The weather is glorious and I've planted a sapling staghorn Surmac, by the front gate, where the old Californian lilac tree used to be. It will give height and colour to that part of the garden.
Meirion ( he who has the best garden in Trelawnyd) stopped to chat, he was impressed with my new planting....( I gave credit to my sister)
He's got a lovely agapanthus collection by the way!!!
Ohhh err missus!
Lazily I planted day lilies and cosmos as Albert cuddled Winnie in the sun.
As she snored , I noticed that he cupped her face with his paws and daydreamed by watching the clouds roll by.
Their friendship is a real one of affection
I dug out antiseptic and plasters and told her it looked worse than it was.
She's a trouper and didn't need bullshitting !
Bike ride later
My gusset has recovered
Hey ho
I love that second photo. It is so heartwarming to see animal friendships.
ReplyDeleteAwwww, I'm glad that Winnie and Albert have kissed and made up!
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DeleteI don't think they fell out; wasn't it Dorothy who had the stand-off with Albert?
Deleteand peace returns to the cottage. how sweet!
ReplyDeleteif Winnie goes first I'll really feel for Albert who'll feel so deprived. However, cats don't seem to fret as much as dogs do - or, if they do at all, they soon seem to get over it. But as it now their friendship is ever so touching.
ReplyDeleteI think cats fret differently. I had one who refused to eat or drink for two days when her beloved, my oldest cat, went off to die. (Grace was born feral and chose to take herself away as ferals are wont to do.)
DeleteWhile Jo recovered as she was generally a good-natured, happy sort, her heart never fully mended. Not long before she died, I gave her Grace's old food dish one day to eat from. She recognized the dish, ate from it, but looked at it a long time with a wistful look.
Sometimes it's quite painful to think what's going on in their minds when we know so well that they have emotions and can be as deeply affected by them as we can. Treating them with great sensitivity is about the best we can do.
DeleteEven good friends have to have it out once in awhile.
ReplyDeleteIt was Dorothy that Albert fell out with
DeleteThat's a great photo of Winnie and Albert!
ReplyDeleteAnd peace resumes, thanks to the best mates. Maybe Albert sees Dorothy as a replacement for Winnie and he's not amused and wants to keep her in her place!!
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It's sweet how affectionate Albert and Winnie are.
ReplyDeleteLovely garden and your new tree will eventually provide some shade, too. Nice!
ReplyDeleteNice, too, that the villagers have come by and stopped for a chat.
My dear AMIL ran a daycare center for 25 years and learned the wisdom of having red towels and red washcloths so the color blends with blood. Visually, it's less alarming to injured kids who are bleeding. That makes all kinds of good sense, doesn't it? Liv may be too old now to have been upset, but it makes a big difference to little kids.
Your photo of Albert and Winnie is charming.
Hugs!
I can just picture the conversation between these 2, running Dorothy down.
ReplyDeleteBet they have a 'pet' name for her and it's none too flattering!
And another thing 'that John should tell her off more, 'cos we are the good ones' 'Yeah, that's the truth'
'Wonder if he will bring back treats?' 'but he's gone on that bike again!'
'Let's have a little sleep now'
Tess xx.
Your garden is so lovely. Janet and you did a nice job.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for getting on the bike again.
"Home" is beautiful - but the other photo has truly made my day! That's what friends are for, to enjoy a lazy spot in the sun.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with your gusset x
ReplyDeleteI've always suspected as much
DeleteYour garden looks beautiful; hats off to Janet and you. Love the picture of Winnie and Albert - the odd couple. It's nice to see inter-species love.
ReplyDeleteP.S. No filthy comments on that last line from the usual suspects, please, lol
ReplyDeleteI'm with jenny_o. Nothing like a heartwarming interspecies love to warm my heart.
ReplyDeleteLovely photograph of Albert and Winnie.
ReplyDeleteAlbert is very loyal to his darling Winnie.My mum got my dad to plant a staghorn tree I remember in our garden near the kitchen window.There was also a weeping willow alongside my dad's fish ponds and waterfall which was the cause of disruption with his continual digging and re digging due to leaks and alterations x
ReplyDeleteStaghorns have a lovely colour in autumn
DeleteI wonder how many people are thinking about your gusset right now.
ReplyDeleteNot as many as I would like
DeleteGlad to hear that your gusset has healed over.
ReplyDeleteSo are the gays of north wales thomas
DeleteSorry about the gusset, have you tried Chamois Butt'r? It does wick down the pain a little. For what they charge for it, it should. I love the picture of Albert on his back in the sun.
ReplyDeleteYour garden and home look lovely. That is quite a special picture of Winnie and Albert. You can feel the natural love and warmth of much time spent together.
ReplyDeleteIt was the power of my prayer that the aforementioned gusset did recover xxxx Hallejuah
ReplyDeleteIt did
DeleteLooks lovely stretching out in the sun like that, you should join them.
ReplyDeleteSuch love between those animals, very sweet.
ReplyDeletewinnie & albert - the picture of contentment.
ReplyDeleteAwww gorgeous photos♥ xx
ReplyDeleteThe house looks a picture John. I love agapanthus too, but they’re considered a noxious invasive plant over here. I don’t care, they’re attractive, longlasting and resistant to bugs. Garden centres are only allowed to sell the infertile version.
ReplyDeleteWinnie and Albert remind me of when my cat Neko was still alive. I still have Mobius, a mostly black tuxedo kitty. Neko was mostly white. He and Mobius were buds, used to sleep curled up back to back. Neko's been gone about 4 years now. Mobius is 20 now; I think he still misses his pal.
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ReplyDeleteBe warned, the Sumac will spread like crazy. Whenever you see small shoots growing; pull them out!
ReplyDeleteYes my sister has already warned me
DeleteYour garden looks lovely. Agapanthus look nice, but here in NZ they are considered a weed, as they smother other plants and take over.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photo of the frenemies snuggling together.
Lovely photos John, the garden looks inviting, and Winnie and Albert are enjoying some peace and quiet precious moments.
ReplyDeleteThe garden is lovely as are the two friends resting there!
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Your garden looks glorious! I love the photo of Albert and Winnie. Sue P x
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