Stolen Swans are Sweet/ Fall Sickness

Everyone in the Orlando area has heard a lot about missing swans of Lake Eola. It was a coincidence that one of the Dr.'s I work with had been at the lake the week the swans were noticed to be missing. Since they are microchipped, he noticed a few were gone. They weren't totally surprised, since they roam free and could die or run away, or be stolen. The following night after the round-up for their vaccines, a couple was seen taking 2 swans. The witness took down the license plate and called the police. Come to find out, the two were stealing the swans and selling them to a broker of exotics up in Jacksonville. It was obvious it was someone who was familiar with large exotic birds. Because, seriously, who wants to really go up against mean, black swans? They are vicious.

A few days later, when some of the swans were returned, they were checked over at the clinic. They were slightly dehydrated and scared. One of the swans had surgery 5 weeks previously and had an injury at the incision sight. Two of the stolen were the mating pair. These people obviously knew what they were doing. Dr. Brown had mentioned earlier that babies go missing all the time. They are probably easier to sell and catch. And they are stinking adorable. Don't believe the whole "ugly duckling turning into a swan" thing. Those little things are just almost worth stealing. Just kidding, guys. I would never, ever steal a swan. Have you ever smelled swan poop? Just gross.

I have contracted my yearly dose of October/November sickness. I believe it happened Sunday when baby Austin, who is recovering from a cold, decided to drip his juice from his sippy cup into by Bacardi and Juice. So much for the alcohol killing the germs. I've had a sore throat for 4 days and it was confirmed today that it is not strep. Good to know. Right now, I have no voice to speak of. (literally) It's not more than a whisper. So reluctantly, I will have to take a sick day for tomorrow. I am so sick of eating wonton soup, but it's all I can stomach for now.