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Tiger earned his dinner

12/9/2012

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The little ginger cat had swelled to the size of a bob cat, his tail was straight up in the air, the little fluffy white tip twitching from side to side. Tiger walked carefully across the pasture, his hard won prize held in a vice like grip between his teeth, thankfully it wasn’t moving. Carla watched as the barn cat proudly presented her with his offering. Two sharp green eyes looked up at her as he half tossed the inanimate grey body with four legs and a long sinewy tail at her feet. Clearly satisfied that his achievement had been recognized Tiger proceeded to reclaim ownership of his gift and ensure that not so much as a toenail was uneaten. The three barn cats, Tiger the not too creatively named tabby, Shy his ginger and white sibling and Lucky have over the years very effectively controlled the rodent population that inevitably live wherever there is livestock and grain. Pessimistic neighbours ( neighbors), advising of the presence of eagles coyotes and owls in the locality predicted an early demise for the three intrepid felines but barring the occasional scratches on noses or fluffy cat fur flying in the wind, Tiger Shy and Lucky are noticeably present in the barn each night for feeding time.

The chickens in the hen house have had a stern talking to! At the first indication of Winter, shorter days and cold damp winds our feathered ladies go on strike. Whilst checking nest boxes for eggs….that noticeably AREN’T there it has been my duty to inform them of their right and obligations. (1) it is their right to have a warm dry roost, light and plentiful good healthy food. (2) It is my right in exchange for their adequate accommodation and food that they supply eggs. Clearly mediation has failed, threats of chicken pot pie has fallen on deaf ears and the girls have taken industrial action. My customers anxious for eggs are despairing. I’m sorry, normal services will be resumed as soon as possible but we have no way of increasing production without co operation from the chicken house.

My book signing at the Blend was AMAZING. Sadly but happily (?) The hard cover book is currently sold out… but more are on order. If you would like a book, please contact us and we will be sure to reserve you a copy. My thanks to Holly Hendrick, Jeff at the Blend, Will at the Gateway, Lauren, the TWAA and everyone here on the Peninsula who have given us so much support. Oops….now I sound like an Oscar winner. Smile. It has been an amazing experience and one I will treasure forever.

Got to go, Take care, keep safe, M        
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mum j says.
12/9/2012 05:39:20 am

good going on the books.now you can write another. loves 2 all. mum j.

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Annie x
12/10/2012 04:58:36 am

Well done, Maureen. I laughed when you were talking about your book signings.....I bet you were in your element haha !! Wow, well done for selling all the books...I'm hoping that Santa has got one for me....hope to speak soon...
Lots of luv Annie xox

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