THEME DAY-CHANGES

As day changes into night, the transition isn't smooth. Though the inevitable must occur, the day does not give up without a fight. We are all the beneficiaries of that battle.Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST

Just one last look at our favorite Manatee mailbox. We have featured this guy decked out in all manner of costumes appropriate for each holiday. Have fun tonight but be careful. There are enough crazies out there without you adding to their numbers. Happy New Year to each and every one of you. Best wishes for the best of all possible new years.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

While I did not take this picture nor do I know who did, I felt it appropriate to upload it today. A very Merry Christmas to all of you! May the peace that transcends all understand rest upon you and yours.

MOOSE CROSSING

Here's another creature I caught wandering around town. He wasn't with yesterday's animal but he was out of place, nevertheless. With the cold weather in the North, any creature with a credit card is heading South. Can't say as I blame them. He really needs to work on his tan.

IN DESPERATE NEED OF SUNBLOCK

You know how you always see Santa's sleigh being pulled by reindeer about the size of a real deer or perhaps a small horse. Well, I have it on good authority that the real reindeer employed by S. Claus, Inc., are considerable larger. I happened to see one of them just the other day. He was vacationing here prior to the 'big event.' That whole Rudolph thing is starting to make a lot more sense now.

FLY INTO THE DANGER ZONE...

This little guy flew into our yard the other day. He spent about 20 minutes watching me watch him. I politely asked from whence he came and by what name he favors. He remained silent but focused and reticent till his departure. If anyone out there knows his family name, please let me know. I can't say that I've seen his kind before.

HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU, KID

This is certainly not your everyday truck. This one has character, personality, and a whole lot of charm. The paint job is right out of Spray-Paint 101, no air brushing on this baby. It's also very easy to find in a parking lot.