She loved her turtle...and I was jealous. Why didn't I have a pet turtle? But that was soon remedied. I didn't actually get a pet turtle, but I did get a pet.
Remember when I wrote about our babysitter Ann? The one that I was a flower girl in her wedding? I was about 5 at the time. I got to wear a beautiful long dress with a big sash. It was my shining moment (until I asked the bride where the bathroom was right in the middle of the ceremony!). Barbara was jealous that I got to wear the pretty dress, so my mother had to make one for her too (can you tell there was a bit of sibling rivalry between us?).
Here we are on the big day ready to go to the church:
After the wedding Ann presented me with a gift (she probably purchased it before the wedding, before I asked about the bathroom!). And now I had my pet. It wasn't a turtle, it was a duck, it was none other than Donald Duck.
Now I have a pet dog named Tootie. Tootie and Donald are a little jealous of each other, as most pets are. But they manage to coexist.
Here is 66 year old Donald:
He loves to drink from Tooties water dish:
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Ha! Donald is pretty big, and is still quite handsome after all of these years. Tootie is so patient, and is also a doll!
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Actually Tootie isn't very patient. But you're right, she is a doll. But then I'm partial.
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My favorite Tootie makes your blog this week! I wonder if Tootie wishes she had a slot in her head people would put money in? By the way, has Donald got any cash in his belly? If he doesn't, who cares. Money can't buy love and it's obvious Donalds gotten plenty of love in his 66 years. My favorite picture is the one of the two of them through the car window.
ReplyDeleteOh, right. I forgot to mention that Donald was a bank. I wish I had put money in him from the time I got him, I'd be rich today!
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Donald Duck is the perfect pet!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that Donald has survived for this long - especially with all the moves he's been through. I think he might be my oldest possession.
DeleteI just love this post...it made me smile wide :) Someone as mad as me and who keeps their "pets" for a long time.
ReplyDeleteI wish Tootie would last as long as Donald. But, alas, that isn't in the cards. That's the trouble with "real" pets.
DeleteI notice that Tootie is hogging the best view out the window. Poor Donald can't see much from where he is. I do see some pet rivalry going on here. And yes, you win.
ReplyDeleteLove the way Donald appears to be looking upwards. The car image is a beauty - they look like they're having fun.
ReplyDeleteNancy - I thought of your asking for the bathroom in the middle of the ceremony when I included the first image in my post for this week. Your Donald Duck has survived the years very well. I wonder how full of coins it got before you used a knife to get them out, like I did with my first piggy bank?
ReplyDeleteFun and sweet. I thought Donald managed to keep his young looks throughout his 66 years.
ReplyDeleteHaving kept turtles when I was younger, trust me, you are better off with Donald. they have a nasty bite and they are poor at conversations. Give me a dog any day.
ReplyDeleteTootie has a wide smile while in the car. Donald has done very well to survive this long especially as he dares to drink out of Tootie's bowl.
ReplyDeleteLOL. Great post. I think Donald wears his 66 years very well.
ReplyDeleteI was glad to learn that your Donald wasn't a real duck and that he isn't likely to die.
ReplyDeleteCool turtle post, thanks. Your first photo reminded me of my childhood, and my best friend always had turtles. Turtles that for some mysterious reason always got out and we were often in search of it!
ReplyDeleteWell, I have to say, Donald has aged remarkably well and I think you were the winner here. Thank you for setting up these pictures and a very enjoyable post.
ReplyDeletethis little turtle is so cute :)
ReplyDeleteDonald is quite handsome for such an old dude. And he went through life never having to wear pants or shoes. I'm thinking I'm glad this is not a fashion I would have liked seen taking hold with the general public.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize Donald doesn't wear pants. His hat and shirt are so dazzling, I stopped looking at his waist (or whatever you call the middle of a duck). Nancy, I'm not sure what to think, tsk, tsk. Shouldn't you wrap a sarong around him, or something?
ReplyDeleteYou are the absolute winner, story and all! I thought you were twins! I have three girls and the two older ones had always rivalry, I think they still do in a subtle way.
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