Alligators in my letterbox
By Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
Manchester, England
July 14, 2016 9:41am CST
My postman made his usual rounds this afternoon and deposited mail in my letterbox, although this time instead of delivering the usual bills he left a postcard displaying alligators. Alligators were probably the last thing that I expected to see in my letterbox.
It was immediately obvious to me that this postcard was from @Jeanniemaries because she lives in Florida, which I associate with mosquitoes and alligators.
As you can clearly see on the above image, these little pets reside at Homosassa Springs wildlife state park.
These fascinating creatures are the closest link that I know of to the reptiles of the dinosaur age, although I certainly prefer viewing these on a postcard rather than face to face.
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@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
14 Jul 16
They aren't spectacular viewing at a zoo. They mostly lay there pretending to be some inanimate object.
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@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
15 Jul 16
@LadyDuck They're just waiting to catch you unaware. They're awfully quick when they choose to be.
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
14 Jul 16
I visited Homosassa when I was in Florida, this is what I saw
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
14 Jul 16
@Asylum Well I think he is negotiating his contract and refused the makeup!! lol
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
14 Jul 16
No - you wouldn't want to meet alligators face to face. I also got a card from @Jeanniemaries today 
- mine showed flamingoes.
- mine showed flamingoes.3 people like this
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
15 Jul 16
@BelleStarr No, but I didn't ask you to, so don't worry. I'm not collecting them myself, though of course I'm delighted to receive them if anyone does send back to me.
@jillybean1222 (6406)
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16 Jul 16
i was just talking about how i wouldn't mind living in florida, but the whole croc/alligator thing scares me
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
18 Jul 16
@Jeanniemaries I would be very dubious about a 12 foot alligator.
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
18 Jul 16
They are all over Florida in every body of water. I have a 12 foot one behind my house running loose. After I knew about that one I didn't go back in the woods again , i'm sure there's more than that . There are several small ponds and a creek . They walk across my sisters backyard frequently as her home backs up to a large pond and there are three in the pond that they know of. I've seen hers but I've never seen mine, my brother-in-law spotted The 12 foot one. He's a wildlife freak and loves to walk in the wilderness and the gators don't bother him .
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@ElizabethWallace (12069)
• United States
14 Jul 16
Good idea, the letterbox rather than face to face. Visitors to places where they reside don't give them enough berth, and are injured or killed as a result. Not likely on postcards.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
15 Jul 16
@ElizabethWallace So I have heard. I would be careful when turning on the tap in such a place.
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@ElizabethWallace (12069)
• United States
15 Jul 16
@Asylum And resorts as well. There have been children carried off by alligators because their parents did not realize there were alligators in the water. Horrible and dumb at the same time. It was in Florida. All water in Florida has alligators.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 Jul 16
I remember our boat ride on the River Narmada when the boatman talked about alligators living in that river when we were almost midway. I just wanted to return to the shore and never enjoyed that trip.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
19 Jul 16
@allknowing Are you a postcard collector like many other members here?
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 Jul 16
@Asylum You must have liked them. I too would if someone sent me a post card 
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
17 Jul 16
pictures yes but real alligators probably won't fit in a letterbox or even a cat-flap - possibly for the best really
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
17 Jul 16
@arthurchappell It is one of my pet hates, especially in the rain. It also announces my absence whenever I am on holiday, so my neighbour and I usually ensure that mail is not left on display.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
17 Jul 16
@Asylum true, I often find my post crunched into the letterbox, easily stealable from outside
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
18 Jul 16
@Jeanniemaries I have an exciting mailbox which has lots of bills on a regular basis.
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
18 Jul 16
@Asylum Someone has to liven up the dreary mailbox!
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
18 Jul 16
Ho Ho so you received it! The gator spoke your name to me... I finally have some internet access now that I'm out of the mountains!
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
18 Jul 16
@Asylum Yes, they have your number now!
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@Carmelanirel2 (8085)
• United States
18 Jul 16
Same here. I live north of Jeannie and never seen an alligator outside of a zoo and don't ever want to see one up close either.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
14 Jul 16
Our daughter and her family live in Charleston SC and have several alligators in the ponds throughout their neighborhood. Horrifying to me!
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
14 Jul 16
@1creekgirl The only things that wander into my garden are birds, cats and hedgehogs. I am far happier with these than I would be with alligators.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
14 Jul 16
@Asylum You're right. I worry about them coming in my daughter's yard!
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
16 Jul 16
I never thought of them being similar or the closest thing to what was alive during the dinosaur age. I've heard many stories concerning these creatures, but I've never seen one in person, nor is it something I'd want to do.
Ha! In the sidebar, Inlemay is talking about receiving a postcard from you, Barry, just yesterday.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
16 Jul 16
It is very kind of you to offer, but it would be a waste since I do not collect them.
There are 3 Mylot members who I have been sending postcards to and since I move around a fair amount I have sent quite a few. As a result Jeannie probably felt compelled to send me a postcard.
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