Wednesday, July 31, 2002

I have been known as one of the all-time flamingo lovers to my family and friends. So, on my 65th birthday, my son gave me two 4-foot flamingos for the yard. They were immediately placed in the front yard and stood as not only a directional landmark to the neighborhood, but a symbol of who I am (a proud flamingo lover)!

Saturday night upon returning from a week's vacation at the Redneck Riviera (Panama City Beach) I discovered that someone had stolen one. I immediately reported the theft to the police and was told it is probably kids. I put a sign on the other one saying, "We're a pair, take me too." Well, they did!

Seriously, it concerns this old lady that we can't have things in our yard without theft or destruction of property. I guess I remember (harken back) to the days, when doors were not locked, bikes were left outside and your children could play without fear of being abducted from their own yards.

Should anyone see my birds, they are 4 feet tall, pink, black feet and have an American flag duct-taped to their beaks.

We miss them. Please call me at 770-461-0832 and I'll come get them. No questions asked.

Barbara Hardin

Jonesboro

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