In a Forest of Tiny Minxes

ShadowFun · Post by **ShadowFun** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:13 pm

john1972 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:13 pm I know where that is .
I really want to go back and see more stuff I missed.
Maybe walk those trails you like to go .
Of course this time if I come im bringing some little ones..

More tiny girls is always better!!!

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I’m looking forward to wandering around there again with you too!

We should definitely wait until all the flower gardens are in tho… it’s amazing then!

ShadowFun · Post by **ShadowFun** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:44 pm

Un-Photogenic Snow

It snowed today, but it was ugly snow…

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Wet, heavy and clumpy… frankly, I was surprised as much of it came down as it did.

When I left for work this morning, the drizzle was just starting to turn into snow. Weather reports said that we were going to get about 3 inches during the day… and we did. But temperatures were at and slightly above freezing, and by the time I left work, the snow had become drizzle again.

But it was still SNOW… so I had to stop at the Art Gardens to visit Cedar.

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It was nice sloshing around in it, even if it wasn’t pretty.

I didn’t feel particularly creative… and Cedar seemed to sense my mood and mostly we just walked and kept quiet. I wouldn’t be surprised if all this snow melts by tomorrow afternoon.

At least Cedar put her bear suit on today!

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Today’s snow was much better than the muck from the other day… but it was turning into puddles quickly.

Cedar and I walked by familiar places at the Gardens, and mostly decided not to take photos. But it wasn’t just because the snow wasn’t pretty today… no, we were enjoying just being outside together.

It doesn’t always have to be about the photos, right???

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“Soon… giggle… it will be about the mosquitoes!”

“UGH!!!”

agent0013 · Post by **agent0013** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:25 pm

This is definitely photogenic! To be fair, it does lack snow! Looks like Cedar's presence is already bringing some green out!

4891d · Post by **4891d** » Wed Jan 31, 2024 3:27 am

Great series!
I particularly love the first two photos with Cedar so small and so warm next to this immense nature with cold hues.

ShadowFun · Post by **ShadowFun** » Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:19 am

A Tiny Two Continuation Tale

For a big chunk of 2023, the intrepid Bisboo and Zimzoo drove their trusty Bugaloo steadily towards my home, the Minx Mansion. It sure seemed like they were never going to make it here, since they were constantly exploring every new trail they came across. When we last saw them, they were still out in the wilds.

Did B & Z get lost in the Forest???

Rest assured dear readers, the Pixie sisters arrived at the MM safe and sound, well before the winter snows and muck, and they’ve been busy making their plans for new Springtime adventures!

But how did they finally find the right trail???

Let’s have a look and see… here’s a set I should’ve posted back in October…

Lost 🗺

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“Can you see this trail on the map Zimzoo???”

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“Uhhh… nope. This doesn’t look like any of the squiggles. I think we’re lost Bisboo.”

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“Maybe if we just keep driving, we’ll find the road to the Minx Mansion by accident???”

“UGH! Don’t say the word accident! I don’t wanna get stuck out here in the Forest all winter!!!”

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“Do you hear that?”

“Yeah… that buzzing sound? What the heck is it???”

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BZZZZzzzzzz

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“I see it! It’s a Buzzy Bee!!!”

“And it’s got a little bucket… Haha!”

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BZZZzzzzzzz

“Hello little Buzzyboo! Whatcha got in your bucket???”

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BZZzz….Bzzzz…BZZzzzzzz

“A gift from the Zoomy Minxes!”

“To help us find the Minx Mansion… Yay!!!”

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“Oh Bisboo, it’s a Homing Heart!!!”

“Haha! Now we don’t need a dumb map anymore sis. We can’t get lost!!!”

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“Thank you little Buzzyboo!!!”

“Let’s hit the trail sis… winter’s coming… Haha!”

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BZZZZZZzzzzzzz

And with their Homing Heart in hand, the Tiny Twosome had no more difficulty finding their way to the MM for a well earned Winter rest and refitting.

Stay tuned dear readers for the further adventures of Bisboo and Zimzoo… coming in Spring!

Mr Franz · Post by **Mr Franz** » Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:57 am

Great stories!

john1972 · Post by **john1972** » Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:30 am

Yay

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Post by **LoneRanger** » Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:37 am

Ha ha ha! Buzzy Bee knows the way!

Post by **Pia** » Thu Feb 08, 2024 2:49 pm

Such a beautiful story with Cedar in the snow

The poses with Ta'rah are very successful

Oh Sky you are beautiful as a snow fairy

The adventures of Bisboo and Zimzoo had a good ending but it will go on!

ShadowFun · Post by **ShadowFun** » Fri Feb 09, 2024 2:52 pm

The Mirage of Spring

It’s really warm out today… 60 degrees. It almost makes you think that Spring has arrived… but it’s just a trick.

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The Tiny Frankies needed to investigate!

It was nice getting out and driving Moggie around on the trail. But the Forest definitely looked strange. It’s as if this warm weather surprised it as well. All was quiet and still.

I couldn’t place just what was missing. But it was something that would tell me Spring had actually arrived… instead of this mirage of Spring.

“Uhhh… yes, what is it Frankie?”

“🐿!!!”

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That’s it… no chipmunks!

Thanks for stopping by Pia, Lone, John, Mr Franz, 4891d, Agent and everyone else!

agent0013 · Post by **agent0013** » Fri Feb 09, 2024 3:37 pm

Photographic evidence suggests Moggie got a little adventurous! Perhaps a little too adventurous!

If you told me you did that last fall I wouldn't doubt it! I don't think there's a flake left out there!

Post by **Pia** » Sun Feb 11, 2024 11:05 am

The car is good off-road

ShadowFun · Post by **ShadowFun** » Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:21 pm

A February Gift of Snow

I was surprised by some gentle snow flurries this morning… and delighted!

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“Giggle!”

I’m grateful that I didn’t get so caught up in my dramas that I missed Cedar’s call!

Sometimes… I just get lucky. I had no plans to head to the Forest this weekend. I’m sure everyone is tired of my complaints about the lack of snow by now…

This morning, I needed to grocery shop, get gas and run a couple more errands. But right around sunrise… it started to snow.

Tiny little beautiful flakes…

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Not enough snow to accumulate, but enough to outline the Forest, and pepper the ground in white.

It snowed the other day while I was at work, wet and heavy. By afternoon, the temps had climbed up to the point of melting it all into patchworks of random clumps… and that’s how it has stayed. Very uninspiring… until today.

This morning’s flurries happened while pretty cold out, 20 degrees… so it had a nearly weightless texture.

Perfect for Tiny Nymph pics!

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As expected, it was just Cedar and I outside this morning.

The Art Gardens are on my way to the grocery store. Stopping for a quick giggle with Cedar isn’t just fun, it’s nourishing for my soul. I’m pleased that I’ve spent enough time and effort shooting pics outside with my tiny loves, that preparing for a simple outing like this takes me less that 5 minutes.

When inspiration strikes… or snow flurries… you gotta go!

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“Thanks for looking at my pics all you silly’s!”

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“Giggle!”

agent0013 · Post by **agent0013** » Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:43 pm

What a beautiful distraction!

Cedar, you've got such a knack for guiding ShadowFun to these places of subtle beauty. Things that most would just walk by and never notice, or at best glance at. And ShadowFun is so good at framing you with these views! All of them are good, but the ones that caught my eyes the most:

3 and 4: The contrast between the snow on the ground and the nearly snowless tree. The striking white line at the base makes it pop! Fantastic!

8-10: The warmth of the sun on Cedar's beautiful curves! So good!

Nourishes the soul, indeed! Thanks for sharing!

4891d · Post by **4891d** » Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:21 am

Beautiful management of contrasts which reveal all the nuances of this fine layer of powdery snow.

I read that the Scots have 421 words for snow. The snow that Cedar shows us seems to be "snaw-pouther" brought by a "flindrikin".
This is my first discovery of Scot thanks to Cedar. Next winter I will look for the other 419 words.