Happy Thanksgiving 2010!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends! I wish each of you a warm day surrounded by friends and family. May you enjoy your favorite traditional meal and eat your fill. May you smile and laugh with glee. May you get warm embraces and know you are loved. Know that I treasure your visits and send happiness your way. Hugs, Julie

This young hen turkey decides she likes the large male turkey that struts for her and tentatively approaches him for a closer look. This little dance was happening in our driveway last spring.

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North American Wild Turkey

Now I know all of you are thinking what the heck is she doing talking about turkeys. It is not even anywhere near Thanksgiving. But springtime on Stellers Ridge is turkey time! The North American Wild Turkey believes that living here in the foothills of the Colorado Rockies is turkey heaven. Every spring they gather together in large groups to party down. The girls try their best to ignore the puffed up "gobblers," cackling amongst themselves that so and so is a jerk. But he keeps strutting and puffing and one by one they fall for the guy. Now tell me. Who could fall for a face like that!! It must be love.

Hen Party
A group of hen turkeys ignore a male turkey intent on their attention.

Hey Baby!
A young hen turkey investigates the large male turkey.

Turkey Trot
A male turkey struts his stuff after a fresh spring snow to attract a hen.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving for many Americans involves around turkey. Even my vegetarian friends get the tofu variety. I must admit turkey is one of my favorite meals. One year I was on a vegan diet for ten months and the hardest day that year was Thanksgiving. The dogs love it too. There are always lots of tasty scraps left over. They watch with anticipation as the bird is taken out of the oven and carved. You might have noticed the hound sneaking a peek in the photo. Then the dressing, potatoes, and other various sides are served. Do not forget the cranberry sauce it goes so perfectly. Hey, pass the pumpkin pie! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I am very grateful for each and every one of you!

Pamukkale - A Tourist Attraction in Turkey...

Pamukkale it’s a tourist attraction in Turkey. The name means “cotton castle” in Turkish. The tectonic movements that took place in the fault depression of the Menderes river basin triggered frequent earthquakes, and gave rise to a number of hot springs. The water from these springs has a large chalk content and it created Pamukkale.