The Royal Couple

Stopped by the millpond on my way to picking up my
doctor this morning at 8:30. The doctor has gone from a long leg cast to a short
leg cast, but still cannot put any weight on it...so, he needs me to continue
driving him around.
 
Dropped him at the office...and then I went to my
office...the great out-doors. Loaded up my 2 kayaks...Mel and Salma, and went
with my friend Shelley to the state park. Circled the big lake at a leisurely
clip in about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Our pace matched the animal of the day. We
were paddling like turtles, and saw maybe 15 of the aquatic reptiles. I wish
they would loosen up, and come out of their shells.
 
I was trying to imagine the "bird language" that
was going on between the Royal Couple and this lowly duck. I think I've got it
narrowed down to 2 different conversations.
 
The 1st would be harsh and direct. "WHEN YOU COME
BY US...WE EXPECT YOU TO BOW! IF YOU DON'T BOW...YOU CRETIN...WE'LL SINK YOU
LIKE A 3-FOOT PUTT!!!
 
The second would be equally harsh. Imagine a drill
sergeant and a lowly private. "ARE YOU EYE-BALLIN US...BOY ? WE TOLD YOU WHEN
YOU SWAM BY NOT TO EYE-BALL US. NOW...DROP AND GIVE ME TWENTY!!"
 
The Royal Couple. It's good to be the King and the
Queen.