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it tickled and i liked it...my butterfly hitchhiker

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I was walking along the trail with Ted my husband when I felt a tiny brush upon my shoulder thinking it was him tickling me with a blade of grass. Oh that Ted of mine is a playful soul! I looked down and much to my surprise I saw a butterfly, so with camera in hand I quickly took a snap but only got a shot of the ground behind me.

Hey the butterfly was till there! Ted took the camera and shot the next two photos of my lovely hitchhiker. Guess what? This charming creature stayed there for around 5 minutes while we traveled the trail, it tickled and I liked it!

butterfly on my shoulder

 

 

 

 

Say hello to my new little friend!

 

 

 

 

close up butterfly on my shoulder





It tickled and I liked it!

 

 

 

 

 

We had passed a flowering bush a few minutes earlier and three butterflies landed on my belly, they were pretty fast fluttering around and this gal wasn't fast enough to capture the moment.

Looking back at these photos brings me back to that peaceful mindset I had that day! I can't help but smile when I get a chance to view them again.

 

When you are having a not so good day do you have something that brings you back into focus?

Maybe it even tickled you!

 

 

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C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Your comment had me laughing Jack, just remember you always have Izzy and the gang :)  I'm a little envious of your fuzzy family!

Sep 07, 2009 10:19 AM
Russel Ray, San Diego Business & Marketing Consultant & Photographer
Russel Ray - San Diego State University, CA

As my wise old grandmother said, "Life is a journey, not and end. Enjoy the journey." To which I added many years later, "And take lots of pictures to share with people." Thanks for sharing.

Sep 07, 2009 08:05 PM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Morning Russel, your wise old grandmother Mary was very wise indeed and I like your addition of taking pictures to share too :)

I loved being able to participate in the fabulous contest you put on and I noticed the pdf files opens in the URL of "mywiseoldgrandmother.com", that tickled me!

Sep 07, 2009 09:57 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Cynthia,

Ted did a great job!  Love that western straw hat!

Mike in Tucson

Sep 07, 2009 11:14 PM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Thanks Mike I'll be sure to tell Ted!

It's one of my fav hats, the gentleman who sold it to me called it a 'character hat', he said you had to be a character to wear it. Oh boy it was he who was the character!

Sep 07, 2009 11:23 PM
Russell Lewis
Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX
Broker,CLHMS,GRI

I absolutely LOVE this post! And your line "thinking it was him tickling me with a blade of grass." cracked me up because I am often as mischevious with my wife!

Have a great week!

Sep 08, 2009 03:23 AM
Ana Hitzel
AccentPositives Home Staging - Corona, CA
Professional Home Stager Inland Empire

Cool photos Cynthia, I have a small butterfly garden and hummingbirds visit, my favorite place in the morning.  Thanks for this beautiful post.

Sep 08, 2009 06:48 AM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Morning Russell, Somehow I had you figured as a mischief maker ;) Thanks you make it a great week also!

 

Morning Anna, I've never been fast enough to capture one of those hummingbirds, yet. Your moring in the garden sounds like a great way to start the day, I'm right there with ya!

 

Sep 08, 2009 11:34 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

What a special moment this must have been between you and your new friend!  The butterfly must have felt very safe to stay with you so long.  I would have loved the experience!  Nice photos, Ted!

Sep 09, 2009 08:09 AM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Sharon it was a fabulous romantic day! The butterfly friend helped to make my memories very special! Thanks for  stopping by to see what's going on in my little world :)

Sep 10, 2009 12:15 AM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Cynthiona !! What a fun friend that joined you on that little walk huh ! She's a beauty !

... ever think of getting a butterfly tattoo in that shoulder spot ?? could be kinda sassy right there ! lol !

Very nice, and how nice to see such a nice photo of you !! ... you normally keep yourself out of the shutter view !!!!

... but so nice to see your smiley face with your friend there !

Oh and as this is a 'public post' I shall reserve comment about the first 6 words of your title !!!!! LOL !!

Love this post !!

Cheers !

Sheldon :o)

Sep 14, 2009 03:26 PM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Morning Sheldon :D !!!

You must be terribly exhausted by now with all requests for your friendly presence on their blog. I can't believe you put that out here. Just goes to show you what a kind fellow you truly are!

Yes very observant my friend, I'm a behind the camera person so it was my luck to have Ted with me. My smiley face hummm...that was a nickname given to me in grade school "Smiley". Sounds more like a blokes name as in "Hey have Smiley meet us at he pub for a pint."

As for the ink...IF I had any, a butterfly would not be my style, I'm more of a tribal or script fan ;)

See ya in the comments Sheldon!

Sep 14, 2009 10:46 PM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Ha ! ... yep, I've been up most of the night commenting !!!

Anyway Smiley fancy a a pint ?!?!?! LOLOL !

Cheers Cynthia !!!

Sheldon :o)

Sep 15, 2009 01:20 AM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

As long it's hoppy and dark in color Smiley here could fancy a pint this evening my friend :)

sheldon the smiling star

 

Cheers to you Sheldon my glutton for punishment friend! You are are a great asset here on Active Rain!!!

 

 

 

Thanks for the visit you are always a great sight for my weary eyes!

 

Sep 15, 2009 06:52 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

During the summer months here in Oregon at the zoo we have a butter fly exhibit and it really is special when they land on you. The are such light little creatures with such grace, but, getting to go in to this enclosure and see them from all aspects from cocoon to beautiful creature is pretty neat. Last year we actually got to see two emerge right in front of us.

Todd Clark - www.LivingBeaverton.com

Oct 02, 2009 12:47 PM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Hi Todd, So sorry for the late response, I've just received an email notifications this morning on all my blogs. AR had been wonky for me the past week.

Wow that must have been fun and very mesmerizing to experience a multitude of those delicate creatures up close & personal. You & your family must have been thrilled to see them emerge from the cocoon, I've yet to see that or a butterfly exhibit, I'll have to put that Google alerts for a chance near me!

Oct 09, 2009 12:25 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon
You won't regret it! It is one of lifes amazing moments.
Oct 09, 2009 01:18 AM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Hey Todd, I just finished setting my Google alerts so I can have that same experience. I recently had a chance to see many, many orange butterflies on the beach in Destin, FL it was such a beautiful sight, I wasn't expecting that fall color display! I managed to get some great close up shots too.

Oct 09, 2009 01:27 AM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

I'm so sorry that I'm late seeing this blog.  It's a lovely blog with dozens of comments, well deserved.  If I hadn't missed this blog, I wouldn't have been scared out of my wits with the new picture!  LOL

Oct 17, 2009 02:17 AM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Well I'm so glad that your mind Barabara can rest easy today and I do appreciate you taking the time to read my ramblings my friend :)

Oct 17, 2009 02:24 AM
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