Company.... of the feathery & furry kind.

After a hardy breakfast out and a trip to the nursery, I spent much of the day raking. And.I.feel.it.already. Wowza! But that's ok as it will only get better the more I clean up the property. It will take one hundred years to finish this place with all the plans I have. :(

Here in Ontario, smart gardeners wait 'til the long weekend in May to plant their flowers and veggies. I'm just itching to see flowers around here so I picked up a few pansies, the hardiest of blooms, and will plant them in pots this week.
And, if we have any more cold nights I'll pop them into the little portable green-house.

I did add a few pansies to the side of the old out-house today. To humour people, if for nothing else.

This out-house has sat on this land for over a hundred years. 

And if I have anything to do with it, it will be here for one hundred more.

I have fun keeping it clean and decorated.

This is the side of it facing the mouse-house.

These leaves are staying.

                                                 Check out those vines. Creeeeeepy.

While I tidied up around the OH I had some company. The kind of company that stops me in my tracks and takes all my attention.

This is Buddy from next door; David's brother. He's a lot more shy than Dave and will run for the hills if you say anything to him. Give me time, though, and I might have him rolling over for belly rubs.

Simon's friend chowed down only inches from my foot and the juncos were all around me at the new feeding area I created.

 Since I'll be working at keeping my veggies sprouts alive through the month of May and will be in the little green-house, I wanted some cute company. Chickadees, juncos, downy wood-peckers, sparrows and finch are all about. This little guy was sitting on a pot inside where it's nice and humid. I call them Hairy Mollies. He's welcome, too.

Well, not all visitors are adorable.
Three of these lovelies came by to steal what they could and give me the stink-eye.

And now that spring has really sprung...I'm back to my 1 hour morning walk. No more excuses.
You need a coat early morning but by noon a pull-over will do.
It's warming up finally. Spring has hit Ontario.

Audrey is doing well; back to her old self and driving me nuts. She's not 100% yet but better everyday in spite of her acrobats. I am so very thankful. Thank you all for your good wishes.


Let's look back a bit...

Here's a photo of a much-loved kitty-client that I cared for through my cat-sitting service in the town we recently moved from.
This is Moe.
He loved his hair brushed as long as you started from the top slowly and worked your way down. Which is, by the way, the proper way to brush a cat. He was an indoor/outdoor kitty who roamed around on his lovely property keeping all the tiny critters in line. I loved his big personality and that handsome, regal face. I sure do miss him.
Next time, I'll show you Moe's side-kick.

Hope the sun is shining where you are.

hugs, Deb