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Ralph Abducted by Space Aliens? Or Did He Leave?
Ralph the Redhead has not been seen since early last Friday, and folks are wondering if he may have been abducted by space aliens (only a theory) or if he left on his own.
Above is the last known photo of Ralph at the Celery Farm. No sign of UFOs, so we are thinking he left voluntarily.
If Ralph is not re-sighted by Friday, the winner of the "When will Ralph leave?' contest is Rob Fanning, the person who first espied Ralph on Lake Appert on Monday, Oct. 19, and who also proposed the contest. Hmmmm.
Ralph was seen for a period of 40 days.
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you all quack me up……
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I’m INNOCENT I tell you–INNOCENT! no one can prove anything!!!
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I was wondering why Rob wanted to borrow my shotgun?
Better watch out for pellets, Lisa!
COOx2 -
I saw him Friday afternoon, about 3pm, he was in his usual spot and seemed happy and splashing about.
Congrats to Rob! -
I am offering a reward of my latest version of Ducks of the Celery Farm featuring Ralph on the cover to Rob if he returns Ralph for just one more day. Tomorrow just happens to be the day I predicted he would leave.
Jerry Barrack -
You sure the Fannings had TURKEY on Thanksgiving ??
Just sayin’
Nancy Drabik -
Now it’s all starting to make sense….
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When you see Rob, ask him what he wants me to do with this duck he brought home the other day? 😉
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8 comments
sally teschon
you all quack me up……
RF
I’m INNOCENT I tell you–INNOCENT! no one can prove anything!!!
COOx2
I was wondering why Rob wanted to borrow my shotgun?
Better watch out for pellets, Lisa!
COOx2
Barbara
I saw him Friday afternoon, about 3pm, he was in his usual spot and seemed happy and splashing about.
Congrats to Rob!
Jerry barrack
I am offering a reward of my latest version of Ducks of the Celery Farm featuring Ralph on the cover to Rob if he returns Ralph for just one more day. Tomorrow just happens to be the day I predicted he would leave.
Jerry Barrack
Nancevoy@optonline.net
You sure the Fannings had TURKEY on Thanksgiving ??
Just sayin’
Nancy Drabik
Jim Wright
Now it’s all starting to make sense….
Lisa Ann Fanning
When you see Rob, ask him what he wants me to do with this duck he brought home the other day? 😉