The Daily Hobbit

A hen stares me down. At the Hunterdon County Fair.

A docile, friendly Alpaca at the Hunterdon County Fair.

Saturday was a nice day to spend a little time at the Hunterdon County Fair. Formerly the Flemington Fair. It’s just not the same as it used to be when at the Flemington Fair Grounds.

One tired pup rests in the bus, ready to go home from a fun day at the L’Oreal Your Dog is Worth it Too event.

The Greyhound Friends of NJ at the L’Oreal Your Dog is Worth it Too in Cranbury, NJ.

The guys of Rescue Ink make an appearance at the L’Oreal Your Dog is Worth it Too event in Cranbury, NJ.

Karen Quigley and Elwood. Karen and Elwood make appearances at charity events to help raise money for homeless and abused animals. Check out Elwood’s website.

This Golden Retreiver helps her owner by leading herself with her own leash. Very cute! From the L’Oreal Your Dog is Worth it Too event. Cranbury, NJ

A German Shepherd grabs a toy in the pool at the L’Oreal Your Dog is Worth it Too event in Cranbury, NJ.

We had lots of rain today. And it’s about time. Things have been dangerously dry.

This shop really trusts their shoppers.

A waterfall outside one of Clinton’s restaurants.

Interesting sign advertising the Catnip Bar. And it’s a Pet Shop.

The shop fronts of Clinton Falls Village. Main Street, Clinton, NJ

Clinton is full of antique shops and treasures.

Clinton’s one lane bridge entering Main Street.

It was a beautiful day to walk around Clinton, NJ.

And that’s exactly what it’s called. Blooming tea. Jasmine and lily wrapped in white tea, tied with a string. It’s blooms in hot water. Was trying out my new double-walled tea infuser. You can find them here at Teavana.

Open for business.

Vines overhanging a trellis in Somerville, NJ.

The solar sun light in my garden at dusk.

RETREAT!!! RETREAT!!!

Sunset at my favorite field.

Getting on Diddy’s level.

Interesting. Calgary is inland, almost in the Canadian Rockies. But many statues in the city are of Ocean Life. Just like the fossil, this one is found at Banker’s Hall.

Banker’s Hall in Calgary is swimming in Fossils.

Found this guy somewhere in the streets of Calgary.

Another cool statue in Calgary.

Chess is a popular game in parks. Calgary even has a statute for it.

Sitting outside the Stock Exchange.

The city of Calgary is loaded with statues. Here are two playful bear cubs I found in a small park around the corner from the hotel.

It’s statues of Calgary week!