Tag Archives: mating season

Happy Feet

Posted on March 12, 2017 by pensitivity101

Both of us aren’t sleeping that well just now, and more or less taking it in turns to let the other have a lie in. As I was ‘coming to’ sotospeak, I heard paw steps and thought Hubby was back … Continue reading →

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Knock Knock

Posted on March 9, 2017 by pensitivity101

Some people talk to plants. As well as the dog, I talk to ducks……….. and swans, and wrens, and rabbits and anything else breathing that comes within close proximity of the boat. Over the time we’ve been here, the waterfowl … Continue reading →

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The Frog Prints

Posted on March 25, 2016 by pensitivity101

Last year on a particularly wet evening when I took Maggie up for her final wee, I noticed a thick clod of earth on the paved area by the shower block. On closer inspection, it was actually a toad, and … Continue reading →

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In search of a Des Res.

Posted on March 3, 2016 by pensitivity101

For us, it was simple, two loos, shower, bedroom, a definite lounge rather than lounge diner (though a kitchen diner was acceptable), kitchen, garden and off road parking. We ended up on a boat. However, the former requirements would be … Continue reading →

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A new nest

Posted on March 6, 2015 by pensitivity101

Spring is in the air, Laughing Duck is back, and we have a few new ones on the block making their presence felt. In particular are a group of four, one definitely female, two probable males with white bibs, and … Continue reading →

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