Penelope Penguin Preens
A short story.24 total reviews
Comment from damommy
I think you have hit the jackpot with your penguin stories. You have written about them so sweetly, they seem real.
I enjoyed this very much. As usual, you picked just the right photo.
Now, I'm read all three. When will there be more? 8-)
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2016
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I think you have hit the jackpot with your penguin stories. You have written about them so sweetly, they seem real.
I enjoyed this very much. As usual, you picked just the right photo.
Now, I'm read all three. When will there be more? 8-)
Comment Written 04-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2016
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Hi there,
I am so glad you read them all. That just blesses my heart. LOL
Number 4 in the life of this little Penguin family will be coming along soon.
Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
:-) Carolyn
Comment from Walu Feral
G'day Carolyn, we here hope you are well my friend. I loved this beautifully written story. Imust say that I am amazed the poor mother, after giving birth to the egg has to go fishing for two week. Is it because the father is scarier to predators? People could learn a thing or two from these guys about teamwork in relationships I think. This was fabulous and educational as well. Great job....
One suggestion...
"Peter took his well deserved break and wandered around checking out all the other nest(nests) in the neighborhood."
Delia and Champers say...Kumusta (g'day). Cheers Fez
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2015
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G'day Carolyn, we here hope you are well my friend. I loved this beautifully written story. Imust say that I am amazed the poor mother, after giving birth to the egg has to go fishing for two week. Is it because the father is scarier to predators? People could learn a thing or two from these guys about teamwork in relationships I think. This was fabulous and educational as well. Great job....
One suggestion...
"Peter took his well deserved break and wandered around checking out all the other nest(nests) in the neighborhood."
Delia and Champers say...Kumusta (g'day). Cheers Fez
Comment Written 08-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2015
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Thanks Fez for the great review. I'm happy you and the family enjoyed it. And a very sincere thanks for finding the edit. I fixed it. Penguins are a marvelous species. The emperor penguin mother leaves to fish for the full gestation period. The father stands for the entire time until hatching. Then when the mother returns, he, who has not eaten in close to 3 months, walks to the water and must fish for himself.
Take care my friend,
Carolyn
Comment from justjo66
A very sweet story and very interesting author's notes. I love to watch all
the nature shows on TV. You did a very good job with the dialogue.
Thanks for the entertainment.
Jo
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2015
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A very sweet story and very interesting author's notes. I love to watch all
the nature shows on TV. You did a very good job with the dialogue.
Thanks for the entertainment.
Jo
Comment Written 08-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2015
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And thank you justjo66, so glad you enjoyed this one. :-) Carolyn
Comment from l.raven
HU Carolyn, what a acute story told...I learned a lot about them through the movie my grandkids used to watch...(Happy Feet)...surprising enough you did learn through it...I love you little story...very well written...Love ya Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2015
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HU Carolyn, what a acute story told...I learned a lot about them through the movie my grandkids used to watch...(Happy Feet)...surprising enough you did learn through it...I love you little story...very well written...Love ya Linda xxoo
Comment Written 07-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2015
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Thanks Linda, yes that was such a cute movie,,, so glad you enjoyed theory. Love, Carolyn
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you are so welcome Carolyn...smiling...Love Linda xxoo
Comment from Spitfire
I think this would be better labeled as children's fiction.
Peter and Penelope? Haven't we meant them before in Phyllis's song? The personification works great to tell these facts in a fun way.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2015
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I think this would be better labeled as children's fiction.
Peter and Penelope? Haven't we meant them before in Phyllis's song? The personification works great to tell these facts in a fun way.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2015
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I will have to check out Phyllis's song. Because Piper Penguin is just about ready to hatch. LOL.... I will liable it properly. Thanks Shari
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
This is delightful and very well executed. You weave factual information and fantasy together wonderfully producing a magical cloth for the reader to wrap themselves in. I found it captivating and thank you very much for sharing it.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015
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This is delightful and very well executed. You weave factual information and fantasy together wonderfully producing a magical cloth for the reader to wrap themselves in. I found it captivating and thank you very much for sharing it.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015
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Thank you so much for your fine comments. I'm glad you liked this. :_) Carolyn
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
Penguins are certainly amazing. I have the documentary, March of the Penguins. What truly amazed me was the distance male penguins travel to find their one true love. Fun write, my friend. I have missed you. Glad you are back~Debbie
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015
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Penguins are certainly amazing. I have the documentary, March of the Penguins. What truly amazed me was the distance male penguins travel to find their one true love. Fun write, my friend. I have missed you. Glad you are back~Debbie
Comment Written 07-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015
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Thanks so much Debbie, I am back but sporadically it seems. Missed you too. :_) Carolyn
Comment from jpduck
I have to admit I am not a great fan of stories that anthropomorphise animals, but this is certainly an attractive little story if one overlooks that. I was drawn to it because I was lucky enough to spend two weeks in Antarctica over Christmas/New Year a few years ago. Your picture shows King Penguins, which do not build nests at all, but hold the eggs/chicks on the tops of their feet and cover them over with an abdominal flap to keep them warm, as also do Emperor Penguins. The main Antarctic breeds which build their nests with stones are Adelies, Chinstraps and Gentoos, so it might be a good idea to change the picture for one of these breeds, if you can find one.
I remember spending several hours watching nesting Gentoo Penguins building their stone nests in a Gentoo rookery. (Bizarrely, penguin nesting colonies are always known as rookeries). Most of these penguins would spend much of their time stealing stones from another pair's nest when they weren't looking.
Adrian
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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015
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I have to admit I am not a great fan of stories that anthropomorphise animals, but this is certainly an attractive little story if one overlooks that. I was drawn to it because I was lucky enough to spend two weeks in Antarctica over Christmas/New Year a few years ago. Your picture shows King Penguins, which do not build nests at all, but hold the eggs/chicks on the tops of their feet and cover them over with an abdominal flap to keep them warm, as also do Emperor Penguins. The main Antarctic breeds which build their nests with stones are Adelies, Chinstraps and Gentoos, so it might be a good idea to change the picture for one of these breeds, if you can find one.
I remember spending several hours watching nesting Gentoo Penguins building their stone nests in a Gentoo rookery. (Bizarrely, penguin nesting colonies are always known as rookeries). Most of these penguins would spend much of their time stealing stones from another pair's nest when they weren't looking.
Adrian
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Comment Written 07-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015
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You are so right about the emperor penguins and their nesting habits. I had not located a picture to represent the species I wrote about and will certainly be more diligent when posting part 2. How exciting that must have been for you to watch , up close the activities of such sweet creatures. I knew crows nest were called rooks but did not know that about the penguins.
Thank you for reading and commenting Adrian, :-) Carolyn
Comment from angelface2
What a cute story, Carolyn. I learned another thing today. Guess we are never too old to learn.
Penelope crooned, "you have picked .. add quotes before you.. Nicely done, Miss Sally
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015
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What a cute story, Carolyn. I learned another thing today. Guess we are never too old to learn.
Penelope crooned, "you have picked .. add quotes before you.. Nicely done, Miss Sally
Comment Written 06-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015
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Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed this one. I think I fixed the edit. :-) Carolyn
Comment from Nosha17
This is so interesting, I had no idea of the nesting or hatching habits of these beautiful penguins. It is nice to personify it, makes it more believable and interesting. I like the dialogue and characters. Most informative and enjoyable. Faye
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015
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This is so interesting, I had no idea of the nesting or hatching habits of these beautiful penguins. It is nice to personify it, makes it more believable and interesting. I like the dialogue and characters. Most informative and enjoyable. Faye
Comment Written 06-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015
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Thanks Faye, so glad you enjoyed this . It was fun to write. :-) Carolyn
