beer bottles and a miracle whip jar

i had to be careful when carrying this recycling tub to the curb last evening, as there was a snail in it. (click image to enlarge.) i didn't want all those empties to crush the little fellow. the land immediately surrounding this house seems to be something of a haven for gastropods. they're everywhere. i rather like them, but sometimes we kill them accidentally. i gingerly carried the tub to the curb and a bit later kara and i went out. when we passed the tub, the snail was gone. i hope it got out all right. i don't know that the city people would have taken care to ensure the safely of the creature.