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Photo - Tasting Her Veggies - by Nigel A. JAMES
The Toorington Bells – Ted and His Prize Winning Carrot
Ted
is the odd ball of Toorington. He's had many interesting jobs and
knows much about many different things. And, Ted has an interesting
story.
In
1972, Ted became the youngest member of the TVS – The Toorington
Vegetable Society. A vegetable club. And, in 1982, Ted grew a
sensation. A perfect carrot that was 1 metre long!
Ted
became a star! A vegetable star. But, how did Ted grow such a very
big carrot?
No
one ever found out. Ted always kept it a secret. And, no one in
Toorington – Ted included - has ever succeeded in growing such an
enormous carrot again. But, there was one thing that wasn't a secret.
The taste of Ted's very big carrot.
After
winning first prize for his carrot, Ted gave it to Raechel at the
Toorington Arms. And there, this great tasting carrot became part
of Ray's tasty meals for more than a week. And, not very
surprisingly, Ted and his carrot soon became a permanent part of the
Toorington Arms.
Hanging
on the wall to the right of the bar is a photo of Ted and his carrot
and the cup that they won. And, the snug of the Toorington Arms
became known as Ted's Carrot Snug. An original thought. The only
snug in the world with a carrot in its name.
Carrots
and potatoes are just like the people who grow them. Long, round, and
short, and other shapes, too. And, of course, vegetables are very
intelligent. Maybe, we are what we eat. How often do you eat
potatoes? And, are you intelligent, too? Ted only eats carrots and
spuds; that's why he is a very clever man.
Over
the years, Ted has often won prizes for his very long leeks, his
giant potatoes, and his very happy peas. Ted is a very happy man.
His life is his carrots and spuds. A spade, a fork, and a vegetable
patch are all that are needed for a wonderful life. Have you, too,
got a vegetable patch in your little garden? If not, you should have.
Then you, too, just like Ted, will be very, very happy and possibly
even clever as well!
Eat
up your greens - the results are amazing!
Tasting Her Vegies! Photo by Nigel A. JAMES
