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Month: April 2016

Perspective, Self-improvement4 Comments
Big Bertha's Adventures

I made lemonade from an exploded bobbin

April 27, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

My motivation for machine embroidering a project happens late at night – usually between 10 pm – midnight.  It was one of those nights when I was in the creative zone, stitching a project – when the bobbin exploded. The … Continue reading I made lemonade from an exploded bobbin

Emotions, New & Abandoned Shoes, People, Rubbish, Women's Clothing2 Comments

Dumped

April 26, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I can’t tell you where I was when I took these photos – mainly because I’m not sure of the location.  It was a detour / adventure on the way to somewhere else.  Maybe somewhere near Rockwall, Texas.  I didn’t … Continue reading Dumped

Critters, Flowers, Macro Photography, State Parks1 Comment
Big Bertha's Adventures

Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Johnson Branch Unit

April 25, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I recently visited the Johnson Branch Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park.  Here are some highlights. The wildflowers were plentiful. Times like this I wish I had a tripod with me but I’m sure by the time I set … Continue reading Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Johnson Branch Unit

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Ladybug Larvae Eating Lunch

April 16, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

This is a ladybug larvae eating what appears to be another beetle.  It’s not the crispest photo I’ve taken but it was the best among my attempts at capturing this unusual moment. Notes: Photo taken at Dallas Arboretum March 5, … Continue reading Ladybug Larvae Eating Lunch

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Athens Eggfest!

April 13, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Some friends and I were invited to attend the 6th Annual Athens Eggfest last weekend.  We paid an entrance fee to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center and a Tasting Fee – then we got to eat, eat, and eat! The … Continue reading Athens Eggfest!

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