Ummmmmm...

Conflicted, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

Mr. Crafty

Fruit feeder, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

I made a fruit feeder for the birds this morning. One coat hanger, a pair of pliers and five minutes is all it took.

Vultures

Vultures from Draterus.

I'm Mister...

2009 Holiday Fireworks

And the Fireworks...

2009 Holiday Fireworks from Draterus on Vimeo.

Boat Parade

Here's a bit of video from last night's boat parade.

2009 Holiday Boat Parade from Draterus on Vimeo.

St. John's Sunset

St. John's Sunset, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

We checked out the Holiday Boat Parade on the St. John's River last night. This was the view at dusk while we were waiting for the parade and fireworks. Not bad.

Here's the Video

Sarah Palin Book Signing

I went to the Sarah Palin book signing this morning

My signed copy of Going Rogue is going right next to my Pete Rose apology ball. We'll see which one makes it to eBay first...

Red Belly!

Backyard Birds 02, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

A big male red belly woodpecker stopping by for a snack.

The birds...

A few birds that stopped by the feeder this afternoon.

Don't forget to brush!

Don't forget to brush!, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

Mmmmmmmmmm... Liver tooth paste!

Obama's Epic Address to Congress

The haters just got punked so hard. Obama kicked some serious ass. Just to remind everyone that he was the big dick he took his out and waved it around the room and used it call out republicans. Awesome!

Snake Plissken Jr.

Snake Plissken Jr., originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

This little guy was getting some sun out back

Happy Birthday!

Happy Hound!, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

Kiki is 10 today!

Rock-L The Banana-Eating Raccoon

Rock-L The Banana-Eating Raccoon, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

Busted!

Dragonfly

Dragonfly, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

We get quite a few dragonflys in the backyard. This one was particularly cooperative.

Poolside

Poolside, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

Casa Johnson Living Room Enhancement

Casa Johnson Living Room, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

We finally put up something over the couch...

More Mayport...

July in NE Florida from Draterus.

Mayport Poles

IMG_2843, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

Another beautiful day at the beach...

Snake in the pool...

Snake in the pool..., originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

It's been so hot lately that even the snakes need to take a dip!

Tony Hawk Fly-By

"Tony Hawk Fly-By", originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

"Tony" Hawk decided to stop by the feeders today

Rainbow Connection

rainbow_II-tilt, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

Don't mess with the black racer!

The Summer Tanagers Have Arrived

Summer Tanager, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

These birds have an awesome song. They've started coming to the feeders in the backyard on a regular basis.

This is so classic...

Best souvenir ever!

Cape San Blas Sunset

Cape Sunset, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

Another beautiful sunset...

Bald Eagle Sighting!

Bald Eagle with its prey, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

A bald eagle decided to do a little hunting for lunch right in front of the beach house. It chomped on this fish for about 15 minutes before plucking another one from the ocean. Totally cool!

Cape Storm

Cape Storm, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

We had a pretty good storm roll in right before dinner. Lots of lightning!

Beach Dogs

Beach Dogs, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

Dio & Kiki are back in the beach zone! Lookout!

Beach House

Beach House, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

We arrived at the beach house in Cape San Blas today. Here's a shot of the house from the beach. Nice!

Bonus Nature!

Wow, what a morning for nature here at Casa Johnson. Not only did we get the raccoon, we also had a wild turkey come for a visit. Unfortunately, I was not able to get a shot of him walking around on the roof. C'est la vie...

Rocky

Our local raccoon came by for some breakfast today.It's tough to get a picture of him as the sound from the shutter spooks him.

Toxic!

Coachella Movies

M.I.A.@Coachella

Coachella 2009

IMG_1968, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

I've got the first batch of photos up. More to follow.

Click the picture to check them all out.

Epcot Slideshow

Yikes!

Crazy Caterpillar, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

There are some crazy bugs in Florida...

Mayhem in HB

HB Riot 1986

Happy Kiki

Alas...

...I've been neglecting my blog.

Mr. Hawk

IMG_0443, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

This is a shot of our local red-shouldered hawk. He lives out in the woods behind the house.

Chomp!

BONES! from Draterus.

Dio

Quincy Light, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

What a pretty girl!

Getting off the plane

Too Early to Fly, originally uploaded by Jacksonville Johnson.

The Charlotte airport was oddly beautiful on a recent winter morning...

Backyard Bonkers

The girls hit the backyard in a big way today!


Backyard from Draterus.

Aaaaahhhhh Kauai... from Draterus.

Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!

Thanks to all who voted for Quincy & Kiah's photo entry!

Read on for details...

Congratulations! Your submission to the online photo contest Jacksonville Looks At Animals sponsored by MOCA Jacksonville and Florida Times-Union has been selected for print & exhibition. The exhibition opening reception is scheduled for Sunday February 22 with comments and awards beginning at 2:00pm in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Education Gallery on the 5th floor of MOCA Jacksonville.

Still no waves

Well, the drought continues. We haven't had any surf in about a month. Bummer! Now that the weather is starting to warm up we really need a swell to come through. Enough complaining. I've added a couple of Surfline widgets so everyone can keep in the loop. Feel free to do a little surf dance if you're so inclined.

Dog Park!

We took a trip to the dog park today...


Super Bowl Sunday for Dogs from Draterus on Vimeo.

I went to the Jax Zoo the other day. Here's what I saw...


A Colder Day at the Zoo from Draterus on Vimeo.

Mr. President

Stoked!

New Year's Photo Contest For the Girls

The Florida Times-Union is having a photo contest in conjunction with the Why Look at Animals? exhibition that opens at MOCA later this month. This is the photo I entered. 100 or so top entries will be printed, framed and displayed around town. Please click below to cast your vote!

First post of the new year...

New Year's Fireworks from Draterus on Vimeo.

2009.