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.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Instalment 12 Monday 18 April 2011

Again another regular day. Today it is raining and really quite a good day to be curled up in bed with a good book, or in my case, a couple of possums.

Both possums continue to do well. They are fine in the larger pouch together, however, they don't seem to do too much cuddling up with each other. I think there is a healthy respect there in the bag.

I feel like a pig in mud taking care of these babies.

My friend Linda and I were due to meet up today for coffee at Hawkins, but because of the rain we decided to have a catch up at my house. Linda got a chance to see the babies feeding. She too got 'sucked in' by their gorgeous little personalities.
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