A short story. But you might already have redit-redit-redit...

Thanks Sid- lovely story and photos!

Fantastic!

Wonderful. Are these frogs friends with Bonkers highly trained Mafia frogs?

Well, I don't know....they DO seem to hang out in gangs... Must admit, I'm more worried about Bonkers' Ninja War Ducks than his Mafia frogs.....

Love it, redit, love it, redit FANTASTIC

Brilliant ,loved it :D

Gribbit?

Love it, Sid! I may well be croaking in the morning, I've laughed so much! What a great way to present your great pics.

redit, redit, lovedit,lovedit! Hes a whopper isnt he.
This week I am going to make a water feature at the back of my garden in an overgrown rockery. When i was having a look at the area last weekend, pulling up some grass and brambles and general overgrowth I disturbed a lovely toad! Toads and frogs aren't my favourite neighbours but hopefully this little fella will like the addition of a small waterfall to his domain. The reason I dont particularly like them to be in the garden is because I have a fear of hurting them while I go about my gardining activities. The poor things dont move very quickly and you never know where they are. When I start to make the water feature i'm hoping that he shows his face so I can put him out of harms way until I have finished the job. I'll take some pics when its done.
Lynne x

Wonderful blog and story - thank you. I shall re-read this one for the pleasure of looking at the great photos. They look so happy in their home. Then I will have redit-redit too!! :-)

Wonderful Sid. I enjoyed this.

Thats great, and your pond water looks so clear. Do you have a pump? I dont have a pump in mine and I really struggle to keep it clear? Any advice?

Thanks for all the nice comments folks - glad you liked my little excursion into fantasy land!

Lynne - lucky you, I've never seen a toad in my garden. I know what you mean about them getting into harms way - I think lawn mowers must be the stuff of nightmares to our froggy friends :-S Looking forward to seeing piccies of your progress with the pond :-)

Andrea - No, I don't have a pump and yes, it has stayed very clear so far. In one of my old gardening books, it says that too much sun causes algae growth, but also says you should position your pond in full sun. It says that you should plant up your pond so that a large proportion of the surface area is shaded by the plants. All these plants require full sun, hence positioning it in full sun. So, Full sun + lots of shading plants = clear water. If you look at the top pic of the pond from above, you'll see that most of the surface area is in fact covered by plants (the floating water hyacinth and the lilly pads). Also, I used only rain water to fill it and I'm careful not to overfeed the fish. So far so good! Sarah.

Great Little Stroy Sarah thanx itl fit in2 The Gardening Encyclopedia a TREAT :D

Brilliant Sid - so many in such a small space obviously a highly desirable location.Great story to go with it love the posh names Carruthers indeed.

Thanks for the tips Sarah, I will have to try introducing more plants to mine I think.

Jacque - what will it come under?!

Bonkers - thanks - it sure is prime real-estate isn't it?!

Hi Sid this Blog is now In Pond Life! Its a New Page i asked 4& much more suitable for Frogs ect ;)

Pond life? Will I be in it?

Im sure if youv got some Frog/Toad or Dragoon fly Pics ur name will be in there Bonkers :) lol

Thats a relief .Thought you d need a pic of me when talking about pond life worried that my cover would be blown !

BB ~
A pic of you doggie paddling in a pond.
noooooooooooooooo
definite flag fodder

Ah that was really a good introduction to your pond. I like the story and the pond. Good job!

Thanks! Hope that answers your question about why I was sat in a hole?! x-D

Lovely photos and great comments. You have a good sense of humour and a knack for telling short stories on your blogs which I enjoy and appreciate. The water plants in particular all look so healthy, no wonder your pond is such a des res (desirable residence).Thank you.

My pleasure Gf :-)