Birds, Bugs, Buds, and Buddies

As I consider the last 12 months, the places I've visited and the nature I've enjoyed, one consistent theme shines through: great people. So in this last post of 2011, let me just thank my wonderful friends and family.  Wish I had photos of ya' all, but do have snaps of a few of you to share...

Bird walk at Queens Botanical Garden

Bird walk at Queens Botanical Garden

Annette

Annette

Apartment garden

Apartment garden

Rebecca and Gennadyi

Rebecca and Gennadyi

Susan and our new friend.

Susan and our new friend.

Wayne and Mitch

Wayne and Mitch

Me and my fluke

Me and my fluke

Bill on a hike

Bill on a hike

Mitch and mom

Mitch and mom

Amanda on a hike

Amanda on a hike

Fritz and friend

Fritz and friend

Mitch, Olga, and Helen

Mitch, Olga, and Helen

But, as always, the biggest thanks goes to Mitch --

Mitch and Flora

Mitch and Flora

Happy New Year everyone!  Here's to a great 2012!