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August 4, 2014

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Monday morning mowing..roo style


Morning all…this morning the Ketchup mob was helping with lawn mowing..and fertilising.this is how we do it in rural Victoria…..I spotted them when I was making a cuppa and of course I put everything on hold…who wouldn’t when you are so lucky to have these sweet creatures visit the least you can do is say hello…

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    • I think about 20 or so ended up passing through..i just went down the street and they are on the next property in a sun puddle having a snooze 🙂 and yes they do a good job of garden maintenance 🙂

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    • Hahaah oh yep..they sure did..and I missed the boxing match as I was filming the baby…the one that crossed the driveway and the big one that was near the fenceline the whole time…dang! that’s the photo I really want 🙂 hugs Fozziemum xx

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    • I know…seems I always get side tracked 😉 but they are quite hypnotic to watch..and I was so busy at the end focusing on the little one that I missed a boxing match between the big one that crossed the driveway and the big one that had been near the fence…dang..those are the pics I am so wanting..as it shows their strength and power and the way they use their tails 🙂 hugs and loves Bev xx

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    • I agree Little Binky a great way to start a day ..they are all in beddies now for the night I hope..it’s cold…brrr have a great Monday hugs and loves Fozziemum xxx 🙂

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    • Haahah don’t they just..maybe they were waiting for me to slip again 😉 usually a couple will go frozen moment and just stare while the others keep eating…but most certainly the most eco friendly and cutest lawnmowers 🙂 hugs Bev xx

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    • I promise Pam 🙂 I had my boots on with my pj’s and dressing gown..no wonder they stared at me ..my dressing gown is vivid blue…I must have looked a sight hahaha 🙂 but it matches the bruise on my brow 😉 Hugs Bev AKA Trispy treacle feet 😉 xxx

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  13. Gosh! I just love kangaroos. They are gorgeous creatures. I loved the “Mexican stand-off” at the start with them staring at you. Such a relaxing video – you live in a beautiful part of the world – cold – but beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing. xoxoxoxoxox

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    • Aww thankyou so much 🙂 yes I always get at least one that gives the frozen moment stare hahaah usually with a bit of grass in it’s mouth 😉 it is cold but very beautiful…and I like you so love these guys…they are a very lovely sight to see when making a cuppa and some toast : ) and you are very welcome sweets 🙂 hugs Bev xxxxxx

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  14. It really is magical you know? They had there eyes on you it seemed. At the end the two crossing the road.. did the little one go ahead and get across.. so sweet. I follow this blog that they see anteaters in their yard in Brazil! We all see such different things in our bits of country! Love it!!!
    Dr. Buttar cracked me up.. 😀

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  15. That’s a lovely way to start the morning! I love the roo’s. I never grow tired of them. I think I want one. He could live in my bedroom with me. Whatdaya think? XOXO – Bacon

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  16. they look as they would wait for you :o) is it helpful to feed them in winter or will they find what they need without help? what was it what chased them away? was the guy on the left side a “lonely rider ” or a member of the ketchup mob too?

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    • Easy they always fond plenty of food her luckily their range on our neighbourhood is very very big and they move from property to property ..if we were to feed them then they would have big problems..like bears in the USA they would depend on human and they need to work it out for themselves..their are lots of paddocks and dams and they do very well as can be seen by their size and the size of their mobs 🙂 they were startled when the big guy on the left came up because his feet were crunching on the frosty ground hahaha they are ready to go in a second it is instinct..he was a part of the mob and just grazing on the other side with the baby..in fact I was filmng the baby and missed the action as he went across the driveway him and the big roo that was near the fenceline had a boxing match! it was over quick and just a bit of young male bravado 🙂 the baby crossed too and when I went to the shops a bit later they were at my neighbours lying in the sun 🙂 and yes they stop and look when I come out…usually a couple will continue to watch me until I go..just making sure I pose no threat 🙂

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      • they are wonderful and I’m afraid I would do nothing than to watch them the whole day (of course, it’s “brandnew” for me). I hope they will have a good roo-life an no one will hunt or hurt them. I’ve read about the great hunt in 2012 and now they are rare, so sad :o(

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        • I could watch them all day too Easy..an yes these ones are safe here as the whole area loves them…sadly an are in our state has a sanctuary and somebody drove past on the weekend and shot and killed Pelicans and kangaroos…no reason.just shot them…also there has been a beautiful white joey born in the wild..not an albino just white..very rare and they showed hm on the news but would not say where in or state e lives as they fear trophy hunters….the world is an awful place for sometimes my friend… 😦

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            • Or zoos…we are the deadliest species to ever have existed..these creatures are so amazing and I have no idea what would cause a human to harm them other than an innate evil in them and a lack of soul…it really upset me to see that news today..insanity…:(

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              • me too and I was sad as I saw a restaurant what offered roo-steaks or ostrich-meat… fortunately the most people thought the same and this restaurant was history within some month. sometimes I skip the news, it’s too much… all are mad about that politician (from environment department!) who paid 30k bucks to kill a lion in africa… but no one acts or is willing to do something. and all the petitions and complaints are like dust in the wind…

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                • urghhhh I too have the same feeling..i was petitioning for a politician here from our country who went and had his phoot taken with an elephant he shot and killed..i kept sharing and trying to get people to write on FB ..but nothing….I sent letters and emails..people are too self absorbed..roo is sold commonly here for human and pet consumption…I can’t eat it..i just can’t..how could I ? I am now off to beddies my friend..it is now 0.2 c and the morning will be frosty and frozen again..i will tell my roos you said hello 🙂 have a great day hugs fozziemum xx

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                • that politicians better spend the money for that enlargement offers we have in the spam from time to time. seems something on them is too short and they try to cover that fact with cruelty behavior… have a good night and enjoy a new morning with the ketchup mob :o)

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                • I agree..they have a shortfall in the manly department and also the brain area..always a way to make up for it is to kill an animal..i say you want to kill a lion go fight one with your bare hands…seems fair..cowards …I had a lovely sleep and the Ketchup mob have been hiding today 🙂

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  17. OH MY…. this just took our breath away. What a GRAND thing for you to share with US. THANK YOU. We really enjoyed your NATURAL Lawn MOWERS and Fertilizers..

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    • Frankie and Ernie you are so welcome..i always love to share my roos with everyone..and as much as I see them every day as they hop around our property and graze and box..i will never get sick of them..they are a beautiful animal….and as spring and summer arrives they are joined by our resident Echidnas..Eddie and Edwina and there baby Al 🙂 so stay tuned for more Aussie fun 🙂 and yes vest lawn mowers and fertilisers ever 🙂 hugs and loves Fozziemum xxx

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    • Rachel I agree..and I bet Speedy would feel right at home with them too…I often wonder what the wild buns think when they go stomping through the bush! Loves Bev xx

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  20. guys……we loved how they “pozed” for sum film foot age with grannies….N what spooked em ta run… { we couldna haz de volume on coz de bozz iz rite round de korner… N yes, we iz sneekin in frum de food gurls place oh employ…again !!! } N talk bout HIGH jumpers N with eaze…. !!! awesum ♥♥♥

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    • MOL MOL guyz you gunna get caught one day MOL…The rooz waz scred off by the ther roo what came up on the left..not coz they waz scared of him but hiz feetz az he came through the bush because he waz jumpin on frost MOL..an yes they jump furry high with the greatez of ease..those fencez is nothing to them MOL paw pats an loves Cleo xxx ❤ ❤

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  22. So peaceful and beautiful! I could listen to you speak for hours! Your accent is so lovely! I can’t imagine being able to see Roos from my window like you can. You have such a gorgeous view every day. I feel like it is an episode of The Thornbirds!! If you have an extra room, I would LOVE to move in! 🙂
    Love you and thank you for taking the time to film this!

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    • Awww thankyou Caren..I sound like an idiot haaha 🙂 the views are beautiful and we love to look out and see our friends grazing…I have three spare rooms hahhahaha 🙂 you are so welcome and I am glad you enjoyed our little piece of the world 🙂 loves Bev xx

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    • I agree…they do a great job…and it keeps everything down over nasty summer too! and yes apart from a green bruise on my brow I seem to be ok…maybe hahaha 🙂 hugs and loves Fozziemum xx

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  30. Howdy Mates. Jeez that did look frosty. We see Roos sometimes when we’re out walking but usually only one or two and they always hop away when they see us. We’ve had the cold temps too cause we’re in the Adelaide Hills. Mum reckons she scooped up frozen poo the other day hehehe. Keep warm and isn’t is grreat to know Spring is on the way. Take care. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory

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    • Hahaaaah Stella and Rory I bet mum was scooping frozen poo…it sure has been cold in SA too! and of course whatever weather you guys get we get the next day! the roos are great and seem cautious but not to worried about us as we leave them alone:) found a daffodil growing wild today so yep Spring is coming 🙂 you guys keep warm too! not long now til we will be sweltering again 😉 hugs Fozziemum and gang xx

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  31. We love to see vids of the ‘Ketchup Mob’; they are such beautiful animals….
    Funny thing happened today here…we got a notice saying we can not feed any rodents: squirrels & chipmunks…I was talking to my neighbor & said how I wished we had Roos here; how would THAT be for rodents??? HAHAHAHAHA!!!
    Have a wonderful Bev..
    Love Sherri-Ellen & Nylablue (we’re wishing for some kangaroos….)

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