What’s this?
These aren’t supposed to be here yet.
What are berries doing while it’s still winter?
All the other Manzanita bushes still look like this.
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What? You can’t tell the difference?
Well then, check this out.
Blossoms.
All the other bushes are still covered in blossoms.
So where did all these berries come from?
I’d better do something to hide these berries from my person.
If she sees them she’ll have her camera out in no time.
And she’s going to have plenty of time to take pictures of berries without starting now.
Hey person, look over there.
Don’t look this way.
There’s nothing interesting here.
Person, what is your camera doing out?
What could you possibly find here to take pictures of?
This is going to be a long picture taking season.
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Bongo Fact: Manzanita means Little Apple
Can you tell why these bushes are named Manzanita?
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misswhiplash
March 5, 2014 at 11:21 am
I know..
I know… Because they have little apples on th
Bongo
March 5, 2014 at 12:34 pm
Patrecia, the only problem is you have to get bunches of them just to equal one bite.
misswhiplash
March 5, 2014 at 2:39 pm
This is true but big is not always beautiful and tasty, sometimes small is better
fredrieka
March 5, 2014 at 11:26 am
wow signs of Spring.. I need a sign and not more snow
Bongo
March 5, 2014 at 12:34 pm
Fredrieka, you can send some of your snow this way. I haven’t had any to play in all winter.
Genevieve Petrillo
March 5, 2014 at 12:21 pm
I learned something new here today, B. You are like a teacher!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Bongo
March 5, 2014 at 12:36 pm
Cupcake, don’t try to eat those little apples though. They’re not poison but they don’t taste very good.
marina kanavaki
March 5, 2014 at 3:46 pm
Well, I can’t blame your person for getting her camera out. Those little apples look lovely. Next time though, be sure to get your nose in front of the camera just as she presses the button! 🙂
Bongo
March 5, 2014 at 9:34 pm
Marina, I try that nose thing but then my person presses the button again.
Marty the Manx
March 5, 2014 at 3:49 pm
Oh dear, you getting berries early is as bad as us getting snow this late and our frost line being so deep. It is going to be a strange summer. Your mom took very pretty pictures of the berries and flowers though!
Marty’s Mom
Bongo
March 5, 2014 at 9:35 pm
Marty’s Mom, my person says thanks. We’re concerned here about a dry summer and forest fire danger because we hardly had any winter at all.
FireBonnet
March 5, 2014 at 5:18 pm
If you want to keep you mom from taking pictures you need to hide her camera before you even start your hike. Those blossoms are so sweet.
Bongo
March 5, 2014 at 9:35 pm
FireBonnet, I’m looking for hiding spots now.
tylersat99
March 5, 2014 at 8:11 pm
With all the snow, ice and freezing temps this year, we’re never going to have Spring. She can send us all the berry and flower pictures she would like 😦
Bongo
March 5, 2014 at 9:36 pm
Lexie and Mica, you might have to come hang out on my trails for awhile. Except I don’t have a creek to swim in.
eripanwkevin
March 6, 2014 at 6:56 am
These little green apple look so pretty! It’s a shame that they don’t taste good….I like your person’s long picture taking season because your trails are full of beautiful natures!!! 🙂
Bongo
March 6, 2014 at 10:20 pm
Kevin, those little apples get even prettier when they start getting some more color on them. But I think one picture all year is all my person should take – unless she finds a picture taking spot near some good smells.
dianeskitchentable
March 6, 2014 at 3:01 pm
I still can’t understand why your person takes pictures of flowers & berries when she could do so many more of you Bongo. You’re so much more handsome.
Bongo
March 6, 2014 at 10:28 pm
Thanks Lola. You’d think my person would want to do nothing but take pictures of me. And then give me treats for posing for her.