This is on the way back. The satnav took me over a moor which was beautiful. There was only one place to stop and it wasn't the best view, but I wanted pictures so here they are. I got out of the car whistling away to myself, and only noticed two men building a wall after a few minutes. They were in camouflage almost so I didn't see them. They were giving me odd looks. Ah well.
Below is Tiger investigating our new housemate. A taxidermy fox from around 1910. I have wanted a fox for ages. I have five birds including a Jay, a Heron and a Woodcock. I love them. It is interesting to me to be able to look at these animals close up. I know that lots of people find it a bit odd, not to say repugnant, but to me it is like having my own natural history museum. I have lots of bones, some skulls, a seahorse, a starfish and somewhere a tarantula skin (currently lost though) and some rattle snake earrings. I suppose as well as the natural aspect of it I also like the curiosity side.
Both Tiger and Cassie spent ages sniffing and rubbing around Mr Fox. Lily chose to pretend he wasn't there. I can't wait to draw him, paint him and make a felt one-I think! I had better do lots of things with him to make the mad journey up to Yorkshire and back worthwhile! It was a strange journey-it went well but I had a few near misses-mainly other people's fault but one mine-I drove up a works exit to the motorway instead of the entrance slip road to the services, and ended up having to do a very speedy start from the muddy quagmire at the end. Scary. As I nearly got back home a man bumped into the back of my car. I was stationary so that one was not down to me! Luckily it did not damage his or my car. I am glad to be home again today. I have had the dentist this morning, then posted all my eBay sales -I sold seven items!) then visited the cattery where Cassie is staying when we go on holiday soon. It was lovely- I think she will have a good holiday!
A big yellow flower on the ever expanding squash. I can't wait to see the fruit!
Below is Tiger investigating our new housemate. A taxidermy fox from around 1910. I have wanted a fox for ages. I have five birds including a Jay, a Heron and a Woodcock. I love them. It is interesting to me to be able to look at these animals close up. I know that lots of people find it a bit odd, not to say repugnant, but to me it is like having my own natural history museum. I have lots of bones, some skulls, a seahorse, a starfish and somewhere a tarantula skin (currently lost though) and some rattle snake earrings. I suppose as well as the natural aspect of it I also like the curiosity side.
Both Tiger and Cassie spent ages sniffing and rubbing around Mr Fox. Lily chose to pretend he wasn't there. I can't wait to draw him, paint him and make a felt one-I think! I had better do lots of things with him to make the mad journey up to Yorkshire and back worthwhile! It was a strange journey-it went well but I had a few near misses-mainly other people's fault but one mine-I drove up a works exit to the motorway instead of the entrance slip road to the services, and ended up having to do a very speedy start from the muddy quagmire at the end. Scary. As I nearly got back home a man bumped into the back of my car. I was stationary so that one was not down to me! Luckily it did not damage his or my car. I am glad to be home again today. I have had the dentist this morning, then posted all my eBay sales -I sold seven items!) then visited the cattery where Cassie is staying when we go on holiday soon. It was lovely- I think she will have a good holiday!
A big yellow flower on the ever expanding squash. I can't wait to see the fruit!
Your place sounds like somewhere those little pupils of yours would like to visit!
ReplyDeleteMr Fox has no idea the risks you went to just to bring him home!
ReplyDeleteI like old things like that too, things that might be considered creepy by some. When I was a kid, I had a rattlesnake tail that our neighbor gave me. I no longer have it, but I still remember it from time to time.
How long of a drive is it to Yorkshire?
Shame your little ones are too young for 'Fantastic Mr Fox'! I LOVE foxes. We often have them in the garden. He looks a very fine specimen. Have a great holiday! Ros
ReplyDeleteThe heron I can understand ..... but not a fox!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had an interesting trip for an interesting buy. Look forward to seeing the artwork you produce from your purchase.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend.
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ReplyDeleteLOVE the fox! Beautiful even though lifeless- so, what is your etsy shop? not felt and not art I have checked...Almitra was looking with me. she loves the fox as well!
ReplyDeleteI love how pussy cats inspect everything so thoroughly! So sweet! Sounds like you had a very full time of it! Love the flowers on the squash - can't wait to see it also!
ReplyDeleteI have wondered what animals make of stuffed animals.
ReplyDeleteFoxes have been so wantonly destructive to my daughter's chickens. so at present I would prefer to see them ALL stuffed!
I love the fox! I think anything like that in our house would be 'investigated' to destruction by the dogs.
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