I just finished planting a patch with new seeds. One package says carrots and one says nettles. I've only planted the carrots so far. I thought Ducky could feed the tender shoots to her babies and there would be plenty of carrots for Horsey. Maybe they will help Horsey to grow a nicer looking tail. It is looking somewhat moplike. I'll get to the nettles as soon as I figure out what Mrs. Grundy is doing. She has been lurking around the green plants and the swimming pool. If she starts practicing her singing, I may have to push her into the pool after all.
Ducky, I won't be able to sing in the opera. Two reasons - 1. I must tend my plants and 2. I don't have a very good singing voice. Although, that doesn't seem to be a criteria. I do appreciate your offer to make me a beautiful costume though. I think you have your hands err...wings full with all the tasks you've taken on.
It makes me very happy to hear that Fang is teaching Piaf all he knows about security. I hope that means I'll be getting some help with guarding the green plants.
I just saw Fang's letter, but I can't find him. I think he's taken up with Mademoiselle Fifi. Maybe they're playing in the corks. She IS very pretty, isn't she?
I would like to learn karate because those Grumblers are so BIG. Someone must teach them some discipline. Just think if they run over the plants! The worst part is that I think Squeaky is right. They are not house broken. I am ordering lots of litter. Maybe they will like that.
Reinhard told me that he hopes the Director knows what he is doing. The Grumblers ALL want to play dragons and they like to sing. The Director may be getting more than he bargained for.
PS. If you have to push Mrs. Grundy in the pool, wait 'til dark. Mr. Grundy can be nasty.
Please sign up only two grumblers, preferably a couple.
As the male grumbler has only three heads, he may play the dragon. His companion I will hire as complete choir, as the females have seven heads.
Also ask about their food requirements. Opera directors are out of the question, Primadonnas only after the last curtain.
I have auditioned many Grumblers, Director. The two I selected, Mr. and Mrs. Grumbler, are the best singers and have the best manners. They seem reluctant to discuss their dietary requirements, but I don't think they eat Opera Directors and Primadonnas. At least not on a regular basis.
The Grumblers look rather fearsome, Director. Maybe Ducky can do something with make-up. They are very interested in their costumes and have asked for a hat for each of their heads. Politely. Please have Ducky on stand-by. I don't think it's wise to disappoint a Grumbler.
As you found a well-behaving couple of Grumblers, please hire them at once. Tell them, that any costume will only hide their phantastical natural fearsome appearance.
About hats I have asked Ducky, to rummage through the captains old sailor's chest. There might be hats from his pirate forbears (the three-pointed ones), which will fit any Great Toothy Grumbler nicely.
As an addition Ducky might part with Sir Francis Drake's socks, which she aquired from the captain's chest, to fit the male Grumbler.
Not having a good singing voice suggest to me that you do at least have SOME singing ability.
So be assured that you will shine in this unfortunate cast of tone-deaf misfits.
Mrs Grundy has a lead role mainly because of throwing her considerable weight around. She sound like a startled hyena.
And the Captain.... an interesting case that sounds like like gravel stirred (not shaken) in a tin can .... though his words are interspersed with grunts and hiccups that are more melodious.
