Guess who flew in today to visit me, Marion Hedger in the South of France? Senor Azul and friends. They arrived in a
specially chartered jet all the way from America. I was so happy to see
them but I was horrified to learn there had been a mishap on the journey
and the pilot broke his arm as the plane skidded in to land. The skid also resulted in some propeller damage.
The pilot immediately went into intensive care and the plane to the mechanics workshop.
While
the pilot was getting some tender loving care, the chickens went out to
stretch their legs in the garden. They were so happy playing around in
the sunshine with squawking coming from all around.
I found Senor Azul in the lemon tree choosing the ripest lemon for his gin and tonic.
Having
chosen his lemon he hopped down and joined the other on top of the Moa
statue. It was a long way down so I encourage them down with some
tasting bird food.
After lunch, the recovered pilot returned in his fixed plane.
There
were cheers all round and to celebrate they went for a spin in the plane around the
garden weaving in and out of the trees. They went around the house a few
times to investigate the back patio area.
All of a
sudden I heard a loud squawking and rushed around to find out what it
was all about. Baby chick had taken a liking to the fish and was
thinking about joining them for a swim in the pond. Well... Senor Azul
was behaving like a Mother hen while Alphonse was standing there all
aloof.
I saved the day by taking them all indoors and settling them down with Martha and baby Maud.
Adventure to be continued...
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