Bluecat Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) On Sunday the beloved and I had a beautiful walk, about 4 miles to a farm where we picked our own strawberries, before walking about 2 more miles back to where we could catch the bus home.At one point, us carrying about 12 lbs of strawberries, the footpath runs between a hedge on the left and a wire fence on the right. Beyond the fence was some overgrown bushes and weeds rising up to a train line. As we came down the path, a small furry critter dashed through the hedge, whisked across the path, and disappeared into the weeds beyond the fence. It looked like a long thin ground hugging rat, but with pleasanter ears. A second later another one hurtled across the path into the weeds. B was back up the path a way, having a P. I stood quite still and saw the weeds moving about: the critter was creeping back down the slope. It lifted up its head and looked at me. I could see its nose twitch and the sunlight shining through its ears as it peered at me. Suddenly it turned tail. The other one was also creeping up to have a closer look at me. I couldn't see it, but I heard it make a noise - something between a squeak and a sneeze from a very small nose. I mimicked the sound back at it. It came nearer (still out of sight) and vocalised again, louder. I repeated the sound. It came closer again, and again repeated the sound - it seemed to me more vehemently. I saw the leaves move as it sat up to look at me. (picture me standing in sunlight with a weasel saying 'You're another one" to each other, with me trying not to giggle). Then B came down the path and the two vanished again. It all amused me very much.When we got to the corner of the hedge we saw that there was a poultry farm behind it, which probably explains the weasels' interest: fresh eggs. Also on the walk we saw two hares in a field, crowds of swallows, and quite a lot of skylarks. But I only managed any back-chat with the weasels.Then we went home and made strawberry jam... mmm mmmm mmmm. Edited July 7, 2011 by Bluecat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atwater Vitki Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Aren't those chance encounters something to behold? Every time Kay and I have such experiences it is something we chatter about for hours...it's always such a Blessing sent from the Creator in our thinking.And yes, when a person mimics the sound it's always funny to see the expressions on the animals...sorta like when someone foreign to a language speaks with their "funny accent" we do the cocked head look and smile thingy...but then as I always say, it would be twice as funny the other way around as I can barely speak my native tongue, let alone human or animal in whatever is natural to them! I am a constant source of crack ups and laughter to my Swedish relatives when I try speaking Swede...I just can't seem to "get it". And then, to end the walk-about with home made strawberry jam! Oh my, what a purely stupendous and miraculous day you had!!Blessings of Peace, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Michael Sky Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Thanks for that! I felt like I was standing with you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecat Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 I wish I could show you just how beautiful it is around here: North Norfolk, UK... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Michael Sky Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 I wish I could show you just how beautiful it is around here: North Norfolk, UK...I have done a little picture surfing, and it IS very nice.... but I am in Virginia..... it is hard to find prettier countryside than what I enjoy on a regular basis.... and yes, Bluecat - I DO take a moment or two every day to appreciate that fact !! As you apparently do as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecat Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Hey Brother Michael - I've seen pics of Virginia and it looks lovely! We're lucky people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Michael Sky Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Hey Brother Michael - I've seen pics of Virginia and it looks lovely! We're lucky people!It's funny - I had to travel all over the United States to fully appreciate where I live, but now I appreciate it every day.... "Mountains to sea" is what they put on the Virginia license plate ( well, one of them ).... I've lived on the beaches of Va. Beach, to the Mountains in Floyd county Va.... Virginia has it all - at a nice temperature and humidity - no serious bug problem - no large base of poisonous snakes and spiders... a bit of wildlife left to see... and friendly southern folks..... sigh....we ARE lucky.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grateful Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 gorgeous (and wonderful)visualI think the most beauty is found when we just remember to look..lucky! what a perfect morningyum,jam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro. Hex Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Thanks for that! I felt like I was standing with you....Me too. I was the one twitching my nose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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