Jellicoe surveys

 

Jellicoe surveys

The new arch is now in its final position, still looking fresh and untrammelled, as the plants destined to enfold it remain within their pots, anxious to get their feet into the ground and stretch out.

It has rained so much recently, that one thinks the skies must surely be empty by now, but no, the drops continue to drip or pour or lash down with depressing regularity. When there is an occasional lull in the downpour and even a hint of blue sky and sunshine, the cats like to stroll into the garden to check out their territory, sniff the flowers and indulge in a little ornithology.

Jellicoe was surprised to see the new structure and naturally had to examine it more closely. With three bounds he reached the top, stayed a short while to survey the world from his elevated position, then, curiosity satisfied, descended.

               Preparing to descend, but not yet completely committed

 It will be more interesting when it is covered with flowers and foliage and their attendant world of insects, beetles and spiders large and small. Then he, and Herschel, will be able to practise their catch and kill skills.

                                            No turning back!

Eventually – such a useful, all-encompassing word! – eventually, there will be two further arches, to replace the tatterdemalion edifices being supported by plants, rather than the more usual way round. 

‘Eventually’ refers to a circumstance that may be achieved at an indefinable point in the future, rather like our proposed replacement front door, about which discussions have been ongoing for some several years now.

                Whiskers to the fore and one paw ready for final touchdown

The site from which the new arch was sourced has been visited – online, of course! – but the arch bought from there is now no longer available. It won’t matter, once they’re clothed in vines!