Toad has been missing from the garden for some time. Originally rescued from a dustbin where he had foolishly decided to hibernate, he was turned loose by the pond (or puddle, as the family referred scathingly to it) then he vanished under the radar or at least under the border plants. With the arrival of ambulant grandchildren, the pond was drained in the interests of safety and the frogs captured and re-homed in a neighbour’s bigger and very wildlife-friendly pond. Toad, however, escaped detection and it was assumed he had wandered off.
Now years later, he has turned up under an upturned plant pot, looking as handsome as ever.
We are wondering if his reappearance is connected with the fact that LotH has just taken possession of a new motor car. Poop Poop!!
