So, the goose lived, despite the lack of help from RSPB and RSPCA, we shepherded him\her into the garage overnight, so s\he could recover from his head injury (which you can see if you enlarge the photo)
The next morning, goose recuperated under the bird table, and later stretched legs and wings by walking about for a while.
Then just before departure goose wandered around, still not having made any hissing or squarking, pooped a bit, then flew.
Wherever goose is we miss him.
Meanwhile, joined a new local knitting group, managed mother best I can, am babysitting kittens whilst my lovely DD is in Sweden for Valentines Day. had DH's GD for 2 hours whilst her Mum and Dad did something (not quite sure of details and no thank yous as yet forthcoming), had Mad Mother her for weekend ...
finished one pair of socks, 3 squares for blanket, started 2 new pairs of socks, knitted back and most of 2 fronts on grey Kingscot cardi for me, cooked a bit, drank a bit, and longed for sunshine a lot.
Sending hugs, valentine wishes and Gung Hay Fat Choy - Happy new year, it's a tiger!
xxx