Gentle Readers . . . and Maxwell,
Rain dumped from the sky this week, filling Lake Junebug. If it were a little warmer, Sweet Cheeks and I could go skinny dipping.
Although I tired of the rain, some of my friends at work were pleased with it and were out in full force.
I hope you can see the little bit of duck under the bushes. It's a mama on her nest.
I visited her almost every day for weeks. On my last day of training at work, she rose a little on her nest, and I knew babies were hatching.
Two days later, there she was in the parking lot with her offspring following. They were adorably fluffy and cheepy.
This protector made sure I kept my distance.
A few days later, another mama on the nest showed up in a less protected area. Her babies didn't make up.
One morning I greeted her.
That afternoon, she was gone.
I continue to keep an eye on my friends.
I could tell you that I've returned to blogging regularly, but I know better. I'm tired at the end of the work day, when household tasks and dogs await me. I'm happy to report that I still like my job. I'm treated well. I'll stop by to see you as often as I can.
Infinities of love,
Janie Junebug
Glad to hear your job is going well and that you like it! Yeah, stay clear of those Canada geese. They're miserable bastards, Canada geese.
ReplyDeleteI assure you I'm appropriately wary of bastards of all kinds.
DeleteWhile we will miss your posts I am thrilled that you still like your job and are treated well. Long may that last.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear EC.
DeleteNice to see you back and I'm glad you are enjoying your job and the ducks!
ReplyDeleteIt's great to get out 2 or 3 times a day to get some fresh air and stretch my legs.
DeleteSad about that second Mama, but such is the circle of life.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
xoxo
I didn't see any other ducks hanging out with the second mama, so she was unprotected and alone.
DeleteI had ten days off with the Rona and still didn't find time to blog. :( Sometimes you need to take care of the real life before the blog o sphere. That's a bummer about the ducks that didn't make it. We were just looking at a tree outside that we will likely have to trim WAY back for the shed building. Hubs noticed a nest in it. Thankfully it's vacant. We have 5 hawks around the house to keep tabs on. Last year it was two. They are amazing to watch, and less nerve wracking because the dog weighs 80 lbs and isn't a treat for them. Course, it doesn't stop them from circling.
ReplyDeleteA neighbor expressed concern a while back about the safety of her tiny dogs with large hawks circling in the sky.
DeleteNice the ducks and duckies have a drainage ditch for swimming and don't need to cross a road.
ReplyDeleteThey have quite a bit of water, yet sometimes I see them in the street and want to stop to scold them.
DeleteI have missed your posts but I understand life getting the best of your day.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are enjoying your new job!
It is a good job.
DeleteHappy for the first mama duck but sad for the second one.
ReplyDeleteGlad you still like you job--hurray!
Thank you for the wonderful birthday present. *hugs*
You're welcome, my lovely friend.
DeleteI am so glad to know you still like the job! Enjoy it and life.
ReplyDeleteThe job goes a long way toward helping me enjoy life.
DeletePrecious little ducklings. So happy to hear things are going well at the job. I don't blog as much for the same reasons! Counting down to retirement at the end of May. I can't wait!!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for your retirement. You will do so many cool things, you talented lady.
DeleteHi Janie - it's good to see you and I'm so pleased to read the job is working out for you. Take care, look after your friends and it's good to see your friends at work too are being helpful. All the best with everything - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteOne day a man from another place of business heard me talking to the ducks and commented on his enjoyment of nesting mamas, so I'm not alone in my duck love.
DeleteSo very nice to see a post from you here, Janie. I hope Spring is a good one for you and that you do blog more regularly. I am just trying to get back in the blogging groove myself. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWe've had nice weather for the most part--a lot of sun and pleasant temperatures, which is unusual for us in the spring.
DeleteI feel sorry for the second mama. But how exciting to see the first brood hatch! The very best part of this post was hearing you like your job and are treated well. Take care, Janie.
ReplyDeleteI value my job highly and try to improve my skills every day.
DeleteGlad to hear from you and thanks for the duck report! Keep us posted as your are able!
ReplyDeleteI miss my blogger friends.
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DeleteSo nice to see a post from you, Janie! I hope you are doing well. How sweet to see all these mamas. It's one of the things I love most about spring...all these new beginnings! Much love. xo
ReplyDeleteMartha, my love! I'm always pleased to see you out and about.
DeleteGood to hear you enjoy your job. Far too many aren't as lucky.
ReplyDeleteAfter the last two jobs I had, I am very aware of the good fortune I had in landing this job.
DeleteI'm so pleased you're in a job you like.
ReplyDeleteI love ducks. That was a healthy amount of eggs.
YOU take special care.
Both of the mamas I observed sat on a lot of eggs but also laid some eggs outside of the nest. Maybe they couldn't hold in the eggs long enough to reach the nest???
DeleteI love to see ducklings waddling along behind Mama. So sad that some don't make it but that's nature I suppose.
ReplyDeleteA few days ago I saw a mama with a protective wing over a larger duckling and wondered if the mama I watched had been left with only one baby alive.
DeleteSome time I would love to hear how you landed in Hagerstown for 12 years. As for the ducks, there's nothing more adorable than a duckling, not even a kitten. And for sheer protection, a farm duck or goose is better than a dog.
ReplyDeleteI love the moves the male ducks make when they decide I'm too close for comfort.
DeleteWhat special little coworkers!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have a duckling on my desk.
DeleteThe first duck has her hands (?) full with all those adorable ducklings! I feel sorry for the second duck.
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful if you have a job you enjoy! It makes going to work a lot easier. 😊
I'm glad I never had that many babies. What a chore to keep everyone in line.
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