Hey GrannySue, here's a book you might like to read: It's called Enslaved By Ducks, and the author's story is much like yours. It is hilarious!
http://www.amazon.com/Enslaved-Ducks-Bob-Tarte/dp/1565124502/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244655690&sr=1-1