Cute on the outside, fiends on the inside? Yes, I'm talking about rabbits. They are quickly becoming my new obsession, just like Bill Murray's character in Caddyshack.
In our newish subdivision, we've noticed them scampering around the streets and our backyards. One made its way under our fence and took a break in our backyard. My wife noticed and called me over to see how cute it looked. I agreed, it did look cute but then my thoughts turned to what the heck are they doing here. There's no woods for them to frolic in, no open fields to run wild. But there are decks to bury under and sheds to live beside.
We have recently planted a garden in our backyard and noticed today that three of our plants (1 zucchini and 2 cucumbers) are gone. They've been eaten to the root as well as a few flowering plants. The scary part is that there's never one rabbit...we have noticed a baby bunny in our midst as well. How many could be out there? Will they eat everything we plant? Does the garden stand a chance?
I need some advice here! How does the garden coexist with these wascaly wabbits. Are there traps to set? Humane traps...for now. Should we fence the garden? Add moth balls to the perimeter...I hear that works. I'd love to hear some your comments on how the garden can survive.
Monday, May 24, 2004
Thursday, May 13, 2004
The warmth is back!
I went for a walk today during my lunch hour and was amazed at how warm it is outside. Finally, the cold is gone and we can concentrate on outdoor activities. Isn't it nice that it doesn't get dark now until 9:00pm?
Mowing the lawn, taking walks, sitting on patios, cold beer while sitting on said patios...all of these I've missed during the horrible winter. There's nothing like feeling the warm sun on your face. This week-end we'll be planting a flower and vegetable garden in our backyard. Spring, the season which brings new hope and life! It's better than summer because it's just as warm and winter isn't around the corner. I always feel energized in May and that's because we've left our cocoons and are now out and about. Wearing t-shirts and shorts none-the-less. Does it get any better?
Mowing the lawn, taking walks, sitting on patios, cold beer while sitting on said patios...all of these I've missed during the horrible winter. There's nothing like feeling the warm sun on your face. This week-end we'll be planting a flower and vegetable garden in our backyard. Spring, the season which brings new hope and life! It's better than summer because it's just as warm and winter isn't around the corner. I always feel energized in May and that's because we've left our cocoons and are now out and about. Wearing t-shirts and shorts none-the-less. Does it get any better?
Monday, May 10, 2004
Canada wins another hockey gold!
We just won our second World Championships in a row with a 5-3 win over Sweden. Combine that with this year's Spengler Cup win and the Olympic gold and it appears we're back on top of the sport. Why? Here are my observations.
The teams are getting younger. You still need your veterans to lead by example but you need the younger legs for their speed and hunger. We also have a new generation of goalies, who like the forwards, are getting a chance to shine now that the torch has been passed to them.
Parity in the NHL is helping the World tourny become more competitive each year. Canada added Scott Niedermayer to the squad as the Devils were ousted in the first round. He may have been co-MVP with Heatley. Each year, top echelon teams are eliminated which leaves top calibre players available to be selected to the squad. Canada has more players to choose from.
Canada's skill level is starting to come to the fore. We've long been known as heart and soul players. Guys who would go in the corner, guys who'd drop the gloves, guys you'd want out in the last minutes of a close game. Now we have a fresh batch of younger, skilled players to mesh with the "down and dirty" guys who also have a bit more skill than their older predecessors.
It's our sport damn it!! I think we have had enough of other countries winning gold in our sport. As always, the original is usually better, and we're the originators of heart and soul. We'll do that little extra it takes to become champs!
Whatever the reasons are, it sure is nice to be on top of the hockey world again.
The teams are getting younger. You still need your veterans to lead by example but you need the younger legs for their speed and hunger. We also have a new generation of goalies, who like the forwards, are getting a chance to shine now that the torch has been passed to them.
Parity in the NHL is helping the World tourny become more competitive each year. Canada added Scott Niedermayer to the squad as the Devils were ousted in the first round. He may have been co-MVP with Heatley. Each year, top echelon teams are eliminated which leaves top calibre players available to be selected to the squad. Canada has more players to choose from.
Canada's skill level is starting to come to the fore. We've long been known as heart and soul players. Guys who would go in the corner, guys who'd drop the gloves, guys you'd want out in the last minutes of a close game. Now we have a fresh batch of younger, skilled players to mesh with the "down and dirty" guys who also have a bit more skill than their older predecessors.
It's our sport damn it!! I think we have had enough of other countries winning gold in our sport. As always, the original is usually better, and we're the originators of heart and soul. We'll do that little extra it takes to become champs!
Whatever the reasons are, it sure is nice to be on top of the hockey world again.
Tuesday, May 04, 2004
Graveyard Gangs
I have a fascination with cemeteries and love walking in them to view old gravestones. After sharing this with some friends, I was surprised to find out I wasn't the only one. It's very peaceful and many, like Mount Pleasant, are beautiful and are filled with walkers and joggers.
I've always wondered what happens in cemeteries during the night. I have a feeling that the undead gather sometime after 2 a.m. and do their walking. Some truly bad undead probably form gangs and travel to other cemeteries to rumble...to find out who has the toughest cemetery in town. Like bats, they are nocturnal so all must return by sunrise.
None of this would come to mind as you stop and look at Joe Blow's stone...loving father of three and devoted husband who walked this earth from 1912-1987...yet there he his now, smashing skulls of other undead and looting the nearest cemetery with his ghostly mates.
Is this what happens in cemeteries at night? Do you believe in ghosts?
I've always wondered what happens in cemeteries during the night. I have a feeling that the undead gather sometime after 2 a.m. and do their walking. Some truly bad undead probably form gangs and travel to other cemeteries to rumble...to find out who has the toughest cemetery in town. Like bats, they are nocturnal so all must return by sunrise.
None of this would come to mind as you stop and look at Joe Blow's stone...loving father of three and devoted husband who walked this earth from 1912-1987...yet there he his now, smashing skulls of other undead and looting the nearest cemetery with his ghostly mates.
Is this what happens in cemeteries at night? Do you believe in ghosts?
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