God's Amazing Creatures

at 04/08/08 4:24PM

Jess and I were out walking yesterday in the early evening bonding with nature and Houston. It is a real pleasure to be able to introduce this sweet tiny person to some of the wonders of the world. Strangely enough, though, I was the one being introduced to wonders that day. While going across some railroad track bordered by numerous blue and yellow flowers, I thought I saw what appeared to be about 3-4 hummingbirds, flitting back and forth, sucking up the sweet, sweet nectar. mmmmmm.....Nectar!

I was wrong.

On closer inspection, they were actually these . Those guys have got to be one of the most startling insects in the world, and they are right in our backyard!

-Trey
  • bryanharwell
    Interesting. I've never heard of those. They do look like hummingbirds.
    by bryanharwell at 04/08/08 4:57PM
  • mufincutter
    great story - it'd be sweet so see one of those vampire moth things locked in mortal combat with a hummingbird. who would win!?!
    by mufincutter at 04/08/08 5:56PM
  • trey
    they beat their wings just like a hummingbird. I guess they can do it due to their lightness.
    by trey at 04/09/08 9:12AM
  • bryanharwell
    Yeah. If I were a little smaller I could move a little faster, myself.
    by bryanharwell at 04/11/08 8:45AM
  • bryanharwell
    Thanks for your advice, Trey. I really appreciate it. That's my biggest problem: feeling hungry. I've managed to lose a couple of pounds so far. What do you think is the best exercise I can get?
    by bryanharwell at 04/14/08 10:09AM
  • bryanharwell
    Yeah. Very few people could rebel against a major record label and win. The president of the label was fired after they showed what he was really doing.
    by bryanharwell at 04/17/08 7:36AM
  • bryanharwell
    Thanks for the exercise tips. I've got to do more to lose weight. The reason I asked, was I tried doing a few excercises (situps, jumping jacks, etc.) but it was too painful for me right now. After trying a few, I was sore for a day and a half.
    by bryanharwell at 04/17/08 7:37AM
  • bryanharwell
    I got out on my bicycle today and rode up and down the road. A very good workout that was. And a lot of fun. I had thought about getting a stationary bike, but I think I'll ride my regular bike so I can spend some time outside.
    by bryanharwell at 04/23/08 4:46AM