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Sunday, June 9, 2013

Watching the Backyard Nature Channel

Those who know us will attest to the fact that we are not big TV watchers.  Oh we do indulge now and then and we have a few favorite programs, but by and large, we really aren’t TV watchers.  Russ has convinced me there is nothing wrong with just sitting in the backyard, without worrying about the work that needs to be done in the yard.  We’re not wasting anymore time than someone who sits down to watch a TV show, according to my Dear Husband.  And so we have spent some hours this year just watching the Nature Channel in our own backyard.  It’s great and there're no commercials!!  This is what we watched today.  All the butterfly and dove shots were taken by Russ.
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And there you have it, with no commercial interruption – The Backyard Nature Channel!
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17 comments:

  1. John HedgesJune 9, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Free TV can't be beat. Your cameraman is doing a professional job too.

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  2. Sue and DougJune 9, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    I like that channel you were watching!!

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  3. AnonymousJune 9, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Looks great and very entertaining.

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  4. SallyBJune 9, 2013 at 7:50 PM


    BEAUTIFUL and RELAXING !!!!!

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  5. Wanderin'June 9, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    What gorgeous photos.

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  6. Luci & LoreeJune 9, 2013 at 9:04 PM


    Gorgeous pictures!!!

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  7. Carol KJune 9, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Great photography on that channel! :)

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  8. TeriJune 9, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Nothing wrong with that, great critter watching.

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  9. ErinJune 10, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    Russ is absolutely right ... I tell myself the same thing when I sit outside instead of doing chores awaiting me inside the Phaeton ;-) Besides, BNTV can be interactive when you get a hankering to wander around in search of critter photos ;-))

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  10. Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009June 10, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Beautiful header photo of your backyard.

    Your backyard is like being in the park. AWESOME!

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  11. Sweet MeanderingsJune 10, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    My goodness! What beautiful sharp pictures! I love your "nature channel."
    Candy

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  12. Desert DivaJune 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    I love your "nature channel!" :-)

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  13. Al BossenceJune 11, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Nice butterfly photos & so much more enjoyable & challenging fun than watching those brain dead television shows anyday.

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  14. Barbara and RonJune 11, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Those are some gorgeous butterfly shots, especially your new header pictures.

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  15. BamaGurlJune 11, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    Wow, no wonder u guys don't watch a lot of tv-that backyard scenery is much better!!! I was wondering if he'd taken those butterfly pics. All the pics are great! Glad y'all have such beauty to enjoy. I sit on our back porch a lot and watch the squirrels and birds-unfortunately my little camera won't do the job y'all's does but I do enjoy watching them. I'm also glad u have mastered the art of enjoyment without the worry of work to be done...there is a time for everything and a "just to enjoy" time is always a necessity!

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  16. JimboJune 14, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    Very clever! I enjoyed it also.

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  17. JackJune 21, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Don't ever change that channel! :)

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