Yesterday I left Doright Manor for an appointment with my optometrist. Since her office is on the other side of Tallahassee, I left early so I could have lunch at Sweet Pea Cafe.
As I drove down Lanier Road, going a little over the speed limit, an oncoming car flashed its lights at me. For those not in the know, that’s the universal signal to slow down, usually because there’s a police officer in the vicinity.
As it turned out, the reason for the flashing lights was a sweet little turtle crossing the road. If I hadn’t reduced my speed, I’d likely have run over him. That would’ve been a tragedy. I always brake for turtles.
The point of this post? Slow down, save a turtle.
Peace, people.
Praying for Eyebrowz 
Now that is the best kind of warning.
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It warmed my heart.
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We always pull over, get out & mosey the turtle to the side of the road. If it’s not a snapping turtle, Frank will pick it up and get it safely to the other side. Hand wipes in the car. 💜
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I’m always a little afraid of them. I love turtles, but I’ve never held one.
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The snapping turtles are the ones that will get ya. The rest are pretty harmless.
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I just noticed Sweet Pea Cafe. What a lovely name!
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It is my favorite place. All vegan.
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Here, the signal is for ponies in the road round the next bend.
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I can imagine that comes in handy.
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We almost ran over two skunks but were slowing down due to approaching a red light. 🙂
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Thank goodness!
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This is the time of year for wandering turtles, searching out nesting sites. We stop and move them off the road.
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If I weren’t such a chicken I’d stop.
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