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Old 26-02-2008, 09:35 PM
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That's actually an urban legend... Her name was Henrietta... hey... maybe that's where I got the name... Anyway... she was owned by Steve Irwin... actually his dad... but that tortoise has sparked many a story... there is actually a book on that tortoise which either proves or dispells the notion that it was C. Darwins tortoise. I'll try and find the book and post the reference.
At the latest count, I have 5 children, and 4 grandchildren...I guess they will inherite my torts?...Only the sensible family members though, if they show little interest, the torts will go elsewhere...T.T.

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Old 26-02-2008, 09:44 PM
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I think my tort could possibly out live me, its a scary thought but i think when i finally plop my clogs my son if he is still the only child i have will inherit him. He already loves the animals especially the tortoise
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At the latest count, I have 5 children, and 4 grandchildren...I guess they will inherite my torts?...Only the sensible family members though, if they show little interest, the torts will go elsewhere...T.T.

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And you will determine this... how??????

It's Harriet not Henrietta... my bad... The book I was taking about is... I believe... Darwins Tortoise... it's a kids book... I do have it and will keep looking.
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Old 26-02-2008, 09:53 PM
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And you will determine this... how??????

It's Harriet not Henrietta... my bad... The book I was taking about is... I believe... Darwins Tortoise... it's a kids book... I do have it and will keep looking.
Determine what???...What family members are sensible?...Who will inherit them?...Or were the torts will end up?...

I will cross that bridge when I get to it...T.T.
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for crying out loud!!!!!

my torts will be looked after by either family or by very close friends!

but once again, for crying out loud!!!!!
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Old 26-02-2008, 10:03 PM
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Your'e missing the point again Ed. Who care who owned it, Or do you think your torts will care when you die?
As long as they have heat... water... a lawn to graze on... I'd bet big bucks they could give a flyin' flip who's providing it.

It would be nice if they thought... man... I miss Ed... not very realistic though.

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Old 26-02-2008, 10:05 PM
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As long as they have heat... water... a lawn to graze on... I'd bet big bucks they could give a flyin' flip who's providing it.

It would be nice if they thought... man... I miss Ed... not very realistic though.

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your missing the point ed, the thread is about what you'd do with your torts not what your torts would think or feel...
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As long as they have heat... water... a lawn to graze on... I'd bet big bucks they could give a flyin' flip who's providing it.

It would be nice if they thought... man... I miss Ed... not very realistic though.

It's a reptile.
Sound like the topic of a new thread - Does your tort recognise you?

For crying out loud!!!!?
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Determine what???...What family members are sensible?...Who will inherit them?...Or were the torts will end up?...

I will cross that bridge when I get to it...T.T.
My phylosophy exactly...
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im starting a cult on which when i die. all my reps take a scuicide pill and come and join at the pearly gates....
there will be me standing there like Ace Ventura....
Let us in St Peter..its ok Noah sent me..lol
and thats a happy ending to us all.....
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