The Monkey and a plywood violin

[brightnow]

Being of the practical kind, I've posted a request for our Finnish friends to identify or claim "mystery moose":

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I hope someone will come forward soon...

[brightnow]

Two observations:

1) There's Hattie's harp!
2) Fred is not wearing a backstage pass I hope he won't get kicked out

[Darling]

Where are you, Fred? I am a bit worried about you. I hope you and Moose are sticking with Leonard and his nice friends and are not going wild, looking for the heart of Saturday night. So many things can happen to a young, naïve, cuddly guy like you. If you don't follow your mommy and you aunties' advices, you may end up sitting alone like this guy I know. Believe or not, he used to be as cute as you, see what his wild ways did to him. Don't be fooled by his joyous look, his cuddling days are over.

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[Paula]

Darling that is absolutely hideous, burn it, it is a grotesque parody I hope you don't have that in the house it would give you nightmares

[lizzytysh]

Well, it is a bit hideous, but very cute in its way, too... I laughed when I saw it ... and such an effective warning . He's still smiling and playing that ol' plywood violin, though . I think it's VERY Creative, Darling ... both the thought and the application .

It looks amazingly like Fred in the face and how he could look if he let his nightlife get the best of him ... take heed, caretakers. Looks like you better stock up on some high-quality vitamins, minerals, and other supplements, just in case, guys and gals in charge of our Fred. We're counting on you.

"Oh, Where, where, where is my gypsy monkey tonight... "[gotta sing the italicized very quickly].

[Isn't collaboration wonderful? Mine suggested that this might work better:
"Oh, Where, where, where is my gypsy moose tonight... " ~ Very true!

Since we're in that vein, I might as well add in my FIRST thought for the lyric, which was:
"Oh, Where, where, where is my gypsy monk tonight... " ~ thinking it would work as a nick for monkey, yet it would also suggest a monk, a real one, like you know who... and, now, thinking on it a little more, it seems it could, potentially, be the perfect lyric... why not have two-for-the-price-of-one on inquiries. A deal.


~ Lizzy

[Darling]

Paula, yes, he is hideous. Don't worry, he is only temporarly in my house, he only came for the picture but I am willing to risk a few nightmares for the welfare of Fred.

Thanks Lizzy, he does makes me laugh too, ugly as he is..

[Bill's Bar]

Darlin,
I'd be a bit worried about that guy in the pic. I think there may be funeral in {his} mirror, and it's stopping at {his} face.
And if he's a moose, he's definitely not a beautiful moose, sir.

[KaimiK]

Aww, come on guys. Where's your eye for inner beauty? Sure, this sprightly moose might need a little Visine. But, look at that infectious smile and the jaunty way he holds that violin. He's obviously well-traveled and I'll bet he has some great stories to tell. Tsk, tsk, I expected more acceptance out of this forum...

[Paula]

Kaimik I looked for its inner beauty it had none in fact it had no inners. No that is one of the ugliest things I have ever seen. Those eyes red!!!! Those spindly legs it is what nightmares are made of

[Darling]

Someone suggested to me that he might be a cross between a moose and a monkey. I am getting even more worried about Fred.

[Womanfromaroom]

Paula,

send him over to me, I'll gladly have him... As someone has recently said elsewhere on this forum: "Raindogs and Beautiful Losers welcome..."

[ladydi]

Actually, the strange moose has haunting eyes. Sort of like he knows all that is wrong with him but he still has hope and still hopes those people who have him will still love him and care for him. There are so many people like that. Maybe if we can just give this poor little scrawny moose with the lovely smile our love, and hold him close (no matter what he looks like), we can give him love till the end.

It's so easy to dismiss those who look different from us. We all seem to have "agendas" that keep us running this way and that. But sometimes we need to love the unlovable.

When I was 13, my friend and I went to downtown Toronto to look at all the Christmas windows. We were so happy! I turned around and looked at a man with no nose and part of his face missing. As any 13 year old would do, I gasped. He gently said..."It's alright...I won't hurt you..I was hurt in the war". We ran off and giggled. I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN HIM.

Of course, none of this has anything to do with Fred! But, I think Fred would love your little ugly moose......

Sorry all, this is a light and delightful thread, and I absolutely adore Fred....but sometimes we need to think of those who aren't quite so adorable.

Hugs to you Fred,
Aunt Di xoxoxoxox

[lizzytysh]

A perfect time for that lesson, too, Diana. Beautiful, well said, and so very true. I know if you could have undone that situation with that courageous man, and strong enough to brave public ridicule, you would; because I know you've redone it over in your mind a million times. At 13, you just didn't really know how else to be... yet, there are adults who would have such a similar reaction. When Leonard sang "Please don't pass me by... ," he really meant it. In so many ways since, he's proven it. Our marvelous, home-created Moose, full of character and personality, is a touching reminder. Your taking that stand heightens my respect for you... as it does for Darling, KaimiK, and WomanFromARoom


~ Lizzy

[Darling]

I agree with Lizzie, ladydi, your heart is in the right place.

Do not worry about Woody, he has a loving family. He lives with my sister who plays the violin with him and a friendly dog named Zoé keeps him company. He is ugly but he has the music.
Still, he has suffered a lot in his life because of his wild ways and his health is fragile. That's why he volunteered to serve as a warning to young Fred. He does have an inner beauty.

I think the mystery of his origins may explain his troubled youth. Could he have been rejected because of some dark secret? It's something he doesn't like to talk about. When people ask him about his parents, he just grabs his violin and starts dancing and playing as if to hide deep deep scars.

[lizzytysh]

Awwww... what a story comes along with him. Sweet Woody has a charmed life, regardless of his past... and he does have an inner beauty, you're right... and he still has the music . Such a happy little guy with such generousity of spirit .

Thanks for bringing him here to share with us, Darling. Some might say he has a face only a mother could love. Well, I'm not his mother; so we can't use that old saying.


~ Lizzy