Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Franky and The Butterflies

Franky and I love butterflies. Unfortunately, for different reasons. While I enjoy their beauty and gracefulness, Franky considers them flying toys. The little White Cabbages have been a joy to watch this summer. They travel in packs, always chasing each other, and should be called flutterflies because they seldom stay in one place for more than a few seconds. Frank and I spotted one of the Cabbages, that had wandered off by itself, at the same time. He went into stealth mode and divebombed it. I divebombed Frank. Frank gave me the what-the-heck-are-you-doing look then decided we'd switched from a game of Catch to  a game of Tag and went scampering off. The butterfly fluttered away completely unaware or unconcerned that he'd nearly been 'it' in Frank's game of Catch Them If You Can.


Word of the day: Scamper

37 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Your Frankie is a real little darling still! Cats will be cats! Glad you managed to save that butterfly. Have a great day, hugs, Valerie

Elephant's Child said...

Butterflies are ephemeral magic. I am so glad you were able to prevent the beautiful Frankie from making that one even more ephemeral than usual.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Franky didn't get that the rules have changed. At least he luckily lost to the human and butterfly. I have to admit, he seems to forgive and forget easily!

Pat Hatt said...

Ah, but he's probably thinking her stopping one isn't so bad, I already got ten before see caught me lol

L. Diane Wolfe said...

Cats like butterflies. We have a toy butterfly on a stick that Star loves to play with, and now that he can go out on the back deck, he's very excited about the real ones flying by. He's a little slow, so I doubt he'll ever catch one.

Adam said...

Snoopy's feline brother from another mother

JFM said...

Gorgeous butterfly and great photos of "Life at Sandra's and Franky's!"

Have a beautiful Tuesday!

Hugs 🐱

Birgit said...

Love the butterfiy! I’m glad Frankie didn’t catch him.

Sandra Cox said...
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Sandra Cox said...

He's easily distracted. Heh.

Sandra Cox said...

He's a mess, that's for sure.
Hugs received and returned.

Sandra Cox said...

Well said, EC. They are ephemeral magic. I'm going to have to put signs out around the garden: Butterflies Beware.

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Sandra ... wildlife abounds in the skies at the moment - and we all chase delightful nature around - cheers Hilary

Sandra Cox said...

Unfortunately. Sigh.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Jan:)
Hugs received and returned.

Jamie Ghione said...

Love the butterfly.

Christine said...

Great save, oh no Frankie!

Elizabeth Varadan, Author said...

Glad you saved the butterfly. They are such beautiful, dazzling creatures!

da tabbies o trout towne said...

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Sandra Cox said...

Me too! Though, the pic is of a different butterfly. Those little cabbages won't stay still long enough for me to get a good pic of them.

Sandra Cox said...

Butterflies are the best aren't they, Jamie?

Sandra Cox said...

Maybe I should invest in a butterfly on a stick.....

Jeanie said...

I'm so grateful you were on the lookout and on Frankie's case. I know there is a circle of life but I always hate to see it playing out in front of me.

Anonymous said...

While they are good to watch, I think cabbage moths are actually pests. Butterfly houses are great to visit.

RO said...

I love the beauty of butterflies, and each one seems to have a different story to tell us. Good thing you were around though.(lol) Hugs...RO

Unknown said...

Really enjoyed this Post! My cat is too lazy to chase after Butterflies haha, but He still makes up for it by being so cute.
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Sandra Cox said...

I have heard that too, Andrew, but I haven't yet tracked down what exactly they do that is harmful to gardens. If you find out, please let me know.

Sandra Cox said...

Heh. Indeed.

Sandra Cox said...

Smiling. Yes we do, Hilary;)

Sandra Cox said...

In my job description: Butterfly, bird security person.

Sandra Cox said...

They certainly are, Elizabeth:)

Sandra Cox said...

:)

Sandra Cox said...

Me too, Jeanie.

Sandra Cox said...

I love 'each one has a different story to tell'.
Hugs received and returned.

Sandra Cox said...

Awww.
Thanks for stopping by:)

Magic Love Crow said...

I'm laughing so hard!! LOL! Thanks Sandra!! LOL! Great photos! Big Hugs!

Lee said...

Franky is beautiful. Fun and game in the garden. :)