Jim's Frog Blog

During my inspection of the Fleet today I noted that some of the toadlets are much smaller than others.  If I didn't know better I would...

The toadpoles are growing almost as fast as the algae.  I was eye-balling the fleet today and thought I saw the beginnings of their hind leg...

We went on a heat retreat to Ourey, Colorado and enjoyed the sites and ambiance not to mention my granddaughters 10th birthday.  Upon our re...

I can't believe how fast things are changing in the toadlet arena.  When I checked on the "fleet" this morning I find they hav...

What a change we've see in just one day.  Some of the toadpoles have moved as far as the bridge to the west and Humpty Dumpty Falls to t...

It was only a few days ago, Sunday to be specific, when we saw some tails sticking out of a few eggs.  They would swish back and forth and t...

Whooooohoooooo... I'm going to be a Toad-Daddy again!!! Today started out just like any other day.  I awoke too early but couldn't...

I believe it was the TV show "Duke's of Hazard" that had the Daisy that I couldn't stop goggling.  That show started back ...

The silent toad was gone for 4 or 5 days but has returned.  This guy reminds me of a pickle.  He is green, bumpy and doesn't do much.  H...

"Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow" is a 1962 novelty nonsensical doo-wop song by The Rivingtons. If you don't know what doo-wap is then your p...

Who may be confused you ask... I'm referring to the toad that moved in.  He appeared to have the manner of the strong, silent type in ...

They are beautiful to me.   Of course I'm a bit prejudice since it was my idea to add some color.  OK, a lot prejudice. I'm referr...

Yesterday we were visited by a Woodhouse's Toad (AKA Rocky Mountain Toad).   I was thinking the toads were not going to show up this yea...

Have you ever heard of hypertufa (pronounced hyper-toofa)? If you have then your ahead of most folks however for those of you who answered n...

I've decided to name this spitter, shown first in March of this year, Frick and Frack.  Frick, on left facing, reminds me of Kermit the ...

Let me introduce the "Long-jawed Orb Weaver" spider.  This interesting spider made his home under the lid of the ponds skimmer.  ...

Things are a little slow right now.  I've been just sit'n around waiting for the Woodhouse's Toads to arrive.  In fact, I'm ...

I've often wondered what the difference was between a raven and a crow.  I've found that crows are smaller than ravens by about 4 to...

The preceding post criticized the weather man for wishfully saying there were no more freezes this season.  I'm here today to report tha...

Just when you thought it was safe to go out and this happens.  Tonight I was listening to the designated liar, the weather man, telling us a...

To think it was 80 degrees just 3 days ago.  Next day the wind blew.  Yesterday the snow fell.  Today it's freezing the bejesus out of o...

I was really being facetious when I suggested it might snow.   Well silly me. Waking this morning to the sight of snow was a big surprise...

It's another windy day in the Grand Valley.  In the video below I tired to catch the wind blowing the water around.  It doesn't show...

I am proud to report the number of fans of the Frog-Blog has doubled... I now have 2.  Both confirmed by comments.  I may actually have a 3r...

There is no better sign of spring than when the lip-lips practically leap from the ground.  It is amazing how fast these colorful beauties a...

I love it when a plan comes together.  When I built the pot trellis, my first and only so far, it was a complete success.  I introduced the ...

The "ectomy" to end all "ectomies" could have been the headline for this post.  The problem with doing that is one would...

It pains me to tell this story. Our hero of the hour has again bared all for his third time on the now infamous "ECTOMY" table. ...

It was May of 2009, as I recollect, when Daddy Duck and Mama Mallard first stopped by for a visit (posted here ).  Their last visit, until n...

I am sorry to report that Alejandro F. hasn't seen the last of his "ectomies."  That's right ladies and gentlemen, the boy...

In reference to the recent posts concerning Alejandro F.'s hosectomy; I've been told the type of doctor that takes care of prostate ...

I was thinking that maybe Alejandro F. might appreciate a nickname.  Of course I'm anxious for input from my blog reader but just in cas...