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Title: Changing name to Joanie
Post by: Devlyn on January 07, 2019, 03:22:31 AM
We got this slug at the Tate Britain gift shop after viewing the giant leopard slugs that were exhibited crawling over the museum building and grounds.

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I promptly named it Johnny Slug, as I tend to name everyone. Johnny Cop, Johnny Ice Cream, Johnny Tickets, Johnny Clerk, etc. The game has been that I put Johnny somewhere in the house, and when Megan finds it, she puts it back in its container over the kitchen sink. Until this morning, when I noticed a sheen reminiscent of
glitter nail polish on its back in the "saddle" area. After a quick discussion with Megan, we decided to rename
her Joanie Slug.

The game will continue as before. Joanie is now upstairs waiting to be found, and presumably doing
her hair.   :laugh:
Title: Re: Changing name to Joanie
Post by: Cindy on January 07, 2019, 04:56:51 AM
Well many people in Adelaide know my pet snail, Jonathan. He is gorgeous but hibernating at the moment.
He did become well known when l went in for biopsies and had to have someone  at home to look after me after day surgery. I told the nurse that Jonathan would take care of me. It was only later that they found out that J was a snail and lived in a vivarium.

I got lots of points for that one  >:-)

Title: Re: Changing name to Joanie
Post by: Devlyn on January 07, 2019, 06:14:06 AM
Jonathan pics welcome here!
Title: Re: Changing name to Joanie
Post by: KathyLauren on January 07, 2019, 07:13:10 AM
I think slugs are hermaphroditic.  It could be both Johnny and Joanie.
Title: Re: Changing name to Joanie
Post by: Devlyn on January 07, 2019, 07:20:45 AM
Quote from: KathyLauren on January 07, 2019, 07:13:10 AM
I think slugs are hermaphroditic.  It could be both Johnny and Joanie.

If *they* start reproducing in the house, we have problems!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Changing name to Joanie
Post by: Cindy on January 07, 2019, 02:00:26 PM


Jonathan with a sly smile of the radula (Yes snails are hermaphrodites and fire 'love darts' into their partner to get rock and rollin')


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Title: Re: Changing name to Joanie
Post by: Devlyn on January 07, 2019, 03:01:27 PM
Quote from: Cindy on January 07, 2019, 02:00:26 PM

Jonathan with a sly smile of the radula (Yes snails are hermaphrodites and fire 'love darts' into their partner to get rock and rollin')


(https://www.susans.org/forums/gallery/0/7095-070119135651.jpeg)


You're getting my slug all hot and bothered!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Changing name to Joanie
Post by: Anne Blake on January 07, 2019, 09:11:20 PM
I won't question Cindy or Devlyn but this kind of conversation must be against the TOS in some way! Really girls, keep it clean and proper.
Title: Re: Changing name to Joanie
Post by: Devlyn on January 08, 2019, 01:49:23 AM
Quote from: Anne Blake on January 07, 2019, 09:11:20 PM
I won't question Cindy or Devlyn but this kind of conversation must be against the TOS in some way! Really girls, keep it clean and proper.

:laugh: I keep my Joanie clean as a whistle!  :angel:

She does get around.

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Title: Re: Changing name to Joanie
Post by: Devlyn on January 09, 2019, 02:21:36 AM
Yesterday's hiding spot.

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Title: Re: Changing name to Joanie
Post by: BritneyX on January 09, 2019, 02:34:47 AM
SpongeBob has a pet snail named Gary.  He has a fan club in our front flower garden.
Title: Re: Changing name to Joanie
Post by: Briah on February 07, 2019, 10:00:05 PM
slugs and snails may eat my bones
but the names really get me
Title: Re: Changing name to Joanie
Post by: Colleen_definitely on February 07, 2019, 10:45:58 PM
Quote from: Cindy on January 07, 2019, 02:00:26 PM

Jonathan with a sly smile of the radula (Yes snails are hermaphrodites and fire 'love darts' into their partner to get rock and rollin')

The Love Darts would be a great band name.
Title: Re: Changing name to Joanie
Post by: Briah on February 08, 2019, 08:24:51 AM
Johnny/Joanie reminds me very much of the sea slugs or nudibranchs.  They are beautiful and in all colors.  They are delicate.  You find them in different places.  They are a wonder. 
Title: Re: Changing name to Joanie
Post by: Anne Blake on February 12, 2019, 09:04:46 AM
The sea slugs are not that bad to eat if prepared well with soy and garlic. Just really difficult to pick up with chop sticks.
Title: Re: Changing name to Joanie
Post by: Briah on February 13, 2019, 02:37:32 PM
Never seen anybody eat a nudie (at least not that kind)
Now sea cucumbers have been eaten aplenty