Sandy Supposes....

May 20th Duiker Island& Cape Fur Seals

" All right you louts. Look lively. The tourists are approaching in that rumbling, ocean-skimming device. Show them your good sides. Somebody nudge Earl. Why is he splayed out like a dead seal?"

"Um, sir? You seem to have a bit of fish dangling from your teeth. Nope, the other side. You've almost got it. Give it another swipe? Aha, you've got it!"

"Great, I didn't have time to clean my whiskers. Do you think they'll notice?"

         "Mommy, Billy just slapped me."

"Well, she stuck her tongue out at me."

"Twins don't make me give you a reason to cry. Billy! Keep your flippers to yourself. Cindy! Put your tongue back in your face young lady. You're being watched."

"How much is too much? Can they see all of my teeth? My jaw is killing me. Can I relax yet?"

"Hey, watch it! There's plenty of room on this rock. Stop crowding me."

"Ow! Who poked me in the eye? Must you wave at them? Where's your dignity?"

"Is Earl sleeping again? Just how many fish did he scarf?"

"Listen up. Are we ready? It's time for the daily dive and swim show. Let's show those gawkers how it's done. What about Earl? Maybe a splash will rouse him. Here comes a big wave. In we go!"

"Awww, just look at them. They're so cute! They all huddle, or is that cuddle together on that rock."

"They must be sunbathing."

"I just saw a seal slap another one. Wait, I think that one is the mother and she doesn't look too pleased."

"Is anyone else noticing that fat one over there? Is he dead?"

"They sure are noisy animals. What have they got to talk about? All I hear is a lot of barking.

"Wow! Look at 'em hit the water. They're so fast! I wish I could swim like that."

"Ooo, that one is spraying cold water at me. That can't be right. I swear the other one is sassing me sticking its tongue out."

"You don't suppose this is all an act for our benefit?"