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Come observe the delightful pond and setting for our special family member. Meet Sox, our family cat, and view the pond from his chair, or walk along the brick path in the garden to the gate that opens to The world of Gus.
There is a bench awaiting, a willow tree whispering an invitation, and some beautiful water lilies beckoning!
We want to share some of natures beauty
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Gus - Hazel Griffith
Prologue
Welcome to our home!
Come observe the delightful pond and setting for our special family member. Meet Sox, our family cat, and view the pond from his chair, or walk along the brick path in the garden to the gate that opens to The world of Gus
.
There is a bench awaiting, a willow tree whispering an invitation, and some beautiful water lilies beckoning!
We want to share some of nature’s beauty.
Image323.JPGChapter 1
Spring
It was spring and the wonders of the earth were on schedule. The grass was green, some bushes were in bloom, and colorful birds were dining at the six feeder smorgasbord. The pond (about an acre in size and 10-20 feet deep) showed much promise for the season. The pond depth had hidden many lively creatures during a brutally cold and snowy winter. Fish were once again showing their colors on the water’s surface. Iris and other plants were popping up along the pond edge. Mallards and Wood Ducks were scouting the duck houses on the pond, while turtles crept upon the two wooden rafts to enjoy the warmth of the sun.
Image332.JPGWhat is that? Oh, no…. the big Canada Geese are in the grass on the far side of the pond. If
there are more than two we will chase them away. They leave droppings that are messy and not to our liking. John got out his paint ball gun (he would never harm them) and started down to the pond.
There was just one pair of geese and they were quickly aware of John’s presence. When the resting
goose stood up…. out popped SIX babies! Where had they had their nest with all the eggs? The
babies must have been hatched nearby. We walk the pond daily. How could we have been unaware of their presence? There are so many and they are so lively! SO little and cute! These yellow-brown, fuzzy balls of energy are delightful!
Of course, John stopped and returned to the house. We would accept this new family until they left the pond. In years past it had usually only taken
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