Friday, April 5, 2013

E is for Elepahnt


So this probably sounds crazy, but I have a little dream that some day I'll own an elephant. And not just any elephant, mind you, a mini elephant (which only seems preposterous because no such thing exists). As a girl I always dreamed of having a unicorn, so it only makes sense that as an adult I'd continue my desire to own a completely fictional creature. 

 I can already see it now. Mr. Snuffles (as he'll probably be named) will be curled up at my feet, snoring sweetly through his tiny trunk. I'll use him for an ottoman, propping my feet on his thick skin, which will look like a tiny desert of cracked sand, a miniature landscape of gray. When he's happy, he'll trumpet in his sleep. The high pitched bugle will send the dogs running for cover in some other corner of the house. And on sunny days we'll walk to the market for peanuts and apples, stopping to sit on the curb in the shade, just me and Mr. Snuffles.

 Do you have a dream pet? Or am I just bonkers?
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  1. DanaApril 5, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    You're not bonkers. ☺

    I've always wanted a pig for a pet. :)

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    1. KateApril 5, 2013 at 8:41 AM

      When I was a kid I wanted a pot bellied pig (I guess I still kind of want one).

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  2. Lynn ProctorApril 5, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    what a great idea for a children's series--love your imagination!

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    1. KateApril 5, 2013 at 8:41 AM

      I was thinking it could make a fun picture book!

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  3. ReginaApril 5, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    I always wanted a Zorse, the combo animal of zebra and horse. So if you are bonkers I must be too.

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  4. PK HREZOApril 5, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Elephants are so cute. Have you seen BBC's Africa? There's some great elephant footage. My granny had a thing for them and I inherited some of her elephant trinkets. I did get to ride one thru the jungles of Thailand when I was there--so I have a great pic of me on one with a parasol. ;)

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    1. KateApril 5, 2013 at 1:26 PM

      I bet that's a FANTASTIC photo! What a cool experience. I'll have to check out the BBC special.

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  5. Margo KellyApril 5, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Nice post. Made me smile! Love the image of you with your small elephant. :) These are the things from which stories are made.

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    1. KateApril 5, 2013 at 1:27 PM

      Thanks, Margo! Isn't it fun to see the way stories can pop into our lives?

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  6. KimberlyApril 5, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Elephants are so cool. I had a really neat experience with one in Japan once. :) I think this would be a great picture book!

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    1. KateApril 5, 2013 at 1:27 PM

      Thanks Kimberly! Now I'm seriously considering trying to turn this into a picture book. I'll have to play around with it.

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  7. Kerri CuevApril 5, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Elephants are one of my favorite animals! Love this post!

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  8. Susan Gourley/KelleyApril 5, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    I want a horse, always have and probably always will.

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    1. KateApril 5, 2013 at 9:28 PM

      Me too! Ever since I was a little girl. If my 10-year-old self knew that I didn't have a horse yet, she'd disown me.

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  9. AJ LauerApril 5, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    I also love elephants! We have several lurking about the house. :)

    Happy A-Z'ing - congrats on almost finishing the first week!

    AJ Lauer
    #atozchallenge helper minion
    Twitter: @ayjaylauer

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  10. Tia BachApril 5, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    I would like a pet dragon if anything's possible. :-)

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    1. KateApril 5, 2013 at 9:28 PM

      I hope your pet dragon can be trained not to breath fire in the house! Would it be kind of like potty training a dog?

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  11. LillianApril 5, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    How charming! And such a nice graphic to go with it.

    I have three cats, and my imaginary pets are the ghosts of all the cats I've owned who are no longer with me.

    Happy A to Z! http://lillian888.wordpress.com

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    1. KateApril 5, 2013 at 9:29 PM

      That's so sweet! I really like the image of all your ghost cats sleeping curled up on your bed at night.

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  12. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Elephants are amazing, I rode one once when I was a kid at the zoo when they use to do that. Their hair is very itchy on your legs if you aren't wearing pants.

    Great post, I am following from blogging A to Z. I just added you on GFC.

    A MOM'S POINT OF VIEW
    http://www.AMomsPointOfView.com

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    1. KateApril 5, 2013 at 9:31 PM

      I'd love to ride an elephant. I feel like I have a hidden memory of riding one as a child, but I'm not sure if I made this up.

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  13. Krista McLaughlinApril 5, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    You're not bonkers! Though I rode an elephant once... not very comfortable and whew - the smell!

    I've always wanted a pet hippo, but I'll stick with my five stuffed hippos. :)

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    1. KateApril 6, 2013 at 6:52 AM

      Oh yes! A hippo would be a cute pet (but definitely a stinky one too).

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  14. Tonja DreckerApril 6, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    What a cute pet idea! And who knows, maybe you'll find it yet ;) I wouldn't mind having a pet dragon-a mini one. Oh, and one that doesn't spit fire.

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    1. KateApril 6, 2013 at 6:56 AM

      I'm sure you'll be able to teach your dragon not to spit fire. It will be very well behaved.

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  15. UnknownApril 7, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    A mini elephant would be a great foot warmer!! I think I would love to have a mini lion. Soft, furry and a wonderful purr!
    Connie
    A to Z buddy
    Peanut Butter and Whine

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