tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post8593200508620683492..comments2024-03-29T03:47:13.852+00:00Comments on Going Gently: Monday's DiaryJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-40757858480318311202012-04-03T20:22:49.515+00:002012-04-03T20:22:49.515+00:00PS Re Cro Magnon's yolkless eggs... as you say...PS Re Cro Magnon's yolkless eggs... as you say it's what the youngsters do. I understand that they are the first eggs of pullets (do you use that term?)the teenage hens just coming out of chick stage. I fried one for Kitty's breakfast the other day - she doesn't like yolk in her eggs.Lady Mondegreen's Secret Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638813551209321151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-58562856118737485482012-04-03T20:19:12.715+00:002012-04-03T20:19:12.715+00:00Oh joy, a botanical name in use. Columbine, granny...Oh joy, a botanical name in use. Columbine, granny's bonnets are a joy in themself. Your garden looks quite colourful, and is that trusty winter-flowering Erica vulgaris in there?<br />Nice view through the churchyard daffs :-)Lady Mondegreen's Secret Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638813551209321151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-90251636022573230942012-04-02T20:54:30.306+00:002012-04-02T20:54:30.306+00:00I could say the same for yours vera... even if you...I could say the same for yours vera... even if you dont have a proper kitchen xxxJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-54654955923558459172012-04-02T20:38:42.080+00:002012-04-02T20:38:42.080+00:00Just wanted to say that your place and your life l...Just wanted to say that your place and your life look very special.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-74349805777284017692012-04-02T20:30:31.004+00:002012-04-02T20:30:31.004+00:00nick
I suspect she IS female.. I think that jo and...nick<br />I suspect she IS female.. I think that jo and winnie being assertive 3 year olds, the prospect of another gal in their nest , is too much to cope with!John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-48941340349593528702012-04-02T20:25:00.978+00:002012-04-02T20:25:00.978+00:00There's nothing quite as beautiful as the Brit...There's nothing quite as beautiful as the British countryside when it's sunny, and nothing quite as dreary and depressing when it's overcast and damp.<br /><br />I look forward to the definitive ruling on the gender of Camilla/Charles. If comments on his/her appearance go down badly, my money's on Camilla.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-61981217089618814562012-04-02T20:20:39.174+00:002012-04-02T20:20:39.174+00:00steve
I had to look that one up!
Terry
thats sweet...steve<br />I had to look that one up!<br />Terry<br />thats sweet of youJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-55889333964411695202012-04-02T20:05:53.170+00:002012-04-02T20:05:53.170+00:00Indeed it is good to see Albert back to his old se...Indeed it is good to see Albert back to his old self.<br />The photos are lovely, and how I picture an English (Welsh) garden.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944121836337072178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-20355455801243181762012-04-02T19:24:01.524+00:002012-04-02T19:24:01.524+00:00I've just read your post to my daughter who sa...I've just read your post to my daughter who said...<br />"Canadian Goose? <br />"Crack House Whores ?" Then I mentioned " Vinegar Tits" That's why we love you Dr Doolittle"!!!BadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-39513991043124713742012-04-02T18:40:44.117+00:002012-04-02T18:40:44.117+00:00Do hope your geese aren't tapped into the zeit...Do hope your geese aren't tapped into the zeitgeist...!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-18657766710788802512012-04-02T18:36:20.192+00:002012-04-02T18:36:20.192+00:00Are those snoozing animals sunk in goose down? We...Are those snoozing animals sunk in goose down? Well, so am I. Still not warm enough to put it away.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-27960804215584868602012-04-02T16:26:33.494+00:002012-04-02T16:26:33.494+00:00Ditto on the garden photo, so pretty and full of l...Ditto on the garden photo, so pretty and full of life. Love it! And like Elizabeth said, I too enjoy the glimpses into your life from the other side of the world. I can live vicariously (Benny turn away now) through all your animal experieces. I look forward to reading each new post.<br /><br />And I've learned a valuable lesson, don't take a drink of something as I start reading.<br /><br />"Charles and Camilla"...your animals have the greatest names.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-80009140921915011402012-04-02T16:19:49.578+00:002012-04-02T16:19:49.578+00:00Ah, yes - my apartment neighbors enjoy Emma the Ca...Ah, yes - my apartment neighbors enjoy Emma the Calico Queen's antics and worry about her when they don't see her for a while. In fact, I think I could be lying on the floor for a few days and they would only be concerned about my cat!<br /><br />Nancy in IowaMom Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08173057786790186340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-66140599092943991172012-04-02T13:59:57.692+00:002012-04-02T13:59:57.692+00:00I hope Camilla (?) gets her social life straighten...I hope Camilla (?) gets her social life straightened out. I feel sorry for singletons. I live near a busy four-lane road that borders a wetland area. The geese couples will lolly around on the grass near the road oblivious to the traffic. A few years ago, one of a nesting pair was killed. Every spring the surviving spouse would come back to that spot and wait. It really made me sad to see the poor thing sitting there alone.Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-75622639385533462652012-04-02T13:56:50.382+00:002012-04-02T13:56:50.382+00:00I especially loved all your photos today. Our wea...I especially loved all your photos today. Our weather has gone from warm to snow to rain to frost. Our poor flowers are taking a beating.Lori Skooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458010787337492501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-52001129606245592712012-04-02T13:47:47.453+00:002012-04-02T13:47:47.453+00:00Everything looks lovely there, John.
Would the o...Everything looks lovely there, John. <br /><br />Would the other geese see Camilla/Charles as a threat because she looks different and is now an age where s/he's competition?<br /><br />I'm glad to see that Albert is back on form. I miss my elderly neighbour, Mr P, who has suffered a stroke and has since moved south to live with his daughter; actually, i didn't see him much, but he had some ducks, a cockerel who liked to crow to the world, a few hens, and two cats. One of the felines would come over on his daily rounds, as he thought our yard part of his territory. He wouldn't let me pet him, but he did enjoy the catnip. I miss seeing Tux.<br /><br />meganmegan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-33984951097082477782012-04-02T13:20:31.829+00:002012-04-02T13:20:31.829+00:00Your yard looks lovely and it is so good to see sw...Your yard looks lovely and it is so good to see sweet little Albert back on track and keeping the dogs in line. Hope your MIL visit goes well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-70187623205621956082012-04-02T12:55:47.487+00:002012-04-02T12:55:47.487+00:00For Christ's sake don't google "sexin...For Christ's sake don't google "sexing a goose", at least not on your own PC!The Idiothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345021580985320660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-18792692053237353112012-04-02T12:35:03.917+00:002012-04-02T12:35:03.917+00:00Your flower garden is already looking pretty nice,...Your flower garden is already looking pretty nice, John!<br /><br />The churches around here are growing, maybe it's the location?<br /><br />Glad that Albert is being more himself.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-64785231474030807492012-04-02T12:31:56.447+00:002012-04-02T12:31:56.447+00:00Glad to hear that Albert is back to being himself....Glad to hear that Albert is back to being himself.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-69220508129260624692012-04-02T12:27:28.425+00:002012-04-02T12:27:28.425+00:00A lovely gentle round up...any more Albert farts?A lovely gentle round up...any more Albert farts?Nota Benehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969705852180234416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-5814983846542804572012-04-02T11:48:05.954+00:002012-04-02T11:48:05.954+00:00Is Sorrel prepared for the farting competitions be...Is Sorrel prepared for the farting competitions between Mabel and Albert?<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-52514110744948907862012-04-02T11:45:35.593+00:002012-04-02T11:45:35.593+00:00Thanks John. Shells normal... maybe it's just ...Thanks John. Shells normal... maybe it's just Spring!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-25074568423365061032012-04-02T11:29:58.926+00:002012-04-02T11:29:58.926+00:00Normal occasionally cro
What are the shells like. ...Normal occasionally cro<br />What are the shells like. ? Crinkled shells can be a sign of infection in the bird<br />I suspect she's just working overtime! These are often termed cockerel eggs and happen when young birds are ' getting' going so to speak, often in the springJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-72150831747972685762012-04-02T11:13:32.051+00:002012-04-02T11:13:32.051+00:00The Church congregations are dwindling here too; a...The Church congregations are dwindling here too; another lost generation. Poor Camilla, or Cameron. They are, I believe, one of the only birds who mate for life. He/she must be lonely. The Canadian Geese in our back fields should, if not already, be sitting on eggs by now. Our neighbour at the Garden Center next doors has a huge pond that attracts them. So happy Albert is returning to good form. Love your garden by the way.Cindy@NorthofWiartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00262513991016475701noreply@blogger.com