The house we have moved to has a pond which is more algae than water. However, it seems to be more than adequate for the sudden arrival of heaps of frogs! The pond's surface looks like a jacuzzi with the frog's amorous activities!
Our landlord appears to be a very nature-loving person as there are bird-boxes and tables in the garden too. He advised us to put a tin of tuna (out of the tin!) in the pond to help the frog's spawn. The adults would eat their young without the alternative food source. So we are looking forward to spring and the emergence of the new baby frogs that will bring now. I will add photos here soon, but I'm not sure how many people are going to be interested in the sex-life of frogs!
Saturday 27 February 2010
Thursday 25 February 2010
Long absence!
Wow. Has it really been three months since my last post!? In my defence things have been rather busy. Since I last blogged, I moved house then started a new job four days later. We've been in the new house about 6 weeks now and things are starting to find permanent homes - I only unpacked the last box a week ago!
It was such a good decision to move. Both Gareth and I are so much happy and calmer in this house. It has a very cottage-like feel so it's easy to feel relaxed. Plus the absence of bedbugs certainly helps with anxiety levels!
My job is going well and I actually get supported training (as opposed to being thrown in and expected to be soley responsible for an area I know nothing about!). The people I work with are great, and one of the the benefits of my job entails free entry to Bristol Zoo!
The dogs are doing OK, although we do have a minor concern with Willow as a urine sample showed elevated levels of protein, glucose and some blood. It may just indicate an infection, but we need to get a further sample to the vets soon. She isn't being co-operative and as the sample needs to be tested an hour after taking, it's proving difficult!
Tangent is doing well at Dog Club, and is starting be more creative with the behaviours he's offering for livercake.
I'm off to Crufts this March too, to watch the Obedience and partake in the splendours of the stalls! The tickets arrived this morning so I'm counting down to then!
I will endeavour to update this blog more frequently than quarterly from now on!
It was such a good decision to move. Both Gareth and I are so much happy and calmer in this house. It has a very cottage-like feel so it's easy to feel relaxed. Plus the absence of bedbugs certainly helps with anxiety levels!
My job is going well and I actually get supported training (as opposed to being thrown in and expected to be soley responsible for an area I know nothing about!). The people I work with are great, and one of the the benefits of my job entails free entry to Bristol Zoo!
The dogs are doing OK, although we do have a minor concern with Willow as a urine sample showed elevated levels of protein, glucose and some blood. It may just indicate an infection, but we need to get a further sample to the vets soon. She isn't being co-operative and as the sample needs to be tested an hour after taking, it's proving difficult!
Tangent is doing well at Dog Club, and is starting be more creative with the behaviours he's offering for livercake.
I'm off to Crufts this March too, to watch the Obedience and partake in the splendours of the stalls! The tickets arrived this morning so I'm counting down to then!
I will endeavour to update this blog more frequently than quarterly from now on!
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