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FACEBOOK workshop ~ October 20, 2009 ~ Hosted by: Kelly Printing and Promotions & RE/MAX ACCESS

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Yesterday, the downpours in the San Antonio area finally stopped. In a few weeks, we went from being on the verge of Stage 3 drought restrictions to having an overflowing pool and a leaking roof.
When the sun came out, I surveyed our yard to see if any more visitors had arrived, taking advantage of the cover of rain. I found this one hiding under the ginger, and quite a fetching color:

I checked on the status of our visitor who arrived a few days ago. It is even taller now.

When I angled up to view it from overhead, I suddenly noticed a strange pattern emerging, a sort of face, if you will.

Now that the sun is forecast to stay out and we're apparently back to summer weather, the odd beings will probably be going back to wherever they came from. It must be a wondrous place.
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It is still raining. My roof is still leaking. As if to compensate (or distract) me, nature has sent another emissary to my garden.

The top of this alien measures about eight inches across, and is slightly pointed, like a conical straw hat. And yes, I need to mow my lawn. If it would stop raining long enough, I would!
After the downpour last weekend, bizarre-looking beings materialized. They were gone a couple of days later, back to their mother ship, I guess. I'll keep an eye on this one and see if I can spot its departure.
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This gulf fritillary landed on a plumeria leaf in our garden and slowly spread its wings to bask. There wasn't much sunshine yet, but you have to start somewhere!
These butterflies are fairly common in this area of South Texas. Because we are organic gardeners and love butterflies and flowers, we planted passionflowers and let the vines sprout and grow wherever they want. Gulf fritillaries lay their eggs on the passion vines and their caterpillars feed on them. The adult butterflies are quite partial to the nectar of buddleia flowers.
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