Out here in the Haven, we have some interesting residents, one of whom is my neighbor, Pat*.
We were having a nice neighborly deck-to-deck chat about how beautiful our little country community is, when I happened to mention my interest in learning about the wildlife here. "I collect roadkill!" she offered enthusiastically. Um. Ahhh. Geeee. Huh? Not much shocks me, having spent my formative years around a bunch of auto-racing, cursing, pin-up-loving men, but a seventy-something woman telling me she likes to collect roadkill? I was struck silent. I mean, what does one say back? Maybe a cheerful, "Oh really? That sounds like an interesting hobby you've got going there, Pat." Or how about a thoughtful, "Wow. That must be quite a collection after such a long life." DaNG. I just hmmm'd and ohhh'd until the conversation waned and we both went back to our own lives. If I didn't love my life in the Haven so much, I'd be puttin' my Realtor on speed-dial...
*Name is changed to protect the not-so-innocent
P.S. If I don't post for a really long time, would someone call the county sheriff?
4 comments:
OMGoodness *LOL* That is the strangest hobby I've heard of yet!! I promise to come check on you if there are any gaps in communication, luv.
xo
g.
That reminds me of a wall poster we bought, "The Roadkill Cafe".
Don't accept any dinner invitations or covered casseroles brought over. That is MY advice.
;-)
Candio
And that is VERY good advice, dear Candio.
Julie... I highly suggest you listen to Candio on this matter.
Hey! I wonder how many Weight Watcher Points "roadkill casserole" would have in it?? I don't remember that coming up at my weekly meetings.
; )
g.
LOL! That was a funny post! and the comments too! Sheesh, I am NOT going to complain about my neighbors anymore!
Hi Julie, let me introduce myself. Have you ever met someone and knew you liked them right away? Well thats how I felt after meeting the Bellingham gurls at AFF last year! I think we met too when you came one night, and I am looking forward to seeing you there this year.
Welcome to blogland!
Debbie L
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