Tuesday, August 2, 2011

C is for cactus, coulee, and cats

There are several kinds of cactus growing wild in our area. This round one has multiple flowers, perhaps so it will show up better and not be stepped-upon as it is otherwise well camouflaged in the desert landscape of southeastern Alberta.

This year the coulee near our neighborhood has been very green. I discussed the word "coulee" last month in response to a question from a blogger friend. You can find it here.

The coulee in this photo isn't quite as green, but water can be seen in it.

We call this cute kitty the "coulee cat" because Dick and Lindy see it often but it never pays any attention to Lindy. It has its own to-do list when it's out there.

Lindy would have ignored this pretty orange cat but it hissed at her, so she turned her head.

This cat didn't know what to make of Lindy, either.

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29 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlAugust 2, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    All wonderful C photos, Kay. It always surprises me to see such lovely blossoms on a spiny, old cactus. :)

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  2. anthonynorthAugust 2, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    What excellent photos.

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  3. mrsnesbittAugust 2, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Cats eh - a law unto themselves. Our cat Ella is currently laying in the garden with the chickens! lol!
    Thanks so much
    Denise ABC Team

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  4. jabblogAugust 2, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Lovely hunting grounds for cats. The cactus is very pretty, quite low-lying so I can see it might be overlooked.

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  5. CarverAugust 2, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    What a beautiful sequence of shots and they're all perfect for the letter C.

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  6. Sylvia KAugust 2, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Marvelous captures for the C Day! Love the cats! Hope you have a wonderful day! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  7. NankaAugust 2, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    The cat looks cornered and had to face the camera!! Cool captures!

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  8. Live2cherishAugust 2, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Wow! never knew cactus could be that pretty too.

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  9. JoAugust 2, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Omw, Kay, that last cat has a tail like Shadow has when afraid or angry. I love the shots of all the cats and the fact that Lindy turns her head, such a lady. Blessings Jo

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  10. BarbaraAugust 2, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Lovely cactus - never seen one like that before. Poor old Lindy getting hissed at - cats are cantankerous as well as cute and cuddly :O)

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  11. cieldequimperAugust 2, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Jolie coulée ! :-)

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  12. MerylAugust 2, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Looks like you've had a lot of rain! Cool post!

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  13. photowannabeAugust 2, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Perfect choices for C. Nice shots of the coulee.

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  14. KayAugust 2, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Ooooh... That cat is to be avoided. You can see the hair standing on end. The coulee is just gorgeous! I love the cactus flower.

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  15. Jane and ChrisAugust 2, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Always avoid a cat with a toilet brush tail!!
    Jane x

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  16. DimpleAugust 2, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Hi Kay!
    For some reason, I am always surprised to find or hear about cactus in areas with cold winters. Doesn't make sense, but it's true.

    Your cactus has beautiful flowers!

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  17. Leslie:August 2, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    What a great take on our C week! I suppose that cat was out looking for its next meal and couldn't be bothered with humans. Have a nice week, Kay.

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  18. Roger Owen GreenAugust 2, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    The big cat is SCARY!
    The little cat's just scared.

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  19. OneAugust 2, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Love the flowers on the cactus. The cats are cute too especially the coulee cat. How did you manage to hold on to Lindy and snap photos at the same time? I guess Lindy doesn't go after cats like Clifford does.

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  20. Gigi AnnAugust 2, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Wonderful C photos for today. The Cats are Cute, and the Cactus are pretty.

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  21. Kim, USAAugust 2, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Wow many cats in that place. These place is beautiful!

    ABC Wed

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  22. HildredAugust 2, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Never hear the word Coulee here in B.C. Kay, but it was familiar to me in my childhood. However, there are lots of beautiful cactus here, - and cats. Great post!

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  23. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioAugust 2, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Gorgeous coulees! And, I find myself wondering why so many cats there (one had tags). Don't the wild critters eat them?

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  24. Chubskulit RoseAugust 2, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Cactus flowers are beautiful!

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  25. Shooting ParrotsAugust 3, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Thanks for satisfying my curiosity about what a coulee is!

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  26. Barbara RosenzweigAugust 3, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    What wonderful scenic beauty!

    Neat to see how far north cactus can be found.

    Hope that you visit my Calm & Peaceful post.

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  27. CherylAugust 3, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    The landscape reminds me of Washington state. A few hours in any direction brings a traveler to desert, mountain, rain forest, ocean, and on and on.

    Nice collection of cats for Lindy.

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  28. FranciscaAugust 4, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    You really put a smile on my face with this C story, Kay! Bright flowering cacti, verdant coulee, independent stray cats... all in one place... super Cs!

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  29. jengAugust 6, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Great take on the letter C...lovely pictures. : )

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