Lynn in Bristol Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Hiya, haven't been around for a while! Tonight at 5 o'clock, while reading with small daughter, was alerted by loud shout of FOX IN THE GARDEN!!!!! from large son. Mass panic ensued. Large son had looked up from his homework (fortunately he wasn't concentrating too hard) to see Cicely being pursued across the patio by large red furry creature (Cic always escapes from the netting run, which although not foxproof must buy a little time). Son (who is borderline obsessed by ancient history) rushed out into the garden in his socks brandishing a very large stick. The rest of us piled out after him, running round madly, putting the chickens away and retrieving the cats (who were all doing that fox-impression thing with their tails). Middle daughter was screaming, small daughter just generally standing in everyone's way, making whimpering noises. The fox just sat on a neighbour's shed, watching us, smug beast. Fortunately, the only headless chickens were me and the children. The neighbour's dog appeared at this moment, barking its head off. We've all just about finished shaking. The sausages were burnt, and small daughter complained in the middle of her tea that we hadn't even finished the sentence she was reading! Oh, and we have a Foxwatch! I guess when a hungry fox spots an easy meal, it's not going to be put off by a loud noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Oh my goodness! What a shock for you all! At least the outcome was a good one for all your girls - what a close shave! Foxes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Gosh you had a lucky escape well done to your son for raising the alarm karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I'm glad your son was not concentrating too hard although I'm sure the Teachers won't agree! Thanks goodness you were all around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Hi Lynn! What a shock for you all! Glad the girls are ok though. Just goes to show doesn't it, when me foxy is hungry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 disappointed to hear that Foxwatch didn't put him off ... still, he must be gnashing his teeth with disappointed rage, at having missed out on chicken dinner. What a lucky escape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 You'll have to be extra vigilant from now on because now he knows they are there........he'll be back. I loved this line..... the only headless chickens were me and the children. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Have you checked your Foxwatch batteries? I'm so relieved your girls are OK. Well done for scaring him off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...