I was going to try to get pictures of some stinging caterpillars on a tree in our yard, but since it was raining most of the day I didn't get out. So instead I'll post pictures of real-life versions of Gazania jewelry. Mantis: Luna Moth: Giant Beetle:

grandma_bonnie....see now when I look at it, I envision myself on his back sticking "my" nose in the flowers. :0) I titled it "Fly with me". This is why I need more feedback....I wonder what other people think and see. My male friend Chris said "trippy". :0)

Our last morning on Block Island a niece who had come over the night before, ran in the Block Island Triathlon -- her first ever. Ready to start: and they're off. First a short sprint down the beach around a flag and then into the water for a 1/4 mile swim. Coming out of the water. Next is the bike phase Out. twice around a loop on the west half of the island, and back. 12 miles total. Transition for the run. First down the beach about 1/2 mile and back Then about 1 1/2 miles up the other way, and back. Finish Official time 1:41:16

I didn't notice the spider's web till after the PA Leatherwing left. Here is the Crab spider that must have made it hiding under a petal