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To: MEG33

Your turkey is begging for food?

Was it Ben Franklin who chose the turkey over the eagle to represent the US? Whoever it was they said it was because the turkey was smarter.

The wild turkey is smart but the domestic comestible one is dumb as dirt.


1,419 posted on 02/08/2009 9:12:44 AM PST by Lady Jag (NOW MORE THAN EVER https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate)
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To: Lady Jag

This turkey will chase the UPS truck..Once kept a deliveryman in his truck..terrified..but is very nice to me..I should leave a note and tell the postman to spread the word that a few seeds would distract him.
He likes watching my kitties and they like watching him..

Silky got out yesterday and they were doing fine together..I let her stay out briefly because she is so good about letting me bring her in and she sticks close.

I think you are right about Ben Franklin’s wishes.
This turkey is beautiful..but I am happy the Bald Eagle was chosen.


1,425 posted on 02/08/2009 9:23:37 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military)
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