Well hello there, Mr Frog! by jamibann

Well hello there, Mr Frog!

I'm quite glad Fiona stayed at home today. I'm not quite sure what she'd have thought of this feisty fellow who, I suspect, was looking for a friend.

We cycled down to the river yesterday - with one specific aim - the boys were going in ... full of snow melt, and freezing cold. My older 'boy' in his half wet suit, the younger boy in his swimming shorts. Neither stayed in for longer that 5 minutes, but that was a lot longer than I'd have stayed in. I wouldn't even have taken my socks off!!! Good for them, I say.

I did take photos, but I'm not posting them, as it's not the done thing at present. There's no specific ruling about going into the river for 5 minutes, but I suspect it would be frowned upon ... even though, funnily enough, there wasn't a soul around!

It's quite amusing having a 25-year old come back home, after 7 years of 'independent' living. It definitely challenges hubby in many ways - anything Zaz can do, he can do better! There's a definite, although subtle, 'alpha-male' thing going on here!!!

Happy Easter Folks!
beautiful focus on that froggy face :)
April 12th, 2020  
Aggghhh!! I would not have taken my socks off either, let alone got in the water!! Brave......or is it crazy.....people!
Smiled at the Alpha Male thing going on too. Our Teenager was only away 10 weeks but oh boy did he change and us too!
Cute frog by the way - almost forgot to say!
April 12th, 2020  
Bonkers! And not the frog
April 12th, 2020  
He's rather splendid but he's left it a bit late in the year to look for a 'friend'!
April 12th, 2020  
FAVtastic find :)
April 12th, 2020  
Cool find
April 12th, 2020  
Well, ain't this fellow a handsome one. Funny about the 'alpha male' thing. Can't help but chuckle at the imagined activities at your place right now.
April 12th, 2020  
He's a beauty. Not sure I would want to get anywhere near the water especially with the snow melt. Makes me cold just thinking about it.
April 12th, 2020  
Nice shot, love your story
April 12th, 2020  
Great shot. You wouldn't get me into snow melt water (not that we have any). It has to be at least in the high 30s Celsius to get me into the water.
April 12th, 2020  
Great story and beautiful shot of a happy little wood frog! I've been finding these all spring, now that I know what they sound like. Happy Easter! :)
April 12th, 2020  
Terrific shot of this handsome fellow! Love your narrative! Happy Easter, Issi! :-)
April 12th, 2020  
cool fav and follow
April 12th, 2020  
A frog for Easter - fabulous.
April 12th, 2020  
Oh, that is too funny- I'm just picturing a river version of the Polar Bear Club. Mr. Frog was probably glad when they were finished!
April 12th, 2020  
A great capture!
April 12th, 2020  
Ha ha I had to laugh at your comments today....nothing like a man competition thing! A bit like the fishing rule the swimming rule is weird too. Well it is in the wilds like you are! I think this guy would have flicked his tongue & swallowed up the lovely Fiona!
April 12th, 2020  
Male bonding is not a straightforward process. It will happen.
April 12th, 2020  
Great shot and lovely story.
April 12th, 2020  
Love the frog and the narrative. A return to the nest does seem like it would have some struggles!
April 13th, 2020  
What a cutie!
April 13th, 2020  
I really like this photo. The warm tones of the wood match those of the frog.
April 13th, 2020  
Great capture
April 13th, 2020  
Tom
Instant fav ..stunning, and thanks for the great story
April 14th, 2020  
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