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Friday's Photo: A Living Statue In My Backyard!

By Mike Jones

Mortgage and Lending with SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) NMLS 223495

October 09, 2009 03:32 PM

A mule deer doe in my back yard this morning in Tucson Estates 2, Tucson, AZ

My folks lived in Clavarack, New York for three decades. When I'd go visit them, I got used to seeing concrete statues of deer people had placed in their front yards.

I never understood the desire to do that. I'd much rather have my back yard graced by the presence of living, breathing statues from time to time.

This lady of the desert graced us with her presence this morning at 6:45 a.m.

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John Slocum

Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington - Vancouver, WA

Broker, SFR - Vancouver WA Real Estate

Hello Mike, that is one fine photo -- and subject! We tend to have too many deer in our neighborhood -- this year they've hit our roses, tomatoes, zucchini, peas, beans, .... John

Oct 10, 2009 06:21 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

They are such beautiful animals! I love the term "lady of the desert" that you used. Very nice shot!

Oct 10, 2009 07:53 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Mike, The only deer I see in NY anymore at are Fire Island or all the way out East. They are absolutely magnificent creatures.

Oct 10, 2009 08:03 AM

Chris Minion

O'Brien Realty - Lexington Park, MD

Hi Mike,

Beautiful shot that you captured. Great sight to wake up to. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your Sunday.

Chris

Oct 10, 2009 02:25 PM

Russell Lewis

Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX

Broker,CLHMS,GRI

We have an entire herd that moves up from the valley behind our home through the back yard to the neighbors home where he feeds about 50lbs of corn every week. I have often fantasized about how his head would look on the wall next to some othe horn collection. OOPS, did I say that?

Oct 10, 2009 02:50 PM

Simon Smart

Sunstreet Mortgage, Arizona - Tucson, AZ

Very nice shot Mike. Up here in Vail we get plenty of coyote and javelina (and the occasional cow) in our yard, but no dear. I think all the new subdivisions in the last few years have pushed them a little further out into the Rincons. Shame.

Have a great long weekend.

Simon

Oct 11, 2009 04:39 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Mike,

How cool is this! Great shot and hard to believe how still this lady of the desert can stand!

Oct 11, 2009 10:36 AM

Doreen McPherson

Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ

Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

What did she find to munch on? Seems they always come by for a snack. Nice yard!

Oct 11, 2009 04:43 PM

Bill Ladewig

LoanOfficerSchool.com - Escondido, CA

Experience Is Your Advantage

Mike, thanks for your great shot and for me an unexpected pleasure. Once upon a time I had a houseboat at Black Meadow Landing on Lake Havasu and almost every weekend my temporary backyard in some cove contained raccoons, water birds galore, donkeys more heard than seen, a bobcat once, a million bats as the sun went down and in the morning assorted other critters. I never saw a deer but the abundance of life in the desert is really amazing. In a way, the deer in your back yard should give hope to all. If a deer can survive in the Arizona desert then we will certainly survive this economy.

Oct 12, 2009 07:38 PM

Carol Smith

Casmi Photography - Mebane, NC

Mike - I'm a few days late, but once again ... a fabulous photo! I just love to watch the deer in their natural habitat. There is something rather regal about them.

Oct 13, 2009 12:07 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

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Carol,

We sure enjoy the wildlife here in Tucson.

Bill,

I appreciate your comment; we expect that a reversal in the direction of the current debt-driven-congress will lead to an improved economy. Absent that, I'm not too hopeful.

Doreen,

She came into the yard to drink from one of our bird-baths.

Dorie,

She didn't remain there long--just long enough for me to snap the shutter.

Simon,

If you have open range cows, you have deer. They're just not showing themselves when you're out and about.

Russell,

Are you a bowhunter?

Chris,

Thanks!

Carole,

I used to see them along the Thruway, munching grass by the side of the road, oblivious to the cars whizzing by.

Sharon,

She's very much a lady, isn't she?

John,

All those good munchies that you plant just for them... LOL

Matt,

Thanks for stopping by.

Larry,

When they're in the brush, they're invisible when they're still.

Donna S,

An early snow! Come visit Tucson.

Donna Y,

She is magnificent, isn't she?

Michael,

Pesky is in the eye of the beholder. :)

Debra,

It is warm; come visit!

Jane,

I am, aren't I? LOL

Terry,

Me too.

Mike,

I'd like to have seen a picture of that!

William,

Right you are! The doe moved down to a neighbor's yard and bedded down in the wash behind the house. We really enjoy seeing them.

Marc,

Our Canadian neighbors here in this little community bought the lot next door to their house to create a cactus garden. You ought to come visit!

Jeremy,

Thanks for stopping to comment!

Mike in Tucson

Oct 13, 2009 03:29 AM

William J. Archambault, Jr.

The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Mikw,

Sorry I missed the mule deer yesterday, but I prefer corn feed white tail, they're much better eating!

Statues of deer are dangously stupid! They invite fools and vandles to shoot at your house.

Bill

Oct 15, 2009 12:12 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

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Bill,

I never thought of the danger angle. Makes perfect sense.

Mike in Tucson

Oct 15, 2009 03:00 AM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Mike,

Great title and pose. She really does look she is part of the backyard scenery. :)

Steve

Oct 15, 2009 04:13 AM

Gerry Khatchikian

Red Lodge, MT

ASA, TRC, SFR

Mike,

I love this living statue. They seem to be appearing more and more in my neighborhood although the vegetation and colors around the ones here are a big contrast with yours. You will see what I mean if you check out my latest post. Thank you for the smile! :)

Oct 15, 2009 04:28 AM

1~Judi Barrett

Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK

BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

That's a beautiful deer and a wonderful pose.

How did you get that doe to pose for you?

Oct 17, 2009 12:46 AM

Bob & Carolin Benjamin

Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ

East Phoenix Arizona Homes

Just love it when the wildlife comes into the yard -- they are so beautiful.

Oct 17, 2009 06:45 PM

John Novak

Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV

Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

The wonders of nature ... What a beautiful way to start the day, Mike!

Oct 17, 2009 06:55 PM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Mike We may not have the cactus in our backyard, but we have deer coming to eat our hostas Karen

Oct 17, 2009 11:44 PM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

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Karen,

Take a photo or two!

John,

It was extraordinary.

Carolin,

We want to see pictures... :)

Judi,

She walked up out of the wash and stopped to look around. I whistled softly.

Gerry,

Snow! Are you planning a trip to the warm?

Steve,

That's what I thought too.

Mike in Tucson

Oct 18, 2009 10:30 PM

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