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    A really dignified landing.
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    Great Chocky, I really am laughing out loud.

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    Yes. it was so funny . I just love these ducks. they have that permanent smile and always look happy and are so daft.
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    Nose dived by the look of it Chocky

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    Silly duck I was lauging all the way home and had no where to hide my face so peeps wouldn't think nuts.

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    Sorry missed those photos Chocky, absolutely brilliant.
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    Thanks.
    I'll put the first one in the gallery . I don't want to put it right beside the last duck so I'lll wait and malke a bigger copy and a bit lighter

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    Can you not join them together Chocky?
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    Ok. I will do my best

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