Ladies and gentleman, I hate to be such a downer on Fathers Day but I was visited with some bad news in my fish tank a few days back. Springy, my African dwarf frog, has died.
This species is a great addition to any peaceful freshwater fish tank. They actually need to stay in the water at all times. Indeed, these frogs can come out and hop around for a short while, but without water they'll dry out quickly and die. They're quite small and not at all aggressive which is a big bonus.
While Springy died of natural causes, I think now is as good a time as any to give my friend a proper eulogy.
(clearing throat)
Springy was a good frog. No, she was a great frog. Springy, I recall the first day I purchased you from the pet store. When I tried to put you in the tank, you jumped out of the net and found the rest of my apartment to be more to your liking.
In the tank you were queen of your own castle and lived your life with hopping mad vigor. The other fish had but no choice but to follow your lead.
Your hours long posturing in zen like positions (standing on one foot while looking to the heavens) was not laziness. It was a reflection of your deep.....er....thought on the....er problems facing the word.
(coughing)
Springy didn't need a man in her life to be happy, she jumped to her own drummer. And while she was camera shy, she was always front and center come feeding time. How could I and your tank mates forget you pressing your hands and face against the tank to get a closer look at the frozen blood worms I was about to feed you. You were like a kid looking through a toy store window.
My dear Springy, you were a true lady of the tank. You will be missed. While it pains me greatly to send you off one last time (flushing) your hopping mad legacy will live on. Sure there may be other jumping kinsmen from Africa in the future, but they all always second to you.
So...does anyone wanna join me in singing Amazing Grace or something?
Coming up....
Leon's Hulk Tag
and....
Thank you! I have lots of fellow bloggers to thank and this is my chance to do it. Join me in showing my gratitude.
also....
If I had a BB gun.
