Wilson: Zzzz…mlem…oh hello. {Sleepily} Good morning. It’s still pretty dark outside and I’m feeling rather comfy here…yawn…while waiting for things to warm up. It’s currently 36F (2.2C) outside so this spot on the sofa is cozy and warm. We’re currently under a freeze warning until later this morning.
The Mum: Good Friday morning, House Pony…you plan on getting up any time soon?
Wilson: Only if there’s breakfast. It’s quite toasty here and I’m rather enjoying it.
The Mum: Well, I just made up your dish and it’s ready for…
Wilson: Bouncing up and racing into the kitchen. You don’t have to ask me twice.
The Mum: {snickering} I kinda thought you might be interested in food. I’ve never seen you turn any down. So what have you got for us this week?
Wilson: {nom, nom, nom} Umm, hang on a second {inhaling his breakfast}.
The Mum: Why don’t I get us started while you eat breakfast. A few days ago we were walking along the creek trail when I noticed a couple of coyote pups in the wilderness habitat meadow area. They split up, one ran south, deep into the trees and the other one ran north across the trail. This pup stopped and turned to watch us. Isn’t he gorgeous? He looks nice and healthy. After a few seconds, he moved into the deep undergrowth.
Wilson: Here’s the meadow he ran through. I wasn’t sure what to think. I think he felt the same way about me, Mum. 
Wilson: We had another encounter with a critter a couple of days later. Because it’s been so dry and warm, the canal has all but dried up. Not sure where the beaver went, but the raccoon was checking out his summer home. That little pile of sticks to the entrance of his little den can be seen in the lower right hand side.
The Mum: We’re finally seeing some leaves changing colors finally but it seems fairly apparent, this is not going to be a vibrant year for color]. So whenever I see a spot of color, I have to grab a shot of it. Wouldn’t you know it, I’m pretty sure it’s poison ivy. Well, we won’t be walking through that spot but will admire the color from the safety of the path.
Wilson: Poison Ivy?? Yikes, Mum. Yeah, no, I won’t go sniffing for great smells there, rest assured.
The Mum: You got that right. There is a lot of wild things that we need to avoid but we sure feel lucky to be able to see stuff like wild animals and amazing flora right off the path.
Wilson: I know I can count on you to protect me, Mum. Well that’s it from us. We hope you have a marvelous weekend. Have any special plans? Whatever you do, we hope you are able to enjoy a beautiful autumn weekend.
The Mum: We are on baby watch, getting ready to welcome the second great grandbaby. Little Halia will be joined by a new brother. I’m beyond excited for my sweet granddaughter and the whole family. Just received word that they left for the hospital a little bit ago this morning. Squeals!
Live, love, bark! 🐾
I can see why you love Wilson. More videos, please.
Aww, thanks, Jacqui. He’s so funny as he waits for the release command. I wish I knew how to compress the size of those videos-they’re ginormous! Enjoy a wonderful weekend.
we cross all fingers for the little one what will enter our crazy world soon… hugs and welcome…
Many thanks. Everyone in the family is very excited to welcome this little man. Have a fantastic weekend!
I hope all goes well with the birth of the new grandbaby. Holding good thoughts here.
Many thanks. My poor granddaughter has been miserable for a good month. I know she’s happy the day is here where she can bring the little kicker into the world. Have a lovely weekend.
Wilson, Mum, thank you for the tour and pictures. Mom here said that here it is so warm that the leaves have hardly budged or changed color. But Mom always goes out once that has started and takes new pictures as well. I like to see any wildlife, and seeing them healthy means a lot.
Thank you! We typically have brilliantly gold leaves (aspens or cottonwoods) but they’re much paler this year. Many have gone straight from green to brown. When I noticed that spot of orange, I was over the moon, until I looked closer and thought…huh…that looks like poison ivy! Awk.
Often coyotes have mangey looking coats so to see that guy with a soft looking one made me feel very good. With all the rabbits in the area, I think/hope they’ve been eating well. Have a wonderful weekend!
A new person joining the tribe! Wonderful! The coyote does look healthy. I like to see that.
I know! So exciting. Five living generations-we are feeling so blessed.
I always love seeing nice healthy fur on the wildlife. It was a tough summer and they’ll need a good start to get through the winter. Have a terrific weekend, Kate.
Good morning to you!
You might want to move that decimal point in Celsius… coz 37F is definitely NOT 22.2 – which would be a perfect 72F 😉
What a wonderful capture! He is a cutie. And I hear you on the colours. Very little red again, this year but the oranges are bright.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Oops, hate it when I write a typo like that. Thanks for the heads up-it’s been corrected! Have a marvelous weekend.
Mee-yow Wilson yore video iss so cute!! So you DID eat yore Brekkie rite?? I due that two. Purrtend not innterested an then NOM it guud! Gotta keep our Meowy’ss on their toess! THE Autumm colorss are so lovelee this yeer! You’ss furinallee gotted RAIN! HURRAH!!!!! Wee have had steady rain sine 8 Pee Em last evenin. Wee need it (not as much as youss’…) It’ss so gloomy out. That’ss THE diffycult part…..
Wee are apposta have Sun tomorrow; pawss crossed! Have a lovelee Furiday there!
~~~head rubsss~~~BellaDharma~~~ an {{{huggiess}}} Bellasita Mum
In the nearly 4 years Wilson has been with me, there has never been a time he wasn’t ready to dig in. I make him wait to reinforce self control. Once he starts, he wolfs it down like he hadn’t eaten in a month. Silly boy. Wishing you a sunny weekend to enjoy.