Hi Laura, I just addore this album! Lol, and i really enjoy the story with it. Well put in words, lol. I cant stop laughing, because it was like reading a book to my Grandchildern. You have done a wonderful job, and I'm going to miss those little guys. I'm sure you will to. I'll just bet they come back next year. I hope so.You have a wonderful day now. I'll be back soon. Laurie:0)

said pistolz100 2006.07.27 at 07:29:33 PDT

Very cute, I enjoyed it! Hildegunn, Norway

said hilla79 2006.04.04 at 15:25:05 PDT

This is wonderful story. We have many such birds in our Oregon home.

said bruce_true 2006.02.04 at 17:43:54 PST

Beautiful Story!!! Thanks for sharing. Heidi, Q.Roo, Mexico

said cleo85100 2005.06.29 at 10:55:06 PDT

Dearest Laura, I went to the very end. What a pity that they disappeared so suddenly without your having the chance to see them go. I loved this story and.....look forward to a continuation next year!!!I found in this album some photographic jewels:#11/12/40/44/45/57 and 65.Very good shots!As your feature today is showing your story is loved by so many people from all over the world. Isn't this great?! My very best to you, dear girl! Gabriela

said shukun20 2005.06.29 at 01:43:25 PDT

This ablum made me cry! You have touched the heart of a softy here. Having the opportunity to see the little things in life grow and grow up is just wonderful. Isn't is just amazing how fast these little guys grow and leave home? The oldest one is so big compared to the littlest one, but nature takes care of all. Hopefully, all babies will return next spring and then eventually with their mates to your "little pond" and wonderful river access. One thing I have learned, creatures only stay if they feel safe and are loved, so I am sure some of them will return to your "little haven." One of many favorites is "Later the same Day." Thank you Laura for sharing your tale with us. Lynn, Bonanza, Oregon.

said 1seahag 2005.06.18 at 08:33:10 PDT

Hi Laura. Had to come visit and see how the story went. I am sad that they have moved on. I so enjoyed all your lovely photos and your great story telling. Thanks so much for creating Fred & Ethel's story around your fine photos and sharing it with all of us. My best to you, Dynna

said dynnamae 2005.06.09 at 20:02:57 PDT

Hi Laura. These albums must be special because I stayed for both albums and I only have slow old dial up. The geese were beautiful and you did a wonderful job putting the story together. I'll bet you felt very empty in your tummy when they left and I hope they do come back. I thank you for putting this lovely album together and sharing it with us. Catch you later my friend. Hugs and best wishes Al..

said shortshooter 2005.06.09 at 00:10:17 PDT

Oh my, I am so sad! I hope they do well. This is a Disney movie in the making. What good parents Fred and Ethel are. Amazing! I love the image of proud Ethel standing there with the pond in the background. Just wonderful. Your narration brings life to the story. Tell Breadman hi and thanks for being so kind to F and E. Have a good day. Eti PS: I wish I could take credit for naming the goslings but it wasn't me!

said etiswinford 2005.06.04 at 04:24:44 PDT

Hi there Laura. By all means leave my g/b entry in. No worries whatsoever. I've been on my day trip today to Hereford and Hay-on-Wye. The weather was dull with some rain, so my pics are rather drab, sob, sob!! I'm too tired to finish off the albums now. My bed is calling me. Oh, by the way, I took a pic of Harriet whilst she was typing her g/b entry to you. I will put it into my 'Your Favourites' album, so you can see her. She's back at school on Monday, then when school brakes up for the summer holidays, she'll be going on her holidays whilst I'm in Italy. Have I told you I'm going to Rome for 3 weeks at the end of July. So I won't probably see Hattie until nearly the end of August. Take care dear Mother Goose as I've been told that's what we call you now. Guess who told me? Luv n'hugs Jayne xx

said hjaynefoster 2005.06.01 at 15:34:10 PDT

Hello Laura,my dear friend! Oh,I got tears in my eyes reading the rest of the story it was so touching!!And the photos sooo beautiful!! Thank you so very much for sharing this wonderful story with all of us. I have enjoyed it so much!It must have been such a nice experience following the goosefamily from day to day!So sad they are gone now,I will miss them,too! But who knows,they might come back one day..! Thank you also so much dear Laura for visiting my "Beauty of Nature" album and for all the nice words! You are so kind. Isn`t photography a wonderful hobby, and even more so when you can share it with good friends like we do in Webshots? I will be back soon! Lots of love and a big hug!! Elin.

said elysea100 2005.06.01 at 06:07:40 PDT

Hi Laura! What a beautiful ending to a beautiful story! Fred and Ethel and the kids were such a joy to watch. I have become quite attached to them myself. I am sure Fred and Ethel will be back next year, and who knows, maybe some of the kids! Thanks for sharing this heartwarming tale with us all. Thanks for visiting my first gallery! Not too many people think to do that! Take care my dear friend!! Hugs and lotta love your way....Darlene

said briansbabe 2005.06.01 at 05:25:54 PDT

Hiya Laura. How very sad that Fred and Ethel's family moved on, but at the same time, what a pleasure it must have been to have those two big guys and nine little ones around for as long as you did. I have been so captivated by this story, along with all your other avid fans, you know what this means? We shall all now be eagerly awaiting the arrival of your next book, lol!! Only kidding ofcourse. We'll just have to wait and see what you will surprise us with next!! Bet you feel a little bit lost without Fred and Ethel and the goslings. You must have gotten really attached to them. I would have done. I see you managed to retrieve my g/b entry and I did notice that it's the one with all the mistakes in. Never mind. Hattie was thrilled to choose a photo today and she just loved your story and the pics. She typed your g/b entry all by herself and worded it herself too and she's only 6. I'm off on my travels again tomorrow. A coach day trip to the Golden Valley, which includes, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, Tenbury and Worcester. Unfortunately the weather forecast is for rain. Ugh!! Typical.... Must love and leave you here dear Laura and get my 'beauty' sleep. Want to be fresh for my trip don't I? Luv n'hugs Jayne xx

said hjaynefoster 2005.05.31 at 14:17:26 PDT

Dear Laura, It is sad to see them go, but I am sure Fred and Ethel will return and raise many more young on your lovely pond. It was fun to follow this story with you and made even better by the beautiful scenery surrounding them. Wishing you a wonderful week in your little (although not so little) Utopia! Love and Hugs, Candy

said canary1976 2005.05.30 at 19:41:57 PDT

My dearest Laura, That is one spectacular album. It would be so beautiful on a flip album with music to go with it. You have such a way with words that one feels as though they are right beside you as you take the pictures. I have not been on the computer too much this past week as we have been busy with water in the cellar. We have been pumping out for days now and at one point the pump just could not handle it as the water table was rising so fast. We got the cellar dried up but the pump was still working when the power went out for about an hour this morning. Now I must get back to work but took this Laura break to view this spectacular album. Thanks for keeping you camera clicking. Love, Janet

said uptonx 2005.05.30 at 06:50:42 PDT

my dear Laura this story has realy touch my heart i almost wish that you would off said look who has return to stay what a beautiful story and caption, you did such a fantastic job. no one could of done any better. so i want to thank you with all my heart for the time you took to shows us how a family of geese raise their young ones, this should be turn into a movie what a story that would make ..goodbye Fred &Ethel i wonder if it was you that flew over our house yesteday honking like two love birds thanks you my friend, hugs jean.

said jac707 2005.05.29 at 12:47:59 PDT

Ciao Laura! The Fred and Ethels albums are really fantastic. I think they will lack to me. Thanks a lot for this wonderful story. You are exceptional. Friendly. Renato-Italy

said renato26 2005.05.29 at 01:43:57 PDT

Laura Dear - You are so lucky to have had this chance to help raise this family. I'm sure they all love their adopted human mommy very much. How could they not ? You are such a special lady. Warm hugs my sweet friend - Pat

said msphotospy 2005.05.28 at 20:26:18 PDT

P.S. It is just the beginning...I can't imagine how you feel because I'm quite sad to see them all grown and gone. Your land is just perfect...pond, pasture....perfect. L

said greenhorngrl 2005.05.28 at 16:25:27 PDT

They WILL be back, next year. This was such a fun album...thank you for taking the time to put it together for us to enjoy the life and times of a Canada Goose family. Lorrie

said greenhorngrl 2005.05.28 at 06:19:56 PDT