And for those as dumb as me...

an·te·di·lu·vi·an ( P ) Pronunciation Key (nt-d-lv-n)
adj.
Extremely old and antiquated. See Synonyms at old.
Bible. Occurring or belonging to the era before the Flood.
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[From ante- + Latin dluvium, flood; see diluvial.]
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ante·di·luvi·an n.

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"Larry Stoter" wrote in message
. co.uk...
Pamcel wrote:

I know everyone thinks toads and frogs are wonderful in the garden, but
I
have a problem with them on my patio and path. I am frightened I will
stand on them when I go out at night. Does anyone know how to
discourage
them from their evening conferences? There is a pond in next-door's
garden and my path is a highway for them all summer. Worse, I find them
under plants when I weed! Urgh. pamcel

I think amphibians are splendid - evolutionary relics from100s millions
of year ago and still sucessful. Toads, especially, are positively
antidiluvian.

If you walk in the garden at night, take a torch! Toads are only moving
around for a very short period in March.

If you want to keep them out, fences? Toads walk and small frogs will be
discouraged - make a fence ~6" inches high and you won't be troubled.
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Larry Stoter