Ferals and frogs

There is a feeling of Spring in the air.  That combined with the snow covered mountains and icy winds are the first signs that this season is fast approaching and I do love Spring.  One other sign of warmer weather to come is frogs... and the Ferals are rather excited at this.

Today is one of those chilly mornings after heaps of rain that one can hear croaks coming from the garden.  It is also one of those days the Ferals have headed off into the wild ( well actually just up the road to the overflowing streams that are cascading past our house ) in shorts and t-shirts on the hunt for Tadpoles. 


Feral with catch !

They have taken with them the dog, 2 portable tanks, my kitchen sieves and enthusiasm.  I can not help but grin at what they may discover.

I remember as a kid doing exactly the same thing.  Huniting for frog eggs and feeling their jelly consistency slip through my fingers.  Of catching different size tadpoles and examining them for signs of legs.  What fun I had.  Part of my childhood that I am glad is being repeated. 



So many Taddies!

 We have many frogs around our house.  Mainly the Ewing's Tree frog that we see climbing up our windows in the evening or jumping out from a pot plant when watering them.  I love them as they are a sign of a healthy environment and that is what I aim to achieve at our house of mud.  All to live in harmony with nature .. I hope anyway.

The Ferals have just returned with glee etched into their faces with lots of Taddies of all shapes and sizes.  The are currently sorting them into my kitchen bowls and have spread water everywhere.. but hey they are having fun .. cant say the same for the poor Taddies though !!

I do believe kids in today's busy society do not get to do enough of this exploration.  I know certain circumstances do not allow for this type of earthy fun but I feel given the opportunity all Ferals should at least catch Tadpoles once in their childhood ! 

When you wish upon a star..

When you do does what you want come true?
Does it make you feel better or do you think its a waste of time?
Do you have any faith in what the universe is trying to tell you or do you regard it all a load of hogs wash?

Are you superstitious?

Will you cross the road to avoid a black cat or not walk under a ladder?

Does finding a four leaf clover make all your dreams come true?

I think it is for the individual to decide.

I am not a religious person.  If there is a God, well I dont know.  I do believe there might be something with in this world far more powerful than ourselves but do not believe it is a god as per say.  Maybe a natural wonder with in the earth ?  Maybe ..

I do look at stars on a clear night and if I see a shooting one I will make a wish.  I always wish for the same thing but as yet it has not come true.  Is that because its just not meant to be or am I not wishing hard enough?  It can be very disappointing at times but I guess that's the way it goes.

I don't avoid black cats and will walk under a ladder.  I fail to see the problem with each of these but I know there are some who do.  We are all entitled to our own beliefs and I will not ridicule anyone for believing what they want.

I do believe we all get out of life what we put into it.  This can be hard at times when all I want to do is crawl under the bed clothes and hide from the world .  This is not getting much out of life, and these are days that will never be repeated, so if I can pull myself out the next day and get on with it than time has not gone too far ahead.

I want to believe wishes and dreams will come true.  Maybe if I keep trying they will.  Who knows?

I envy childhood dreams and innocence.  The belief they have in the wishes they ask for. The look of hope as they dream a dream that as an adult we have forgotton how too.   I look at my Ferals and still see the wonder in their eyes as they wait in anticipation for Santa to arrive.  I am sure my oldest Feral is starting to catch on but as long as he wants to believe in childhood innocence then I will continue.  Wouldn't it be nice to be that age again?  I think so.

We all have our own beliefs and quirks.  We all will at some stage question what goes on around us and if there is good that will come out of bad. 

I will continue to watch a night sky and wait for that shooting star all those miles away and hope that maybe, just maybe that is the one I have been waiting for.  Dont know unless you try !

Cheers Dilly xx

Oi Oi Oi

Yep that is the unofficial call of an Australian supporter with in the sporting world .  The ' Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi '  seems to have become ingrained into the psyche of being an Australian.  Love it or hate it I feel it is here to stay.

The Olympics.  The time Australia usually blitzes the rest of the world in the pool and has great dreams for the track team, and not forgetting the other pursuits of sport that also make the Olympics what they are.  This year however our swimming team we have been told over and over again by the media have not performed well.  Apparently an inquest into their performance is warranted.  HUH ??

These people, these human machines of muscles have given us as a country blood sweat and tears to do their best.  I for one am proud of them all.  They are inspiring and great role models for up and coming future champions.  To me a silver or bronze is still a huge victory.  A massive thing to be proud of.  Surely it is all about giving your best and feeling that within ones self?

The message I feel has been one of .. unless its gold its not worth anything.  Poppy cock !!  It is after all a game of chance and sometimes another is better than the expected.  The pressure these athletes must feel would be enormous.  I personally would not be able to cope with that on my shoulders even though my shoulders would give any swimmer a swim for their money !!!

My Ferals watch these games with interest but have been heard to say that "oh they only won a silver "  To me that is not what these games are about.  I try to teach my Ferals that winning is not everything.  It is just as good to finish a race with a smile as it is to win.  What sort of example are the media putting into the minds of our youth?

 The Olympics are a time for the world to forget its troubles and blend as one.  A time for conflict to be put aside and all accepted for what we are.  For race and nationality to be forgotten and to be treated as equal so to me if that can be achieved then we all deserve a gold medal !!. 

So to my Ferals and others, winning is not everthing no matter what the media says.  It is about doing your best and being proud of who you are.  It is shining within your self and saying you tried.

That to me is a sign of a true champion !!

         Cheers Dilly xx