Critters they abound

Since moving I have seen a lot of wildlife, it reminds me of when our family first moved to Middleburg, Florida in the 70's.

My drive home from work winds along the St. Johns river ... on those drives with the large oak trees overhanging the road I have spotted an otter, a deer, and wild turkeys. Around the park Pippin and I have encountered 2 snakes, baby woodpeckers, and owls.

Tonight was interesting, as I previously stated Pip and I always end our walks down on the docks near the boat ramp. There's usually a breeze, and Pip stands with her snout to the wind, me, I watch to see if the fish are biting. This evening as I was looking out over the water, I saw a ripple on the water, it was overcast and sprinkling lightly so I couldn't see very well. But I've lived in Florida so long there was no mistaking the eyes raised above the water and the ripple of the water moving past its body. It slowed down and drifted by, I kept my eye on it, and it kept it's on eye on us ( or I should say Pip). As we left the dock, I kept looking over my shoulder to make sure that he didn't turn toward the boat ramp with the intention of having Pip for dinner.

I don't need to tell you that when I take Pip out for her last potty run of the evening before going to bed, we won't be going near the boat ramp in the dark.

Goodnight from the Florida swamp.