Rooting for the Other Team

Posted by julie on Sunday, 14 October 2007, 22:17

Chris and Sylvan observe the garter snake near Clear LakeNo, I won’t say anything about this. I’m talking about Snake vs. Julie. I am not particularly wary of snakes — no more than anyone who’s heard a rattle and jumped a little, hoping the snake isn’t directly underfoot. I like snakes. Really. This guy, after we almost stepped on him as we walked down a closed road, reacted slowly, still thawing after a cold night, allowing me to take out the camera and get down to his level. Then, as I peered through the screen, he was, all of a sudden, MUCH closer and covering distance quickly. This photo, I have to admit, was taken as I scrambled to stand up and not be eaten by the eight-foot-long python:

This garter snake is coming at me quickly - too quickly.

It is clear to me that Chris was actually saying, “Faster, Snakie!” as this photo was taken.

One Response to “Rooting for the Other Team”

  1. Jenn Pike says:

    Hey Julie, Chris & Sylvan! I have to say I love reading your blog. Sylvan is absolutely darling. I’ve never commented before but I got laughing so hard at “faster snakie” I couldnt help but tell you guys!! Though I must admit it took me a full blond minute to realize Julie took the picture because I could see Chris’ face.

    Talk to you soon!
    Jennifer