CRACKING POOL, GROMIT !

LOL TT, funny and a clever photo....

hee hee i like it tt.

Gromit sends thanks to Pottygardener and Maccrimmon.
Pigeon is still working out how to make a graceful exit....

That's so funny.Why do they do that, its like sorry guys, I am here for a while so anyone else want's a drink - tough.

You're right, Ginellie ~
There were blackbirds, sparrows and collared doves all queuing up for their turn....
As the wood pigeon went in, most of the water came out... I had to refill the bath completely. Lol.
Back to the drawing-board, Gromit...

I thought the fox was next

Ha...ha.....he is one big pigeon!!....nice snug fit though, no room for paddling Sparrows......think you've actually done well here Gromit! :o)

Mac ~ I reckon the fox is settling for a shower...

Janey ~ you're right about the sparrows...
Ample paddling space...

Brilliant photo TT .. well caught , very funny ... LOL ..

Thanks, Amy.
Wallace was too busy eating Wensleydale cheese to make a comment....

Nice 1 Gromit :)

Bathtime is a time for indulgence. Looks like pidge has got it about right. Lovely pic.

Thank you Toto ~
Pigeon certainly indulged....
Stayed in there for ages.... :o)
Can't use the bird bath in next door's garden, because the two newly-arrived huge Orpington Black Chickens chase away the larger birds...

Daftplanter ~
Gromit is busy knitting a new design of bird pool.... :o)

Nothing better than a good soak...........eases the aches and pains.............

I just hope that wallace is not under that spade he is holding :)

Yes, Milky, eases the aches and pains.......
you're right.... nothing better...

.....but Dp, let's hope Wallace isn't under the pigeon. Lol.

Job well done.... :)

great photo TT

Thanks, Eileen :o)

My pigeon does this to............nothing like a good soak in the bath is there ...lol

Today the pigeon and a collared dove were having a confrontation on my back lawn. They seemed to be disagreeing over who was next in line to use the pool ..... Lol.

Brilliant picture and caption, we are great fans of W&G, Like other GOY members it certainly put a smile on my face lol.

Hello PP ~
Gromit lives permanently on the shelf by my shed window, keeping an eye on my garden. :o)

That's a great photo, TT - looks like Pigeon is thinking of laying eggs, a sort of water birth!!

Hello Gee ~
There are blackbirds breeding in my clematis, and new rare breed chickens moved in next door, so maybe this was the only pigeon place left for bathing and birthing. Lol.

Oh thats a fantastic photo TT well spotted!! LOL

well well..he looks very comfortable TT good Pic

Hi Deida and Skilla ~
This woodpigeon seems to have taken up permanent residence. Lol. :o)

Great photo TT thanks for that it made me laugh .....

Glad that gave you a giggle, Janette :o)

Great Shot ~well done :0)

Thanks Sueb :o)

LOL!!! Bruties favoutire bird! ... not!!!! He would not let a pigeon sit still long enough for me to take a picture!!
Brilliant pic ;-)

Hi A jh ~ Thank you :o)
I took the photo before Conker the Sheltie spotted the pigeon. Lol.
Conker would have barked at him. He prefers smaller birds to visit the garden. :o)

Made to measure bath ! Perfect fit ! Lol

Lol BB.
Pigeon looked really indignant through the whole of it's bath-time !
Do you know if the feather colours are different in boy and girl woodpigeons for identification?
.... or do we identify by the fact that the females spend a lot longer in the bath...? Lol.
If so, then this one is a female. Was in there for ages.....

If it's any help, according to the book I have just looked in their colours are the same in woodpigeons.

Thanks, Lindak.
Let's hope the woodpigeons know which is which. Lol.

Unable to tell from plumage TT so guess your theory spot on ! Lol

:o)

Daft things , pigeons.

Hello Mageth ~
She did pose nicely for her photo to be taken :o)

How funny! We have rock doves here, have never seen one bathing, though. I'll have to speak to them about their personal hygene. Foxy birdbath, cute!

Greetings Weeds :o)
Do you have correct size pools for the rock doves over in Washington State ?
Is their lack of hygiene due to wrong size bathing facilities ? Lol.

That's excellent TT!

Thanks, Gillian.
In Canada, do you get to see all the Wallace and Gromit adventures?

Sometimes we see them but I think only the same two or three ever seem to air.

I had no idea birdbaths came sized specifially to fit various bird bottoms. I'll take my measuring tape directly to the barn, climb up in the rafters and measure their little pidgeon bottoms. LOL

He/she's made themselves at home. Did you have to use a crowbar to get it out??Lol.

Lol Gg ~
It was quite an effort for the pigeon to fly off ...
Do you see Wallace and Gromit on American TV ?

LOL, TT. That's a wonderful photo. We do see Wallace and Gromit over here occasionally. I love them. :o)

Hi Gilli ~
Thank you. I also love Wallace and Gromit. :o)

lol,they do like to dominate everything in the garden, mine eat everything and all the other birds have to wait,,

Hi Sanbaz AND ..
Angelina Lol ~
You're right ~ very obvious when a wood pigeon is visiting the garden.... :o)

It must be a male pigeon Terratoonie, otherwise there would be scented candles and a glass of Chardonnay !!!!

Lol Olblueyes ~
Pigeon was in the pool again today...
no candles or Champagne....

angelina says meow... to you to terra.. lol

Crocus the budgie VERY bravely says tweet back to Angelina :o)

lmao, tweet tweet crocus :))

:o)

Had you in mind and took this picture for you today - http://www.growsonyou.com/photo/slideshow/72167-pigeon-power-or-dog-tease/member/A_JH

Was taken from a distance so a little unclear.....

Hi A_jh ~ I'll go take a look :o)

I think the pigeon likes the fit...he looks far too comfy

You're right Skippy ~
When the pigeon visits, she does stay in that little pool quite a while.
I wonder whether next time she'll bring a book to read ... Lol.

We really like this, especially for Gromit's expression/pose in the background! There was chat elsewhere about the "Curse of the Wererabbit", Arlene gave a detailed description of the exhibition, and you noted the marvellous veggies to be seen in the movie!

Good News! That exhibition is hitting our area in the next 3 weeks! We'll be "homing" in on this one, for sure, as we are no "stool " (or even "pool") pigeons". :-)

Hi David ~
You and the children will have a wonderful time at the Were Rabbit exhibition. Lots of veggies ! Lol. Please let us know all about it. :o)

He He He thats brill they are just so stupid !!

Hi Mushy ~
You can see why I told you of this pic when I saw your dove photo. Lol. :o)

Didn't Percy do well?

Read yesterday that Wallace & Gromit just had their 20th birthday!!!!! Don't know what's harder to believe - that they have been around so long, or that 1989 was, in fact 20 years ago!!!!! Will always love the veggies in "Curse of the Wererabbit"! :-D

Hi DD2 ~
Yes... Percy was exhausted after the long trip from Hampshire...
....he had to cool off his undercarriage before the flight home. LOL.

Hello David...
20th birthday for Wallace and Gromit ! ?
They still look great, don't they....
... that plasticine must be full of excellent preservative...

The Curse of the Wererabbit featured Golden Carrot Awards, but on GoY I give out Golden Trowel Awards....Lol. :o)

I wondered why he had a soggy bottom lol

Lol. Blame Gromit for a not-so-cracking idea.. :o)

:+))))

and why not.

:o)

Just watched the curse again, never fails to amuse!!

In my garden, I'm often the one gardening in the wrong trousers ;o)

Sweet family at the base of your birdbath.

Thanks Siris ..
the fox family is still there, 7 years later !