Space frogs (4)

You know, there really have been frogs in space. 

In 1961 the russians sent a frog into (shallow) space.

And not to be outdone, in 1967 the Yanks sent frogs eggs into space.

In 1970 two bullfrogs went on a one-way mission on the Orbiting Frog Otolith satellite to better understand space motion sickness. How did they report back?

It took until the 1980s before the first newts made it to space (crazy Russians again).  And after that they became quite popular.

(Man in space examining newt. True.)

I'd like to thank Wikipedia for this little educational post.  Follow the link if you want more info - but vegetarians and animal lovers be warned.  Lots of these trips were strictly one way.

Space frogs (3)

So how do Frogs get around in space?

On space hoppers, of course.

Although we prefer them in green.

Space frogs (2)

Space frogs

Frog is a bit excited after his encounter with the Spaceman.

He is keen to find out more about the Universe and how to get around it.

He heads to Tidbinbilla - to the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex.

(Where do you go if you want to communicate in shallow spaces?)

But antennas being what they are (sensitive souls, apparently), you have to turn off your phone/camera before you go in.

So Frog had to reconstruct the experience at home using post cards.

But the effect is quite realistic, don't you think?

The scale of the antennas is quite impressive. Set in the middle of a cow paddock too.

Who turned out the light?

A little accident at the cafe.... No use crying over spilt milk.

What do you do when you see a space, man?

(or should that be Frog?)

Spot the frog?

PS - the answer to the joke is, of course, "park in it, man".

It's just not cricket. Or is it?

An unsuspecting Frog finds herself suddenly involved in a game of with cricket.

It's a little tricky to work out the rules.

 

Frog-Cricket seems to involve playing Chicken.

(That's a long way down)

There's a bit of shoving...

A bit of pulling...

And a desperate cry for help as the Cricket realises the danger...

And then suddenly it's all over. With Frog left exhausted. And a bit on edge.

Frog love. Again.

We know about frog weddings.  Or half frog weddings.

Turns out that frog-to-frog is quite popular too.

Cute, huh?

Canberra in Spring continued

It's dark, so it's hard to spot a frog.

But I'm sure they were there at the Canberra Nara Candle Festival.

After all - frogs and candles are spiritually at one.

Is a frog necessary on a bicycle?

Full of the joys of spring, Frog decides to go for a ride.

But on these modern day bikes there are so many things to think about.

Is the seat the right ?

 Handle bars correctly adjusted?

Tyre pressure OK?

Good.

Time to hop on the pedals then... 

Royal treatment

If its good enough for Her Maj....

Its good enough for frogs.

 

Just like good Queen Bess (the second), the frogs go mad for Floriade.

Canberra in spring.

Gorgeous!

Rhino .... Frog (2)

Apparently there really is a rhino frog (Limnonectes plicatellus).

But I don't think it looks like this:

Rhino ....frog

Is it a rhino?

Or is it a frog?

Technically, it's a 10 rand note.  Which currently converts at the rate of two frogs and a governor.

Hagfish day

Just quietly,

we love that today It's Hagfish day!

Hanging around

Frog is hanging around with some new friends - Turtle and Pelican.

"I wonder what attracted them", he thinks. 

 "Must be my magnetic personality".

Sugar high

After sampling the not quite set marshmallow with spoons, a couple of under 8s decide to play frog soccer across the kitchen bench.

At 10:00 at night.

The frogs move so fast it's hard to tell whether or not they think this is a good idea.

The results are....

The whipped marshmallow was poured into the greased dish.

However, it looked a bit small and unimpressive.

A second attempt was made - in pink.

This one had lots and lots more whipping and had a promising consistency.

But still not quite right. Not enough gelatine, perhaps?

Sweet toothed frogs just dived on in though.

As did sweet toothed children.

Marshfrogs

Let the marshmallow making begin!

Ingredients are measured.

Both dry and wet.

And measures are checked.

The pan is greased.

And the boiling begins.

And then the whipping.

What will happen next?