AmaZing Animals
Viewing comments for Chapter 16 "AmaZing Animal - P"The A-Z of animals and facts
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Comment from Cindy Decker
Sandra, another winner! I thought I knew all about the porcupine, but now I know more. I loved your poem. In your prose fist of all, I he photos. But most of all how you explain the life of this little creature. I couldn't imagine the mothers letting the infants suckle for very long, ouch!
I can't wait for your next installment, Sandra.
Excellent work!
Blessings,
Cindy
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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Sandra, another winner! I thought I knew all about the porcupine, but now I know more. I loved your poem. In your prose fist of all, I he photos. But most of all how you explain the life of this little creature. I couldn't imagine the mothers letting the infants suckle for very long, ouch!
I can't wait for your next installment, Sandra.
Excellent work!
Blessings,
Cindy
Comment Written 13-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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Thank you so much, Cindy. I can only say, I'm glad I'm not a porcupine, I would be childless!! Lol. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one, I found them very interesting whilst researching them. Thanks again, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
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Comment from Susan Larson
I always look forward to your next letter of the alphabet and anticipate which animal you are going to present. This was particularly interesting. I'd love to see a porcupine dance. Is that considered foreplay? I might leave it at that!
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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I always look forward to your next letter of the alphabet and anticipate which animal you are going to present. This was particularly interesting. I'd love to see a porcupine dance. Is that considered foreplay? I might leave it at that!
Comment Written 13-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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I'm not saying a word, Susan. LOL! Thank you so much for the sixth star, and your lovely, fun review. I've never seen a porcupine, either, but I'm sure their dance is something to watch! Thank you again, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
What a fascinating animal. I learned much from this post. The pictures are wonderful too. I never knew the porcupine could climb a tree,. How interesting!
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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What a fascinating animal. I learned much from this post. The pictures are wonderful too. I never knew the porcupine could climb a tree,. How interesting!
Comment Written 13-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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Hi, Rebecca, thank you for your lovely review. I agree, they are fascinating, the more I was researching the more I was amazed. I'm so glad you enjoyed reading this one. Q coming next! ;)) Sandra xx
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Can't wait!
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello Sandra, Well done! You fooled me again. I was going for Penguin - but your writing about porcupines is brilliant. A good little poem and a stream of excellent information and pictures. You work hard and produce consistently good work that deserve a six. I'm not on FS at the moment - just peeped in and saw this. I am busy with painting - I've some commissions that are making poetry take second place. Keep up the good work (as if you need to hear this LOL) - love Dorothy xxx
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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Hello Sandra, Well done! You fooled me again. I was going for Penguin - but your writing about porcupines is brilliant. A good little poem and a stream of excellent information and pictures. You work hard and produce consistently good work that deserve a six. I'm not on FS at the moment - just peeped in and saw this. I am busy with painting - I've some commissions that are making poetry take second place. Keep up the good work (as if you need to hear this LOL) - love Dorothy xxx
Comment Written 13-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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Hi Dorothy, thank you so very much for the 6 stars, and the lovely review. It's lovely to see you, and I quite understand you staying away to do your artwork. You are a brilliant artist. When I was reading your book, I said to Graham your illustrations on their own were amazing, complete with the poems, they made the package
an absolute delight, and I'm proud to be an owner of a copy. Thank you again for popping in and reading and reviewing the letter P, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment from Bill Schott
The porcupine would be pretty unpopular as a petting zoo. The Ps are well represented by this pointy fellow. Love the cartoon, poem, photos, and facts. The one about mating, I think, unless you cover it in the rest of the animals, is better left to joke time.
Q: How do porcupines mate?
A: Very carefully.
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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The porcupine would be pretty unpopular as a petting zoo. The Ps are well represented by this pointy fellow. Love the cartoon, poem, photos, and facts. The one about mating, I think, unless you cover it in the rest of the animals, is better left to joke time.
Q: How do porcupines mate?
A: Very carefully.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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Hmm, yes, I think you are right there. I wouldn't be petting one, that's for sure. I agree with your about the mating part. I'm not adding it to my book, I haven't covered it in the others, because I don't see any reason to. I've had some tell me to put it at the back of the book, but I don't really see the sense in that. It's not going in and that's it! I like your question and answer best. LOL. Thanks again, Bill. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from Sylvia Page
Hello Sandra,
Love your latest project for Eric. Sorry I missed the earlier stories and I must definitely find the time to go back and read them all. These porcupines are a real menace as they don't spare a plant. It's a love hate thing for me.
Thank you for sharing all this knowledge
Best wishes
Sylvia
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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Hello Sandra,
Love your latest project for Eric. Sorry I missed the earlier stories and I must definitely find the time to go back and read them all. These porcupines are a real menace as they don't spare a plant. It's a love hate thing for me.
Thank you for sharing all this knowledge
Best wishes
Sylvia
Comment Written 13-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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Thank you, Sylvia, for sharing that with me. That must be awful, we don't have them in England, and I don't think I'd want them, either! We have the gentler hedgehog. :))
Thank you so much for giving me that bright sixth star, that was so kind of you. I'm so pleased you enjoyed reading this one. Sending you a big hug. :)) Sandra xx
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Hugs to you too, keep up the good work for Eric!
Sylvia
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Sandra,
P - is for Porcupine. It's a nice piece in continuation depicting beautifully Porcupine's body, habits, habitats, and all other qualities through verse and prose.
Pictures enhance depth and beauty of the theme.
Interesting as well as Educative!
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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Hello Sandra,
P - is for Porcupine. It's a nice piece in continuation depicting beautifully Porcupine's body, habits, habitats, and all other qualities through verse and prose.
Pictures enhance depth and beauty of the theme.
Interesting as well as Educative!
Comment Written 13-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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Thank you so much, RP, I'm delighted you enjoyed this one. They are quite different to what I've always thought of them. I do always appreciate your encouraging reviews. Thank you! :)) Sandra xx
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Hi Sandra xx, Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP
Comment from Pantygynt
As usual another informative piece for all ages. Since this is intended for children, I would leave the mating thing out. I have had to wait 79 years to find out how the porcupines do it, and see no reason why the youngsters of today shouldn't face similar delay. In answer the question, how do they do it I have had to be satisfied with the stock answer, 'Carefully, very carefully,' and am now devastated to know that in the world of the porcupine size really does matter.
Thanks for putting a smile on my Monday morning.
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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As usual another informative piece for all ages. Since this is intended for children, I would leave the mating thing out. I have had to wait 79 years to find out how the porcupines do it, and see no reason why the youngsters of today shouldn't face similar delay. In answer the question, how do they do it I have had to be satisfied with the stock answer, 'Carefully, very carefully,' and am now devastated to know that in the world of the porcupine size really does matter.
Thanks for putting a smile on my Monday morning.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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LOL!!!!! You are so funny. Thanks for your opinion on adding it to my book, I do agree with you. I'm the same when I write stories, I'm reluctant to go into detail when there is a romantic part, leaving it for the reader's imagination. Anyway, I'm sure there would be a lot of very jealous men out there if they knew how well-endowed the porcupine is. LOL!!
Thank you so much, Jim, I loved your review, and I'm grinning with you. Thank you big time for the lovely stars! Have a wonderful day, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from write hand blue
Hi Sandra, I guessed it right again. It starts with a nice little poem as an introduction, then we learn interesting facts about the porcupine. I never knew they lived in trees. And what about that poor dog, I imagine it would need to be sedated before removing the quills. I saw the same on a horse on the Alaska program on TV. They had to tie it down before they removed dozens of quills from it's foot. Again a fantastic result that I'm sure your grandson will enjoy. Keep safe. ~Mel~ xx
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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Hi Sandra, I guessed it right again. It starts with a nice little poem as an introduction, then we learn interesting facts about the porcupine. I never knew they lived in trees. And what about that poor dog, I imagine it would need to be sedated before removing the quills. I saw the same on a horse on the Alaska program on TV. They had to tie it down before they removed dozens of quills from it's foot. Again a fantastic result that I'm sure your grandson will enjoy. Keep safe. ~Mel~ xx
Comment Written 13-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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I think I'll have to offer a prize to those who guess right, you were the only one! Congratulations!! Lol. What will Q be? I'm sure you'll get that. :)) Thank you, Mel, you always put a smile on my face, you are so supportive and I do appreciate you a lot. Thank you, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
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I think my choice is 'Quokka' which I believe I've communicated about to you before when you did K for kangaroo. The only other one that comes to mind is Quail. I confess I don't know of any other for Q without going on line. ~mel~ xx
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Well, obviously I'm not going to say if you are right or wrong, lol. I hope you'll drop by on Sunday! :)) xxx
Comment from Irene Bratton
This is great, Sandra. I love reading these because I always learn something. I didn't notice anything out of place in this one. I love the poem and your balance between images and words is perfect. Outstanding job!
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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This is great, Sandra. I love reading these because I always learn something. I didn't notice anything out of place in this one. I love the poem and your balance between images and words is perfect. Outstanding job!
Comment Written 12-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
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Thank you so much for the shiny stars, Charley, and another of your wonderful, encouraging reviews. I really appreciate them both. Have a great day, my friend. :)) Sandra xx