Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jul. 2, 2017 @memphis wrote

Well, after being rejected by that toddler, Daisy met a new neighbors son who is fascinated with her. The girls were grazing in front yesterday evening and I was chatting with a neighbor. I could see this kid, around 8-9, walking down the street with his mom. I could see his whole face change when he saw the girls. And of course Daisy went sliding up to him immediately. Still can't believe how much she likes kids & how patient she is. She's fine with adults, but with kids she's all over them like a cheap feather suit.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18673038

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 3, 2017 @memphis wrote

"Zero". Don't get me back on my soap box. I think the APA should include a class for additional color varieties.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18676995

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 3, 2017 @memphis wrote

I think we should all go to the Ohio Nationals and bring different color varieties for exhibit only. Let folks see the other colors.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18677006

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 3, 2017 @memphis wrote

Ralph...you & Holm could hop on a plane. Get an under the seat crate & bring a few birds. Buckeye folks are holding their National meet there. I have a van. I can pick you guys up at the airport.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18677014

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 3, 2017 @memphis wrote

Interesting about the comb.

I wish we could get a group to meet up in Ohio. I want to see all 5500 birds!! The noise alone!!

Will you show any turkeys this year?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18677020

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 3, 2017 @memphis wrote

The new young man in our neighborhood came down last evening to visit Daisy. He met my 6 year old neighbor...the one who invited Daisy to her birthday party....my gosh was that cute. Two kids discussing turkeys like a couple of little experts.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18677035

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 3, 2017 @memphis wrote

I find Porters site highly addictive. I thought recessive genes could be expressed.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18679431

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 3, 2017 @memphis wrote

We have a 4th of July parade on our street each year. This year will be the 62nd parade. It's an amazing spectacle. Fire trucks, boy scout groups, cops on horses, floats, and every kid is riding a decorated bike or scooter. Even decorated dogs. Hundreds of folks. Folks that grew up here come back with their kids & now grandkids. We all decorate our houses. It's so cool! Tonight we had our neighborhood cookout. Everyone asked where the turkeys are. Daisy, being a renowned food thief, is banned from such affairs. But she & Annie will get lots of visitors tomorrow. Daisy will love it, Annie will grumble the whole time!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18680386

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 4, 2017 @memphis wrote

Pics from our parade. Daisy's buddy.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18682431

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 4, 2017 @memphis wrote

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18682438