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i want to hear the whale's side of the story

 
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dpack



Joined: 02 Jul 2005
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 12, 21 12:27 pm    Post subject: i want to hear the whale's side of the story Reply with quote
    

how embarrassing

i have dipped my warm flannel in curry sauce and regretted it etc

what did the whale say to its pals?

perhaps

"you know that old myth about the chap who kept shouting "i'm jonah, save me" it might be true. i had a very odd and embarrassing moment while i was having lunch.....etc"

Mistress Rose



Joined: 21 Jul 2011
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 13, 21 7:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    



Not so nice for the man though. Glad both man and whale survived the encounter relatively unscathed.

Jam Lady



Joined: 28 Dec 2006
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Location: New Jersey, USA
PostPosted: Tue Jun 15, 21 1:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

As I turned into the driveway as were were coming home this morning a black vulture flew up from the ground and perched on a low branch.

I thought "Aha!" to myself and walked over. As I suspected, dragon arum, Dracunculus vulgaris, was in prefect bloom.




It is pollinated by flies, hence has the stench of rotting meat to attract them. Neighbors dogs ignore it, and I have not previously seen any vulture investigating it.

Got my pictures, and as I started the car to continue up the driveway Himself quietly mentioned that he was glad I had not planted it near the house.

Mistress Rose



Joined: 21 Jul 2011
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 15, 21 6:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Spectacular looking plant, but agree; you wouldn't want it near the house. Interesting the vulture was round it. I suspect the local dogs prefer fresh meat

sgt.colon



Joined: 27 Jul 2009
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Location: Just south of north.
PostPosted: Tue Jun 15, 21 7:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

How very, finding Nemo, DPack.

I suspect he's now got a tale to tell his grandkids that not many people have.

Mistress Rose



Joined: 21 Jul 2011
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 17, 21 7:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    


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