I'm Back

I guess it has been awhile since I have been here. I hate to admit it but I have a new addiction, (like I need one) I have found the most awesome site in south africa, it has a streaming cam set up at a lodge and you can see real time animals coming to this waterhole to drink. At night they have it set for infrared lighting. the first night I watched three lions walked across the screen. Earlier this week there were three rhino's at the waterhole and here comes a Hippo. It has sound too and you could here them snorting at each other. the hippo won and the three rhino's left and the hippo went in the water for awhile and then got out and was just eating the grass. He stayed til daylight so we saw him in color. During daylight hours they operate the cam so it scans the area and they zoom in on the animals so you can see them close up. There are Message boards so you can chat while you are watching. that is helpful esp. to begin as there are people that have been viewing the cam for a long time and they identify the animals. If you want to check it out the addy is Africam.com It's neat to be here with snow up to my eyebrows and listen to the crickets over there.
We are having another snow storm today. They have already closed school for tomorrow. The twins are upset because they were going on a fieldtrip, skiing tomorrow. I know I am ready for spring I'm sick of snow, snow and more snow! It is getting late and I have to check the cams to see what is lurking around this morning. That is the problem their morning is our nightime so I end up staying up late. Oh well I guess it could be worse at least this addiction is educational. The kids love it too.