November 8, 2012

What a face!

A Portia Spider was brought to me in a plastic container today by a colleague.

After the photo session at home tonight, it slowly made its way over my desk and 

is now perched above the PC against the window.

I do not mind these spiders in my home - they feed mainly on other spiders.

November 7, 2012

Happy 15th birthday dear little Muffin!

Your teeth are falling out, you have bad skin your breath is not too fresh these days, 

but I love you as I loved you when you were a cute ball of fluff with puppy breath.

Your eyes have grown dim and your ears no longer hear,  but somehow you still 

manage to be waiting to welcome me home after work every day.

Thank you for being such a wonderful friend!

November 6, 2012

This morning as I rushed out, I noticed this new Hibiscus bloom. 

It was quite high up but I could not resist to stop and try for a photo.

Only after downloading the photo tonight did I notice the bug, the pollen grains 

stuck on silk strands and the spider. It seems the bug also has silk wrapped around its legs.

Not my best photo, but considering the distance and the fact that is was taken 

'on the fly'  with arms outstretched - not too bad!