Tom was woken up earlier the other morning by some weird sounds coming from downstairs ~ he wasn't sure what it was but as it continued he got up to go investigate ~ it turned out to be his tropical fish tank there was only a couple of inches of water left at the bottom ~ the rest had seeped out ~ he thought it had a leak so brought the fish round here to put into our tank until he investigated what was wrong with his ~
as you can see from the picture above among his fish were two underwater frogs (I had never seen these before ~ in fact I had never heard of them before) they are minute and facinating to watch ~ they search all over the tank from the bottom among the rocks and then seem to float to the top ~ can you see him ?
This is the picture seen from my bedroom window the other morning the sun was so bright I couldn't look at it
but a beautiful sight to start off the day
Note the frost on the front lawn it has been like that for the last three or 4 days ~ and is very very cold ~ so I am off to put some more logs on the fire so it is lovely and cosy indoors ~
Thankyou Donna for my opening Graphic ~you can find Donna on my sidebar
57 comments:
Hi Ally....well you certainly had a beautiful way to start your morning....and like you...when it is cold....another log...a good book....my comforter....and I am set....LOL...and do hope the fish made it...and I did see the frog also....Merry Christmas....hugs from Ora in KY
I hope Toms tank is ok! I didn't know you could get underwater frogs either! I love that sunny frosty picture you took, and how cosy to be indoors, especially with logs on the fire mmmmm Linda xx
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What a lovely greeting from your window ,we have frost here too ,never seen those frogs before ,has Toms tank sprung a leak ?,now the idea of you and your log fire fills me with envy ,how lovely ..lots of hugs to keep you warm love Jan xx
I believe you can purchase tropical frogs. Not sure because I have not been to a fish outlet for years. If he did not buy them then they might have come in as eggs. Perhaps he needs to set up another small tank and put the frogs in there alone because you do not know how big they will grow and his fish might disappear! Also he needs to read up or get advice as to what to feed them on. I would definitely put them in another tank. I love frogs so would be fascinated by them. Wow what a picture of the sun and that frost! It certainly does look like snow.
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gorgeous pic of the sunrise...The frost here is that heavy and even heavier at other end of the city...wish they'd put grit down as it's quite dangerous in places Caff xxxx
I did not know about those frogs either, but it's a good thing he discovered the leak in the tank before it was completely dry. That really is a beautiful sight to see from your bedroom. Happy Holiday Ally!
Hugs, Mandy ~
What a perfect winter morning Ally. I know we've all had to add another layer, and stoke up the heating, but how welcome to have seasonal weather. Bunny xx
Hi Ally looks very cold down there today we are the same.Glad nobody lived below the room where the fish tank was. Glad you were able to give bed and breakfast to the homeless fish. Keep cosy love Joan.
What a gorgeous sight to wake up to. We've had no frost up here yet....although it's been cold enough!
My fish tank leaked once. Never did find out why....so I just put it down to the fishes swimming so fast they made waves!
Cute little frog!
Hugs,
A xxx
What a beautiful sunrise, such a nice start to the day. I love these frosty mornings. B. x
Oh! I don't like frogs Ally Ahhhhhhhh!! them mice and spiders, I am terrified of LOL!!glad you could be of help to Tom though with the problem of his leaking tank.I had just taken the same sort of picture from my bedroom window, which is to be inserted in my final rhyme this week.Yes it is bitter here too and very frosty.As you well know by the couple who's car broke down outside my home LOL!!! The lawn is realy white isn't it? Brrrrrrrrr I hate this kind of weather.Roll on spring and let me see a few of your lovely bulbs peeping through in the garden once again.Have a wonderful Christmas Ally you and yours.Thats right you keep warm.Ooooooooh lovely burning logs that sounds so nice.My kind of heating.God Bless Take Care.
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"Tom" is a surprise. I didn't know
you had a Tom. Life marches on?
The abundance of life forms (not
necessarily to change the subject)
sure is astonishing; frogs scavenging
underwater?! News to me.
Thanks, btw, for your ever-kind
Comment re my Entry. (((hug)))
Barry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i hope Tom finds what is wrong with the fish tank and able to get it mended...
Astra!
What a lovely view Ally, nothing better than a sunrise or sunset. We've only had a couple of frosty mornings so far but I wouldn't be surprised if the lawn isn't white tomorrow, it's really got colder here in Kent. My poor husband has to be up at 1.15am for work, we leave the heating on so that it's nice and warm in the bathroom when he has his shower, he then turns the heating on to the timer so it comes on again just before I get up. I well remember when I was first married that we had to scrape the ice off the inside of the bedroom windows just to see what the day was like!
I hope Tom's fish tank got sorted out, he was lucky that he had a ready made 'hostel' for his fish! I've never heard of the underwater frogs either ~~~ Pat
Great sunrise pic ~ precious moments I think the sun rising and the sun setting on a beautiful day :-) I really can't see the frogs in the tank lol.........think I may need glassess LOL Hope Tom gets his tank fixed
Jenny
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Yes, I do see the frog, Ally. How cute! Your sunrise picture is beautiful. We have also had frost on the lawns but no sunrise as pretty as that. I wish I had a fireplace in this house. So cozy to have a log on the fire. Have yourself a wonderful rest of the week and a Merry, Merry Christmas if I don't get to wish you one before then. Love xx, Chris
The sunrise is beautiful Ally! It looks cold in your garden! I hope Tom can fix the fish tank, sounds like a new seal is needed. The little frog is cute, I like frogs! Keep warm! Jeannette xx http://journals.aol.co.uk/jlocorriere05/Welcometomytravels/
Awww how cute. I've always like frogs. I had a fish tank at one time but no frogs.The view from your window is beautiful. Paula
I've been amazed at the sunrises and sunsets this winter. The colors seem more vivid than before. What a lovely view you have from your window. Linda in Washington
How do frogs just arrive? They sure are cute though!
And what a nice site to see upon awakening....you captured it well to share with us. Thanks!
nancy
Oh I have a love of frogs! At home, out frogs don't live outside of water. I was shocked when I turned over my compost heap this spring and two RED frogs hopped out! I also love how they all come out during a thunderstorm! Those aquarium frogs are cool and pretty inexpensive. They will eat the fish roe, however, as they are omniverous. Love the sunrise!
Love,
Susie
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Hi there Ally,
The photos, of the sunrise and the frost look wonderful but, as we all know, looking is one thing and being out in weather like that is not always a good thing. At the moment, we too are having the same kind of weather that you are having and it is bitterly cold.
I love to hear you saying that you are using logs on your fire, it reminds me of the times when I lived at home with my late mum and dad.
By for now,
John.
PS,
We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year.
I had never heard of frogs in a fishtank before, I bet they are fun to watch. I really like the picture of the sunset too. Hope you have a lovely Christmas Ally. Hugs. Terry x
What a beautiful sunrise. Isn't this time of year just wonderful? Eileenx
I hope Tom was able to fix or replace his aquarium. I could see one small frog. I have lots of frogs in the septic lagoon as the water is treated with enzymes and leaves clear. They are good for eating mosquito larvae. The sunrise is beautiful with the frost on the ground. It will be getting colder over the weekend and I will start the woodburner again. I will get a photo in my journal of the addition construction. I have not been doing much but get a little at a time done. It has been raining with temperature changes and my back has been stiff but I am getting some insulating done in the open small addition. Wishing you a good Christmas Eve soon! mark
Merry christmas to you and your family hun,love zoe xx
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Lovely pic of the sunrise Ally :o)
Sara x
I see the frog and what a beautiful sunrise...
Have a very merry Christmas!!
Linda :)
Hi Ally-Dad called me just now to come to the computer to see your picture of the sunrise. It is beautiful. I woould love to hear anything you cld. share with me about England. I've always wanted to visit there. Do you suggest any internet links that I cld. go to to read more about England? London is of special interest. Cheeerio, Mary-Dad's daughter
The frogs look like they would be fun to watch. I've seen some little miniature frogs at a pet store in town. That sunrise ... WoW! Was that ever a sight to behold. BEAUTIFUL. Wishing you a great day and if I don't get to come by before Christmas I also wanted to say:
MERRY CHRISTMAS and I also wish you a Prosperous, Happy and Healthy New Year!
Monica
I am soooo behind the journals Ally. . .its all the christmas stuff I have been doing.Yes. . .I can see the tiny frog. . . I never knew about underwater frogs !
I would also like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and your family too.Cant believe its nearly here again!
I think he is quite a cute little frog. What a lovely sight indeed to start the day with. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas Ally and a Happy New Year.
Angie
Ally
The picture of the Sunrise is beautiful! I kept looking and wondering if that was snow on the ground and then read that it is frost. Brrr.... sounds cold, LOL!
Tom was very lucky to be able to save the fish in his aquarium. I wonder what caused it to start leaking? I can see the tiny frog you mention. I am sure they are interesting to watch.
Merry Christmas, Althea, Lynn, Barney, and Nin! I'll be thinking about you guys tomorrow morning as we have our Christmas Celebration under the tree.
Sam
Merry Christmas Ally. Love Rache xx
Happy Boxing Day Ally...
luv bella xx
Good Morning Ally!
Wonderful sunraise!
My children wont frogs in our tank but I'm afraid they will get out into the house.
I hope all is well with you
Terrie
I didn't know about those frogs. I have a tropical tank too. and that sunset is gorgeous but I don't know how you handle all that frost and cold. berrrrr. Hope you have a very Happy New Year Ally! Hugs and GBU, Shelly
i did not see the frog! thats ok i think i have seen them before, your view from your window is beautiful! we did not get any frost here yet the little that we had on our cars went away really fast. i am going to be catching up on your entries now.
hugs
noelle
Hey Ally ! That picture looks mighty chilly, with all that frost on the grass. I was actually surprised to see that the lawn still looks so green at that time of the year.
I'm hoping that you enjoyed a beautiful Christmas with the ones you love. I'm wishing you all the best in 2007. May you be blessed ! Love to you, Tina
Hi Ally I stopped by to wish you a happy new year!
luv bella xx
Happy New Year Ally when it turns. I hope it's all you wish it to be. Rache xx
Happy New Year Ally! Love and hugs and GBU, Shelly
Happy New Year and I have never heard of underwater frogs either
Andy
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Happy New Year to you Ally, and all your family. May 2007 bring you lots of love, happiness, wealth, and everything you wish for. Thank you for being a great friend these last few months. Your continous words of help, support and encouragement mean so much to me. Thank you for being there.
Best wishes,
Leigh :-)
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Hi Ally, are you OK? Haven't heard from you in ages! Happy new year to you and Lyn! Jeannette xx http://journals.aol.co.uk/jlocorriere05/Welcometomytravels/
Happy new year Ally. I hope you have a wonderful 2007. Thanks for your visits to my journal. I love reading yours too. Love Conniex
Oh Ally, I hope everything's ok with the tank now. I love frogs..lol!
Beautiful picture. It looks lovely where you live. Any room for a lodger? lol!
All the best,
Lv Stevie
xxx
Don't think I said Happy New Year Ally, you know how it can get to be a whirlwind time. You've been quiet so I hope all is well and that 2007 is good. You're missed. Rache
Ally, I was at Dad's this morning, going back...saw your link there...thought I would come by, to visit you, had not seen an alert in some time...well, low and behold, I missed this one too. Here's my comment on the beautiful sunrise, you see from your window...awesome!!!!! I can see the fish in the bottom of the tank...hope Tom can repair it. I just rehit your alert me, and hopefully, no more missed entries...hugs and love,
Joyce
Happy New Year Ally I was wondering where you had gone you have'nt posted for a bit, beautiful sunset,
Cayasm
HI Ally! That is a beautiful sunrise. We used to keep tanks. Boy did we. Too much work! We had fish everywhere. We were really into fish for a while. I still would like to have a koi pond one day. Those frogs are really neat aren't they. We had a tank leak like you are talking about, what a MESS! I did enjoy watching the fish, it was just so much work to keep clean. Nice to meet you!
hello ally just popped by as haven't heard from you for a while, hope all is well with you? hope your having a lovely new year
lucy x
Let me guess: you're mad at me
(American for 'angry with' ha ha ha)
and now have another, secret blog?
I see your SN on my buddies list; it
is there right this second I think, or
was a minute ago. Happy New Year?
Christmas decorations taken down?
Ours came down last night, late.
Yawn. Good morning!
Barry
Hello Ally ! Thanks for your post on the 7th. Yes, I found the Honest Man, and got in touch. Hope you're OK. Love,Bunnyxx
aw ally i love your site too,omg the poor fish,my daughter had three fish,well that was until she went into hospital and my big tom cat hooked them out,he did leave a tail in the bowl tho.she was gutted lol the veiw you have is fantastic.
Missing our Ally... hope things are OK there.
Sara x
Oh my, that is a beautiful photo, Ally. It is pretty enough to be on a postcard! Thanks for sharing!~
Blessings!~
Susan
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