The toad returns...

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The sunflowers had another 'warty' visitor. This time the camera worked:

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Carrie said…
We have toads absolutely everywhere!
... and my husband insists on "saving" each and every one. He puts them all in a place of the yard where they will be "safe" the next time he mows the lawn (as if they are going to sit there and wait for mowing day to pass). ;-)
June 23, 2008 at 9:32 AM
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