von sybilla | 28. August 2017 | Montagsrätsel |
As we are hopelessly in arrears I want to combine the Monday Morning Riddle with the last garden pictures of June. I think that works well as the riddle is directly linked to a garden topic that was in the German news that month. This also means, that you, my dear...
von sybilla | 25. August 2017 | Sonderausgabe |
Let’s celebrate the 777th edition and jump into the weekend with style! As a well trained gymnast Sander naturally looks more elegant than Joschi but how Marvi is leaning into the curve is not bad either. ———— Lasst uns die 777. Ausgabe...
von sybilla | 23. August 2017 | Gesundheit, Montagsrätsel |
I’ve had enough! Would you believe it that I had to go to the vet again on Monday? This time, Joschi had a piece of gras stuck in his throat. This is it! That gras at the pond is history! I immediately cut it short and we will remove it in autumn. Now finally...
von sybilla | 17. August 2017 | Außen, Sommer |
June is rose month. But before we delve deep into the flora of our little hill, let’s try to tackle Monday’s/Tueday’s riddle – again. First, I did not notice that the commentary function was switched off. Then I totally confused you by getting...
von sybilla | 15. August 2017 | Montagsrätsel |
You did see that there was a question hiding in all that text yesterday? In case you did not, here it is again: Question: In 2016 13.4 Million cats lived in 22% of all German households. According to the German Pet Trade & Industry Association (IVH), how much...
von sybilla | 14. August 2017 | Montagsrätsel |
Backlog! Thanks to all who emailed me and asked whether anything is wrong. We are just fine – apart from Marvi who I have JUST driven to the vet because there is something stuck in her throat… From a job point of view, this holiday period has turned into...
von sybilla | 31. Juli 2017 | Montagsrätsel |
How was your weekend? We had a really good, warm one without rain – which is truely notable this July. As you can see, today’s riddle picuture was taken on a less fortunate day. Question: What do you think, why is Mrs. Peel sitting in the flower pot? a)...
von sybilla | 28. Juli 2017 | Allgemein |
First my apologies that there was not even time for a riddle this week! Not only Germany was inundated, I was flooded with work and private events, too. But unlike the already lop-sided robinia next door, that gave in to the rain, uprooted and fell across the road, I...
von sybilla | 18. Juli 2017 | Montagsrätsel |
Who can spot the cat face in the bark of the right beech that Martin found? It is on the left side near the bottom. It took me a while but now it is really obvious. Apart from that Karl-Theodor, Martin and Susette are right, congrats! We had the Katzenparade...
von sybilla | 17. Juli 2017 | Montagsrätsel |
Taken at a wide angle, the garden looks huge. Thankfully that is only an optical illusion as trying to contain even more nature would definitely be impossible for me. This year the garden has gone completely wild. Remember? First it was really cold, so when it finally...
von sybilla | 14. Juli 2017 | Allgemein, Pflege |
You can see the videos on YouTube: cats on motor bikes, cats on skateboards, cats going camping, etc. What makes these vidoes so exceptional is the fact that the vast majority of cats do not travel well and are not very fond of leaving their usual habitat. So what do...
von sybilla | 11. Juli 2017 | Montagsrätsel |
Congratulations, Karl-Theodor, you got it right! It may sound incredible but this clever bird has not only realised that the window is a as impenetrable as a wall, it has also observed and understood that the flys and horse flys are not aware of this transparent wall...
von sybilla | 10. Juli 2017 | Montagsrätsel |
Today’s issue/riddle is about intelligence. As we have already established the cat’s intelligence in various previous issues, this one is about birds. Normally, birds cannot see window panes. That is why every year billions of birds perish not only at big...
von sybilla | 7. Juli 2017 | Außen, Sonderausgabe |
Special Edition: Mysterious Theft at Gourmet Restaurant Work of Aliens? Mrs. M, owner of gourmet restaurant „The White Elephant“, could not believe her eyes when she went out to prepare the outdoor part of her critically acclaimed restaurant for breakfast...
von sybilla | 5. Juli 2017 | Außen, Frühling |
or 34.5 degrees Centigrade. In short, May was as hot as April was cold and as we are already in July and the next heatwave is near, let’s quickly close the May garden chapter. Apart from many shade-seeking cats you can also admire the first rose blossom of this...
von sybilla | 4. Juli 2017 | Montagsrätsel |
Admittedly, Maxine was very difficult to spot (that’s perfect camouflage for you). I have encircled the area in question and enlarged the section. Underneath the evergreens is a favourite place of hers – and it has the advantage of staying dry for a very...
von sybilla | 3. Juli 2017 | Montagsrätsel |
Above you can see what our front yard looked like on Saturday – very green and very wet. Question: What do you think? Are there any cats in this picture? a) Nope, there is just a crow picking bird seed. b) Yes, I can see Maxine. c) Yes, I can see Maxine and...
von sybilla | 30. Juni 2017 | Gesundheit, Tierschutz |
I got her! As you can see, I finally managed to capture Maxine with this nearly antique „place-over-trap“. Luckily for me, Maxine is often relaxing between our cars in the front yard. Normally, one part of her is always lying under a vehicle but sometimes...
von sybilla | 29. Juni 2017 | Montagsrätsel |
…and more! Where did you see the fourth cat? Marvi and Sander are pretty obvious and you can see Isfrid’s back underneath the magnolia tree. It is true, Joschi and Islay were also behind the roses but I am sure that they were all hidden from view –...
von sybilla | 26. Juni 2017 | Montagsrätsel |
Gosh! This June has the best chances to turn into the month with the fewest issues – and I have so many stories to tell and pictures to show! In a brutal finish I will try to publish them all this week. First, let’s answer last week’s riddle though....
