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.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Instalment 21 Wednesday 27 April 2011

Hi ho...it's off to work I go, with two little possums in tow.

My feeding schedule kicked off fine this morning and I managed to finish on time and not be late for work. I had plenty of time to organise myself at school and even managed to make it to devotions.

It was great seeing the kids at school and it sounded like everyone had a lovely holiday. The day progressed well and I fed the possums in my break. No one knew they were here at school. They stayed quietly in their basket in my office. No one can see them and the reason I didn't share my news with the kids is because they would all want to see them and there are just too many students. It would turn out to be a circus, with the possums all stressed out.

When I went to feed Saori in the afternoon, I noticed she was a little bit damp. I think she leaks quite a bit of her formula. I'm not so sure how much actually makes it down into her tummy.

I worked back at school till about 5pm and then packed up and came on home. I was relieved the day had gone so well, however, I felt knackered. By about 6:30pm, I actually felt a little nausea. It's been a big gig for me, so I'm sure there was a bit of tension with regard to how the day was going to pan out.

It was all good.
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