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That Certain Age

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Rufus2 Wed 01-Aug-18 14:21:58

After all the recent references to "that certain age" I'm beginning to fear mine might have finally arrived. The senile variety! sad
Two magpies seem to have adopted me, as I've been throwing out bread crusts etc. during our wintry months and the maggies turn up regularly at the kitchen window at breakfast time.
I think they must be mother and daughter because they get on so amicably; no fighting over the food.

If I'm a bit slow, as sometimes I can be, they tap their beaks on the glass as if to say "Hurry up Grandad; your table service is shocking" and I'm saying "OK; keep your feathers on. I've only got one pair of hands"
Who should I see about this? sad
I love their throaty warble when they point their beaks to the sky and I almost kid myself that they're singing my praises for looking after them.
I know I'll be in big trouble if I join in the chorus. grin
The downside of all this are the "calling cards" they leave after perching on the patio furniture, but I'm putting up with that, as I'm a big softy at heart and would never chase them off.
So there you are Doctors! What's your diagnosis?
And don't forget I'm an OAP, so no fee applies.! wink
Good Warbling.

cavewoman Wed 01-Aug-18 14:40:19

Well,Rufus just be thankful there are two visiting and not one "for sorrow"
Expect great joy!

Lynne59 Wed 01-Aug-18 22:50:35

I know the feeling - for the past couple of weeks, a big crow has been visiting my bird table, along with 3 of its offspring, which constantly hassle the parent. I have been taking food out to them every day, and I talk to them too. Nothing wrong with that. I talk to my cat as well......

MiniMoon Wed 01-Aug-18 23:11:40

We've got a large patch of wild strawberries at the bottom of out garden. The DGC love them, but unfortunately they won't be getting any more. A hen pheasant has discovered them and eaten every one. She comes daily, but today she was disappointed, had a cursory peck around and left.