Theme and a Whazzit...

By KayN written 10/16/05 6:17 PM, published 10/16/05 6:17 PM
I'm TRYING to get the theme done...I was downtown yesterday, and saw these Dummies hanging around...
I've thought long and hard about the celebrate part.  With all that's going on in the world, some in our own "backyards", I'm just thankful that God has allowed me to be spared.  To be able to get up every morning, live a somewhat worry-free life, be able to see the sights around me, hear the birds singing, have a family that's so close we're almost "meshed" together.  Suffer hardships, but always knowing that He will get me through them....I could go on and on.  Just being alive and appreciate all that's been given to me is cause for me to celebrate.

Now, for the "whazzit".  I found this today and it startled me at first.  I'd never seen anything like it.  It was about 4 inches long, and easily 1/2 inch in diameter.  I googled, and I think it might be either a hummingbird sphinx or a small eyed sphinx.  Can anybody help me figure out whazzit?  Thanks!  FYI: no creatures were harmed during or after the taping of this series.
Hope y'all enjoy!


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  • AnyMoose Hero 10/16/05 6:23 PM
    Tomato Horn Worm. Ahh Maybe I'm wrong. I just guessed

    - Still a Moose


  • Porkchop 10/16/05 6:23 PM
    Not sure exactly what it is. BUt it looks like the caterpillar one of our esteemed peers took photos of as it went through metamorphosis. These are outstanding photos. The colors are wonderful. Well done! Hey moose. I just googled "Hornworm" If this is one its a juvenile. It lacks the same markings I saw on the photos in this site: http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/field/hornworm.htm

    - Pigs CAN fly!


  • jeffrey 10/16/05 6:27 PM
    Mrs N, first, kudos to you for knowing what matters in life. next, there were some really cool pix in there and yes, i did see those power lines, and they were beautiful :O)

    - believe...


  • jimmyneutron 10/16/05 6:40 PM
    veery cool....it does look like a horn worm....

    - Smile!


  • Paulamouse 10/16/05 6:44 PM
    Nice shots Kay. If Jimmy says it is a horn worm, I am sure that is correct. What does it develop into Jimmy?

    - Cheeze Pleeze


  • pMc 10/16/05 6:47 PM
    You're right, KayN. Most of us have a lot to be thankful for. Every once in a while we need to remember that. The Celebrate gallery was my favorite. I always like skies, clouds and reflections. Very nice!

  • KayN 10/16/05 6:52 PM
    The species I mentioned are in the horn worm family...they sounded more like what this one looked like to me than any others in the list. I was just curious if I had found the right name of the species....and, yes, what they turn into.....

    - Ms.N


  • surferguy 10/16/05 7:09 PM
    Bravo Ms. N.....

    - WoooFrigginHoooo...


  • lechar 10/16/05 7:14 PM
    woo hoo. ma and pa dummy got a chuckle out of me but those pics in celebrate gallery-blew me away!!! vibrant colors/texture on that caterpillar.

    - Jersey Girl


  • KayN 10/16/05 7:16 PM
    Thanks, all! Porkchop, I went to that site, and the "horn" on those worms wasn't the same color as this one....does that matter? And, I have no vegetation growing here like was mentioned there.....

    - Ms.N


  • BusyB1965 10/16/05 7:52 PM
    Have to agree, laughed when I saw ma and pa. good capture on the "worm" We get so busy sometimes that we take things for granted, but we do need to slow now and appreciate each day that is given to us, our family, friends, home, job, it is never ending.

    - Blessings


  • austinspace 10/16/05 7:56 PM
    wow, that last sunset shot, with the reflection, is killer. That "whazzit" is very cool, too.

    - here and there


  • throughtheeyesoflauramars 10/16/05 8:27 PM
    I like the whazzit's funny little legs and feet. And I to appreciate all I have in this life everyday. And I vow to do my best to pay it forward in the next generation.

    - www.niftyimages.com


  • camereye 10/16/05 11:07 PM
    Agree with all you said Kay, celebrate pics great and worm shot really nice, whatever it is...

  • jojames1 10/17/05 5:52 AM
    Horn worm or not...I think it's a boy. Celebrate gallery took my breath away. Great job!! (You beat me downtown this time...you stinker!)

  • Beholden 10/17/05 6:51 AM
    all the shots were nice Kay..........now go CELEBRATE!

    - ummmm


  • ROCKADEE 10/17/05 4:20 PM
    Great Stuff...Love The Sunsets And Reflections...There's Nothing Better Than A Celebration With Mother Nature...Well Done LadyK!!!

    - NATURE RULES!!!