Surprise

R and H are paying a flying visit, which is such a tonic. I’m on chicken duty for my neighbours whilst they are away. So I took them round to see the chickens - R pointed to a lowish pen that I’d assumed was something chicken related and said - is that a real tortoise? The neighbours have a few garden ornaments so I replied no. I think it is she said, and sure enough it was and there was a second one too. I hadn’t noticed them before and a bit puzzled S hadn’t mentioned them. Maybe she thought I’d too much on and had asked someone else to check on them. They seem to enjoy the kale I brought round, they really are strange creatures.