Tag Archives: Caterpillar

Amusing, Belize, Philosophy, Saving Money

Camera Problem!!

Munchkin.Another.Funny.ShotWe are now facing a slight problem with writing our posts.  Our camera has suddenly stopped working and it looks like it is going the usual way of “throw-away consumables.”  Now, this is really upsetting because the camera was  a gift and it was not cheap.  It has only lasted 18 months.  We are not the kind of people who like to throw away stuff to buy more gadgets to play with and throw again.  Plus, we are in Belize!!  I can not physically buy a brand new camera in Punta Gorda, I would have to drive two hours to Belmopan to get one.  Anyway, we tried the camera on my crappy phone (I am still using a flip phone whilst everyone now is onto the clunky, rectangular looking things) and it does work.  The only problem is that, for some unknown reason, we can not transfer pictures from the phone to the computer.  Possibly because Gnome uses Linux rather than Windows??  However, it does work the other way…pictures from computer to phone…but, that is of no help to us.   Arrrrghhh!!!

I don’t know if getting a new phone will change things…I  loathe to buy yet another gadget.  It is my philosophy to keep a mobile phone until it dies its natural death, usually a life-span of 2 years (how ridiculous).   I might be trying the pawn shop for a cheap camera!!

Here are some pictures that I saved up for a rainy day:

Caterpillars on African Tulip Tree.
Caterpillars on African Tulip Tree.

Poor Froggy!!  Must breed more in our buckets of water…

Snake Eating Frog.
Snake Eating Frog.

Let’s hope we come up with a solution because otherwise, you will just have to read my plain old words and imagine the pictures!

Bees, Belize, Farming, Pets

Animal Farm.

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Munchkin.Hair.FlowingHere are some pictures of “animals in action” on our farm.  First of all, I would like to say that our cat is back on track after his traumatic event.  He rather enjoyed being fed three times a day and the intensive heavy petting.  No more nightmares for Kitty and by the way, he is sleeping well.  This is the cat “not in action.”

Doing Well.
Doing Well.

Tarantula in the house…this one might actually be a resident but we don’t mind because he does the night shift so only comes out after dark.  I used to be terrified of spiders when I lived in Scotland (and they were tiny compared to the ones here).  Anyway, I actually think that the furriness makes the tarantula look cute and cuddly.

Resident Tarantula.
Resident Tarantula.

I am pleased to tell you that The Gnome Mark III Stingless Bee Beehive has been a success and the little troopers are doing their thing.

Gnome Mark 3 Beehive.
Gnome Mark 3 Beehive.

And, of course, our beloved piggies residing at the famous gated community of Paradise Pastures are doing their piggie thing…eating.  The population is now 15 with 4 expecting mothers.  The maternity wing is ready to receive them!  A few days ago, Mayor Gnome presented each of them with a gift of a personal wax apple.  They were very happy but somewhat confused over personal ownership and so they ended up playing a popular piggie game called “snatch and grab.”

Three Piggies Eating One Apple.
Three Piggies Eating One Apple.

Doing a photo shoot with guinea pigs is actually really difficult because they tend to be camera-shy.  As soon as they see a camera pointing at them they usually scurry off into the corners.  So, you have to realise that I took about 30 camera clicks to get these photos.  I have to say that Stumpy (the Grandmother of all the piggies so-called because she has one stumped leg due to an unfortunate accident in the past) is a real champion with photos because she has bilateral cataracts so she can’t spot the camera.  She’s a real natural, very photogenic:

Grandma Stumpy on the right. What a Cutey!
Grandma Stumpy on the right. What a Cutey!

Another piggie picture:

Guinea Pigs Eating Wax Apples.
Guinea Pigs Eating Wax Apples.

This is a huge caterpillar (the size of a finger) feasting on our fig plant.  We eventually had to flick it off because it ate up all the foliage.

Bird Shit Caterpillar.
Bird Shit Caterpillar.

And, last but not least.  This frog jumped onto Gnome’s shoulder and promptly fell asleep.

Froggie on Shoulder.
Froggie on Shoulder.

Gnome is much loved by the frog community for continuing the breeding program in various buckets of water on the farm.