A little rain.....and a rare sighting

When's the last time I saw one of these guys? Well, I can tell you it's been a while. The last turtle we had in the compound escaped at least a couple of years ago, so I would guess that would be when. Every now and then Trevor will mention seeing one down the hill in the backyard. You'd think living in the country that we would cross paths more often than we do.

But today, seeing this girl, it reminded me of the days of:

Walking in the rain, jumping in mudpuddles, carrying umbrellas and keeping an eye out for a hidden turtle in the leaves.

Rescuing misguided turtles from sure road death.

Finding turtles at auctions.

Naming turtles after the ever so famous Ninja turtles. Remember Raphael, Leonardo, Michaelangelo and Donatello?

Naming turtles girl names like Madeline or Samantha.

Being brought turtles by concerned neigbhors who knew of our turtle compound.

Watching newly hatched turtles, with their shells so soft, head toward the small pool.

Yep, with light drizzle falling, it's not surprising to see her out an about. After all we were always more successful of finding them after a rain.

Enjoy the memory!

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