Thursday 15 April 2021

Polly Ticks!

 

I have received a great number of e-mails, (at least two), from relatives challenging the veracity of my story yesterday about the dead parrot which was not dead but merely stunned for a short while.

Let us consider the facts of the story:

It is true that I was a business manager in an office block in London.

It is true that our receptionist was very beautiful. Probably what stunned the parrot in the first place.

It is true that I like KFC; and that I have never had Kentucky Fried Parrot.

It is true that there was a veterinary practice not so far away from our office.

It is true that the knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour. 

It is also true that the knot is also a dumpy, short-legged, stocky wading bird.

And that most fast food outlets have toilets for the customers to use.

So what bit of the story did you not believe?

I may also add as evidence that the vet told me that this particular parrot is of the Scandinavian variety and that in all probability it was hibernating. Apparently, Scandinavian parrots hibernate for nine months each year.

So there you have it. No facts have been harmed in the telling of this story whether it is true or not. For what really matters in life is not whether I tell you the truth or not in relating my imaginary tales of woe and wile; what really matters is whether I have entertained you and brought a temporary smile to your face; however short in its longevity, a smile all the same, that unites us despite the physical distance between us.

23 comments:

  1. ...and over here facts don't seen to matter anymore!

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    1. What are facts but truths seen from another way.

      God bless, Tom.

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  2. Fact is, we enjoy the visit, even if we must cross the pond daily. At one time the crossing took two weeks.
    Be safe and keep the facts straight!
    Sherry & jack

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    1. I am so pleased that you both enjoy your visits here. We like seeing you visit and I hope also have you smile at my stories. Fact is: you're always welcome.

      God bless Jack and Sherry.

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  3. I've missed your entertaining and bringing a smile to my face posts, Victor! Thanks for one today. Interesting fact about hibernating parrots!

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    1. Great to see you here again Lynn. Make it a regular visit please. Today's post is by way of explanation of yesterday's which need no explanation except I did not understand it.

      God bless.

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  4. I love this post, Victor. Splendid close! 🤗

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    1. So glad you liked this, Mevely. It pleases me when people smile at what I write. I note from studying the stats that about 70% of my visitors are first time visitors. They usually visit for my silly posts. Hopefully they also get to read my Christian posts too.

      God bless, my friend.

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  5. Just thinking of your name makes me smile and laugh. :)

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    1. It's good to laugh, Bill. Please invite others over here so they can laugh too.

      God bless always.

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  6. Dearest Victor,
    You sure did captivate your audience; reading or else!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  7. The smiles matter the most, Victor, and you've certainly spread lots of them around with your writing.
    Blessings!

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    1. What a kind thing to say, Martha. Thank you so much. I just hope that one casual visitor to this blog happens to read my Christian posts and get to experience God's love.

      God bless you and your family.

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  8. Thanks for setting us right about the facts. :)
    I agree with Bill.

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    1. All the facts above are true, Happyone. The only things that are not true are that we did not have a cage in the reception area and there was no parrot. But that should not detract from the veracity of the story.

      I am so glad you enjoyed it. Please tell others to join us here too.

      God bless always.

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  9. As messed up as things are in this world. A good laugh is good for the soul. I love your stories. That is a fact. Blessings.

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    1. I am so glad that you enjoy my stories, Nells. I find that humour keeps me going when life gets a little difficult.

      God bless you and yours.

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  10. Thank you for "just the facts"!

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    1. My facts are always true ... ish.

      God bless, Mimi.

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