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Spying

Mike keeps two binoculars by our back door and a spotting scope.  He likes to be prepared should should deer or fox or other critters appear in the field.  He also uses them for keeping an eye on the birds in the back yard.  These are old military glasses that are well made and expensive.  Still, they have a certain fascination for young ones who see them within arm's reach.

We gave Kristen a pair of binoculars and a bird book for Christmas last year, but It was Dane who had them around his neck when we set out for a walk yesterday.  We crossed a bridge over a brook and spotted a mallard floating on by.  Its head was such a shiny green that Kristen decided she had to look at it through the binoculars.  Of course, her brother did not want to give them up.
"They're mine!"
"No, actually, they are mine.  Tell him, Grandma."
"Yeah, they really are Sissy's because I gave them to her for Christmas."
That brought about some sadness, but at least some sharing as well.
"Grandma, I want you to give me binoculars for Christmas.  I like to spy on birds, too!"
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  1. marciamayoMay 30, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Do you think the birds know you are spying on them? How cute.

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  2. Bobby Dobbins TitleMay 30, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    It's good to start 'em young with the birdwatching! I got interested in my middle-age and was shocked to "see" all the birds I had never seen before. How could I have missed them, I wondered.

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  3. BarbMay 30, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    A bird spy is a good thing!

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  4. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    You are teaching them to "see". What a wonderful gift.
    Looks like another pair of binocs is called for.
    Arkansas Patti

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  5. Jenn JilksMay 31, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Nothing like a good pair of binocs, especially with grandkids!

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  6. Auntie sezzzzzz...May 31, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Oh my! Oh yes! The old "I didn't want it then, but I WANT it NOW!" -sigh- And I'm sure you had much more patience with it, than I would have. -sigh-

    She-who-still-can't-make-my-preferred-pics-post. But I think its my issue and not Blogger, this time.
    ~♥~

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  7. Linda MyersMay 31, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    What a great idea - binoculars by a window or door!

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  8. MargaretMay 31, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Alas, were I to have binoculars I would only see rats scuttling across telephone poles at night. I'll have to live without it.

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  9. Muffy's MarksJune 1, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    That is a great idea, thanks. I will consider buying my grandson a pair for either Christmas or his birthday.

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