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.”
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.”
Edcole1961 about 15 years ago
That gives new meaning to the term “Fly-by-night operation.”
pouncingtiger about 15 years ago
At least Dook puts in something in the deal.
Yukoner about 15 years ago
Just like the Birdlin Air Lift after WWII.
lewisbower about 15 years ago
Turtles fly? Doc you have to adjust my meds.
pearlandpeach about 15 years ago
A Litle Help From Our Friends.
gobblingup Premium Member about 15 years ago
What a good team.
DolphinGirl78 about 15 years ago
No wonder he looks so tired during the day while John walks… :)
TiggerLeBounce about 15 years ago
::LOL!:: Indeed!
Nebulous Premium Member about 15 years ago
Landings can be a bit tricky when the turtle dove.
delaterra about 15 years ago
How sweet! I’m so glad they are good friends now.
wicky about 15 years ago
One hand washes the other.
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?
GROG Premium Member about 15 years ago
Because Dook can fly John by night and rest during the day while John hoofs it.
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. :))
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.
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.”
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.’
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!
suziq589 about 15 years ago
Sleep flying, good one. Just don’t drop the turtle.