I rather like irony.
Just before I checked out of my Perth hotel yesterday, a few birds suddenly appeared so I quickly photographed them.
The pigeon on the right was gently pursuing his mate on the left.
Some ironies are difficult to absorb. Since surgery, Son has now experienced almost all of Husband’s Parkinson’s symptoms: immobility, loss of control, confusion, hallucinations, pain, hopelessness, fear, but also resiliance, hope, determination … heroism.
The willy wagtail screeched at me just like the ones in our wash house do!
Another sudden irony: I have fallen in love (hehe!) with Son’s surgeon who just rang me and reassured me that, except for football, Son could do anything but it might take a bit of time. His spinal surgery was a great success and the curve had been corrected to around 34%. The surgeon said miscommunication is common post-op but that, as far as he was concerned, Son could go to the concert, get back on his motorbike, do anything he wanted to do and that it was up to Son to figure that out.
I rang Husband to tell him the good news, then I rang Son, who had visitors and asked me to ring back (!) so then I went and told Ola, named after one of my beautiful nieces, Olivia. Ola is, however, not a girl!
I rather like irony.
jmgoyder 
Move over. I’m now in love with his surgeon too.M.L.
Ha! Isn’t it wonderful – yeeha!
Hi,
That is really great news about your son. 🙂
Thanks Magsy!
Saddle up please, I’m hitching my post to that special surgeon of a man right alond side you. I love how he calmed your worries, and we know what it must have done for sons outlook over-all. And his father too. Oh my julie what a week you have had.
When does your son get to come home? I know his homecoming will be full of happiness and a future that looks qute sunny. I feel as if I came to know you both this last week and know that the road ahead is one that you both will handle with more grace than I have had in my entire life.
I’m doing cartwheels in my heart~ only because I can no longer do them with my arms. ; )
Your moral support is wonderful and hilarious, cartwheeler! Thank you.
Wonderful news (that you spoke and were reassured by the Surgeon).
The birds in the first photo are Spotted Turtle Doves by the way – I see them in the Gardens and at the Zoo often. They seem to like taking the food from the zoo animals, especially the kangaroos in the open ‘walk through’ range.
I used to have one landing on my home side fence regularly, but since the long months of noisy renovations on the house next door, many birds don’t visit any more.
(which reminds me, I really must get a bird feeder to hang on the balcony of my flat. I’d love to see some birds next to my lounge window again).
Thanks Vicki
We have doves here but I don’t know what kind. I will have to try and get a photo and I still haven’t gotten around to buying bird feeders. Thanks for reminding me!
Julie
It’s disconcerting that “miscommunication is common post-op”, when it’s so important that it be clear, but I’m beaming at the surgeon’s reassurance and positivity. I’m happy for your son, and I love your reaction. Yeeha, says it all. Yeeha!
I’m beaming too – thank you so much!
That’s fantastic news … love that surgeon 🙂
What did Ola say when you told her / him?
Ingrid
Honk
Juleeeeeeee… I have a solve for knowing how to name your ducks and geese…
If you want to know definitively if your duck or goose is a boy or girl, well, you can watch this video from Metzer Farms in California. The owner, Mr. Metzer himself, will show you how it is done. Easy-peasy, as they say. Look here, ahem, if you dare…
http://www.metzerfarms.com/SexingVideo.cfm?CustID=671279
Uh, I’m sure it goes without saying that you will want to only do this when they are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand!!! 😉
~ Lynda
Are you kidding – I’m not doing that! Can’t stop laughing. On the other hand it’s interesting to see ways of picking the little ones up. I’m always nervous of breaking them but these guys just sort of grab them. Fascinating – sort of!
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