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[Davey Do]

Self talk can be a nuisance...

[Davey Do]

I was bicycling the other morning when I came upon a Turtle in the road. As the road runs next to a creek, many has been the time I have seen squished Turtles on this road. So, I nudged the Turtle to the side of the road he had been travelling toward. The Turtle promptly stuck his head out of his shell, ambled across the grassy side of the road, and walked off a cliff.

[Farawyn]

I was bicycling the other morning when I came upon a Turtle in the road. As the road runs next to a creek, many has been the time I have seen squished Turtles on this road. So, I nudged the Turtle to the side of the road he had been travelling toward. The Turtle promptly stuck his head out of his shell, ambled across the grassy side of the road, and fell off a cliff.

Turtle Karma's gonna get you.

[OldDude]

I was bicycling the other morning when I came upon a Turtle in the road. As the road runs next to a creek, many has been the time I have seen squished Turtles on this road. So, I nudged the Turtle to the side of the road he had been travelling toward. The Turtle promptly stuck his head out of his shell, ambled across the grassy side of the road, and fell off a cliff.

I can legitimize this in regard to turtle behavior. I think once they develop suicidal ideation they won't give up until the deed is done. I have a similar experience to share. I was running an errand, driving toward town, on a narrow road; edged on one side by residences and the other side by a lake which was situated behind a grass covered levee. A turtle was idling smack dab in the middle of the road, just standing there, head out - no movement, big one, about 10" across its shell. I stopped, picked up the turtle, carried it through the ditch next to the levee, over the levee, and down to the edge of the lake. I went on my way, feeling the good Samaritan, saving just one little "star fish" that got thrown back into the sea. Upon completion of my errand I returned the same way; about an hour later. The turtle was back in the road, same spot, just standing there, head out, no movement.

I saved your life...or not. It was alive when I drove past - The End.

[Farawyn]

I can legitimize this in regard to turtle behavior. I think once they develop suicidal ideation they won't give up until the deed is done. I have a similar experience to share. I was running an errand, driving toward town, on a narrow road; edged on one side by residences and the other side by a lake which was situated behind a grass covered levee. A turtle was idling smack dab in the middle of the road, just standing there, head out - no movement, big one, about 10" across its shell. I stopped, picked up the turtle, carried it through the ditch next to the levee, over the levee, and down to the edge of the lake. I went on my way, feeling the good Samaritan, saving just one little "star fish" that got thrown back into the sea. Upon completion of my errand I returned the same way; about an hour later. The turtle was back in the road, same spot, just standing there, head out, no movement.

I saved your life...or not. It was alive when I drove past - The End.

What, too much of a nuisance to stop a second time?

[NotAllWhoWandeRN, ASN, RN]

What, too much of a nuisance to stop a second time?

Isn't it bad nursing practice to leave a suicidal turtle unsupervised? Roadkill is such a nuisance.

Side note: not all species turtles are aquatic, so unless you're providing nurse-assisted suicide, good to leave them on dry land.

[OldDude]

What, too much of a nuisance to stop a second time?

Isn't it bad nursing practice to leave a suicidal turtle unsupervised? Roadkill is such a nuisance.

Side note: not all species turtles are aquatic, so unless you're providing nurse-assisted suicide, good to leave them on dry land.

I should have turned a blind eye and kept driving; never even stopped. Now I'm gonna have to seek counseling. What a nuisance.

[Farawyn]

I should have turned a blind eye and kept driving; never even stopped. Now I'm gonna have to seek counseling. What a nuisance.

It's a sign of strength to ask for help. Just sayin'.

(Oh, wait, this isn't the Man Card thread.)

[Davey Do]

OldDude said:

I can legitimize this in regard to turtle behavior. I think once they develop suicidal ideation they won't give up until the deed is done.

That's one way of looking at it, Old Dude. But, then again, have you ever considered the fact that Turtles are Born to be Wild and reckless- living fast and loving hard, in order to truly experience life and leave behind a beautiful memory?

In the Image below is an example of the reckless Devil-May-Car attitude Turtles often process.

WARNING: THIS IMAGE IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!

[Davey Do]

In addition to their Devil-May-Care lifestyle, Turtles are also known to be calloused rogues, engaging in selfish sexual advances toward any unsuspecting and alluring encounter, creating traumatic drama in others' lives:

[Davey Do]

Although many Turtles are known for their reckless, Devil-May-Care ways, there are those who care about their group.

Through posters and other types of public service messages, a group known as NATO (National Association of Turtles' Organization) have made attempts to inform and guide those wayward souls in an endeavor to thwart the needless loss of lives!

[Farawyn]

I'm suddenly thinking of Texas Condom Catheters.

[OldDude]

Thank you for exposing the real turtles behind the turtle. Ok, I feel better now. Thank you