Today we are going to take a drive and check on the deer. There have been some new additions to the herd, and we ought to go out and introduce ourselves. We are being catered by Perlas of Austin. Our entertainment is Taylor Swift.
Here is the brunch menu.
Bread Pudding Banana’s Foster CremeFraiche, Ru
Espelette Shrimp & Blue Crab Gumbo Steamed Rice, Andouille, Bacon, Scallion,
Okra, Fried Egg, Grilled Baguette
New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp & Stone Ground Grits
Creole Lemon Butter, Poached Egg, Fines Herbes
Wood-Grilled Sausage, Oysters, Egg in the Hole 5 House Breakfast Sausage, Three Grilled Oysters
Crab Florentine English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Lump Crab, Griddled Tomato, Lemon Spinach, Hollandaise
Steak Ranchero Oak-Grilled Hanger Steak, Two Fried Eggs, Spicy Ranchero Sauce, Crispy Griddle Cake with Crème Frâiche
Lobster & Egg White Frittata Asparagus Tips, Roasted Tomatoes, Avocado, Basil
Lobster Omelet Melted Leeks, White Cheddar, Chive, Butter Lettuce Salad
Get on the bus.
Our first photo is of a mom with triplets.
Next are twins.
A male deer with velvet on his antlers.
Triple lunch.
Another shot of the buck and his immature antlers.
A buck and doe.
A mama and fawn.
A stroll in front of the bus.
A shot of another buck and a nice shot of the lake.
A little one and it’s mother.
As we can see, the deer are doing well. Enjoy the food and entertainment.
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Nice to see wildlife doing well amongst us, John. We don’t have any deer in our garden, but we are enjoying watching the wagtais bringing up their chicks.
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Always fun to see birds raise their young.
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There’s very little more appealing than a fawn, and nothing better than a living lawn ornament. Thanks for the introduction to the new ones!
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It is our spring time enjoyment. Most of these photos were taken in our front yard. 😁
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The little ones are so adorable!! That menu is amazing, I wouldn’t know what to pick.
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Take one of everything. Can’t beat the calorie count. 😁
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I wouldn’t get in the bus door!!
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You could always live on the bus. 😁
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The deer are so pretty and elegant!
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They are for sure. Thanks, Liz.
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You’re welcome, John.
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😊
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Beautiful photographs, John. I love the triplets! Wishing you a peaceful Sunday.
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Quite a surprise too. Haven’t had triplets before. Thanks, Jill.
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They’re all over the place there. Do they stay out if trouble?
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They do stay out of trouble. Most of the plants around are deer resistant. They do love the lawns.
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That’s good. There are areas around here where deer eat gardens.
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They do here as well if you are dumb enough to plant stuff they love.
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I’ll have the lobster, thank you.
I was enjoying the scenery from the bus until you found the deer with triplets!! She sure must have been huge to carry 3 and now to feed them? Ouch!!
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We never noticed her when she was carrying them. They all showed up one day. The triplets try and nurse on other mamas and get shooed away. They are all healthy though.
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That’s what’s important! 🦌 (this says it’s a deer, but I wonder).
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Yours looks like a deer. 🛺
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I really enjoyed the day, John. Thanks for inviting me!
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You are always welcome, Jaye. 😊 Thank you for spending some time with me.
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So glad I had a minute to stop by this morning (before it’s back to replacing the picket fence). Love these pictures, John, and can’t even imagine living in an area where the deer visit the neighborhood like that. It’s obvious they know they’re safe. I’ve never seen that anywhere else, but it’s a treat to view your shots. That last little guy looks newborn!
Thanks for sharing. Made me smile today, for sure. 🙂
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I’m glad you could stop by as well, Marcia. Thank you.
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Good morning, John! Thanks for the update on the deer and especially the fawns. You are luckier than we are. So far, we’ve seen fawns only 3 times here.
Have a wonderful Sunday,
Pit
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We see them every morning and night. Our drive is a freeway for them.
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Lucky you!
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These pictures are so cute, John, but, oh my, triplets and twins, I am so glad I am not a doe.
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Hahahaha. Yes indeed. 🤣
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Menu is good. Deer in the neighborhood is not balance. I heard a description of deer wolf interaction the other day. At the moment it is un-verified. Reportedly areas where they co-exist have much less car vs deer accidents. Evidently the wolves keep the deer away from the roads. Not implying this is the solution. However too many deer in the neighborhood is not a good thing either. Have also heard stories of momma deer threating dogs with a good hoof stomping for threatening fawns. Sure they are cute to look at. They belong in the wild. Not in anyone’s back yard. Large wild creature with almost no fear of humans is not a good combo. Next thing you know someone will want to graze cattle in the neighborhood. What could go wrong ?
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See this is how it is. They were here before us. They get first right to front and backyards or anywhere they want to spend time. They will kick all cattle to the curb.
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Aww, they’re just so dang cute!! And I’m amazed at your mad-skills, getting them to pose so prettily for you! Did you offer them treats as bribes?!?
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I’m a deer whisperer. Also I’m pretty far away so they are naturally curious without feeling threatened. 😊 Thank you, Debbie.
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It’s easy to forget we share this world with all of God’s creatures, isn’t it?
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Around here it is tough to forget. Thanks, Hook.
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Wow, they’re everywhere! How fun to have wildlife in the neighborhood. Hopefully they aren’t destroying too many gardens. 🙂
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They only destroy what they like if people are dumb enough to plant it. Thanks, Diana.
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Lol. My deer lose my roses. We have a constant battle.
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A rose by any other name is still on the deer menu. 😊
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How wonderful to know that the deer are fine. Hush! No word to Twiggy! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Yes we will keep Twiggy uninformed. 😁
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😎😎😎
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Aww…these are adorable! How wonderful to have them to share your neighborhood.
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Love Deer!
Billy Ray Chitwood
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On Sun, Jun 13, 2021 at 2:01 AM Fiction Favorites wrote:
> John W. Howell posted: “Today we are going to take a drive and check on > the deer. There have been some new additions to the herd, and we ought to > go out and introduce ourselves. We are being catered by Perlas of Austin. > Our entertainment is Taylor Swift. Here is the brunch me” >
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Thank you, Billy Ray
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Quite a few new additions by the look of it! It’s a good reminder that life goes on, in spite of humans! The BBQ shrimp was delicious! Thanks for the Sunday morning smiles!
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I’m glad you got a chance to smile. 😁
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Gary’s ‘Swiss Sundays’ and your ‘Views of the Neighborhood’ are always the highlight of my Sunday!
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I’ll have to check out Swiss Sundays. 😊
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Here’s a link to the most recent one: https://bereavedsingledad.blog/2021/06/13/swiss-sunday-85/
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Thank you, Jill. Sad he lost his partner.
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Very sad! It’s been several years, but he has been raising their autistic son by himself and he sometimes struggles quite a bit. I admire him for all he’s doing, though.
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It is sad.
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Love seeing the deer, no matter the time of year.
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Beautiful animals!
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Aw, those fawns are adorable!
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This neighborhood really does have its priorities in the right place. I like that.
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We do too, Marc. Thanks.
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It really blows my mind that the deer are out and about all over the place like this!
I’m all thrilled when I manage to capture one in a provincial park!
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These guys are part of our everyday life.😊
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No kidding! I’m sure to the chagrin of garden keepers… needing to do the necessary to keep them out 🙂
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There is a rule about planting stuff deer like. Don’t. 😁
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Hahahaha! No kidding!! Too funny. Plant the stuff they hate on the outside so they don’t go looking on the inside?
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There you go. We have a six foot wooden fence that the deer don’t like to jump.
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Six feet is a good heigt (we’re not allowed to go above that)
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We aren’t either.
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🙂 As long as it keeps the deer out!
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I’m finding this to be a much more common sight these days as the deer wander into our yard fearlessly. Even our dog just stares at them.
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Twiggy has not given up the quest of the hunt. She stillbarks them to the next county. Thanks. Pete.
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They’re so adorable! Definitely give me the warm fuzzies. We tried to get into Perlas while in Austin, but no luck.
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Oh sorry. Where did you end up?
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Some hole in the wall bar not far away that had amazing cheeseburgers. Not what I’d expected, but still had a fantastic time.
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Great. Most places have to serve good food or they are out of business very shortly.
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They’re so, so cute!!
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They are. 😊
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Also late to this party, John (no notification). The deer photos are wonderful. I love seeing them. We don’t have many deer around here. If there’s any food left, I’ll have Bread Pudding Banana’s Foster and then Lobster & Egg White Frittata.
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Thanks, Dan. I put a plate aside for you.
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You’re the best, John.
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Wow John. I’m always astounded by the number of deer in your neighborhood. Do you have a problem with deer ticks? You must be worried about your dogs…
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Ours are fully protected. We don’t have. a deer tick problem.
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That is great to hear John. You can enjoy the beautiful deer without worrying about those pesky ticks. ♥
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We are thrilled to see maybe one deer every two years in our yard. On the other hand, they’re so abundant in Hubby’s home state of PA that people actually hate deer in their yard. How do your Texas neighbors feel?
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They love the deer. We all do.
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I’m glad to hear that! You can send some my way. 🙂
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Fantastic shots, John. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you, Mark.
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