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Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio; Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur I had to look up the actual quote. For years I thought it was "ALas poor Yorick, I knew him well." Evidentley this racoon didn't make it throught the winter. At least I think it is a racoon.

Sometimes age, testosterone and alcohol aren’t the best mix. It often ends up with a comment along the lines of “it seemed like a good idea at the time.” These stout fellows decided to go for a polar bear style swim. The ice was still in the marina, so they used the handy rocks lining the boat basin to try to break the ice. The marina owner eventually came along and threw them out. This guy got style points for the lean. After talking to them I could only shake my head. Two of them couldn’t swim. Never do anything you don’t want to explain to the paramedics.

Forget Mondays.... Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur ... I can fake Monday, it's Tuesday that I clould do without. Do you have coffee??

A bird in the hand... Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur is messier than one in the tree. We saw this bird at a rehab centre. It was brought in after hitting a window. It was released the following day.

Taking Morgan for a walk Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Not something you see everyday, a man walking his bird.

Nice to see some people are happy with thier job. Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Near Sandusky Ohio.

Hog heaven Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur There are some gravestones/ monuments that grab ones attention. This is in Sandusky Ohio and has been for sale for at least 3 years. I'm sure there is a buyer out there, somewhere.

Touch down Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur The herons have started nesting in a tree along the bay. There area at least 7 pairs, and they were flying in with nest building material. They do look odd up there.

Mr Ed's cousin,Poncho Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Unlike his cousin, Poncho isn't much of a talker but if you talk to him he's all ears.

Phoebe Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur We went for a walk last night before the rain started. We had a good evening and saw phoebe, winter wren, wood ducks, pileated woodpecker among others.

Up up and away Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur The ice is gone now but it was interesting to see the mass of birds lift off each morning. They are on thier way to the farmers fields to feed.

If the concrete turtle comes out of its snowbank.... Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur and it's foggy it is still winter. Photo by Anne

White on white Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur A slightly alien appearance.