mini toadstool by jantan

mini toadstool

... well, about half an inch tall to be more precise.

I spotted this little toadstool growing in a small piece of dead plant stalk yesterday when I was out with the dogs. I picked it up and spent the rest of the walk trying to convince George (labradoodle) that it wasn't a stick that I was going to throw for him.

It was quite a grim day today weather-wise, in fact, Pepper (cockapoo) refused to leave the house for a walk which he does very occasionally. George didn't say no, and then went on to thrill and amaze me by not rubbing himself all over in the mud for once...hooray - no cold hosepipe treatment for once!

I finally managed to submit the VAT return by using a different bridging software, so that was a relief...... until I realised that I had made a big mistake on the past two returns resulting in us making significant overpayments, so I haven't escaped that dreaded call to HMRC after all. Oh well......

I made toad in the hole for Sam and Graham for dinner. None for me because I am dieting...booooo! For a change, rather than using sausages, I made sausagemeat balls made with added onion and sage. It went down very well, so I will have to do that one again.

Oh yes..... great excitement in the household, we have a new pet...... Graham's new sourdough starter. I think another dog would require less care and attention 🙄
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February 4th, 2021  
The dof on this is amazing! Sounds like you had quite the day! The sourdough starter made me laugh!
February 4th, 2021  
What a neat find! Love the dof!
February 4th, 2021  
stunning minimalistic macro, less is more
February 5th, 2021  
Incredible focus and beautiful bokeh.
February 5th, 2021  
Oh, I love, love, love this. (sorry, not a fan of toad-in-the-hole, but I like the meatballs idea).
February 5th, 2021  
fabulous focus
February 5th, 2021  
Lovely shot, and I loved the narrative. Especially the sourdough comment! It's why I don't make sourdough bread, even though I love it!
February 5th, 2021  
Waw ! so precise and beautiful ! fav
February 5th, 2021  
Super. Love how you've positioned it. I'm having a mud battle with Bessie who has decided that even a towel is an invasion of her rights.
February 5th, 2021  
Nice find, great dof
February 5th, 2021  
A wonderful composition with the lovely toadstool in the corner.
Your commentary made me smile - especially about the new pet!
February 5th, 2021  
Top tip - I have some sausage meat to use up - except we’re both supposed to be dieting - I’ll have to wait until the ‘young thin people’ visit. This photo is really rather magical - there should be a little elf sitting nearby.
February 5th, 2021  
A lovely find, super macro shot.Fav😊
February 5th, 2021  
This is just so amazing Jan FAV
February 6th, 2021  
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