"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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> "Nicky" > wrote in message
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>> On Tue, 3 Feb 2009 22:04:33 -0600, "Robert Miles"
>> > wrote:
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>>>"Nicky" > wrote in message
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>>>> It's not mine <she said through gritted teeth> - it's hubby's pride
>>>> and joy. Personally, I'd be happy to explore turtle soup recipes...
>>>.
>>>Have you thought of asking hubby to take over feeding it?
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>> LOL - I do frequently, Robert, often with expletives :P Unfortunately,
>> he gets up and goes to work before the damntortoise wakes up.
>>
>> And she normally does get her food left on the ground - but for some
>> things, like strawberries or peach slices which are a particular treat
>> for her, she can't get a grip on them to bite them - so fingers are
>> the easiest solution. I point out that she doesn't attempt to bite
>> anyone else's fingers; she just doesn't like me. Grrr.
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> Chopsticks.
>


Tongs. :-)

Cheri