Autumn made its presence known as the Grumblin Hoods were back into force, with more of them patrolling the red colored Click Clock Wood as the snarebears were at their largest, as were the annoying Big Cluckers, who patiently waited for a fool to walk in front of their noticeably bigger holes. Tiptup The Turtle wandered into the Click Clock Wood, deciding to have a swim in the giant pond, having a break from teaching his pupils in the Bubblegloop Swamp.
"This pond should be warm enough to help calm me, but cool enough to keep me awake," Tiptup mumbled as he walked past the snapping snarebear, dipping into the alluring water as he began swimming, going underwater as he spotted Gnawty, who was surprised to see newcomers to the area.
"Oh hey, Mr. Turtle!" Gnawty greeted as he glanced at the giant boulder that continued blocking off his home. "How about you help me with my little problem? This darn boulder keeps blocking me off every season!"
Tiptup shook his head as he swam past Gnawty. "I'm sorry, Mr. Beaver, but I don't have the physique to handle such heavy objects." He continued to merrily swim as he spun about, with Gnawty sighing as he knew that he would be in the cold, icy water come winter.
