Its official, Lawrence (aka Larry) is 10 years old! I would never have guessed he would be with us this long. He has been lost, chewed on by dogs, lost, lost and sat on by a baby! He has lived in several different places from the time he was small. I bought him in 1998 in Lawrence, KS when Beth was in school at KU. Dad probably was the biggest influence in getting him. I know Mom would never say yes. I then moved him from Tribune to Hutchinson to go live with Jason and Vic while I went to school. He did get lost in Hutchinson shortly after I got to Jason’s. We found him under the stove. Yes, he was so small he could fit under the stove. I remember he would also fit in my shoes and my cup holder in the car! He liked to ride from Hutchinson to Tribune in the back window of my car and lay out in the sun! If my printer was working I would scan in a baby picture of him. The longest he ever got lost was in Goodland 2 years ago; I think it was a couple of weeks. Jill and Brett had the town in charge of finding him and yes, FINALLY, a farmer found him. I thought for sure this time he was gone, it was so sad to think of him going out that way. Before Matt and I moved to Greeley, CO we had a home for him at the zoo in Garden City KS. Normally they don’t take stray animals but I did some creative talking and got him a home. Well, Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Wayne didn’t want to see him go, so they took him in. Now he is with them and destroys the yard, eats Wayne’s garden, and stinks up the back yard. They do have lots of people who like to come over when they are in town to see him. I think they like to show him off to as many people as possible. He is a big fan of any fruits and vegetables and could eat you out of house and home! He was probably less than 1 pound when I got him and now is close to 80 pounds!! Yes, he is a tank, and it is very hard for them to move in for the winter. Grandma and Grandpa made him a cage in the basement so he could hang out for the winter. He does not hibernate! Other than that, hope you all enjoy Lawrence, the turtle.
Its official, Lawrence (aka Larry) is 10 years old! I would never have guessed he would be with us this long. He has been lost, chewed on by dogs, lost, lost and sat on by a baby! He has lived in several different places from the time he was small. I bought him in 1998 in Lawrence, KS when Beth was in school at KU. Dad probably was the biggest influence in getting him. I know Mom would never say yes. I then moved him from Tribune to Hutchinson to go live with Jason and Vic while I went to school. He did get lost in Hutchinson shortly after I got to Jason’s. We found him under the stove. Yes, he was so small he could fit under the stove. I remember he would also fit in my shoes and my cup holder in the car! He liked to ride from Hutchinson to Tribune in the back window of my car and lay out in the sun! If my printer was working I would scan in a baby picture of him. The longest he ever got lost was in Goodland 2 years ago; I think it was a couple of weeks. Jill and Brett had the town in charge of finding him and yes, FINALLY, a farmer found him. I thought for sure this time he was gone, it was so sad to think of him going out that way. Before Matt and I moved to Greeley, CO we had a home for him at the zoo in Garden City KS. Normally they don’t take stray animals but I did some creative talking and got him a home. Well, Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Wayne didn’t want to see him go, so they took him in. Now he is with them and destroys the yard, eats Wayne’s garden, and stinks up the back yard. They do have lots of people who like to come over when they are in town to see him. I think they like to show him off to as many people as possible. He is a big fan of any fruits and vegetables and could eat you out of house and home! He was probably less than 1 pound when I got him and now is close to 80 pounds!! Yes, he is a tank, and it is very hard for them to move in for the winter. Grandma and Grandpa made him a cage in the basement so he could hang out for the winter. He does not hibernate! Other than that, hope you all enjoy Lawrence, the turtle.
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I still remember when you got Larry. You talked the store owner down so you only had to pay half of what they were asking. Did they tell you he'd outlive you and get so big?? And yes, there have been so many Larry stories. His 2 week vacation in the dusty pastures of western KS was the best!! We love seeing Larry when we visit Mom and Wayne. He's an interesting guy. HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY, LAWRENCE!!! Hope it's a great one. xoxoxo
Happy Birthday Larry! I remember meeting Larry for the first time 7 years ago and I thought he was big then. It still amazes me to see how big he is! Maybe next summer Thad can ride him :)
Happy Birthday... you are sure fun to watch!
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