The orchard ladder we bought the other day works just great. Now we can open those high windows and enjoy the lovely breeze flowing through the cottage.
They haven't been washed since the cottage was built so Dave went up the metal outdoor ladder and took care of that job this afternoon.
I was waiting for Lewis to try and climb up after him. A friend's Golden Retriever did just that once, he followed Barb right up onto the garage roof. Let's just say he was obsessively attached to her.
Mr. David's A-1 Superior Portable Riparian Woodworking Shop set up next to the lake today. He was able to reuse some of the unneeded deck boards to fix a few wonky dock sections. He was very patient with Lewis, who insisted that it was play time. The idiot kept dropping his new toy next to Mr. David's saw in the hopes he would get the hint and throw it. All he got, however, was covered in sawdust.
After dinner tonight I watched a female Merganser lead her 20 babies through the shallow water fishing for their dinner. Twenty!
Small pleasures.
Holy smokes - 20!!!!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea they could hatch 20 in a clutch! Maybe she is a stay at home Mom who takes in a few other kids to make ends meet. How could she keep 20 eggs warm enough?
ReplyDeleteDid you know nests have been found with up to 44 eggs? Though average is 13.
ReplyDeleteGlad the orchard ladder does the trick! I am surprised Lew didn't try to climb up after his buddy:) Lew is looking a little skinny with his summer haircut. But I am sure it is much cooler:) Now that is one busy mother managing twenty little ones!!
ReplyDeleteThe ladder is so pretty, you could just leave it against the wall :-)) I'm sure Dave felt so secure knowing the outdoor ladder was so well guarded! Darling little fuzzy babies - what a job to keep them organized. Lake life is looking lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of babies!
ReplyDeleteOh how cute!! Twenty baby mergansers! I love when they climb up onto mama's back for a ride. :-) I'm glad Lewis didn't try to go up that ladder after Dave. I imagine he really, really wanted to, though.
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