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06-05-2007, 11:27 AM   #1

How Pussy Willows got their name


Many springtimes ago, according to an old Polish legend, tiny kittens had been chasing butterflies at the river's edge and fell in. The mother cat, helpless to save them, started crying. The willows at the river's edge swept their long graceful branches into the water - the kittens gripped on tightly to the branches and were rescued.

Each springtime since, goes the legend, willow branches sprout tiny fur-like buds where the tiny kittens once clung.




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06-05-2007, 12:10 PM   #2

Re: How Pussy Willows got their name


Oh that's lovely Mags!! What a wonderful tale.



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06-05-2007, 01:35 PM   #3

Re: How Pussy Willows got their name


What a lovely story Mags



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06-05-2007, 01:49 PM   #4

Re: How Pussy Willows got their name


Oh, I do like that idea!



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06-05-2007, 01:52 PM   #5

Re: How Pussy Willows got their name


awww nice tale



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06-05-2007, 01:55 PM   #6

Re: How Pussy Willows got their name


what a lovley story mags



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06-05-2007, 02:55 PM   #7

Re: How Pussy Willows got their name


Now that's a nice ending. Love the story Mags.



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06-05-2007, 04:21 PM   #8

Re: How Pussy Willows got their name


What a lovely legend! Never heard that one; thanks for posting!



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06-05-2007, 05:34 PM   #9

Re: How Pussy Willows got their name


Really lovey story Mags, we have pussy willow in the garden, and they do look like fluffy kittens!



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06-05-2007, 05:36 PM   #10

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Beautiful x



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