Jakers the rooster, incubated here at home and hatched on my birthday this year, has left this world and moved on to happier coops where the scratch is plentiful, the temperatures are mild, and the body is without ill. He died; we cried. Shortly afterward, the heavens opened once again and shed tears of joy as they welcomed the very good boy who shared my bed and warmed our hearts. He will be missed.
With the passing of Jakers, we are left with only two roosters, Big Red and Slick, Jakers’ father. I’m sure our cranky neighbor, Southern State Sounding like Female Genitalia, is pleased by this as their crows seem rare these days. Big Red got tired of Slick’s harassment and moved himself to the duck pen, despite being returned to the coop numerous times. The duck pen is now a land of misfit fowl, housing Rubius Hagrid, the picked-upon tom turkey, the four ducks, Daffy, Inge, Buffy, and Peeps, and two chickens, Mighty Isis, the also picked-upon White Polish, and now Big Red. Somehow they all get along, having brokered a feathery détente between them. All is weird, but well, in the duck pen.
Finally, on a lighter note, Michelle shared this quiz with me. Since it lightened recent events, I thought I’d share. I’m Grace Kelly; who are you (said the Caterpillar as he sat upon the mushroom)?
Ever wonder which movie star you are most like?
Number your paper from 1 to 10, then answer each question with the choice that most describes you at this point in your life , and then add up the points that correspond with your answers.
Now Don't look ahead or you will ruin the fun!
1. Which describes your perfect date?
a) Candlelight dinner for two
b) Amusement Park
c) Roller blading in the park
d) Rock Concert
e) Have dinner & see a movie
f) Dinner at home with a loved one
2. What is your favorite type of music?
a) Rock and Roll
b) Alternative
c) Soft Rock
d) Classical
e) Christian
f) Jazz
3. What is your favorite type of movie?
a) Comedy
b) Horror
c) Musical
d) Romance
e) Documentary
f) Mystery
4. Which of the following jobs would you choose if you were given only these choices?
a) Waiter/Waitress
b) Sports Player
c) Teacher
d) Policeman
e) Bartender
f) Business person
5. Which would you rather do if you had an hour to waste?
a) Work out
b) Make out
c) Watch TV
d) Listen to the radio
e) Sleep
f) Read
6. Of the following colors, which do you like best?
a) Yellow
b) White
c) Sky blue
d) Teal
e) Gold
f) Red
7. Which one of the following would you like to eat right now?
a) Ice cream
b) Pizza
c) Sushi
d) Pasta
e) Salad
f) Lobster Tail
8. Which is your favorite holiday?
a) Halloween
b) Christmas
c) New Year's
d) Valentine's Day
e) Thanksgiving
f) Fourth of July
9. If yo u could go to any of the following places, which would it be?
a) Reno
b) Spain
c) Las Vegas
d) Hawaii
e) Hollywood
f) British Columbia
10. Of the following, who would you rather spend time with?
a) Someone who is smart
b) Someone with good looks
c) Someone who is a party animal
d) Someone who has fun all the time
e) Someone who is very emotional
f) Someone who is fun to be with
Now total up your p oints on each question:
1. a-4 b-2 c-5 d-1 e-3 f-6
2. a-2 b-1 c-4 d-5 e-3 f-6
3. a-2 b-1 c-3 d-4 e-5 f-6
4. a-4 b-5 c-3 d-2 e-1 f-6
5. a-5 b-4 c-2 d-1 e-3 f-6
6. a-1 b-5 c-3 d-2 e-4 f-6
7 a-3 b-2 c-1 d-4 e-5 f-6
8. a-1 b-3 c-2 d-4 e-5 f-6
9. a-4 b-5 c-1 d-4 e-3 f-6
10. a-5 b-2 c-1 d-3 e-4 f-6
NOW take your total and find out which Movie Star you are:
(10-17 points) You are MADONNA:
You are wild and crazy and you know it. You know how to have fun, but you may take it to extremes. You know what you are doing though, and are much in control of your own life. People don't always see things your way, but that doesn't mean that you should do away with your beliefs. Try to remember that your wild spirit can lead to hurting yourself and others.
(18-26 points) You are DORIS DAY:
You are fun, friendly, and popular! You are a real crowd pleaser. You have probably been out on the town your share of times,yet you come home with the values that your mother taught you. Marriage and children are very important to you, but only after you have fun. Don't let the people you please influence you to stray.
(27-34 points) You are DEBBI E REYNOLDS:
You are cute, and everyone loves you. You are a best friend that no one takes the chance of losing. You never hurt feelings and seldom have your own feelings hurt. Life is a breeze. You are witty, and calm most of the time. Just keep clear of back stabbers, and you are worry-free.
(35-42 points) You are GRACE KELLY:
You are a lover. Romance, flowers, and wine are all you need to enjoy yourself. You are serious about all commitments and are a family person. You never forget a birthday. Don't let your passion for romance get confused with the real thing.
(43-50 points) You are KATHERINE HEPBURN:
You are smart, a real thinker. Every situation is a approached with a plan. You are very healthy in mind and body. You don't take crap from anyone. You have only a couple of individuals that you consider "real friends". You teach strong family values. Keep your feet planted in them, but don't overlook a bad situation when it does happen.
(51-60 points) You are ELIZABETH TAYLOR:
Everyone is in awe of you. You know what you want and how to get it. You have more friends than you know what to do with. Your word is your bond. Everyone knows when you say something it is money in the bank.You attract the opposite sex. Your intelligence overwhelms most. Your memory is the next thing to photographic. Everyone admires you because you are so considerate and lovable. You know how to enjoy life and treat people right.
Now comment and tell me who you are. I'll be booking my flight to Monaco to claim my throne. You think they'll let me bring my animals? Charlotte and Fiona think they're royalty as it is.
As you already know, I'm Katherine Hepburn. I'm pretty happy with that; she's my kind of star (well, except for that bi- thing). I'm RATHER be Audrey, but we all know that isn't going to happen! Wrong genes....
Posted by: Michelle | July 25, 2007 at 09:13 AM
That comment was incredibly self-centered of me! So sorry....
Good-bye, Jakers. I don't think you could have had a better life here on this earth than you had at Rancho Laurena.
Posted by: Michelle | July 25, 2007 at 09:16 AM
I'm Grace Kelly!
Fun quiz, but like young David said after taking it "Damn it I'm Katherine Hepburn, where are the male actors?".
Posted by: D the H | July 25, 2007 at 11:24 AM
Like Mother, like Daughter; I'm also Grace. I understand under that iced exterior was a very passionate woman, Irish you know.
Posted by: Lynda Dorsee | July 25, 2007 at 01:58 PM
This Grace Kelly is very sad that poor Jake lost his battle. I've got to say: all my ex-husbands say that if there is such a thing as reincarnation, they hope they come back as one of my animals. I hope I come back as one of YOURS! ;-)
There will be a special place in heaven for you.
Posted by: Nancy K. | July 25, 2007 at 04:42 PM
Katherine Hepburn it is. (Michelle and I are realizing this parallel lives thing already...) Good-bye, Jakers.
His problem sounds eerily familiar to something one of our hatched chickens came down with...I never found anyone here who could put a name to it, they just called it a genetic/congenital issue...we didn't even have any scorpions or other critters to consider as a source of the problem. Whatever the reason, he was clearly loved and lucky while he was with you...
Posted by: melanie | July 25, 2007 at 06:49 PM
Good bye Jakers. It's hard to think how heaven will be better than what he had on earth at Rancho Laurena.
Another Katherine Hepburn here!
Posted by: Sara | July 26, 2007 at 07:10 AM
So long, Jakers. Long may you crow in that great chicken yard in the sky.
Love, Kate
Posted by: PixelPi | July 26, 2007 at 09:14 AM
What a great memorial to Jakers! You have found another calling in writing your blog.
Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Margery | July 27, 2007 at 07:32 AM