»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #47
»
The World out my Door
| Open Poetry #47 |
|
The World out my Door |
|
Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
|
 |
||
| © Copyright 2011 Alison - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
with grace the poem has too, thanks allison for the lovely write, yann |
||
|
Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Ahhh, bath night, oops thought I was alone. Well actually , that's not me, I'm the one in the bushes with the horns. Did I mention I have antlers too? Doc [This message has been edited by Dr.Moose1 (07-07-2011 12:24 PM).] |
||
|
Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
so that little thing up front with the beak that is quacking is a moose? oh geeze I was sure it was a bear...kewl stuff jungle woman!! |
||
|
BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Grace, being the keyword, just like you. I always enjoy a glimpse of your Alaska, Alison~ |
||
|
Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You are lucky to have this view of these magestic animals in such a lovely setting, Alison. I love the way you share your surroundings with us. Ida |
||
|
Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Another moose dropped by tonight and showed me her babies ... This is her story:     |
||
|
Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
How wonderful! |
||
|
divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
awww cute moose babies  I love when you post pics, I'll never see Alaska any other way lol At the end of the day when all is said and done. I can stand proudly with my hands on my hips and say "I think I have super powers" |
||
|
OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
OH, OH, OH, OH, OH, OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!! Alison, what a wonderful honour Mommy Moose paid you - of course SHE KNOWS! Beautiful poem and picture too. And THHHHHHHHHHANK YOU for posting all these gorgeous photos. Alaska, always has, does now and always will, in my eyes, belong to Alison! However, I know you are very kind and are happy to share it with others too! You have warmed my evening, thank you. Please tell Mommy and her babies and the moose in the other photo and the duck that Auntie Di from South Africa loves them all. Hugs Owl |
||
|
jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
just dropped in, glad I did - wish I lived where I could get photo-ops like that. Wonderful shots!! ReaLLY ENJOYED! j. |
||
|
Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
So wonderful, Alison. With not being able to be here much I'm so glad I opted to open this. Beautiful pictures capturing a most memorable moment. Helen |
||
|
secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
This was REALLY great ! excellent photo. imagery ... |
||
|
Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Thanks for sharing Alison, they are great pics, we never see them here in Aussie land Rick |
||
|
Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wonderful, dear Alison! You have graceful friends and I am so happy you share them with us. Love, Margherita |
||
|
passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
OMG! how friggin beautiful!!!! And you too! |
||
|
Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Looks like you have some new friends there, Allison. |
||
|
Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you all for enjoying this. I love when the moose come into the yard. They drive my dogs insane and, if I have a garden they demolish it - but they are worth it all. I have always loved moose (see Doc!) and I delight in their visits. Speaking of moose, I do just happen to have a picture of our very own Doc Moose.  xoxoxoxo Again, thank you all. Alison |
||
|
OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! I had no idea that Dr Moose was so gorgeous! Jokes aside, this is so WOW! I am emerald green with envy of you Alison, for seeing a single moose once in your life - let alone ON A REGULAR BASIS and HAVING THEM IN YOUR GARDEN! Oh, my goodness! Mr Moose is SOOOOOOOOO magnificent - no wonder Mrs Moose (who is also very beautiful) fell in love with him and the beautiful Master and Mistress Moose are so proud of him. Please give them all my love and tell them all how beautiful and precious Auntie Di thinks they are. Owl |
||
|
OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Alison did you take that photo with a zoom lens or do they let you go right up to them or is that not fair on them? I would give almost anything to be able to be there and talk to a moose from right up close. I don't suppose they would let me touch them, but I would be so much mmmmmmmmmmore than satisfied to be able to talk to at least one from up close, the way I did once to a zebra foal in the wilds (well, semi-wilds - in a nature reserve so big that the zebras probably wouldn't know the difference). Owl |
||
|
Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Aw shucks, I never realized I was that photogenic. Nice pic Alison, see you back in class. Doc |
||
|
Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Hi Diana, Actually, I took that one from my car with the driver's window down. He was pretty close and pretty patient. And when he looked impatient, he won and I backed off. Moose do listen to voices, but when they are close to homes and dogs and traffic and the stresses of urban life, they can be pretty easy to upset. Moose have killed people who get in their way. A big threat is to get between a Mama and her babies - ain't that always the truth. It's not a good place to be. I have never been threatened by a Moose - I just give them space, talk to them and take their pictures when I can. I do have a lens on my camera, but I smashed up my telephoto. I am going to post a picture here now that I took a couple of falls ago with my telephoto. These babies were watching me as much as I was watching them and .. yes, I was talking to them. They are just curious. Guess you can tell that I love Moose. And, Doc? I love a Moose with broad shoulders and trim hips!   |
||
|
Word Weaver Member
since 2011-03-06
Posts 437California, USA |
How lucky you are to live where you can experience such wonders. I'm equally lucky; I live in the countryside in a remote area. All manner of wildlife visit our neighborhood frequently. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful pictures. |
||
|
OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, the precious, beautiful, angel darlings, Alison! I can see that they are loving all those lovely things you are saying to them. I can well understand that moose can kill people who are or who seem to be a threat to them – it isn't their fault - it is the fault of the stupid people who are annoying them and ignorant of their code of conduct - it is just a means of self-protection and intelligence. You have never and will never be hurt by a moose, because, not only do you speak Moose very well (as well as Animal Esperanza) – which is very obvious from the way that the sweethearts are hanging on your every word - but you understand them and they understand you. You have inspired me to repost my zebra poem. Oh, what would we do in a world without animals? Owl |
||
|
Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
hello my Ali-girl!!! This poem and these pictures have brought smiles upon my evening!! merci beaucoup lovely one, I have definitely missed your smiles!! xxx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
||
|
Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Moose are one of my favorite animals. I just love them. And the shot of the mommy and her babies is spectacular. Thank you, thank you for sharing!!! Oh, I loved the poem also. ;-) ooxx Marti |
||
|
Daddy Goose38 Member
since 2010-09-04
Posts 430obama's a rice paper tiger |
What? Ali dear? I wanted to see what they are talking about and, it is just a picture? (laughing) luvs you anyways. Xoxox J |
||
|
Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I wish you could see them, Jaime. They are pictures of moose. There's a moose swimming across a slough, a cow moose with twin calves and a bull moose with a rack. xoxoxo Ali - Thank you, Marti. I love them too. |
||
|
Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Marsha, I agree. We are lucky to live out of congested ubran areas - not that I am biased. Thank you for reading my poem and enjoying the pictures.Alison - Owl, I loved your zebra poem. Thank you for bringing it back. xoxoxoxo - RDB, Don't be gone so long. I miss you here. Love Ali |
||
|
suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Now I really really really really really really REALLY hope I get to visit your state! *S* But if not... your sharing has given me the next best thing... thank you! *S* |
||
|
Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
I keep coming back to look at the pictures. So fascinating. My favorite animal. Thank you for sharing. ooxx Marti I do the MS Walk everyday!! |
||
|
ken206573 Member
since 2008-10-14
Posts 487 |
AWW!! My breathe has been taken away by the poem and the beautiful pictures of wildlife in Alaska. The babies are adorable and outstanding as their adult figures too. Wonderful to read and see your creative side. |
||
Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Just awesome Alison. You are making that cruise to Alaska in September even more appealing with your pictures! |
||
|
Daddy Goose38 Member
since 2010-09-04
Posts 430obama's a rice paper tiger |
Ahhhhh! Ali the wonder woman? or is it Ali the waterwoman? x o x!!! |
||
|
Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ruth, You make me smile so big that it scared my cats! I have missed you. xoxoxo Alison - Marti, They are mine too ... well, until one comes and eats willows in my yard at 3:00 am. One of my dogs never fails to notice and the barking (frantic at that) commences. No wonder I get so grouchy some days. xoxoxo A - Ken, Thank you so much. It is always nice to read your thoughts. Alison - Sharon, I hope you see lots of moose and other wild and sea life. xoxo Alison - Jaime, Not sure that I am either - more like Alison, the Wordy Woman. It seems like I never shut up. Alison |
||
|
Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
my lovely Ali-girl.. just popped back in to see your beautiful Moose and to read your beautiful words... Hugs of love RDB xx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
||
|
Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you, daar RDB. I have missed you lots. Ali |
||
|
Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
AHEM!!! Let's not forget the greatest moose of all!!! .  |
||
|
Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Have to agree with Balladeer here! Goooooooo Bullwinkle!!!! |
||
|
Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
These animals are just magnificent, Alison. I have seen them up close near the California/Oregon border. These are wonderful pictures. Ida |
||
|
Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ha, I say - Check this moose out!  Now, I do agree that Bullwinkle is the Man (Moose) - but this guy has his own style! |
||
|
Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Yep, Ida, I do agree. Gotta love 'em. xoxoxo A |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
