For those of you who remember this post and my rantings...
Well, they have done it again...Three times now.
Words fail me.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Me & My Poems
So, I like to write little poems here and there...
Here is one for all my blogs, linking them together!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Earthquake Pets
So, little miss silly here totally forgot about her work schedule, and, after booking a bus to Sendai, I had to go and cancel it within hours.
Sadly, there will be no trips to Sendai for me this month.
However, one awesome JEARS volunteer is there right now and she IS updating her blog with rescue and relief work.
I want to point you in her direction. Yesterday, they collected two corgis, sorry, two stinky corgis. Follow the stories from the ground here...
Sadly, there will be no trips to Sendai for me this month.
However, one awesome JEARS volunteer is there right now and she IS updating her blog with rescue and relief work.
I want to point you in her direction. Yesterday, they collected two corgis, sorry, two stinky corgis. Follow the stories from the ground here...
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Need a holiday?
I am putting coffee in my natto, dog food in the freezer and apparently, letting the dogs run free off their lead to explore the neighbourhood.
My computer SD slot, won't let me use it, my laptop was close to crashing last week, so I almost lost the plot.
Thankfully, today is a beautiful sunny day and I am not working tomorrow.
Last week, we decided to go on a belated honeymoon and if that wasn't booked, I think I would really lose the plot.
I am trying to organise a trip to Sendai before I go to take up some donations to hand out, yet, I fear these two dogs will rule the weekend by bringing me back early.
Next week, we are inviting friends over for the animal food drive, to collect more food donations, hopefully.
It is non stop till 13th July when it all stops.
If only I can keep my eyes open till then...
My computer SD slot, won't let me use it, my laptop was close to crashing last week, so I almost lost the plot.
Thankfully, today is a beautiful sunny day and I am not working tomorrow.
Last week, we decided to go on a belated honeymoon and if that wasn't booked, I think I would really lose the plot.
I am trying to organise a trip to Sendai before I go to take up some donations to hand out, yet, I fear these two dogs will rule the weekend by bringing me back early.
Next week, we are inviting friends over for the animal food drive, to collect more food donations, hopefully.
It is non stop till 13th July when it all stops.
If only I can keep my eyes open till then...
Saturday, June 18, 2011
our garden
I am (re)discovering my green fingers and my love for the flowers and plants outdoors. Our garden is great fun and I love being out there with hubby and the dogs. Here is a regular visitor to the garden!
He has attacked the pear tree the most, but the cherries we had have just fallen to the ground because they made a feast for some annoying little beast.
So, now, Saturday, I am chopping all the affected leaves off, as well as finding other areas where he has left his trail of spikes.
And, I am on the hunt for any information possible to get rid of him. My co worker said that we must contact the ward office and they will send the exterminator around. This sounds extreme, but I shall soon find out if it is indeed the case. Right, back to the garden!!
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| Hello! |
Now, last week, I saw a caterpillar amongst the small fruit trees we have. I thought nothing of it and simply cut the leaf away. Of course, this being Japan, that was no ordinary caterpillar.
My co worker happened to tell me about the kemushi (毛虫) just by chance the very next day after my encounter with the beast. I was standing under a tsubaki tree and she told me to be careful. They can land on you and then get you with their spikes. Her husband was 'attacked' the week before and had to go to hospital to get medication for rashes all over his body. And you can't just wash out the spikes. In fact, they can spread to other items of clothing too. Be careful.
My co worker happened to tell me about the kemushi (毛虫) just by chance the very next day after my encounter with the beast. I was standing under a tsubaki tree and she told me to be careful. They can land on you and then get you with their spikes. Her husband was 'attacked' the week before and had to go to hospital to get medication for rashes all over his body. And you can't just wash out the spikes. In fact, they can spread to other items of clothing too. Be careful.
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| The beast himself, before I knew how nasty he was. |
Apparently, they come out in May & June and again in October & November. Great.
It is very easy to forget about the beautiful butterfly when you know of this monster's capabilities.
So, now, Saturday, I am chopping all the affected leaves off, as well as finding other areas where he has left his trail of spikes.
And, I am on the hunt for any information possible to get rid of him. My co worker said that we must contact the ward office and they will send the exterminator around. This sounds extreme, but I shall soon find out if it is indeed the case. Right, back to the garden!!
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| Beautiful cherries in the making. One week later they are gone. |
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| A rather colourful little spider. |
Volunteering at Heart Tokushima
One of the JEARS team members spent some time at one of the JEARS shelters (remember, there are 3 in total).
Junko went to HEART TOKUSHIMA. Here is her blog where describes her time there. The blog is in Japanese, but there are some pictures too. She talks about the dogs who are so eager to go out for walks. All they want is the love and attention from the volunteers. She also talks about Maruko, who was rescued from the rubble after 11 days following the earthquake.
Here is Junko's blog - Junko's blog from Heart Tokushima
If you want to know more details, just ask!!
Want to volunteer at JEARS? CLICK HERE.
Junko went to HEART TOKUSHIMA. Here is her blog where describes her time there. The blog is in Japanese, but there are some pictures too. She talks about the dogs who are so eager to go out for walks. All they want is the love and attention from the volunteers. She also talks about Maruko, who was rescued from the rubble after 11 days following the earthquake.
Here is Junko's blog - Junko's blog from Heart Tokushima
If you want to know more details, just ask!!
Want to volunteer at JEARS? CLICK HERE.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Knackered....
And here are the cute reasons why..
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| Elbi, demanding morning cuddles |
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| Susie, looking very cute and ready for a walk. |
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| Snoring Elbi |
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| Susie, passed out on the Indo style sofa! |
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