Two days ago (see Tuesday, Oct. 19 post), I moved a big, fat toad to the sanctuary, where I thought he'd be much happier. In the sanctuary, I keep two shallow plates filled with water, just for toads. Key word: I. Yes, I thought he'd be happier. Evidently the toad did NOT agree because he went right back to the yucky corner where the air conditioner drain drips!
What I didn't mention is the sanctuary is clear across the back yard, a pretty long journey by webbed foot, I'd think. But this toad didn't care. He trekked right back to his corner, where I spotted him just a while ago. I just had to laugh. Now that's a determined toad!
And you know, I could SWEAR I moved him over to the sanctuary a few months ago, too....
3 comments:
They are determined. My job at the EmilyAnn Theatre used to be moving the toads to farther-off ponds so there was no croaking during Romeo's soliloquy. By the next night, they'd always find their way back.
Who knew? Wow, they're so much smarter than they LOOK!
Now that is determination. There's a life lesson in there somewhere:) Thanks, Sheryl!
I love the pic of the jumping spider. What a sweet, sweet face.
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