MJ's little flock

[Shadrach]

That would make sense. So hopefully he grows out of it eventually. Then I can like him again.

He's fine. Just the usual teenage bravado. At least he's looking out for his sister.

 

[Shadrach]

Ahhhh the rain is falling in buckets

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And one damp little hen takes shelter in the back porch while her friends take theirs under the rainwater tank.

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How long since you've had decent rain MJ?

 

[Grammy60]

Good morning MJ and everyone

 

[MaryJanet]

I'm late to the discussion but it was a babysitting day.

My oldest books only go back to one's my mother owned like this 1944 edition of Peg's Fairy Book, which I absolutely loved as a child. The illustrations are superb!

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What's behind that little yellow door? Maybe the fairies' printing press?

 

[Ribh]

What's behind that little yellow door? Maybe the fairies' printing press?

Unfortunately my copy is still in storage but I love her Gypsy fairies...

And this is just delightful.

They aren't twee @ all.
Sadly pretty seems to be out of fashion in children's books as in all else. ​

 

[MaryJanet]

It's a beautifully framed shot MJ and although I love the chooks and hidden cat what I was really admiring were those beautiful floorboards and the treadle sewing machine table.

It's a beautiful old home really, just very shabby in places with a front verandah that might tumble down if I don't get builders and mortgage brokers involved soon.

But at least the hens will have a lovely home soon there's nothing wrong with my prioritising, is there?

 

[MaryJanet]

Unfortunately my copy is still in storage but I love her Gypsy fairies...
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And this is just delightful.

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They aren't twee @ all.
Sadly pretty seems to be out of fashion in children's books as in all else. ​

So much to look at and be fascinated by!

 

[Ribh]

It's a beautiful old home really, just very shabby in places with a front verandah that might tumble down if I don't get builders and mortgage brokers involved soon.

But at least the hens will have a lovely home soon there's nothing wrong with my prioritising, is there?

Nothing whatsoever. I think your home is lovely!

 

[Ribh]

So much to look at and be fascinated by!

That's so true. I don't remember reading the stories much but I looked @ the illustrations for hours.

 

[MaryJanet]

Was that copy in Latin? (I don't read Latin, I'm making an educated guess)


Provided your copy is in English...

Yes it's in Latin but I never let my limited capacity for languages stop me from gazing at books they're still amazing even when I can't read them.