We are heading North for the Summer,
leaving our little Canal Cottage in charge of these recent visitors:
I believe that rabbits are a lucky charm.
I hope it works!
(No hurricanes please.)
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Or maybe this other recent visitor will scare any bad luck away:
We really don't see alligators right here in our "back yard" too often, but last week this one decided to swim up the Canal toward our dock. The Canal is empty now -- all the boats that usually live in it are stored for the season, so it was a nice swimming hole for the gator.
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I will try to post from the road as we travel and, if I can, I will link this post to next Saturday's Camera Critters .
I would not like at all to see an alligator in my back yard !
I wish you an happy and save trip to the north and hope with you the charming rabbits will protect the cottage !
Posted by: Annie | June 17, 2013 at 10:56 PM
Those rabbits have a big job. Trying to eat your canal house. Opps, I mean take care of your house. After the rabbits ate most of our raspberry plants this winter my husband doesn't like them very much. But I always enjoy seeing them. And there are a lot of them to see!
Posted by: Sharon Wagner | June 17, 2013 at 07:30 AM
Wish you happy and safe travels! The bunnies are sweet and the third photo is so good! The alligator, hmm, not so sweet I think.
Thanks Sallie for your nice comments! I don't do anything special with those dragonflies or damselflies, you just have to be patient and wait! Sometimes they sit still you know! :)
/Pia
Posted by: I stora drag | June 16, 2013 at 08:07 AM
Wow, great photos of the alligator, and the rabbits are so cute!
Have a safe trip :)
Posted by: Hilde | June 15, 2013 at 03:14 PM
The rabbits are so cute. Safe travels!
Posted by: Gunilla | June 15, 2013 at 10:56 AM
Wonderful shots. Very cute hare.
Posted by: Rajesh | June 15, 2013 at 09:08 AM
I would be a bit scared if I had alligators in my backward. Nice clicks!
Posted by: Ramakant | June 15, 2013 at 02:12 AM
I thought you are from Louisiana when I saw those crocodiles or alligator...I could never tell the difference.
Lovely capture.
Posted by: Shosh | June 14, 2013 at 12:03 PM
I sure don't count on rabbits to protect my home, devour the garden is more their style. They are not as bad as the deer, though.
Posted by: Martha Z | June 14, 2013 at 09:38 AM
The alligator pictures are great ! Love the little rabbit !
Posted by: Gattina | June 14, 2013 at 09:35 AM
Beautiful photographs, fantastic balance sheet: the hare and the crocodile:) Greetings
Posted by: ZielonaMila | June 14, 2013 at 07:31 AM
Dearelst Sallie,
OMG, alligators!!! Sure they will scare the bad luck away and secretly I wish I could see them with my own eyes, haha. I LOVE bunnies♬♬♬ Wishing all the best and safe trip for summer♡♡♡
Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Posted by: orchid Miyako | June 14, 2013 at 06:29 AM
Best wishes as you take off on your travels. You might want to warn the bunnies that an alligator lurks in the water, though... :)
I rather like bunnies, unless I'm trying to grow a garden. Just a few minutes ago, Lois asked me to look outside our front window and sure enough there was a wee cottontail having a great time in our bushes. Maybe it was one of yours that hit the road north, too?
Take good care.
Posted by: Lowell | June 14, 2013 at 05:11 AM
Both visitors are wonderful in their own way. Enjoy your trip!
Posted by: Lady Fi | June 13, 2013 at 09:19 PM
Enjoy your northern trip for the summer months.
I think with that lurking alligator will be a good "guard" for your home in Florida. Not too sure about the bunnies.
Cheers
Colin
Posted by: Colin Huggins | June 13, 2013 at 09:03 PM
Lucinda thinks her relatives will be fine caretakers of your property - however, knowing Lucinda, she may have invited the alligator! Safe trip, Sallie. Enjoy your travels.
Posted by: Barb | June 13, 2013 at 07:36 PM
In New Zealand, Farmers don't like rabbits.
Posted by: ann nz | June 13, 2013 at 06:19 PM
sigh, smile and a toodle-loo ~:)
Posted by: Pam | June 13, 2013 at 05:55 PM
I hope you have a good trip north for the summer. The rabbits are taking over my place and I'm still here. I enjoyed these shots.
Posted by: Carver | June 13, 2013 at 04:19 PM
Your rabbit photos look like paintings or story book illustrations...lovely....and the gator must have created some excitement there!
Posted by: islandrambles | June 13, 2013 at 04:08 PM
I adore your critters. They couldn't be any more different!
Posted by: Jenn Jilks | June 13, 2013 at 02:59 PM
Rabbits are cute but a pest on Oz. The gater shots are great. Have a safe trip and hope the cyclones stay away from Florida.
Posted by: diane | June 13, 2013 at 02:51 PM
Happy travel.
And enjoy every moment.
Posted by: Rainfield (雨田 Malaysia） | June 13, 2013 at 07:46 AM
Great photos, Sallie - especially that "hair" raising rabbit scaring bad luck away.
Safe travel.
Posted by: Penny | June 13, 2013 at 07:01 AM
Have a wonderful trip!
Posted by: Dana | June 13, 2013 at 05:47 AM
Sallie das Tierchen im Wasser ist nicht so mein Ding :( die Häschen mag ich schon eher
LG vom katerchen
Posted by: katerchen | June 13, 2013 at 03:47 AM
love the rabbits but can do without crocks. I think they are boring. :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep Photo | June 13, 2013 at 02:03 AM
Enjoy your trip! Rabbits can generally be relied on to look after things!
Posted by: craftygreenpoet | June 13, 2013 at 12:49 AM
Those bunnies look like they are discussing their new duties. :)
Happy Trails Sallie! You and your dear Hubby stay safe.
Catch you later alligator! ( I had to say it. ) :)
Posted by: Carletta | June 12, 2013 at 10:24 PM
I'm sure they all will be great guards for your cottage! Have fun and take a lot of pictures.
Posted by: bettyl | June 12, 2013 at 10:00 PM
gator near your dock? Sounds scary, but those bunnies are so cute...
Posted by: Meghana | June 12, 2013 at 09:50 PM
Interesting combination of security guards. Safe travels.
Posted by: Gaelyn | June 12, 2013 at 07:26 PM
Travel safe!
Posted by: Mama Zen | June 12, 2013 at 03:51 PM
Let's hope the visitors don't cross paths! Enjoy your trip and looking forward to some photos!
Posted by: Pat | June 12, 2013 at 12:04 PM
Such cute critters to watch over your lovely canael cottage.. Happy journeys, be safe out there!
Hugs and smiles across the miles ~:)
Posted by: Pam | June 12, 2013 at 11:24 AM
Love the bunnies. Have a safe trip!
Posted by: Karen, Pixel Posts | June 12, 2013 at 10:40 AM
oh, love the reflections around mr. gator! hope he doesn't catch mr rabbit trying to take a sip! :)
happy travels to you!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | June 12, 2013 at 10:23 AM
The bunny and gator will both be good guardians ! Happy and safe travels home!
Posted by: Eileen | June 12, 2013 at 10:16 AM
Wishing you safe travel and fabulous photo ops!
Posted by: Lindy | June 12, 2013 at 10:12 AM
Hope you enjoy your summer travels, Sally. I look forward to your posts while you're on the road.
Posted by: Margaret Perrottet | June 12, 2013 at 09:13 AM
happy & safe travels! I look forward to the next chapters!!
Posted by: Hazel UK | June 12, 2013 at 09:05 AM