Thursday, March 08, 2007

Day 311
After Mum's, I cycled down to Manuka to buy a few things and then back along the lakeside bikepath. Often I think parents keep their children on too short a leash these days, but I really hate to see this - these birds can suddenly become very vicious. I used to try warning parents but they always ignored me so now I remain silent. I'm glad nothing happened on this occasion. 15 km cycle

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good morning, Alison. Some parents are surprisingly casual about kiddie safety. Those birds can be vicious, sure enough.
Annie

Julie Oakley said...

Great drawing however! When I was a child there were always adults saying that swans had been known to break a person's leg. On reflection I think that must have been a gross exaggeration, but I agree they can be very nasty - and all that soft bare toddler skin! I think you should keep telling the parents!

Penny said...

I agree Alison, I have seen them get really nasty. My friend Wendy who is coming with me to Horsham this year is also doing Kate Green's class, i was tempted but she is far better painter than i am so as I love shrines I am doing Glen skein's class. No machine for me either. How far is Orange, how long to cycle?

Peceli and Wendy's Blog said...

A scary picture for us who have raised children and watched over grandchildren. Stupid parent. The other day down at the beach a mother didn't fuss when her one-year-old walked over to a stranger's dog. Okay, it might be friendly, but maybe not.
w.