"I'm back in college again, and this semester my class and I have all stomped forthrightly to Montana, said Stegosaurus. "Our assignment is to identify and consume Tsuga mertensiana, which have been absolutely delicious, let me tell you. It must be the mountain air that contributes to their exceptional, full bodied flavor. Delicious!"
"Well now once class was over for the day I decided I should take a short stomp to visit my friend Ankylosaurus, who lives nearby. I found him at home, dining on a nice meal of Juniperus horizontalis."
"Stegosaurus!" he exclaimed. How nice to see you! I have been well...exceedingly so. What brings you to Montana?"
"My class is in town; you know I'm in college working on a Doctorate in tree disease. I just thought I'd stomp by and see how you have been," replied Stegosaurus.
"I have a new venture," explained the loquacious fuzed lizard. I have started a support group for partially discovered dinosaurs. Now I ... well, haven't I been rude? Please come and join my meal; there's plenty to go around. Plenty of Juniperus horizontalis. " They'll really hit the spot; Yes, that's it."
"Thank you," said Stegosaurus. "Now you were talking about starting a support group?"
"Yes, I have," confirmed Ankylosaurus. "For partially discovered Dinosaurus. It all started back when Brachiosaurus' body temperature was determined by science. I realized that not only was he fully discovered, his body temperature was also known! It made me feel bad, being only partially discovered myself, and I started to get jealous. I regretted that, and wanted to redirect this energy in a positive way, so I am starting this support group for partially discovered dinosaurs."
"That is a wonderful idea!" Exclaimed Stegosaurus. "You know my cousin in France, Lexovissaurus and his wife are both only partially discovered. Maybe they'd be interested in joining your group."
"I made an inquiry to Loricatosaurus," said Ankylosaurus. "After apologizing for her limited skill in English, she told me, 'Thank you very much for the .... how do you say it, .... ah, invitation and consideration. However, my husband is too proud and refuses to admit he should go ... though I admit he could, ah ... the word, what is the word... benefit .... from your group. For myself, I am now college educated and not so concerned about being partially found. I am confident that if I keep ....er, ... digging around I will find me eventually. I've got to .. ah... be here somewhere.'
"Last week we were joined by Trachodon and most notably Captialsaurus of the Dinosaur Congressional Caucus," continued Ankylosaurus. "Capitalsaurus came at the urging of Congresssaurus Triceratops; Congressaurus Triceratops told him: 'PLEASE go. You need to go. You're boring everyone to extinction with your long winded speeches on the House Floor about the glorious day when you will be completely discovered!'
"I'm surprised Congresssaurus Triceratops said that," remarked Stegosaurus.
"Well," rejoined Ankylosaurus, "Capitalsaurus was hurt at first, even though Congressaurus Triceratops meant no ill, and the admonishment was gentle. He told me that he thought, 'Congresssaurus Triceratops doesn't know .... doesn't have a clue how it really feels to be identified only by part of a single vertebra!'
"Regardless of his initial feelings, Capitalsaurus came to my group meeting and later remarked he felt better for having shown up."
"That's really nice," said Stegosaurus. "You say Trachodon was there also?"
"Yes, yes he was," said Ankylosaurus. "What a nice fellow he is. I had a conversation with him personally after the therapy session. I will relate it to you."
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"I'm glad you could make it to the meeting,Trachodon. I hope you've made some friends," said Ankylosaurus.
"Yes, I have met some nice dinosaurs that are also only partially discovered, and I feel a lot better after only one session," said Trachodon. "Sometimes life can really get you down when you're only identified by a handful of teeth."
"I know, I know," said Ankylosaurus. "I started this group because I myself am only partially discovered and I wanted to not feel jealous of my fellow dinosaurs who are fully discovered. My notion was to redirect any jealous feelings into a productive and positive direction. This group will be helpful to other partially discovered dinosaurs like yourself. Sure, only your teeth are discovered, but at least you're still known to be in the Hadrosaur family."
"That's right!" said Trachodon. "It could always be worse. I could be a mammal."
"That's it, that's the way to look at it!" said Ankylosaurus. "Keep your chin up!"
"I sure will, if the scientists ever find it!" declared Trachodon proudly.
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"This is definitely a wonderful public service," said Stegosaurus.
"Thank you. At the meeting next week we're being joined by Spinosaurus, who remembers very well the years when he himself was only partially discovered. His speech will be titled, "Fear not, it does get better."
"That sounds really encouraging," said Steogosaurus. "You are doing such a wonderful thing and I commend you for it. I myself have met Spinosaurus at my cousin's wedding; he's a meat eater! I hope he does not eat you and your group entire!"
"Me too," said Ankylosaurus. "It's a gamble, but one I am willing to take. I also can't help but observe that Stegosaurids are not the only ones with really cool defensive tail armaments. If there's any trouble I am confident we'll be able to put a quick end to it. Say, thank you friend Stegosaurus for stopping by. It has been great to see you."
"Thank you; you too," said Stegosaurus. "Keep up the great work!"
Monday, November 12, 2012
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