When you walk in the door and you see your furniture rearranged, your heart sinks. For, you know there has been an intruder in your home. Immediately, I suspected what had happened. Only one intruder gets stuck under the living room chairs and carries them with him to the dining room.
Sure enough, the back door was open and Tony, my 75lb African Sulcata Tortoise had entered. I will not show you the evidence! I do not understand why he cannot deposit everything in one place but he doesn't!
You know how hard it is to carry an object of that shape and size to the back yard?
I do know one thing: you cannot scold a tortoise!
African Sulcata's grow to between 150 and 200lbs and live well over 100 years. They reach adult size at about 30 years. Tony is about seven years old.
When your day is busy and you have writer's block, you can always post on one of the small pleasures in life!
this is hilarious!
ReplyDeleteCan't believe you have a pet tortoise! How fun. Thanks for hosting the On Your Heart Tuesday. God bless! Gail
ReplyDeleteWow...what a cool pet!!! I would be glad to share my space temporarily with him! :) I'm sure he is outside most the time! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it was Tony and not a burglar. I'm sure having a pet tortoise is an adventure in itself.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
I can picture the furniture moving, but it must be nice having Tony around.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I never would have guessed! At least he didn't steal anything. :)
ReplyDeleteHow does one come to have a tortoise as a pet? How does one deposit a tortoise in one's back yard? What is quality time with a tortoise like? Where will Tony's next home be (since he has 93+ years left to live)? This fascinates me. Do you have other exotic pets?
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your intruder was Tony and not somebody else!
ReplyDeleteOh he is adorable! So glad you shared!
ReplyDeleteIf this is a result of writer's block, bring it on!!!! He is adorable!! Well first, how does he get in? And he really goes under the furniture and moves it around trying to get out? Has he ever been really stuck and you had to help?
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique, out-of-the-shell pet! With all my boys, I don't think I could handle a pet that moves my furniture, too! What an adventure!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! i'm glad it wasn't any other kind of intruder :) so funny. love to you...
ReplyDeleteyou have a pet tortoise!!! hehe :) That's awesome!!!
ReplyDeletelol, very cute.
ReplyDeleteToo funny.
ReplyDeleteI think tortoises are fascinating creatures, but wouldn't want one that big in my house! How funny that it can actually move your furniture around. If he could learn to follow directions, this could be a big help to you! What a cool pet!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! and I love how your home reflects your travels for Him!
ReplyDeleteBless your heart...but, thanks so much for not posting pics of the "evidence"!!! ;-) HOPE you have a much, much better day!!!
ReplyDeleteA Turtle interior decorator: "No, no, honey, the sofa looks much better over here."
ReplyDeleteThanks for the smile today. It's always fun to see how the differences in geography impact our lives. I would never have guessed turtles coming in to rearrange the furniture!
Can turtles be cute? If so, Tony is at the top of the list! Thanks for sharing his picture with us!
ReplyDeleteI just think it's awesome that you have your very own tortoise!
ReplyDeleteOkay, that is just crazy! I can't imagine carrying that out of your house! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSure wish we lived in a climate where we could have one of these! The coolest pet ever!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun pet! Can't believe they weigh so much! How incredible it must be to live in South Africa! Always love & appreciate your global look at the world, Shanda!
ReplyDeleteI just love your choice of house pet...so cool...a hidden camera of you getting him back out of the house would be priceless....blessings~
ReplyDeleteWow, Shanda, this fits right in with my blog post this week! Our intruder was much smaller, though!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Laurie
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I wonder if turtles can live where it snows in winter. He would make a great backyard pet.
ReplyDeleteyou could tie tony to a roomba and he could do your floors! love this
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love turtles. How cool is he!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! That is hilarious!
ReplyDeleteI had a much smaller version of Tony when I was a child. He lived in the back yard. I loved going out to find him under the bushes. He could easily hide, unlike Tony!! Great post.
ReplyDeleteShanda, you never cease to amaze me. How did you get to have a turtle like that and where did you get him? Sometimes our best stories come in moments of writers block. That is hilarious (probably not you though).
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through the hop! I am glad I did! Your newest follower...please follow back!
ReplyDeleteI keep giggling thinking about the wandering chair with little (not so little!) Tony underneath! Too cute! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow, didn't know how big they can grow!
ReplyDeleteI need a wayward turtle! :) Cute post, Shanda!
ReplyDeleteOh my such a nice pet (outside pet)- -
ReplyDeleteMy aunt once had one of these turtles and it stayed in their back yard. I had almost forgotten about it.
This post just made me smile. I read it earlier today but didn't have time to comment so came back tonight and smiled again. great post!
ReplyDeleteThat's so amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love that last picture of his face!
ReplyDeletewow!! how cool!!
ReplyDeleteyou can't scold a tortoise! ha ha ha...good one.
ReplyDeleteNope, bet you can't shake your finger and his face and tell him he's a bad turtle...
as next time you'd be shaking 9!
ha ha ha... so funny.
glad there wasn't a real intruder...
~Pat
Such a cute story. (BTW, I love your comfortable home).
ReplyDeleteI am smiling on this one. What a precious pet. I loved this story. I can't imagine trying to get him out of your house.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the smile today!!
:)
ReplyDeleteHe sure is a big boy, but I don't think I would like his mess...
ReplyDeleteThis made me giggle. We used to ride on tortoise this size when we wee kids. giggle. I love that he moves your furniture, too funny! Thank you for the linky I am happy to link up. Although my photo is a very simple one this week it has great meaning. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteFun post ~ awesome photos ~ thanks, namaste, Carol ^_^
ReplyDeletehe is flippin gorgeous, i want a tortoise but honestly have no where for it to live.
ReplyDeleteI live in the Mojave Desert, and I love catching sight of one of our native tortoises. Thanks for the link-up!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I loved seeing Tony....he's cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting (and large!) pet!Thanks for sharing your pictures of Tony!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you,
Bethany
Goodness me - he's huge, and only 7 years old?! Imagine what he's going to do to your furniture when he's 30!!! My post is about a month old, but I thought it was worth sharing :)
ReplyDeleteErika
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wow, that requires a commitment...and someone to leave him to in your will.
ReplyDeleteThat is the cutest turtle ever... Adorable and they are so easy to care for. What a blessing :) Have a wonderful weekend !
ReplyDeleteThat must be quite a challenge keeping a tortoise that size! How funny, a built in re-decorator...
ReplyDeleteOMG it looks gigantic
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My step-daughter has a pet tortoise...has had her for quite a number of years. Somehow, I have never been able to reconcile myself with a tortoise as a pet, but she loves her! I tend to like things that are soft and like to sit in your lap! I am going to share your story with her today...she will enjoy it I am sure!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Sunday Snapshot. I'm glad it wasn't a worse intruder. Great post! It was heartstopping at the beginning!
ReplyDeleteI am laughing at your comment about scolding a tortoise. You got that right for sure. What a cool pet. My son has always wanted one.
ReplyDeleteThe close up shots are so lovely and expressive.
ReplyDeletehysterical
ReplyDeleteWow, he's a big boy! I'd never thought of having one as a pet... love that portrait... Thanks for sharing on 'Weekly Top Shot,' I hope you'll share again next week....
ReplyDeleteHow sweet to have a tortoise! I thought I had it bad with a goat living in my kitchen.
ReplyDeleteTony is the coolest! I'd love to meet him :) I'm glad I stumbled upon your blog. He is awesome, such a sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteP.S. What are his favorite snacks?
Oh my, that second picture of him. What sweetie!
ReplyDeleteThat's hilarious! Love the last picture. :)
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