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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

Fantastic! I looked up the Farallon Islands after reading about them here, and I was amazed to see those two cottages actually exist! That's such a great setting, and I'm luvluvluving it. The end... 😎

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Chris! I've always been intrigued by the Farallon Islands. I've seen them many times from the SF Bay Area, on clear days from the shore, but that has also left a lot to my imagination. They really are wild.:)

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

They're definitely intriguing and mysterious, for sure. So they're absolutely perfect for a story like this. They're like something out of a Bond Movie! Haha... 😎

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Good point! I luvluvluv the Bond comparison. The Farallones are one of the most important Pacific ecosystems, especially for seabirds and are often likened to the Galápagos Islands in terms of importance. Fascinating stuff!

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April Whalley's avatar

Such an exciting episode Heidi, sorry I am late getting to it!

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House on left or right?

Cast vote to feather or fur.

In this together

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you so much, April! Luvluvluv this Haiku! I keep everyone of them as the mystery unfolds.:) You are right on time, my friend.

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April Whalley's avatar

I hoped that this was as a relevant haiku for your election time ha ha

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mitch's avatar

Very great story Heidi . Waiting to see next chapter , And the two figures . Did you get your new furever pet? I hope so . Hugs to you and your furbabies

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Mitch! We always look forward to seeing you here with us. The plot will continue to thicken. Yes, we have our new little senior furever furbaby, Jojo! He will be in conversation on Friday! Take good care.:)

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mitch's avatar

The others could call for help and put jojo , into the story .Just an idea . hugs to you

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

That’s a great idea! We are definitely planning on bringing Jojo into the story. Please, stay tuned for what we have in mind.:)

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mitch's avatar

I will , good luck with it . Hugs and pets to all

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Perry J. Greenbaum 🇨🇦 🦜's avatar

Very exciting story. Arya and I are on the edge of our seats. Arya says that he has read a little about the Rhinoceros Auklet and wants to learn more about his avian cousins.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Perry & Arya! We have much to learn from the avians, especially because they are Arya’s cousins. We are so grateful to have you here with us as the detective story unfolds.:)

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Michael's avatar

I still hope one is Ester the Seal!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you Michael! The Critters will take this to heart. It wouldn’t be the Farallones without pinnipeds.

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Michael's avatar

And Ester is the perfect name!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

We’ll keep Ester in mind.:)

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

Ooh! The suspense of it all! Thanks for this week's instalment, Heidi and critters. I look forward to next week's.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you Diana! Thank you as always for your readership. So fun and so appreciated.

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Neil Barker's avatar

Awesome chapter Heidi! I love the ending of the chapter with the 2 mysterious figures and am excited for Chapter 12! After this chapter also introduced the Rhinoceros Auklet, I had to go do a quick read on them as I had never heard of them before.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Neil! We so appreciate your support! A rhinoceros auklet is simply irresistible. What do you think of them? Aren’t they wild?

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SquizzRadical's avatar

OH! I wonder who they are? :)

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Yes! Stay tuned…🐾🐾

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Kristin, Noelle and Dolly! You are beyond generous.:) Please, stay tuned for Chap. 12!

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