August Garden

Fleas

Fleas Please?

Fleas Please?

The Quimper Hitty Human is trying to shake off a dreadful summer Lurgy! Fortunately the Hittys are able to amuse themselves endlessly without my contrivance.  Here is Min asking the cat if she can make a contribution to her latest scheme…

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Walrus Farewell

Lonesome

Lonesome

Constance is a little mournful at another sign that summer is ending….her favourite live walrus cam on Round Island in Alaska has closed for the season, the park naturalists and camera operators have left the island, and soon the walrus boys will all be gone too – swimming north to meet up with the rest of their kindred.

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Honey Spas

Shower

Ready for a Shower

Ready for a Shower

This kind of shower does not require towels and soap.  Not even a telescope! According to the CBC, all you need to see the Perseid Meteor Shower is a lawn chair, a blanket and some snacks.  Opal and Agathe have assembled everything they need, including a potato chip!

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Berry Cream

Bramble Thicket

Laundry