Why have we not done this before? Hiking through the wintry woods with blue skies overhead and temps in the lower thirties presented us with a fantastic workout, fresh air and the opportunity to snap a few photos. Bucket List for 2016? Still mulling that over but I think incorporating more outdoor excursions is a most definite goal for the new year.

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On a recent windy day we came home to discover this dark leviathan snagged on our magnolia bush, swaying in the breeze like a giant, ribbed, plastic centipede in search of some hapless victim to choke and devour. We were lucky to dispatch with him before he was able to do any real damage to us or our unsuspecting neighbors.

Cee’s Oddball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #52