Friday, March 30, 2012

The Black Swans are Free

Dad opened the door to Gussie and Myrtle's swan pen on Wednesday.  They took their sweet time adventuring out of their safe sanctuary.
 It wasn't long before Margaret and Dauby, the Mutes, saw what was happening and they came swimming over to let the black swans know who the queens of the pond were.
Gussie put them in their place immediately. He wasn't mean about it but he was firm and they backed off.
 The Flintstones get along with everybody. They are just the happiest little geese.
And Huey and the Noozy girls don't mind sharing their space with the black swans either.
 So far - so good!

 I'm smokin' a black swan feather!
So until next time.............

Love ya lots,
Mitch
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38 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 30, 2012 at 5:35:00 AM EDT

    Yay, I love seeing black swan, do they dancing too like white swan? :)


    Dog Shock Collar | Puppy & Human Bond

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  2. Princess PatchesMarch 30, 2012 at 6:02:00 AM EDT

    One big happy water fowl family! I bet it's very peaceful and relaxing to just watch them!

    Aire-hugs,
    Patches

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  3. DexterMarch 30, 2012 at 6:13:00 AM EDT

    Seems like swan society has some complicated rules. Glad they sorted things out.

    Slobbers,
    Mango

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  4. AngusMarch 30, 2012 at 6:15:00 AM EDT

    Mitch - That's cool. Real cool .

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  5. BocciMarch 30, 2012 at 6:24:00 AM EDT

    They're gorgeous, aren't they?

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  6. FinnMarch 30, 2012 at 6:29:00 AM EDT

    Oh you got yourself a feather!! Very pretty swans!

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  7. CowspotdogMarch 30, 2012 at 6:41:00 AM EDT

    Aren't they just beautiful....Mom has a special love for the black swans seeing how they originally came from Australia. Hopefully Dauby behaves herself and everyone learns to live in peace.

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  8. RemingtonMarch 30, 2012 at 6:41:00 AM EDT

    Cool! I like black swans....I think they are pretty.... What are you going to do with your feather? Put it on your hat?

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  9. NiamhMarch 30, 2012 at 7:00:00 AM EDT

    How exciting to have more swans on the pond! You got so close to them Mitch, which we think is very brave.

    Your friends,
    Niamh & Ambrose

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  10. GusMarch 30, 2012 at 7:27:00 AM EDT

    It must mean that spring is really here! We hope the swans continue to get along well, with no mishaps.

    gussie n teka
    (we're still working on that "no mishaps" thing here.)

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  11. AstaMarch 30, 2012 at 7:51:00 AM EDT

    Mitch
    It's lovely to see the black swans out on the pond and all the othews have wowked out how to get along..we love all theiw names
    Smoochie kisses
    Asta

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  12. UnknownMarch 30, 2012 at 8:18:00 AM EDT

    Swans are beautiful especially the black ones, they are so regal and gorgeous!

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  13. SissySeesMarch 30, 2012 at 9:48:00 AM EDT

    Such beautiful birds. I'm glad the introductions went well.

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  14. Ina in AlaskaMarch 30, 2012 at 9:52:00 AM EDT

    .... and they all lived happily ever after! Peace on the pond! Love your bird posts. Have a great weekend! xo

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  15. MurphyMarch 30, 2012 at 11:28:00 AM EDT

    Wow! You have lots of friends to swim with!

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  16. The Army of FourMarch 30, 2012 at 11:39:00 AM EDT

    That is so exciting! I hope everyone continues to get along so well!
    Mitch, you crack me up with that feather hanging out of your mouth!
    Play bows,
    Zim

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  17. SueMarch 30, 2012 at 2:11:00 PM EDT

    Wow, you're getting quite a nice sized flock now.

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  18. Sweet William The ScotMarch 30, 2012 at 2:39:00 PM EDT

    Oh Mitch you have a wonderful pond. Black Swans and you have a pen for them to keep them safe and let them in or out ~ how wonderful. I have never seen a black swan in the feathers.
    Sweet William The Scot

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  19. The ThugletsMarch 30, 2012 at 2:48:00 PM EDT

    Aren't they so elegant! Lovely to see them on the pond.
    Have a great weekend
    Big Nose Pokes
    The Thugletsx

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  20. 3 doxiesMarch 30, 2012 at 2:53:00 PM EDT

    Oh goodnesses me, them black swans are incredibles. I bet they is fun to watch.

    Puddles

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  21. Jake of FloridaMarch 30, 2012 at 3:47:00 PM EDT

    What a lovely sight. We bet everyone was on pins and needles to see how the social protocols would work out! But it sounds as though all is well and you now have a "multi-ethnic" swan paradise.

    Wirey love,

    Jake and Just Harry

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  22. HelenMarch 30, 2012 at 4:12:00 PM EDT

    You have POND, you're one lucky dog, Mitch.

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  23. My Dog Sam - Ruptured DiskMarch 30, 2012 at 7:57:00 PM EDT

    Hi Mitch, oh your place is so cool. Lots of birds and interesting things.

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  24. Bella Roxy & MacduiMarch 30, 2012 at 11:26:00 PM EDT

    They much be so happy to be outside and in the water.

    Do your Black Swans have Australian accents? BOL!

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  25. Tweedles -- that's meMarch 30, 2012 at 11:36:00 PM EDT

    They are all so beautiful and it looks to me like they are making friends.
    love
    tweedles

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  26. SallyMarch 31, 2012 at 4:38:00 AM EDT

    Oh, wow the swans are so beautiful.
    Happy Weekend.

    Nice woooh
    Sally

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  27. animal lover, quilt loverMarch 31, 2012 at 12:00:00 PM EDT

    They are all so pretty Sue and Mitch. It would be very peaceful to just sit and watch them.
    But I'll bet you hardly ever get to do that!!
    Happy days to you two!!!

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  28. WinstonMarch 31, 2012 at 1:51:00 PM EDT

    Thank you for introducing us to your feathery friends, I would be spending hours at the pond watching them swim, dive and waddle their little butts!

    I walk around our community lake butt have learned to stay away from the geese....they aren't as nice as they look...especially if they have babies!

    Your furiend,
    Winston

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  29. Golden SamanthaMarch 31, 2012 at 1:57:00 PM EDT

    Such a tranquil spot for all the birds - love seeing you enjoy all the flutterings, Mitch! We LOVE your header picture - just beautiful!
    xo
    Sammie and Avalon

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  30. bbes tribeMarch 31, 2012 at 1:59:00 PM EDT

    Beautiful black swans. Do you get to swim with them? Like your spring header and the pic ofyour handsome self in it.
    Wags
    Ernie and the pack
    PeeEss: What ya doing with the feather??

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  31. OskarMarch 31, 2012 at 2:32:00 PM EDT

    What a wonderful place where you live!

    Nubbin wiggles,
    Oskar

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  32. STELLA and RORY from Down UnderMarch 31, 2012 at 5:20:00 PM EDT

    Howdy Mitch, you are so lucky to have a pond right in your own backyard so you can watch your beautiful birds. So lovely. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory

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  33. Sierra RoseMarch 31, 2012 at 7:47:00 PM EDT

    Hi ya Mitch! What a lovely spot you have there! Glad to hear all the pond dwellers are coexisting nicely!
    Have a nice weekend,
    Sierra Rose

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  34. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!March 31, 2012 at 10:51:00 PM EDT

    Your feather bling is as khool as my cherry blossom lip bling!

    Here's to Free Swans!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra
    PeeEssWoo: Now, how about free khats?

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  35. JunoMarch 31, 2012 at 11:30:00 PM EDT

    Wow Mitch, you can meet and greet black swans in real life?? That's really nice!

    Momo & Pinot xoxo

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  36. RiverApril 1, 2012 at 12:13:00 AM EDT

    All your birds are so cool.

    love & wags,
    River

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  37. StardustApril 2, 2012 at 10:15:00 AM EDT

    Why is your place so pretty? There's this pretty pond and birdies, pretty greenery and wide open. Beautiful people with fabulous talent. Beautiful you and Maggie. I am always comforted at your place. :)

    The header picture is perfect Mitch! I love the yellow blooms with the blue ones below. What are they?

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  38. UnknownApril 4, 2012 at 8:31:00 AM EDT

    Oh Mitch - I do love the names you have for all your bird friends! :-) They look lovely. I wonder - did those black swans come from Australia (where they are native)? Or were they born in the US?

    Slobbers,
    Honey the Great Dane

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