jannpa

@jannpa (499)

United States • Age 74

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I Had a Proud Dad Moment Yesterday.

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 22 May 17

My oldest daughter had a figure skating competition yesterday morning. She did relatively well, finishing second in both her compulsory category and with her program as well as third in spins. However, my biggest "proud dad"...

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children

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jannpa @srhelmer I so agree with you on that!

22 May 17

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Taking the Kids Out for a Swim

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 9 May 17

I didn't go for that long of a walk yesterday morning and completely skipped my lunchtime walk because I wasn't watching where I was walking, stepped in a gopher hole and rolled my ankle. I'm OK now but was pretty sore more of the...

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jannpa @srhelmer Glad to hear that

11 May 17

Just Swimming Around

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 28 Apr 17

Another turtle in the same pond. This one just stayed on the surface and was swimming around, enjoying the sun while it was out.

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jannpa @srhelmer Yeah that could be lol

5 May 17

Tree Swallow

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 26 Apr 17

I've seen these flying around the ponds the last couple times I took a walk. I finally was fortunate enough to have one take a rest long enough for a photo. Considering the number of bugs they eat, I would love to have a couple of...

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jannpa @srhelmer I think it's perfect just like this!

29 Apr 17

So, Here's a Squirrel

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 26 Sep 16

Well, I had planned on going for a walk over lunch today. But, I had something come up at the last second and couldn't do that. However, I did manage to get this photo of a squirrel eating an ear of corn yesterday afternoon.

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nature

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jannpa @srhelmer Awww I remember you saying that she was gonna try growing the corn, but I didn't recall what happened, that's a shame, but I guess they must have been pretty good if the squirrels wanted them...

27 Sep 16

Having a Lazy Day Today

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 28 Aug 16

Or, at least that's the plan. I'm not sure if that will actually happen or not. Yesterday, I took the family to the Madison area. We visited East Towne Mall so my daughters could use their Barnes and Noble gift cards then, on the...

happy sunday

how im spending my day

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jannpa @srhelmer that's good

29 Aug 16

View From the Tower

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 26 Aug 16

I mowed yesterday evening and, still a little sore, I decided to keep my walk relatively short this morning and mostly hung around the observation tower at Edgewater Park. While up there, I took a photo straight down at the train...

train tracks

trains

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jannpa @srhelmer lol well I don't know if I would make it but I would give it a try lol

27 Aug 16

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Spider Web

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 22 Aug 16

Went for my morning walk this morning and the park was surprisingly void of life. No herons, no ducks, etc. In fact, for most of the walk, the only thing I saw were some beautiful spider webs. At least the spiders were busy.

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jannpa @srhelmer and that's something that I DON'T wanna see lol

24 Aug 16

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Guess I Won't Be Taking My Morning Walk Today

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 19 Aug 16

It has been raining on and off since I got up this morning and we're supposed to get some storms in a little while. So, instead, I'll go get gas in my car since my tank is almost empty. Hopefully, the rain will stop by this...

rain

weather

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jannpa @srhelmer oh well that will be good then, have a good time

19 Aug 16

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Bunny Close Up

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 18 Aug 16

Saw this rabbit while walking through the small animal tent at the fair yesterday afternoon. It was a pretty friendly rabbit and came right up to the cage to say hi, very much unlike that chicken that decided it wanted to try to...

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animals

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jannpa @srhelmer lolol

18 Aug 16

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Getting Ready to Take Off

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 9 Aug 16

I went for my morning walk through Edgewater Park this morning and decided to check out a pond I hadn't really spent a lot of time around. I saw this heron sitting on the far side and got a photo of it as it was getting ready to...

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jannpa @srhelmer yes, you were really lucky!

14 Aug 16

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Hiding in the Tree

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 9 Aug 16

I saw this little guy flying around and keeping in the high grass and trees. It was hyperactive and a little hard to photograph but I did get this pic.

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jannpa @srhelmer Yup just looked at some of the pix & he does look like one

14 Aug 16

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Hiding in the Tree

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 9 Aug 16

I saw this little guy flying around and keeping in the high grass and trees. It was hyperactive and a little hard to photograph but I did get this pic.

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jannpa @srhelmer I've never heard of those, will have to check it out, thanks

14 Aug 16

Big Bird in a Tree

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 9 Aug 16

I saw this one hanging out on a tree branch, looking over the marsh area. I was able to get the photo without it seeing me.

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jannpa @srhelmer Really?! Wow, how cool is that!

14 Aug 16

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Peek-a-Boo

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 10 Aug 16

I was playing a cute game of whack-a-mole (minus the whacking and mole) with this little guy. It kept peeking out from the boards of the bridge I was standing on.

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jannpa @srhelmer Well this is the cutest little mouse I've ever seen!

14 Aug 16

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Tempting to Follow These Tracks

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 10 Aug 16

Yes, I know how dangerous that could be (those trains don't slow down for anyone) and I'm sure I'd be trespassing on someone's private property at some point. But, it sure looks like it would be fun to do.

train tracks

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transportation

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jannpa @srhelmer lol I remember that Steve

10 Aug 16

do animals have rights?

vikrantrox @vikrantrox (220) • India 26 Feb 09

I saw a dog been beaten up with a metal rod just because he tear apart the plastic bad of a lady in market. It was a very bad to see. I thought might be dog did this for his puppies. do animals also have rights? i am not...

animals

beaten

rights

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jannpa Yes, I know what you mean & it's a real shame! I feel so sorry for the animals because they cannot defend themselves or if they turn around and bite someone they are, more often then not, killed anyway. Maybe some day animals will have rights in other...

26 Feb 09

Books or movies?

cordharmonie @cordharmonie (82) • United States 23 Feb 09

I have never read the books. I am now contemplating pulling them out. I have a question, which I may know the answer to... which did you like better: reading the books or watching the movies? I LOVED the movies, so do you think...

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harry potter

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jannpa I totally agree! Although the Harry Potter movies are really good, I found the books much more enjoyable. I love reading & can get lost in the stories. If you read the books first then see the movies you can see just what was missing. Like I said I read all...

24 Feb 09