Ducks, Ducks, and more Ducks!

13 July 2024

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R. Linda:

We took a holiday in Chatham, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod. As a wonderful time was had by all of us, we did get some shopping in. Of course, we did. Tonya and Mam never go anywhere they don't go souvenir shopping, or is the correct term hunting? 

The shops are all quaint and artsy, but one in particular caught my eye and would have yours as well. It's a shop filled with . . . are you ready? RUBBER DUCKS!

I saw the sign as we were walking towards it.

Sign outside

What could this be? I looked in the window, and sure enough, DUCKS!

Will you look at this!

The window ducks drew us in. There were rows and rows upon rows of rubber ducks! From the front of the store to the back. Every conceivable kind of rubber ducky you could imagine. Look here:

Look at this! Have you ever seen so many besides your own collection?

The kiddos went wild! They wanted one of each, and I tell you, we had a time talking them down to three each. 

The eldest bought Chewy, Duck Vader and a pirate duck not pictured.

The middle child bought Gory Horror Ducks; yes, he did, 3 of them.

The wee one bought Rock N' Roll ducks and one Deliveryman duck - don't ask.

And not to be outdone, Mam bought herself one of these Spidey ducks.

She's a big kid she is, never will grow up, much like yourself.

I went home duckless and moneyless for that excursion into the bizarre. But the kiddos had fun. Every time they saw another duck, they'd laugh and get excited, pointing at this one and at that one. It turned out for them, at least, to be the highlight of their holiday. Forget the lovely beach, the dinners out with all that fabulous seafood, the miniature golf and pickleball; it was the duck store that was the highlight of their trip to the Cape. 

If you were with us, you'd still be inside that store. Heck, you'd probably buy the entire shop!

Gabe

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