i think they have eyes and are secretly alive. how else could they attack the way they do.
no pitter patter of little feet. not even a tiny little giggle.
and
then all of a sudden you're covered in them.
and
then your husband laughs as he watches you try to get them off your body. men.
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update
sophie is doing so much better thanks to all of you and your warm thoughts. we were back at the vets this morning for another "camel back" treatment, but she's on the mend. and i forgot to tell you that more of the photos from my last family session of 2010 are over here.
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pretty photos! <3
ReplyDeleteThese little things are just awful. Every time I take Annie and Mazzy for a walk one of them will come back with one tangled in their hair. They are not that easy to get out. They should be almost gone now that we've had some freezing weather.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos...
ReplyDeleteI get those nasty burrs too all the time...I take a big leaf and wrap it around the burrs to grab them off, it usually works pretty well, glad to hear about Sophie!
Glad that Sophie is getting better.
ReplyDeleteit is an odd thing the way burrs seem to just leap off of plants to attack! So glad you dog is starting to feel better.
ReplyDeleteI used to have a little shih tzu ... those burs loved him!
ReplyDeleteHe, he,he, sorry but I was laughing too. It's so hard to get those darn things off you, I swear they have a life of their own. So glad sophie's doing better.
ReplyDeleteOh the dreaded cocklebur!!! Sneaky little buggers indeed!
ReplyDeleteGlad your pup is doing better!!!
That first shot is GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteHi Beth!
ReplyDeleteOh those nasty things bring back childhood memories of playing out in the field! Stuck on mittens just like that! I read somewhere that they are what inspired the inventor of Velcro. At least they were good for something :-)
I am so happy to read your sweet Sophie is feeling better. There is not much sadder than a sick pup I dont think! She is lucky to have such a loving mom to take care of her!
I am becoming a follower and will visit again soon!
Warmest Regards,
Lynn
I know just what you mean. Those things are crazy! : ) Love the pictures. Pretty as can be!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any of these in my San Francisco Bay area...of course I'm not often walking in the woodland areas. I hate them!
ReplyDeletelovely photos. i especially like how that snow seems to be balancing on the queen anne's lace. i'm sorry to hear Sophie wasn't feeling so good but glad she's on the mend now. your family pics are great on the other blog. hope all is well.
ReplyDeletebeen there, done that. and my dog often comes back inside with them attached to his tail.
ReplyDeleteglad your sophie is feeling better. (i love that name)!
oh you are funny.... ben found the burs today actually... ugh.....
ReplyDeleteoh so sorry sophie has been ill....happy to know she is doing better.... xxo, kim
Beautiful photo!! And owie on the burr!! Ha!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that Sophie is on the mend now. Whew! That, I am sure, is a relief!
Hugs
SueAnn
Scotties and burrrrrs, just natural and unfortunately go together....we're all glad to hear the Camel Sophie is better!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Beth! Thanks for sharing your beautiful images with all year.
there are no ifs or coulds to this. absolutely they think and absolutely they plot and plan and they have secret ways to entice you closer so they can jump on. i believe!
ReplyDelete:) Debi
so glad to hear about sophie.
ReplyDeleteand yes...those little buggers are not nice.
Happy, happy to hear Sophie feeling better. Loved the pictures.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that Sophie is on the mend. And so true about burrs. But they sure do look lovely in your photos.
ReplyDeleteHi Beth, I've missed out on so so much. I'm sorry to hear your sweetie is ill. hope things are on the better hand now. I know how your doggie felt as I was sick just like that for three days myself....yuck.
ReplyDeleteLove your work and hope you had fun exploring.
hugs D.
Where do they come from, glad Sophie is getting better. Your photos are beautiful. I can just see you out on your adventures. hugs.
ReplyDeleteYes..those little burrs can really creep up on you. Glad to hear your pup's mending!
ReplyDeleteNature's velcro, right?
ReplyDeleteGlad your dog is on the mend.
Beth, I just caught up with your entries, though I'm sure I am more behind still. I'm sorry to hear your Sophie was ill, but glad to hear she is on the mend and pray she is doing better.
ReplyDeleteYour stickers made me laugh on your glove. They are my Collie Beauregard's,(Bo's)best friends. He cannot go out with me without getting at least 1-8 on his paws, mane, or tail. Some days he will just stop walking on his leash until I figure out his dilemma. We hate them too!
That top photo is so beautiful in its gorgeous blues.
ReplyDeleteAnd your header! WOW! I meant to say something on my first comment today, but got sidetracked by your post. Beautiful!!!!