B.C. by Mastroianni and Hart for November 20, 2009

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    Edcole1961  about 15 years ago

    That gives new meaning to the term “Fly-by-night operation.”

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    pouncingtiger  about 15 years ago

    At least Dook puts in something in the deal.

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    Yukoner  about 15 years ago

    Just like the Birdlin Air Lift after WWII.

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    lewisbower  about 15 years ago

    Turtles fly? Doc you have to adjust my meds.

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    pearlandpeach  about 15 years ago

    A Litle Help From Our Friends.

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    gobblingup Premium Member about 15 years ago

    What a good team.

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    DolphinGirl78  about 15 years ago

    No wonder he looks so tired during the day while John walks… :)

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    TiggerLeBounce  about 15 years ago

    ::LOL!:: Indeed!

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    Nebulous Premium Member about 15 years ago

    Landings can be a bit tricky when the turtle dove.

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    delaterra  about 15 years ago

    How sweet! I’m so glad they are good friends now.

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    wicky  about 15 years ago

    One hand washes the other.

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    legaleagle48  about 15 years ago

    Of course, it does beg the question. If Dook can simply fly south by himself, why does he need John to carry him there?

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    GROG Premium Member about 15 years ago

    Because Dook can fly John by night and rest during the day while John hoofs it.

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    Rakkav  about 15 years ago

    And every night, they pass that duo who uses the sail and roller skates, so it works out well all over. :))

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    fritzoid Premium Member about 15 years ago

    I really like this.

    For several days now, I’ve been wondering just what exactly John gets out of the arrangement (as far as I know, turtles are no more migratory than coconuts). The bit about companionship yesterday was a good answer, but only partial.

    John feels like he’s providing a valuable service to his friend Dookey Bird by carrying him south every year. Dook appreciates this, and wouldn’t dream of minimizing John’s kindness by pointing out that he could migrate more quickly and easily by flying. So the bird speeds their journey along in secret, chalking up their timely arrival to “the mysteries of nature.”

    This is a great friendship we’re seeing here.

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    fritzoid Premium Member about 15 years ago

    Dook is a Dookey Bird, not an apteryx. The apteryx is an apteryx. You can tell he’s an apteryx because he (the apteryx) constantly says “Hi! I’m an apteryx, a wingless bird with hairy feathers.”

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    Mark Berte Premium Member about 15 years ago

    The apteryx (kiwi) in BC never displays wings and is drawn as fur covered, plus his usual intro, “Hi, I’m an apteryx etc….

    The “BC (Comic Strip)” entry on wiki would clarify much of this to you.

    The third bird that has appeared regularly is Wiley’s worst enemy, the Woodpecker, and the fourth is the ‘Early Bird.’

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    fritzoid Premium Member about 15 years ago

    WOODPECKERS!! I knew there was a third “W” that Wiley hated, besides Women and Water (or fourth, if you count Wiley’s self-loathing).

    Thanx, mfcoace!

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    suziq589  about 15 years ago

    Sleep flying, good one. Just don’t drop the turtle.

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