Shortly after we moved to St. James we met our next door neighbor. She told us that the week before they (Fish and Wildlife) had removed a 6-1/2 ft alligator from the pond behind our house. Then, this year while in California, we were told they removed a 9 ft. alligator from the pond behind our other the neighbor's pond. Hmmm, are these alligators real? Yeah, I've seen small ones at nearby Orton Plantation but none here. Why only when we are gone?
Well that has changed. Our marina now has a resident gator and I've seen him/her. Only 4-1/2 ft it still qualifies. Not only have I seen it but it likes to watch me when sanding the teak on our boat. It lurks in the waterway and watches and I wonder; do I look like a tasty dinner? Not likely, too old and stringy. No, maybe it is in awe of my skilled work and wants to learn from me. I may be its mentor.
Today I was told that fishermen had seen 5 alligators in the channel entrance to the marina. Maybe my gator has told others about me and they are coming to see. Maybe I can sell tickets.
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