tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post7855843628490104274..comments2023-10-12T04:28:58.493-03:00Comments on Glimpses...: A Little Birdie Told MeLynne with an ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-83961373009576836842011-08-01T00:12:34.262-03:002011-08-01T00:12:34.262-03:00Roxana,
Who would think that a carrot a day would ...Roxana,<br />Who would think that a carrot a day would be too much??? I wonder if we ate bowl of blueberries daily we would turn blue? Reminds me of a corny song that was popular in the '70s that a friend of mine liked to sing with her band, "Don't it Make Your Brown Eyes Blue."<br />:-)Lynne with an ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-15171822803960072162011-07-31T22:34:56.391-03:002011-07-31T22:34:56.391-03:00haha, i also had that, about jaundice fear and car...haha, i also had that, about jaundice fear and carrots, there was a time when i used to eat one carrot every day, on my way to school (i was little!) until one day i turned all carrot-like :-)<br /><br />poor geese... but at least these ones are safe, as you say...Roxanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05650840495095863057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-65648102987051635932011-07-30T11:14:34.892-03:002011-07-30T11:14:34.892-03:00Hilary,
"(L)iver and let (l)iver"!!! Ha...Hilary,<br />"(L)iver and let (l)iver"!!! Ha!<br />That is so bad it's good!Lynne with an ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-81578310524947218592011-07-30T01:40:03.026-03:002011-07-30T01:40:03.026-03:00Hopefully these fine looking creatures will escape...Hopefully these fine looking creatures will escape that fate. Live(r) and let live(r).. and all that. ;)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-26625279985272788192011-07-29T18:13:43.918-03:002011-07-29T18:13:43.918-03:00Pat,
Aren't they, though! In spite of my pryi...Pat,<br />Aren't they, though! In spite of my prying camera lens, they seemed very content with each other's company. No hissy fits at all.Lynne with an ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-30451987784691672582011-07-29T14:18:15.497-03:002011-07-29T14:18:15.497-03:00They are a lovely pair!They are a lovely pair!Pathttp://bailey-road.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-1324451295351002332011-07-29T11:41:39.473-03:002011-07-29T11:41:39.473-03:00Saj,
Beer and a baguette!Saj,<br />Beer and a baguette!Lynne with an ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-17896389599298499342011-07-29T11:41:03.225-03:002011-07-29T11:41:03.225-03:00Owen,
These French immigrants are clearly seeking ...Owen,<br />These French immigrants are clearly seeking asylum in a country they hoped would appreciate them for something other than their tasty livers. Wouldn't your feathers be a little ruffled and worse for wear after such an arduous escape and lengthy flight from a barbaric country such as France (from a goose's perspective, that is)!Lynne with an ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-86401477198881210792011-07-28T21:52:43.104-03:002011-07-28T21:52:43.104-03:00Oh lovely geese! One of my favourite stories as ki...Oh lovely geese! One of my favourite stories as kid was the Snow Goose...these two do look a trifle concerned - were you standing by with crackers and a wine perchance??The Sagittarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513045101496737031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-90815018464105196792011-07-28T20:53:20.901-03:002011-07-28T20:53:20.901-03:00What was that silly book joke we used to recite, l...What was that silly book joke we used to recite, like "The Yellow River", by I.P.Daily, there was also : "Antlers In a Tree" by Whogoosed Themoose... Well, we've been well and fairly goosed here... But what on earth are these Toulouse natives doing in Canada !?! Did they do a trans-Atlantic flight ? Layover (no pun intended) in the Canary Islands and Bermuda ? Or the northern rout via Iceland ? They sure do look like they are putting the evil eye on you, probably thinking you may be a foie gras eater... Last, jeez, looks like the white one needs a bath ! Bless their geesy gizzards !Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12622587942009516590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-17145445564085475632011-07-28T19:57:49.083-03:002011-07-28T19:57:49.083-03:00manuela,
I think it's a jaundiced eye combined...manuela,<br />I think it's a jaundiced eye combined with an evil eye--a survival technique on the part of the geese, developed to ward off anyone with a French accent, or approaching armed with crackers or baguette. <br /><br />(My doctor was once worried that I had jaundice but it turned out I'd been eating too many carrots!)Lynne with an ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-3319099094494329452011-07-28T19:39:31.686-03:002011-07-28T19:39:31.686-03:00So this is what a jaundiced eye looks like... alwa...So this is what a jaundiced eye looks like... always wondered :). I guess I'd throw one of those looks, too, if my liver was going to be stuffed in a jar.Manuelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683398966448238779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-81652050622974768702011-07-28T18:15:49.298-03:002011-07-28T18:15:49.298-03:00Gary,
Yes, these two fine French fowls are living ...Gary,<br />Yes, these two fine French fowls are living the good life in a public park, protected by a fence and signage. I feel certain they won't have any liver complaints!<br />Thanks for stopping by.Lynne with an ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-8362251989514257012011-07-28T18:13:19.707-03:002011-07-28T18:13:19.707-03:00DCW,
Mind your step! You're on slippery terri...DCW,<br />Mind your step! You're on slippery territory here: A loose goose, let alone two loose geese, is not really something one wants in the yard. (you have a lovely singing voice)Lynne with an ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-39316077232838468882011-07-28T18:10:53.313-03:002011-07-28T18:10:53.313-03:00holdingmoments,
I had never seen such a variety of...holdingmoments,<br />I had never seen such a variety of goose, either. I was really struck by their soft looking, highly textured feathers and bright beaks. Definitely a lot of character...must be the French in them.<br />Thanks for visiting!Lynne with an ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-41903495896251707902011-07-28T18:09:19.129-03:002011-07-28T18:09:19.129-03:00Springman,
I think they were a little peeved by my...Springman,<br />I think they were a little peeved by my prying camera lens, hence the dirty looks. At least they didn't get up and waddle away or hiss at me! I don't think they're destined for anyone's menu, at least. <br />Thanks for stopping by!Lynne with an ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-79096829774676525802011-07-28T18:06:26.341-03:002011-07-28T18:06:26.341-03:00jann,
I do believe they'll be safe enough, bei...jann,<br />I do believe they'll be safe enough, being in a park. I think, too, that Haligonians are more of the French fries and beer ilk than foie gras and wine sort.Lynne with an ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-50093719121434081922011-07-28T14:06:09.841-03:002011-07-28T14:06:09.841-03:00But surely they're safe in the compound!! Boom...But surely they're safe in the compound!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-54846870113057633962011-07-28T09:18:59.542-03:002011-07-28T09:18:59.542-03:00Two loose geese, two loose geese,
See how they sta...Two loose geese, two loose geese,<br />See how they stare, see how they stare,<br />They both looked into the blogger’s lens,<br />Who pondered their livers and diners’ blends,<br />Do you think they ponder their mortal ends,<br />Those two loose geese?DCWhttp://cosmicfart.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-41402367353229942282011-07-28T07:10:58.227-03:002011-07-28T07:10:58.227-03:00Such beautiful geese. Never seen these before.Such beautiful geese. Never seen these before.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-4433921448461175542011-07-28T02:50:49.014-03:002011-07-28T02:50:49.014-03:00How stern looking your birds are in Nova Scotia. I...How stern looking your birds are in Nova Scotia. It's bad luck for any animal to find its species on the menue no matter how fancy the dish. ;-)WBWSpringmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094132506583563094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691575624480469934.post-58013321053108823932011-07-28T01:57:40.443-03:002011-07-28T01:57:40.443-03:00Will these guys escape the fate of their peers giv...Will these guys escape the fate of their peers given that they're not in Toulouse anymore, or are Nova Scotians big foie gras eaters?jannhttp://baroquesicily.comnoreply@blogger.com