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Nuts About Penguins
By Jo Mortimer
Had a conversation with a lady today who says she's marrying an Emperor Penguin at the weekend.
The organisation has, in all fairness, been mainly down to her but there is only so much she can do from her room, with no phone.
He's off having his stag-do tonight at a dry ski-slope in Newhaven. Yeah, it's not what he's used to - but in the name of love you'll do anything, right?
She's so full of love and really appreciates the changes he's made - his trip over in a box packed with ice-cubes was thoughtful but again, not really what he's used to. It was difficult trying to get the zoo-keepers to understand the reason for his visit. He was happy to let them think it was their idea.
You can get married pretty much anywhere these days and if Edwina can just get the leave from her Section, she'll certainly be there at the pool next to the Meercats.
She hasn't been able to get through to him on the phone ever since their relationship started but she has lots of photos of him. They're a bit sticky from the melted chocolate but my, he is a handsome devil isn't he?
It's an honour to be asked to be one of the witnesses. In fact I think I might be the only one. Does that mean the marriage won't be legal? Does that mean it won't happen at all?
I'm sure if I put it to her like that, she'll understand.
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