What a quacking adventure this year has been for me!
I’ve paddled through parts of North America, experiencing new sights, thrills, and most importantly, making friends, both human and not.
Grab your floaties; let me take you on a splashy recap of my non-human greetings!
First up are my fabulous pals, Harley and Honey, the dynamic duo in sunny Florida, who belong to the Badger family. Oh boy, where do I start?
Harley the cat is a real cool customer! She struts around with the confidence of a queen but only allows cuddles on her terms. It’s like playing hide-and-seek with a feline overlady: one minute she’s all “pet me,” and the next, poof! She’s vanished.
Now, Honey, bless her heart, is the total opposite, a playful little furball of muscle who practically screams for attention! She’s all about tug-of-war and belly rubs, making it clear that she and Harley run the show! My human did have to make it clear that BOB is not a snack for her!
Then I stumbled upon something super unique in Great Falls, Montana. Picture this: painted buffalo statues are scattered all over the city!
They even created a buffalo hunt, it’s like a treasure map but with more legs and less search party!
Roaming around town while hunting these beauties was a blast!
And who could forget my adventure with the island chickens in Key West?
I finally figured out the age-old question: why did the chicken cross the road?
To get to the beach, of course!
Those feathered friends know how to soak up the sun!
My heart raced when I narrowly dodged the “real” jaws of an alligator at a souvenir shop in Orlando!
Yikes! Lucky for me, my human swooped in to rescue me just in the nick of time. Talk about a close call!
Then there were the magnificent dinosaurs in Drumheller, Alberta.
Wowza! Surrounded by stunning landscapes, it felt like stepping back in time.
And I can’t forget the curious camel who snuck up on my humans in Florida.
Talk about unexpected company!
Each animal encounter added exciting memories to my little ducky mind!
Whether it was Smokey the Bear giving me a stern warning about forest fires,
cheering on the pigs when I almost won in British Columbia,
the giant fish in Ashland, Wisconsin, reminding us of the Great Lakes’ fishing wonder,
or the turkey that made Christmas complete, what a ride!
But I must tell you, my favourite moment of all had to be with my buddy Neil, the giraffe from Dade City, Florida.
That guy’s charisma is off the charts! He knows how to steal the spotlight and will always have a special place in my rubbery heart.
So, folks, if you’re ever out travelling, keep an eye out for our non-human pals.
They’ll add an unforgettable splash of fun to your adventures, trust me, the BOBortunities are endless!
THANK YOU, ALL MY NON-HUMAN FRIENDS, FOR AN INSPIRED
