Sunday, December 13, 2020

Early morning walk

 Good (Sunday) morning dear Blogger friends. It's been a bit busy these days. Holiday season is upon us and I have had back-to-back guests. Thandi and I feel we can clean, sanitize and prepare for next guests in our sleep. I am very grateful for the business. And after three years, we do seem to have it off pat! I now offer breakfast which is a challenge as I live 20km from my holiday unit. But I worked around it...

My  Inhouse Self-Service Two-Day Continental Breakfast

Back to this post: Skabby and I walked very early today. We've had several days of good rains which makes our going very muddy! 

While Skabby ran ahead and sniffed at interesting trails, I stopped to photograph these LBJ's. I imagine they are female and juvenule Pin-tail Whydahs. When I downloaded the photos, I found that the birds had interesting expressions on their faces, causing me to make a little story about them! 
I'll just ignore the fidgeting next to me 
Ergh, let's get to that itch!
Do you have an itchy toe now? 
At last: peace!
Uh-oh! What's that? Who has an itch NOW? 

Mr Skabby is 100% after his recent illness and vet visits
His coat is still quite short, but the last grooming session takes place here tomorrow. So off we go for a summer clip
A pair of White-faced duck were on the dam, when Skabby jumped in for his daily dip 


Then with great noise and honking, a Spurwing landed on the water 

I'm sure it has a nest nearby as it made a big fuss until the other duck and Skabby left the water! 

White-fronted Bee-eater are prolific in my garden and all over the farm
The cows at the milking shed 

I'm linking to Saturday Critters with Eileen here 

HAPPY SUNDAY TO YOU ALL! 




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7 comments:

  1. eileeninmd13 December, 2020 12:36

    Hello Jo,
    I am so happy that Skabby is feeling 100% again. Your birds photos are so cute, especially the pair of Pine-tail Whydahs. The Bee-eater is one of my favorites. The ducks are pretty. I love seeing the cattle too, they are a colorful group. Great photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, stay safe! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead!

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  2. eileeninmd13 December, 2020 12:38

    PS, the breakfast at the holiday unit sounds yummy to me.

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  3. MadSnapper13 December, 2020 13:55

    you already know I am so happy to see Skabby and the cows, the bee eater fascinates me... so happy for 100 percent recovery on our sweet dog.

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  4. Elephant's Child13 December, 2020 17:45

    I am thrilled to read that Skabby is back to his old self. And love the feathered enchantment (and their story) that you shared.

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  5. Ann14 December, 2020 01:52

    Loved the bird conversation. Too cute. Great idea with the self serve continental breakfast

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  6. diane b14 December, 2020 04:33

    Cute birds and I loved their conversation. Glad Skabby is 100% now.

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  7. Bill14 December, 2020 21:10

    Glad Skabby has recovered and is doing wwll. Birds, all they do is complain when they don't like things just like us humans. :) the breaksfast sounds good and I bet people will love it. Take care, stay safe and have a wonderful new week.

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