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.

What a cool man!!

[texaswren.livejournal.com]

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

[misstreebc.livejournal.com]

What a neat guy! Thanks for sharing1

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.

[ex-squashy880.livejournal.com]

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

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.