This year the family wanted something different. Something unique. They wanted a unicorn. I tried to explain that unicorns do not exist but I was outnumbered. Apparently they exist and they wanted one.
I tried several pet shops, and stables around us, and farms too. No unicorns. I searched the Internet but could not find any website selling unicorns. So I placed an advert on social media: UNICORN WANTED - WILLING TO PAY GOOD PRICE.
So I went to this farm some 20 miles away. You wouldn't believe it. They had a live unicorn. I was so pleased to have found this rare mythical creature. The seller told me it was unique. Apparently, this unicorn, apart from being the only one in the world, it is also the only one who can count. I couldn't believe it.
"Come on, try it!" said the salesman, "ask him to do a sum."
"What's five plus five?" I asked. The unicorn did not react. I waited a minute, then two, then another minute ... nothing.
"You caught him by surprise," said the seller, "He needs to be run in. To warm up; like athletes do before they go on a run or do gymnastics. They need to warm up. Ask him an easy one!"
"What's one plus nothing?" I asked. The unicorn did not react. We waited a minute, then two, then another minute ... then the unicorn snorted as they do, "Pffrrttt ..."
"There you are," said the salesman, "he said one. Let's try another, what's two take away one?"
The unicorn went, "Pffrrttt" again.
"Isn't he clever?" said the salesman, "not only can he count, but he is also multilingual. Speak to him in any language!"
I stepped back a few steps and said, "venez ici!" The unicorn did not move.
"Vai via!" I said. He did not move.
"Tienes hambre?" I asked, meaning 'Are you hungry?' ". The animal did not react at all. He just went "Pffrrttt!"
"You see," said the salesman enthusiastically, "he said 'I don't care' in French. That's how they say it ... Pffrrttt!"
I ignored his sales pitch and noticing the creature closely I remarked, "I see it has a carrot stuck to his head instead of a horn. Why is that?"
"Oh, that's a temporary horn," he said, "his real horn broke when he tried to ring the doorbell by pressing the button with his horn. The vet stuck this carrot until his real horn grows again!"
Anyway, because of that slight damage he gave me a reduction to the selling price.
We had a unique Christmas present as a family this year. We kept the unicorn at a stables nearby owned by a family friend. Unfortunately, the other horses ate the carrot on its head.
We now have the only unicorn in the world without a horn. That's unique, don't you think?
...in our family Santa only comes for children. The adults have enough stuff and the children also have plenty of stuff too. I wish that I knew that you wanted a unicorn, our youngest granddaughter has a bedroom full of stuffed animals and there must an extra one in there somewhere! Next time just speek up!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Tom, for your offer of a toy unicorn. I gave them one of those last year and said it was a real unicorn but it was asleep. They tried all year to wake him up with no success. This year they insisted on a live and awake unicorn. Now we got one; admittedly without a horn, but the salesman said it will grow a horn soon.
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I love your quest to make your family happy! Your optimism, too.
ReplyDeleteFor years I've wanted a hippopotamus for Christmas ... perhaps a sloth. To no avail. Yet, I'm delighted with the Tweetie pillow from son. I don't think there's any rules about adults having to act their age on Christmas.
You wanted a hippo for Christmas? I had one in my toilet a few days ago:
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A sloth would just be hanging from your chandelier all day and do nothing else. A Tweetie pillow is best.
God bless, Mevely.
Danny and I don't exchange Christmas gifts, but we send things to our children and grandchildren. Luckily, no one asked for a unicorn this year - LOL! Blessings, Victor!
ReplyDeleteIt's a rare animal, Martha. I doubt you would have found a unicorn so easily. You can always borrow ours if you wish.
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You got a very special and rare unicorn because it has no horn. Take good care of it, Victor.
ReplyDeleteYes we will take great care of it, Bill. A rare creature indeed.
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That was a good story Victor. :)
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ReplyDeleteWE seldom exchange gifts. But Imma tell you my friend, you have been scammed. I remember hearing a song, I am sure it was inspired, that tells the Unicorn missed the Ark.
ReplyDeleteI did however enjoy the entry. Love to you my friend. I just told Sherry we must get over to see you. She said, " We will cross over and see him when we make the trio to Ireland. Now she knows she has already said she ain't flying to Ireland. So It will probably be only me sleeping on your front garden. Just sayin
:pve you my friend,and thanks for all the prayers.
That spelling was LOVE you my friend. LOL
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