We arrived home late last night, jet-lagged and travel-weary, but after a good night’s sleep in my own comfortable bed, I’m feeling quite rejuvenated. This morning, I was delighted to see that Mr. A had not deserted his post. He was faithfully patrolling the ‘moat’ in my backyard, just as I’d asked him to do when we left here six weeks ago.
Instead of high walls or electric fences, us Safricans should have such “moats”with a Mr A in it for security. Much prettier to look at, too.
Maybe you could start your own security company using local labour to dig the moats. I’ll supply the alligators. š
Lovely feeling of being back and Mr. A as faithful as ever:). Hope you had splendid time down south…x
Thanks, Cocoa. Yes we did have a great time away. š xx
Haha..good to see Mr A doing what you asked of him š I hadn’t realised you had been away for six weeks, how wonderful to spend such precious family time. Welcome home Sylvia, so looking forward to reading more of your many adventures š xx
does he have a little door to come into the house and wait or is he strictly an outdoor alligator? Lovely post!
I think it would need to be a BIG door, Cybele. I prefer that he doesn’t come into the house at meal times. š
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Makes for great security – eh?
Absolutely. He doesn’t charge either. š
Well done Mr A. š
He deserves a raise. š
such a faithful friend! š welcome back, Sylvia! š
Thanks, Lola. Yes, he is very dedicated. š
Welcome back! Glad Mr. A kept his eyes on things in your absence.
Thanks, Nancy. Mr. A did an excellent job. š
It must be something to have a resident alligator in the neighbourhood š
I think so. I’d miss him if he decided to move away. š
Well, welcome home! Am most glad to see Mr. A is still down there and not up here! š
Hehehe. Thanks, Torrie. Yes, I’m sure you are. š
Your welcoming committee was glad to see you’ve returned.
Yes, I think you’re right, Frank. Haven’t seen him since, so maybe he’s taking a bit of leave now that we’re back home again. š
Welcome back home! It’s always good to have a buddy guarding the house while you’re away haha
Thanks, Lucy. Yes, I was so happy to see my good buddy again. š
He didn’t chase off your GBH, did he?
Well I haven’t seen Mr. GBH yet, and am wondering whether things got too hot for him here. Maybe he’s gone up north for the summer. š
Welcome home, Sylvia. And hello to the patiently waiting Mr. A
Thanks, Geralyn. It was good to see him again. š
Mr A sure makes one reliable security guard. Always watching, always sneaking around. I’m sure he is glad you’re back š
Yes you’re right about that, Mabel. He really is a very sneaky security guard. I didn’t get close enough to speak to him though. š
Glad to hear you arrived home safely and that Mr A was there to greet you. š
Ah, you’d miss Mr A Sylvia if someone decides they want him for a handbag… welcome home!
He’s such a faithful guy! But you knew that. Welcome home, Sylvia!
He’s just like us, circling around and waiting for your return. Welcome back, Sylvia! š
Hehehe….Thanks Dianne. It’s nice to know that my absence has been noted. š xx
Your own personal Guard critter! Welcome back!
Thanks so much, Sue. It’s great to be home again. š
You won’t find a better castle guard!
I’m sure you’re right, Gilly. š
Welcome home! He does look rather ominous lurking just beneath the surface
Thanks, Lisa. I wouldn’t get too close to him. šÆ
Who needs a guard dog? Good to see he’s still in residence Sylvia! š
Exactly so! Thanks, Adrian. š
Another happy trip! Did you celebrate Independence Day in mid-air? š
Yes indeed. No we didn’t celebrate on board, because we flew Virgin, and they’re very British. Our internal flight was on Delta, and unfortunately there was no champagne. We did get to see lots of fireworks though, as we flew over Florida. š
Welcome home Sylvia ,hope you had a fabulous time.
Thanks, Marylou. yes, we made lots of great memories during our holiday. š
Did he do a good job guarding your property š ?
Yes he did. Everything was just as we left it. š
he he he š Welcome home dear Slyvia, probably he looked for you in all these days… Thanks and Love, nia
Thanks so much, Nia. I hope Mr. A missed me just a little bit. š xx
I am joking dear Slyvia, You know how much I worry with this Mr. A š
Have no fear dear Nia. My camera has a good zoom lens. š xx
Welcome home! Good to know your guard ali has been keeping an eye on things.
Thanks, Carol. Mr. A did a stirling job of guarding our abode. š
Glad you made it safe back home!
Thanks, Aletta. Me too. š
A Good night’s sleep in one’s own bed after a long journey is reward enough, but to be greeted by your pond buddy is rewarding, too. š
Very true, Lynne. I just need to see Mr. GBH now to make my life complete. š
He looks as though he is taking his job seriously. š
Yes, very seriously indeed. I don’t think he has a great sense of humour. š
Welcome home. Looks like it was a wonderful trip but it’s always nice to return to your own bed AND backyard critters š
Thanks, Ingrid. Yes, there’s no place like home with a ‘gator in the backyard. š
Hoop jy het lekker gekuier?
Hy het jou seker gemis.
Yes we certainly did have a great time. I think Mr. A is happy we’re back though. š
Moet wees… grinnik… jy moet net nie begin slaapwandel nie.
Six weeks is a long time..
I’d like you to appreciate that admirable faithfulness!
Love this!
I really do appreciate Mr. A’s dedication to duty. š