My father is a wonderful man

[avanta7]

Years ago, when we first moved to Arkansas and lived out in the boonies, I often pulled my car to the side of the two-lane blacktops and carried slow-moving tortoises from the middle of the road to the edge of the road so they wouldn't get squished. My family laughed at me. I earned the nickname "Turtle Savior." I wear it proudly.

My father travels hither and yon as part of his job. He frequently drives along rural routes and two-lane blacktops to get to his destination. Every now and then, like this morning, he calls to tell me he moved a turtle out of the road in my honor.

My hero. *beam*

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hey -- you have new colors!

[antof9.livejournal.com]

Purdy!

That is so sweet. I love that story. I'm so glad you shared. Thanks :)


And have you read Beach House by Mary Alice Munroe? http://bookcrossing.com/journal/2291227/?title=beach+house&author=&category=&isbn=&bcid=&status=0&screenname=&limit=1/book_-Beach-House-Mary-Alice-Monroe

If not, I'll try to get it from my OBCZ for you. I think you'll love it.

Re: hey -- you have new colors!

[avanta7.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It's a work in progress -- I'm not quite done tweaking the color scheme. I'm not completely satisfied with it yet.

No, I haven't read that book. I appreciate the suggestion. I'll keep an eye out for it. But don't go to any trouble to get it yourself!

no trouble :)

[antof9.livejournal.com]

In fact, it got me motivated to go back to the club where my OBCZ is :) It was back on the shelf (I know for a fact it's been gone at least once since I read it, but no journals), so I grabbed it. Send your addy and I'll send it to you. I think you'll really like it!

What a cool man!!

[texaswren.livejournal.com]

And, you too! If you ever decide to change your user name, you have one waiting!

Re: What a cool man!!

[avanta7.livejournal.com]

Aw shucks! *scuffs feet*

[misstreebc.livejournal.com]

What a neat guy! Thanks for sharing1

[avanta7.livejournal.com]

Yeah, he's special. Of course I'm biased. He is my daddy, after all. ;-)

Yay Dad!

[madame-urushiol.livejournal.com]

You come from good stock--it's plainly obvious. Anyone who would save a turtle is a friend of mine.

I'm a Turtle Saver too! I've been moving them (and once a really big bullfrog during a heavy rainstorm) from the road since I got here two years ago. And Mick does too. He saved two this morning--one big one and one baby one. In Wisconsin he would stop the lawn mower and save the tiny little toads we had in our backyard because I liked them so much. I guess I'll have to keep him after all.

Re: Yay Dad!

[avanta7.livejournal.com]

I guess I'll have to keep him after all.
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It's odd how the spouses come up with these itty bitty little hooks that force up to keep them around, isn't it?

Good stock. Yep. I agree. :)

Re: Yay Dad!

[antof9.livejournal.com]

oh, and it looks like you need to send the book to Madame U when you're finished!

tee hee hee -- I just created a ring, whether you want it or not!

[ex-squashy880.livejournal.com]

You are both kind people. :) Poor old slowcoach turtles; they don't realise they need to get a move on.

What a sweet thing to say

[avanta7.livejournal.com]

Kindness is as kindness does.

This is the same man who, when I was a kid, accidentally struck a deer with his car one night, and then loaded the injured animal into the backseat and brought it home to try to help it.

Turtle Saviors Unite!

[meowserz.livejournal.com]

I've only seen 2 turtles trying to race across the highway; both got a free lift from me. One time was coming hmoe frmo a canoe trip in Arkansas, but my passengers all liked the outdoors and would've done the same.