Zaruma: Julie, I spoke to Tapper and she was quite defensive and just said she felt so sorry for Daffy after he lost Dotty. Apparently, Daffy thought Dotty was just laying eggs somewhere but it’s been too long now, so he has accepted that the fox got her, but he is grief-stricken.
Me: I know, Zaruma, and it is great to see that you’ve developed a bit of empathy.
Zaruma: I just miss those frolicking, rollicking days before Tapper changed. I concede that I feel sorry for Daffy – yes – but I do have a solution if you are willing to listen, Julie.
Me: Okay, I’m listening.
Zaruma: Just cook Daffy for dinner.
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What… cook one for dinner…?? No I can’t believe it… STOP.. REWIND… REPLAY…yes heard it right the first time… Please don’t…
Don’t worry – I would never do that!
a solution — not compassionate — but a solution (lol)
I love these “bird” talks — seems to be some deeper meanining here or am I reading between lines that are not really here?
I guess there is a deeper meaning but I am simply transcribing what they say – hehe!
Hahahahaha. Splutter splutter splutter . Nearly chocked laughing
I’m not cooking him – no way!
Very practical.
Like I said to someone else, there is no way I am cooking Daffy!
I know. We felt that way about a stupid chicken that we loved.
They are so lovely and I am sure it is so nice to watch them… Thank you dear Julie, love, nla
They are so hilarious!
With empathy like that, who needs enemies!
Hahahahaha!
That fox again rears his ugly head…
Yes!
More than one difficult situation has been resolved in just that way!
I am not cooking Daffy!
I think Zaruma has it in for Daffy…..and thanks for the giggle.
Thanks for giggling!
Ouch!
so funny! But sorry for the loss of the duck. The picture of the two drakes could be perceived as two ducks looking sad.
Julie, you are a terrific writer and absolutely hilarious!
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Zaruma – must have it in for Daffy – this is fantastic – love your life of birds!!! Priceless.
Yes I guess cooking Daffy for dinner would solve the problem………….lol Although Daffy might not agree…………lol
Very funny. I hope Daffy is not in peril…
What characters they are!