Depression: It's back blow it!
Anxiety: Pretty rubbish.
Tears: Goes without saying.
Laughs: Some.
A lot of things have been happening in Baggy's world recently. Some good; some not so good - pretty much life really. Nothing is ever plain sailing for the majority of people. Certainly Baggy's life has always been a constant series of things going pear-shaped, as soon as she feels as if she is on an even keel. This year has been a series of sadnesses so far for Calum and his family, and Baggy wishes she could do more to support them. At least she can do all she can for her number one furry, including supporting him in his endeavours to improve their little world.
Last weekend Calum and Gloria Gardener got on with building their parking space. In a bid to a) make it look as nice as possible for the neighbours and the environment and b) to do their bit for the local wildlife. They are trying to plant as many insect loving plants as they can. Meanwhile, Creative Clara painted the vibrant orange supporting girders a dark green - this is a work in progress, and further paint has been purchased. Calum grinded off the excess metal at the top of the girders which is possibly the scariest thing that Freda Fretter has ever had to witness! At least he stopped when it started to rain! So that too is a work in progress. He also put wire mesh between the girders, upon which Gloria will be growing lots of climbing plants.
Meanwhile Igor, the wild rose, and his neighbour Elaine (who Gloria has no idea what she is), are flowering for the first time - probably due to being seriously cut back to make way for the space and to Gloria feeding them and keeping them watered.
Her little pond is also developing. Admittedly, Clever Bird acknowledges that the only things living in it at present are mosquito larvae, but the birds are loving using it as a bath and drinking station. And from the speed that the water disappears from it, Clever Bird suspects some much bigger creatures are using it too - probably deer. Sometime soon, a solar pump will be bought for it, and some plants! Furry Mama hopes some frogs and newts may move in soon.
Gloria is considering English roses to climb on the parking area green grid, as this one on the house seems to rather like the sandy soil. As do these two, at the front.
Nature is a wonderful thing. Plants can grow anywhere without much assistance. Gloria's efforts to leave wildflowers everywhere is also paying dividends as there are bees everywhere in her garden. Freda Fretter worries a lot about what is happening to the wildlife, and is proud of her little corner of the world.
Currently living in her garden: Field mice; pygmy shrews; shrews; voles; moles; slow worms; lizards; a toad; glow worms; worms; bees; lots of bugs; loads of birds.
Meanwhile, having wonderful family and friends is a blessing, and Baggy is fortunate to have both. She had a great time catching up with one of her besties, Tracey and her family at the weekend, and seeing her beautiful Goddaughter! And today, another, very clever friend, sent Baggy the most wonderful surprise for Billy Bob Jalopy campervan!
Meet Little Billy-the-cushion, made by Baggy's friend Lettra.
How cool is he Baggees?
So, though life is chucking a few curve balls at Baggy and her family at present, it also has some truly magical moments.
Now Furry Mama just needs to get to the bottom of why Pepper Pooch is once again chewing his own leg and making it infected. Yes Clever Bird agrees that he could be picking up on the stress in the Baggy household, but she also queries why he is biting the same place as last time. So, in ten minutes, she is off to the vets once more.......
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