The nice thing about these Morris blocks are the colors are such that I can haul them here and there and not worry about staining them... and this block has been everywhere in the last few days and almost all of the work done waiting for someone. This block will be one of my favorites in the series because of the story.
When Morris was only 6 months old we walked every day in the forest and he happily scampered about chasing rabbits and butterflies. But one day he inadvertently scampered too close to a wild turkey sitting on her nest... She rose like a phoenix with her wings spread a full 6' and screaming and screeching she charged Morris... who ran immediately between my legs.
Now even two years later he still scampers about the forest but when we get near the "turkey" spot on the trail he walks right next to me until we are well past it... When you lift the peek-a-boo you see.....
I found this great photo of a hen turkey in attack mode... You can just imagine what Morris felt with this coming at him!!
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6 comments:
Yikes, poor Morris - a turkey attack is pretty scary. He has turkey-avoidance down pat, now he just has to add skunks and porcupines to the list.
That's the best block yet, Gerry. I can just tell by his body language in the photo that he's expecting something scary to jump out at him, LOL!
Poor Morris. I am enjoying the stories that go along with the blocks.
oh! poor morris! he must have been terrified! good thing Mommy was there to save him from the scary bird!or he might have been too frightened to go back!
HUGE smile!!! Love love love that dog and all your storytelling to go with your beautiful stiching. Peek-a-boo indeed. I'm impressed you held your ground too!!
I think Morris and you need to publish a storybook-with your art and storytelling skills, and his charisma, you are bound to be a hit! He could be much bigger than Carl (dog hero of many child's storybooks). Amy in LA
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