It's only a matter of time . . .

I didn't take this picture. or the next one. Think of these as visual aids

Here's the deal. I want to take a picture of a local beaver. No specific beaver in mind, just one that is nearby. I figure, since I am living in CanadaLand and blogging from CanadaLand, it would be perfect to blog about the mascot.

These guys are all over the place this time of the year. On the side of the road, eating and munching on fresh greens. I see em. I wanna take a picture. But, pulling over on the highway isn't a good idea. Same said for some of the local roads.

I had my eye on a fat and happy (I am guessing here on the happiness level) beaver that would show up near the local nursery. Yeah, I could park in the parking lot and walk up to take the picture. How easy is that?!? Here's the problem. Whenever I would see him (evenings or rainy days), I didn't have my camera with me. Or if I had the camera, he wasn't to be seen.

Then . . . one day-there he was. DEAD. Run over. Dammit, my easy beaver was dead. I suppose that made him even easier. I said to #2 that my beaver died and it was my easy beaver. Sigh. Ok, even I snickered after I said it. Actually, I laughed. Remember, it is a mother's duty to embarrass her children as much as possible.

There are other beavers and I will take a picture. It's a goal. And what is life without goals?

Nope, didn't take this picture either . . . but it is a beaver. That should count for something.