It’s true. One good thing does lead to another.

Recently we replaced our old patio furniture, with a more up to date and comfortable bistro set. The former was getting tired and in need of a spruce up, much like me.🤣

The set was delivered at noon on Wednesday inst. I unpacked and assembled it, before transferring it to the patio.

Thursday, we were heavily preoccupied with a ‘cake monster’, also known as ‘Captain Chaos’ whom others know as our grandson William.

But! It is now Friday. Breezy, warm and sunny and so to the patio for a further trial.

You can imagine my surprise at having to wait to be seated, as Country Living had not yet taken all the photos that they required, due to a certain someone not having finished the set.

A stifled harumph! later, place mats and coasters set. Freshly cut home grown sweet peas middling the table. The vase suitably angled for optimum photographic opportunity and voila! 

Snap! Snap! Snap! And I was ensconced.

Very comfy indeed, a table with an excellent view.

Momentarily, I went into the lounge to fetch my iPhone, when I heard a commotion. “Come quick, come quick.”

I ran back outside to investigate.

As I ran, I thought to myself.

Had some insect had the temerity to alight on the sweet peas?

Had some garden bird disgraced itself and fouled the furniture?

Had we been taken in by some bogus journalist and photographer?

I quickly surveyed the scene and satisfied myself that all was well.

“Come here” says Mrs S “Look”

There behind the trough, between it and the wall surrounding the steps which lead to the upper garden, half in the shade, half in the sun and feasting on a slug was…..

Ta da! 

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Freddy

Common frog (Rana temporaria)

A photo opportunity taken, directions offered and who has the biggest smile competition begins.😁