Well, it’s so great to be back home again after over a month away. I have so many photos to sort through, as you can imagine.
First things first, though. My backyard was all safe and sound and a few of the regular critters have put in an appearance. Sammy squirrel has been scurrying around, but not staying long enough for a photo opportunity. I’m very tempted to reinstate the birdfeeder. Even if it’s against the rules, I’m sure that Sammy would be very much in favour.
Daisy, Danny and Deidre duck have been doing regular tours of the lake. The cute threesome seems to be inseparable for the moment.
Mr. GBH has been hovering around his favourite fishing spot, and presented a very elegant profile this morning.
Igasho who is still bright orange has taken to hanging out in the trees, stretching himself out along the branches. Such a lazy life!
We have many pelicans inhabiting and whitewashing the trees along the lakeside. This one seemed to have quite a lot to say for himself.
Although it’s winter here in Florida, we are having really sunny and warm weather. It’s so nice to be back living in a postcard.
I will do my best to visit you all before the end of this week.Hope everything is well with you.
Love the lizard’s contemplative pose!! Hahah! ๐
Welcome home to the ‘postcard’, Sylvia! All your friends look very happy to have you back – and so am I! XXX
Thanks so much, Helen. ๐
Beautiful photos of your wildlife. That is one splendid Iguana!
Welcome dear Sylvia, how lovely to see you back home in Sunny Picture Postcard Florida again! I planned to visit you on Friday, but I’ve been battling yet more spam problems with my blog and this is the first day I’ve been able to visit, knowing my comment won’t disappear! One of my problems seems to be when I catch up and leave several comments on one blog, so I’ve liked those I’ve missed (and I’m only just back to blogging myself since Christmas…) and just leaving this comment here as a precaution as I don’t want it to happen again! Anyway….I’m rambling, sorry for this long comment, but just to say I very much look forward to hearing all about your amazing trip, so lovely to see your beautiful smile again ๐ xo
hey there – love the color splashes in each photo and as I scrolled – the hint of color int he first bird photo really complemented the pink chair in the end – and the tones in between.
welcome back and take your time getting caught up – and fun postcard backdrop…..
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Glad you’re back! I can’t imagine going through a month of photos! You have your work cut out for you. Glad to see all your buddies were waiting for you. Had to chuckle at “white-washed trees.” Love the postcard shot.
Welcome back … and it’s obvious that you local friends are glad to see you!
Thanks so much, Frank. Happy New Year. ๐
A month’s worth of photos! That’s a scary thought ๐ The stuff of dreams, I bet, Ad. Welcome back and don’t hurry. Let that holiday bliss envelop you just a bit longer.
Very scary indeed. I think I’ll have to work backwards. At the moment, were busy finding places to hang paintings and mirrors. Quite a mammoth task!
Lovely to see you back, Sylvia, and that all your creatures are there waiting for you!
Thanks, Sarah. Lovely to see my creatures again. ๐
Welcome home! As nice as it is to travel, it is always nice to return home.
Thanks, Karen.
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Thanks, Marko. Happy New Year to you. ๐
Welcome back Sylvia!
Thanks, Aletta. ๐
Fantastic as always, I’m sure “your friend” no your back and they are glad to pose for you;) I bet you glad to be back in your own home as well;)? I’ve been on holiday in Fl. For 2 weeks, at my g.friends condo, with out my hubby…. I’m getting home sick now, and my days are numbered. I’ll be glad to be in my house… but I’m gonna miss all this lovely weather .
Yes, the weather here ia really stunning at the moment. Enjoy your last few days here. ๐
Welcome back! Can’t wait to hear all the vacation tales.
Thanks, Anabel. All in good time. ๐
Well you look totally relaxed, as do all your visitors, lovely to see you!
Thanks, dear Gilly. I haven’t done much relaxing since we returned. ๐
Oh Sylvia thank you so much for posting photos on Facebook when you were able. I loved following along and can’t wait to hear the stories as well as your recommendations. Glad the welcoming committee was in full swing in the backyard!
Thanks so much, Sue. I did my best. ๐
Great to see your critters are all looking good, Sylvia! Looking forward to future posts, when you are ready!
Thanks so much, Sue. ๐
It’s always good to sleep in your own bed and reconnect with familiar surroundings. Do you think your “models” missed you? ๐
Oh yes, that’s for sure. I’ll have to ask my ‘models’ if I can get close enough to them. ๐
Great pics as usual
Thanks, Derrick.
oh yes… home sweet home.. welcome back ๐ and looking forward to a trunkfull of photos from your awesome trip.
Thanks, Elizz. There is quite a lot to tell. The mere thought is quite daunting. ๐
Welcome back, my dear Sylvia! ๐ xx
Thanks so much, Marina. It’s great to be back. ๐ xx
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You always have interesting visitors in your backyard ๐
Thanks, Glaiza. I love looking out of my window to see who I can spy our there. ๐
What an extraordinary setting you live in! Sure does look great to be home. Love the way the creatures you share your space with all have names.
Peta
Thanks, Peta. I really love living here. ๐
Welcome home! Nice to see most of your friends are still there to make you feel at home!
Thanks, Gerrie. Yes, it was good to see these familiar creatures waiting for me. ๐
Hi! Missed you!!
Thanks, Jessica. Me too. ๐
I’m sure your “neighbours” were as happy to have you back as we are, Sylvia!
What a lovely comment, Dries. ๐
I bet they have missed you. They will all be queuing up for their photo shoot now word has spread around that you are back. I look forward to seeing your amazing trip ๐
Thanks, Jude. Yes, they’re all sprucing themselves up in readiness. ๐
What a cheerful winter post. I’m delighted to see all the residents are faring well despite you recent absence!
Thanks so much, Seonaid. Good to see you again. xx
Welcome home! I understand you had a great trip – but one of the advantages is…the joy of coming home!
Thanks so much, Ann Christine. It’s really wonderful to be home again. ๐
Welcome Home Sylvia ! A postcard ! *wow not had one of those for some years ๐
Looking forward to hearing of your adventures from way down South . A nice homecoming seeing all your backyard regulars x Poppy
Thanks, Poppy. Yes, postcards aren’t very plentiful these days. xx
S happy to see you back Sylvia! Wonderful captures as always- I so enjoy them!
Thanks so much, Lisa. ๐
There’s no place like home, eh? Welcome home, Sylvia. I’m happy all of your critters rolled out the red carpet for you.
Thanks so much, Jill. I’ve missed being here. ๐
It is wonderful to get away for the holidays but probably you are so happy to be home once again! I used to say this expression, home again jiggety jig! It must be something ‘people of a certain age’ say, ha ha! ๐ I have not been keeping up with hardly anyone so don’t worry about getting ’round to me, dear friend! โค
Thanks so much, dear Robin. I think the saying is from the nursery rhyme, “To market, to market to buy a fat pig. Home again, home again, jiggety jig’. ๐ xx
Oh, thanks for reminding me of this, Sylvia. ๐ I hope you are settling back in and was excited to see your animal friends welcoming you home! xo
Welcome home to Sweet home! ๐ Wishing you an easy time settling down again. ๐
Thank you so much. It’s taking some doing to settle in again. So much to do and people to catch up with. ๐
Glad you are home safe and sound and all your lakeside friends seem to be doing fine! x
Thanks so much, Cheryl. xx
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I can see it is nice to be home again and see all the familiar faces in your garden. Nice to have you back. Looking forward to some stories and pictures from your travels. It is always a good feeling to come home!
Yes it is, Ute. Coming home is sometimes even better than going away. ๐
Welcome home!!! It seems that all of your friends took extra care of your place when you were traveling the world. Have fun reviewing the photos and remembering all the amazing moments. Hugs!
Thanks, Rebecca. I will have fun looking at all our photos and deciding which ones to share. xx
Welcome Back! Glad the welcoming committee was there to greet you.
Thanks, Nancy. They are very dependable, just like my blog friends. ๐ โค
Hope you had a wonderful time and welcome home! Your back yard is an utterly incredible haven of wildlife, I have missed your stunning photos. We are freezing here in SW France, coldest weather for years, -5.5C last night! But we do at least have brilliant blue skies and lots of sunshine to brighten things up! Xx
Yes we did have a great time, but it’s so good to be back. I saw and read your latest post on my iPhone. It does sound so freezing over there. Let me pop over and see the bigger picture. ๐ xx
Home and seeing all those familiar critters is good!
Yes, it sure is, Lulu. ๐
It’s good to see all the regulars are still hanging around and nice to hear you had a wonderful holiday.
Thanks so much, Carol. ๐
We all know that the word HOME matches with the word SWEET…..
WELCOME BACK and thanks for sharing your garden world..
Yes, you’re so right, Anna. Hugs to you. ๐
Wait I forgot, He or She again ๐
I’m not sure either. ๐
Everyone is enjoying their own creature comforts lol
I’d say put up the feeder anyways, Sammy has been respectful enough whenever he could ๐
Yes they certainly are, and I’ve been thinking that there’s a good reason why animals don’t go and queue up at airports for a flights. ๐
When they DO? I hope I’m there to see it suitcases and all ๐๐
I’m so happy you are back and had a fine vacation.Great animals in your backyard
Thanks, Marylou. It was a great trip, but so nice to be home again. ๐
Ah, ‘home sweet home’ and all’s well on the water front.
Absolutely, Tish. There’s no place like home. ๐