My parents have a small pond in their garden which is just a breeding ground for chicken gunya and dengue I think. While picking up the kids the other day they wanted to show me something in the pond. I try my best not to hover around the said space in fear of mosquito attack. They pointed out this turtle… which was followed by a big scream (that was me).
I am not scared of turtles or anything like that but I think it’s an Indian folk tale or some sort that having a turtle or tortoise is bad luck. So scream was a result of that. Screaming brings mum out who in turn screams some more and rushes off to find who has put a turtle which will not only bring bad luck but a court case (according to mums informed sources). Kids were absolutely thrilled that we both were screaming and running around and said that in fact that the turtle had been living there for over two weeks and his name was Mr. Stone.
Even now I don’t understand why the kids did not mention Mr. Stone to me earlier. So after a meeting of sorts it was decided that the turtle will go. So mum as usual is so bright decided stone will be transported by me to Galle face.
Me : mum Galle face is off bounds, no one goes there, if I get off to send the turtle off I will get into trouble.
Mum : drop him off in marine drive (for what I don’t understand so that he could drop by at Mary browns?)
Me : I am not dropping him anywhere just tell the maid to take him home and drop him off in the river.
I know the pet guys are going to come after me again but I could not bring myself to take the thing in my car. I have had my fair share of accidents for the year. Next day my brother asks me to drop him off somewhere. So I go home and peep into the pond nothing then find mum….
Me: mum have u sent the turtle away
Mum mumbles something which I assume is yes and I leave with my brother. While driving I can’t help but hear a rustling sound of a sili sili bag.
Me: what is that sound. Did u leave a bag behind?
B : Yes
Me: Why is there so much sound
B : it’s the turtle!
6 comments:
ohhh I am so jealous. Love turtles, (actually any animal- much better than humans) would have taken him off your hands with pleasure. Oh well, I hope you dropped him off in comfortable living conditions. Heaven forbid and protect you if the 'green' people see this.
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You could always contact the Zoo. They usually take in injured or orphaned wild animals.
The Zoo seems the best option.. Becareful where you drop it off coz the poor thing might end up being someone's dinner in the most inhumane way.
D- He is safely in an environment he belongs in. hemm hand it over to u. i think u might have the problem of taking him through immigration
Azrael n Chaarmax- i did not think of the zoo but thats what i should have done. well next time i know what to do now....
I love turtles and turtoises..:D
they're harmless and soooooo sweeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!
I dont remember anyone saying it's bad luck... but drop it off at the sea or why not try calling the zoo?
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