In the land of Brobdingnag

3 April 2016

The range of residents at Joyfallee is becoming increasingly eclectic. The plovers are in awe of how much one of their own has grown and also how much, Pinocchio-like, he must have lied. The chickens are relieved that, to date, he has led a solitary paddock existence and has not sought to camp out in their night quarters – which could see those who sleep on the perches a little cramped, and those who sleep under the perches investing in umbrellas.

Rabbitaholic

25 March 2016

I would like to announce there is no truth to the rumour that I have been seen returning to Bed Bath & Table on more than one occasion to stock up on yet more rabbity paraphernalia from their Easter display. There is also no veracity to the suggestion that the reason for these (alleged) repeat visits is that, due to my excessively advanced years, I am unable to remember previous visits for longer than approximately 30 minutes. (The chocolate coloured rabbit, if memory serves me correctly, is not a recent purchase, but is nonetheless decorative from any angle). 

Photoshop

20 March 2016

Etoile Filante is discovering that the art of taking good chicken selfies is one that requires practice. She has found it especially hard to avoid the appearance of turkey neck. 

Reality bites

3 March 2016

Thank you Service NSW – my loss of self-esteem at your hands is now complete. Following on from the Great Driver’s Licence debacle, which saw me issued with a photo licence that records in devastatingly accurate detail each wrinkle, line and multiple under-eye bags, I ventured back to Service NSW today. My mission was to purchase a new, shiny Opal card. I entered, confident in the knowledge that no cameras and images recorded for posterity would be involved. I was greeted by a friendly, smiling Service NSW lady, who enquired how she could help me. I replied I wanted an Opal card. Quick as a flash she was ready with her next helpful question “Adult or Senior?”….I valiantly tried to keep a smile as I responded with a subdued “Adult”, and hoped I was only imagining an expression of incredulity that appeared to flicker across her face. 

Bunny branding bias

27 February 2016 

As the long-term self-appointed CEO at Joyfallee, Chocolate Bunny decided the branding needs updating and determined that all things Bunny should be the order of the day. He has unfortunately been heavily influenced by public service departments, where branding and logos, with their accompanying War and Peace sized style guides, seem to change at approximately weekly intervals. Choccy examined and approved the latest bunny motif which is to be incorporated on all Joyfallee crockery forthwith. He does admit to becoming a little distracted, and ultimately swayed in his choice of logo, by the discovery of rolled oats in the demonstration model.