The Guardian

While searching for the pieces to last weekend's puzzle, I ran across the pictures I had taken of a Guardian of Pyatt Lake. 

 

This is clearly just one of the many Guardians that watch over the lake and its environs, taking his post at the entrance very seriously - even holding a projectile to hurl at any ne'er do wells that might seek to disturb the natural order.  Baloo used to notice their various watch stations as we took our walks along the trails, so we know there are quite a few of these diligent Guardians keeping an eye on things.

Talk about dedication! This fellow didn't even leave his post to take his lunch break. (I love the little toes gripping the edge of the plaque.)

Baloo would have enjoyed meeting him...