Bun-Bun VonCutenstein

It's not unusual to see baby bunnies in the yard.  We encountered quite a few last year - Shawn even ripped apart the shed to evict one of the little guys that had zoomed in there.  I had very few surviving sunflowers last year because of them, but oh well.  They are too cute & I'd rather they eat the flowers than go to town in the garden.  Besides, they have to eat something.  Today I tinkered in the yard for a bit and on my quest for water I discovered this guy, who I promptly dubbed Bun-Bun (very original, I know).

Bun-Bun VonCutenstein
aaaw

The bunnies are extremely patient with my paparazzi like maneuvers so I was not surprised at all that he remained still for me as I clicked away.  I was, however,a bit alarmed that on my third trip past he had done nothing more than change directions.  I looked him over and he appeared ok, but a little poke to the back leg with zero response told me there's a problem.  I shaded him from the sun & talked to him while I wondered what to do.  His breathing became more labored and his tiny mouth started moving...  I think that's when I realized Bun-Bun was on his way out.  I stayed with him until the end.  I wish I could have done more for him, but I take a bit of comfort in the happy look he sported when I stroked his teeny head.

Sweet dreams, little dude.
May there be miles of sweet clover for you on the other side.

Life along the path

Let's make that even creepier with this: I discovered the path behind the dumpsters at work.  Yes, at a location where there is a large koi pond complete with a bridge and little waterfalls, I was wandering around behind the dumpsters.  I'm really glad I was because in my wanderings I discovered the path.

This beautious mowed trail leads to the path

I was delighted to find a blacktop trail surrounding a field where I soon encountered Bill.  I asked if the path went the whole way around or if it was a dead end - he assured me there is indeed a circuit & he sure does walk it twice a day with his dog Sandy.  I met some other nice people that told me a bit about how the path used to be & gave me some history on the building I work in.  Since the first day I've met some more dogs, the delightful Miss Helen and said hello to a variety of passersby on the path.  According to Noom's Cardio Trainer app it's nearly a mile (0.8 to be exact) and it's my new favorite place to be for lunch!

Marvelous after working in a windowless office all day!

Yinz are in Stillers Country

OK, I may have tricked Shawn into our first visit to Breezewood.  We travel the turnpike regularly to visit my family in western PA and I'd seen the sign numerous times advertising STEELERS STUFF.  I, like all of the Steeler Nation, totally dig STEELERS STUFF.  So on one of these treks to western PA the sign inspired me to spend monies and when we were a few hundred feet from the exit ramp I said, "Hey-Shawn-pull-off-here" super fast so he was kinda pressured into it.  Funny for me until we got to the tollbooth and he was all WTF we're exiting?  Oops, forgot you were in a race with every other man in the world to make it to your destination in record time.  Anyway, all was forgiven when he saw Crawford's Gift Shop sitting atop its little hill amongst all the gas stations & restaurants. 

The sunbeams give it that ethereal touch
ooooh, aaah

Somewhere outside there is a sign proclaiming "Souvenirs from all 50 states" or something of that nature but it's really more of a Steelers store as you may be able to tell from the various flags & lights outside.

 

 

 

At this point if you loathe the Black & Gold you should just go because it gets much more intense.  I have never seen so much Steelers-per-square-foot outside of Pittsburgh.  This store is amazing.  Hell, I used the restroom there once and I swear to you there were vinyl decals under the toilet seat.  Take a road trip out to Crawford's to see for yourself if you don't believe me - I swear you won't regret it.  I'm betting it will take more than a few shots of the porch to get you motivated, please do click these images to see larger!

 

 

 

Also some ♥ for the Pens! 

 

 

 

Yes, Steelers fans, you must make Breezewood a pit stop on your journey for memorabelia.  Particularly since I did not take any pictures of the clearance room.  That's right I said room of clearance merchandise.  I promise you it's not all crap back there either - yinz just gotta go!

Happy New Year!

That's right, almost May and you totally got Happy New Year'd.

It sure has been a while, wide wide world of web but fear not!  Like bad breath - I am back.

The last time I was here appears to be mid December of last year...  Since then we had a Merry Christmas, on January first I Penguin Plunged for my sixth year, February I turned 28, Spring sprang & sprung all through March, we celebrated Zombie Jesus day earlier this month and here we are today.  Exciting!

..:: 2012 Penguin Plunge ::..
All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area