What a day... On my way over to Phyllis today, I drove by a turtle. The little guy was in the middle of a very busy road. I noticed him too late to stop and rescue him. There were two cars right behind me but thankfully no one ran over him. All of us moved out his way. So, what to do? I called Mr. Turtlelover, aka Hubby, and told him about the dangerously adventurous Mr. Turtle. Hubby has a total soft spot for all animals, but he LOVES turtles. Among the cows everywhere around the house, we have a healthy scattering of turtles.
I drove on to see Phyllis. She's doing much better and I'm glad I went to see her today to check on her. She says hello to everyone who knows her, and she hopes she can come to a knitting outing soon.
While visiting with Phyllis, I knitted away on Brett's first sleeve, and need only 5 more inches to finish:
After I left Phyllis, I went to get the car washed. It was filthy dirty from driving on dirt roads around Lake Burton. And after that I stopped at my favorite nail salon and, figuring it would be my last chance to get my toenails pretty before sandal season is over, I told the nail lady that I would like some design on my big toes, and that I liked hers, and could she copy it. Well, I guess I didn't look too closely because I, who am nearly petrified by spiders, ended up with this:
Oh boy...
When I finally got home, I found that dear Hubby had rescued Mr. Turtle:
Hubby introduced us and told me of his nerve-wracking rescue - having to wait for 5 cars to zoom over or by Mr. Turtle (fully expecting one NOT to) before he could snatch him from the road to safety in the minivan.
So, now we have an overnight guest babygated in the spare bathroom. We are offering water, fresh parsley, and a plum. But Hubby thinks that Mr. Turtle is too worried to eat.
And tomorrow - while I'm at Knitch with St. Pauli Pilsener and Pflaumenkuchen (German beer and home-made cake to celebrate the last day of Oktoberfest) - Hubby will deliver Mr. Turtle to a safe spot in a large forest, nowhere near subdivisions and busy roads.
Good night! :-) It's way past my bedtime... I have more stories but they'll have to wait... I can't yawn and type at the same time...
Comments (8)
Those are some mighty impressive claws on Mr. Turtle!
Posted by kmkat | October 7, 2007 12:34 AM
Posted on October 7, 2007 00:34
How nice of you and hubby to rescue Mr. Turtle. I saw one in similar trouble a few years ago, and sadly when I turned around, it was too late. And you got a great photo of him, too! As for your toes, I don't see spiders, I see dragonflies. Yes, that's it. Dragonflies.
Posted by Jane | October 7, 2007 12:39 AM
Posted on October 7, 2007 00:39
Those are dragonflies. No spiders. Yay for turtle rescue, he's a beautiful fellow.
Sleeves are looking good too!
Posted by Sandy | October 7, 2007 10:36 AM
Posted on October 7, 2007 10:36
I love turtles!!!! :)
Posted by Brittany Newberry | October 7, 2007 4:41 PM
Posted on October 7, 2007 16:41
Wow, I saw a turtle today while I was out walking a dog. Ours was in a quiet, non-traffic-y neighborhood, but I went ahead and put him safely on the side of the road anyway. The dog got to sniff him first, though. :)
Posted by Janice in GA | October 7, 2007 8:41 PM
Posted on October 7, 2007 20:41
What a lucky turtle. I don't know many people who would put out a rescue call like that but he IS beautiful and thanks to you & hubby will be happily foraging around in a turtle friendly forest. Thanks SO much for the visit, such fun looking at your knitting & chatting PLUS you got me knitting again!
Posted by Phyllis | October 7, 2007 10:39 PM
Posted on October 7, 2007 22:39
The turtle lovers of the world say "Thank You."
Posted by turtlegirl76 | October 7, 2007 10:59 PM
Posted on October 7, 2007 22:59
Wait.....did I read that right? Cows all over the house? I never thought I would find another cow loving, knit blogger!
Posted by Jenn | October 9, 2007 5:43 PM
Posted on October 9, 2007 17:43