No, no jokes today.
Oh you remind me of Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol dear little Cardinal. He said, "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach."
~Charles Dickens
Well, my dear friends, Santa is a little bit early, so I'll keep knitting more red Santa hats (only in my imagination as I never learned to knit - shocking I know). It's been jolly cold around here lately. They do need them.
And that as we say here, is how it goes on a
Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder.
Thanks for visiting and looking at this week's attempt at a little bit of whimsy.
Have a great weekend!
For our international friends to translate the words in the photos:
Photo 1:
"I am trying to ignore the man with the white beard. He keeps asking if I've been naughty or nice. What a cheek! He is way too early! I need more time."
Photo 2:
"Offer him milk and cookies, and maybe a wee dram. No, don't do that, he's driving."
"Ho! Ho! Ho!"
Photo 3:
"I have heard he is a jolly old elf. Why don't you tell him a joke."
Photo 4:
"Where did these hats come from?"
"You have to ask?"
"I am hiding."
"Ho! Ho! Ho!"
Photo 5:
"I may be very naughty but I refuse to wear any strange looking red hats.
"He has always been a bit of a rebel."
"I don't have to worry. I was born with my own little Santa hat. I feel Christmasy all the year round."
The captions are priceless!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderfully light-hearted dose of Saturday morning joy, Denise.
You are very welcome Veronica Lee and thank you for your very sweet comment :) always wishing you joy.
DeleteNow I'll never look at a male cardinal again without thinking he has his year-round Santa hat on. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteSorry for putting that in your head Linda :)
DeleteI love the little red hats, especially on the chipmunk. And the doves look so silly wearing them! I really did get a laugh about the dove who is hiding! No hat for him!
ReplyDeleteGreat Ginny :) Nope! No little hat for the dove hiding under the feeder :)
DeleteI think the little red hats look adorable and festive. It's not too early for Santa. He needs to check in on people right now to make sure they aren't working themselves onto the naughty list.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ann, happy you think so. Yes, he’s checking it twice, or so I hear :)
DeleteThe little red caps look great on everyone, and it's another beautifully heartfelt photo story. It's so lovely, like something out of Charles Dickens!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend, hugs Elke
Greetings Elke :) sweet of you to say. Thank you! Happy weekend to you also. Hugs, Denise xo
DeleteSpeaking of red hats, I posted me in mine this morning.
ReplyDeleteAnd … we will probably watch at least one version of Scrooge again this Christmas, maybe two. It’s a tradition.
I will be right on over AC : ) I love those Christmas traditions!
DeleteFun! I had bluebirds at my heated bird bath yesterday!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful Val :)
DeleteI know the animals and birds are adapted to the climate, but I can't help feeling sorry for them when the weather is truly awful. Daft, I know.
ReplyDeleteNo, definitely not daft. It shows you care. I wonder about them too :)
DeleteHappy Saturday, thanks for the fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine, and the same to you :)
Deletethere are many cardinals on Christmas cards and I never noticed they wear there own santa hat. also make good ornaments... welcome back little talk critters, Santa IS watching you so be careful what you say and do
ReplyDeleteI never noticed too until this story evolved and I was looking at the head of the cardinal, lol! They are being careful, no one wants a lump of coal in their stocking :)
DeleteJolly bird feeder time this morning, Denise. I've never learned to knit, either. Happy Saturday to you!
ReplyDeleteA kindred spirit Ellen :) Thank you and a Happy Saturday to you also.
DeleteIn my opinion you have all been very nice you may tell St. Nick I said so too.
ReplyDeleteMr. Cardinal you know I love you and all your REDNESS
Hugs cecilia
They will Cecilia, and I do too :) Hugs, Denise xo
DeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne, much appreciated :)
DeleteCardinals really do look ready for Christmas all year round!
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday!! :)
They do, don't they? Thanks Rita!
DeleteOh my goodness I did enjoy that story and your sense of humor. I love red and I love cardinals.
ReplyDeleteSo glad and thank you for sharing that. Always trying to send on a few smiles. I love red and cardinals too :)
DeleteLove it friend.
ReplyDeleteWonderful and thank you too friend :)
DeleteHow cute!! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Martha, much appreciated :)
DeleteSo cute Denise! Thanks for the translation :-) I am smiling now. https://momentsfrozentime.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome for the translation Aritha. I try to remember to write the words on the photographs. There are times I may forget so I apologize in advance :) so glad it brought you a smile.
DeleteI so enjoy your bit of whimsy... it's wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
All the best Jan
That’s lovely, thank you for sharing that Jan :) All the best to you too, Denise xo
Deletesoooo fun, i always enjoy your sense of humor as it is expressed by the critters!!
ReplyDeleteThat makes me very happy Debbie, thank you :)
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ReplyDeleteVery whimsical indeed! I hope you have a good weekend.
Thank you Leslie, I wish you the same :)
DeleteLinda foto. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias :) Te mando un beso.
DeleteCute and of course the Northern Cardinal wears his own cap, such a beautiful creature, Denise.
ReplyDeleteThank you :) The Cardinals certainly is a beautiful bird Margaret.
DeleteWonderful photos and captions!!
ReplyDeleteChristmas has arrived at the poultry farm!!
Have a beautiful Sunday Denise!
Hello dear Katerina :) it has indeed! Thank you and you have a beautiful Sunday too.
DeleteWonderful blog well done. Sorry I am not keeping up very well my eyes are taking longer to settle than I expected. Cheers Diane
ReplyDeleteAs always, love your Saturday posts at the bird feeder. The red hats are a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, I am very happy you enjoy them. So kind of you to say :)
DeleteIt bought a smile to my face to see the fun and Christmas hats at the birdtable.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, so glad this brought you a smile :)
DeleteThis is pure holiday charm. Thanks for the cheerful whimsy. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Melody, and thank you. You have a wonderful week also :)
DeleteLove the little hats. I'm wearing a crocheted Santa hat right now. True story.
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