Wattlebury School had invited local astronomer Stella Stargazer in to talk to the youngsters about the forthcoming Meteor Shower. To say they were inspired would be an understatement.
"It will come from the direction of the constellation of Draco the dragon and the Draconids are caused by Earth's atmosphere coming into contact with debris rock and dust from a passing comet. The peak time to see the shooting stars is tomorrow around 9 p.m. Can we stay up late and watch? Please Great Uncle Gordon!" pleaded Digby.
"I was named after a comet," said Dandy as he hurried towards Pauly's Library.
I explained that he was named after a Comic.
"I'll come with you Dandy," said Dick, the young Peacock. "Pauly can be a bit fierce at times."
The boys asked Pauly if they could look in her Reference books for ideas as they had been told to bring something into school on Monday relating to Astrology.
"It will come from the direction of the constellation of Draco the dragon and the Draconids are caused by Earth's atmosphere coming into contact with debris rock and dust from a passing comet. The peak time to see the shooting stars is tomorrow around 9 p.m. Can we stay up late and watch? Please Great Uncle Gordon!" pleaded Digby.
"I was named after a comet," said Dandy as he hurried towards Pauly's Library.
I explained that he was named after a Comic.
"I'll come with you Dandy," said Dick, the young Peacock. "Pauly can be a bit fierce at times."
The boys asked Pauly if they could look in her Reference books for ideas as they had been told to bring something into school on Monday relating to Astrology.
Dandy scurried towards Pauly's box
 Tom came to Dick's aid and they picked her a feather as peace offering |  But Pauly jumped out of her box and told them to go away in no uncertain terms |
But Pauly had definitely got out of the nest the wrong side and was having none of it. She sent them packing with a flea in their ear.
Drongo was watching proceedings from a safe distance and felt a little sorry for the keen young lads. He had an idea!
Tom, Dick, Digby and Dandy were seen running along the path to the Wattlebury stores a short time afterwards and are sure their Teacher will be thrilled when she sees what they have brought in on Monday.
A Milky Way, a Galaxy, a Mars bar and a packet of Starburst!
Drongo was watching proceedings from a safe distance and felt a little sorry for the keen young lads. He had an idea!
Tom, Dick, Digby and Dandy were seen running along the path to the Wattlebury stores a short time afterwards and are sure their Teacher will be thrilled when she sees what they have brought in on Monday.
A Milky Way, a Galaxy, a Mars bar and a packet of Starburst!