Why blog? An interesting question if ever there was one! Well, today's mission involved merchandising and architectural design. On face value, the brief sounded fairly straight forward:
- Source a practical, stylish table for the avian residents of Foxglove Falls, to dine and socialise -
But on close inspection, it's clear that our feathered friends' requirements vary dramatically. Elvis, the resident pheasant, has body dysmorphia and struggles with the concept of relativity. The disproportionate weight of his rump versus his fellow diner, a blue tit, creates a seesaw sensation, which is further exacerbated by this season's hurricane force winds. It's all in the psychology. Elvis is keenly aware of his equal rights to the sunflower seeds and peanuts on offer, and is not inclined to share his entitlement. The Jay, not a fan of the limelight, intimidates the small songbirds with her predatory presence, and then there's Sammy, the greedy grey squirrel.
"Why don't you google bird feeders?' was Scarlett's pithy response as I pulled my beanie firmly down over my ears. Ahh the younger generation, 'Googling it' seems to be the answer to all the great questions of our times.
"No Scarlett, I'm going to make a bold move... I'm rejecting a virtual visit in favour of driving to an actual garden centre. I'm hoping to speak to someone and handle the merchandise in real-time."
"Ohh"
Well, I'm pleased to report that the small road trip was a huge success on several levels:
- I experienced the splendour of the glorious day, without the insulation of Foxglove Falls and all it's distractions!
- Jason, an erstwhile, knowledgeable Twitcher, having established my avian requirements, helpfully recommended and demonstrated the benefits of the 'Peckish Dining Station.
All that's needed now is a board meeting for our feathered friends to establish a code of conduct. This I fear may prove a little more daunting, it may well be my first foray into the world of politics!
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