While we were still living in Stockton, we returned to our home one day to find a basket with a note on it: "Please take good care of me." Upon opening the basket, we found an adorable, pink stuffed flamingo that we promptly named Jollyman (after JB and our good friends, Bob and Judy who named their parrot Jollyman). Jollyman promptly became a part of our bedroom decor, gracing himself among our bed pillows.
We knew immediately who and where he came from. Around 1986 we became very good friends with Mike and Lisa, and Eric and Julie. We entertained quite a bit, and especially during the holiday season. At one of the parties, Bill and I noticed a pink flamingo ornament hanging on their tree and quickly bagged it. When we got home, it graced our tree, until it was found by Mike and Lisa when they came to our house. Of course, they took it back and so became this little game of "where is the pink flamingo ornament"?
Jollyman moved aboard Creola with us in December 04, as we were preparing to begin our sailing adventures. While exploring Mexico, Bill found the great heart-shaped pin "Te amour", and we pinned it on Jollyman. He graces our bed, sitting amongst the pillows, or sometimes lounging, and the expression on his face brings a smile to ours. Thanks Mike and Lisa! :)
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