We like the odd thunder and lightening storm around here and today we had a grand one. When it died down we stepped out the front door to a huge party in the garden, a mini-beast rave if you will.
All the snails were there and Gracie just had to say hello to a few.
Mr. Frog popped out from under the lavender bush and stayed for a very long while.
And loads of these little guys (gals?) were hanging out in the very long grasses reminding us of a certain famous Canadian celebrity.
There were of course hundreds of slugs and worms and spiders too but I'm not sure how many will survive if Mr. Frog invites his friends around to the party.
Gracie loves snails. I have to open her snack box carefully when she brings it back from school. On most days during break time it's been turned into a little temporary home for snail families and it comes home filled with soil, grass and leaves - luckily she remembers to release her playmates when the bell rings.
We're off to Holland tomorrow for a bit of cycling, sightseeing, visiting family and hopefully meeting up with a friend. The little blog birthday giveaway will be when we return :)
Vaarwel!
This post really made me smile. Snail rave and Canadian celebrity , fern would be so happy. Have a wonderful time in Holland.
Posted by: margie oomen | May 26, 2009 at 01:45 AM
Have a super time. The weather should pick up later in the week. We had some v. dramatic storms last night, i think if i'd left the sun awnings down we would have taken off! LOL
Posted by: bakeandsewblog | May 26, 2009 at 05:45 AM
Have a lovely trip! Take care!
Posted by: Christy | May 26, 2009 at 08:12 AM
have fun in Holland!!!
I used to like to bring snails home from school in my lunch box too, they're so amazing, I still get excited when I see one. Slugs, however, are nasty. And Mr Frog is a handsome fellow, isn't he?
Posted by: Katy | May 26, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Great photos of your garden party! But I dread the thought of snails in the lunch box!!!
Have a great trip.
Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | May 26, 2009 at 01:36 PM
We've been snail watching recently too - lots of rainy mornings to keep them happy, then the sun comes out and they go off to hide.
Have a lovely trip!
Posted by: dottycookie | May 26, 2009 at 05:13 PM
Lovely garden post ! You could maybe have a "snail diary" with Margie ...
I wish you a great trip in Holland !
Posted by: nanou | May 26, 2009 at 09:33 PM
Gracie has excellent taste in friends!
Beautiful garden post, Joanie. Beautiful photographs.
I am so far behind in my blogs there is no point in wishing you a fabulous trip. So... welcome home!
Posted by: Pam | May 31, 2009 at 06:15 AM
lovely post, have a gr8 time!!
Posted by: fabricfairy | May 31, 2009 at 11:24 AM
i cant imagine my self holding that snails..
Posted by: manila realty | June 03, 2009 at 04:42 AM