not too much of the old gets carried over... YAM xx (who has landed into a sick-pit here in Edinburgh; gotta get him bathed and the place aired somehow, before the end of this one...)

Nancy J said...

Daisy, one way to make sure the Duvet cover was all smooth!! Hope everyone is well and happy in the New Year, only one day to go down here.love that snow, the feeders and the deer, All magical and a delight for us to see.

carol l mckenna said...

Wishing your kitties good health and speedy recovery! Great post and awesome deer photos!

Wishing you and your family the best New Year ever!
C & Z

A Casa Madeira said...

Feliz 2018!

Red said...

Yes each deer is different. You will learn to recognize individuals. It's like racism. we think all deer are exactly the same.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

The deer are so gorgeous...that buck is huge! Happy New year!

Angie said...

Your cat videos are so entertaining - I especially like to hear your giggles in the background! Hope all are feeling better in the New Year. Have a happy one!

Anvilcloud said...

Now that's a feeder that should actually work. :)

A Colorful World said...

Poor kitties! Hope they both get well quickly! That coat I bet caused some hilarity...they really hate that, don't they? Love the beautiful buck!

Steph G said...

I need to find that clown pants toy! haha