Welcome to Words from Willow Pond

Willow Pond is the home of Deb and husband, Ian, their three adult children, Jossy, Kimmy & Dylan, Joss' husband, Chris, two lippizzaners, Dutchy & Obie, an Old English Sheepdog called Mitzi, the cutest Cavoodle ever, called Oscar, two orphaned Ringtail Possums, named Tamigotchi and Saori, two brush tail orphans, named Penny and Sheldon and other resident ringtail and brush tail possums and many geckos and frogs. Otis our rainbow lorikeet, whom we looked after for over 11 years, finally flew the coop and is enjoying the freedom of the skies.

Deb and her family have lived at Willow Pond for the past fourteen years.

Deb & Ian can sometimes be found down by the willow tree on a hot afternoon sharing a cold beer after spending the day gardening and mowing lawns.

Deb & Ian planted a young Willow tree about ten years ago down near their pond in the back paddock, and it has grown into a very fine specimen. They have since planted four more Willow saplings, which are growing well. The Willows inspired Deb to name the property Willow Pond. It is their hope that native wildlife will find shelter and a haven here like the characters from the children's classic, Wind in the Willows.

Deb enjoys creating ideas and writing here at Willow Pond. She intends to dedicate this blog to the adventures at Willow Pond with her family.

If you have found us by accident, or intentionally, then - Welcome and thank you for dropping by. We hope you enjoy your visit.

Monday, April 25, 2011

Instalment 10 Saturday 16 April 2011

I made it through the first night feeding, toileting and settling the two possums without too much trouble. Saori is really no trouble at all. She already is such a character and she is so tiny. By this morning though, I must admit to feeling a little sleep deprived, but I'm doing fine.

This morning I had a friend come over to meet up with me for our monthly Writers' Club. We had a very productive session and we both enjoyed it immensely. Julie enjoyed seeing the baby possums feeding.

Today we attended the engagement of a young couple we know. It was a lovely afternoon catching up with people we don't often see these days.

When we got home I had to feed the babies. They were hungry and ate up well. Saori doesn't have the best appetite, but she has just gone through a lot of changes, so it doesn't surprise me.

I've discovered that she really likes to climb down the front of my shirts and blouses. She likes to hear my heart beat and I think she likes the feel of skin. I don't have a problem with her doing that, but she is reluctant to get back into her sleeping bag, though. It can often be a little tricky trying to coax her back inside her pouch. After awhile I generally win and once she is in there she is happy and content.

I put both babies (who were now in one pouch) inside my bra and they came out to dinner with the family. We went to La Quinta, which is a Mexican Restaurant at Bulimba. No-one knew. The possums were sleeping soundly and very settled. It was our little secret.

We really enjoyed our night out together. Joss, Chris, Dylan and Tahlia accompanied Ian and I to the restaurant. Unfortunately Kimmy had to work, so we missed having her with us.

The possums have really become part of the family and all seems well, so far. Here's hoping it continues this way.
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