An elephant in the room
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (359458)
Rockingham, Australia
July 22, 2025 9:53pm CST
The photo shows a cute metal elephant that was in our house-sit. I like seeing what other people have in their houses.
We’re home again now but not without a few minor dramas a long the way. I’ll tell you about them later. It’s wet and cold here, just like Melbourne weather where we were yesterday. We’re going out to lunch shortly with a group of friends. Our kids all went to school together so we’ve known each other for probably three decades.
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@DaddyEvil (154674)
• United States
23 Jul
I LIKE that elephant! I'd have him in my bedroom along with the eagle statues, the alligator statue and a lion statue I have in different places around my room. 
I'm glad you're home safely and sorry the weather is crappy there today... Have a great lunch with your friends!
I'm glad you're home safely and sorry the weather is crappy there today... Have a great lunch with your friends!3 people like this
@DaddyEvil (154674)
• United States
24 Jul
@vandana7 Most of the statues in my room are about 8 inches/203 mm tall and were brought from other countries as gifts. I prefer the wooden ones but also have ceramic statues, too.
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@arunima25 (91823)
• Bangalore, India
23 Jul
That's a cute elephant. It's always great to be back home. Isn't it
. And friendships for three decades is wonderful. Enjoy your lunch.
. And friendships for three decades is wonderful. Enjoy your lunch.3 people like this
@rsa101 (39367)
• Philippines
23 Jul
That little metal elephant sounds adorable—those small touches really give a house its charm. Glad to hear you’re back home, even with a few bumps along the way (can’t wait to hear about those!). Sounds like you’ve got the perfect plan to shake off the chilly weather—a warm lunch with longtime friends. Three decades of friendship is something really special. Enjoy catching up and staying cozy!
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@rsa101 (39367)
• Philippines
24 Jul
@JudyEv Speaking of rain, two typhoons were circling us and soaking a lot of it. If this doesn't stop, landslides and occasional flooding could be imminent. I am simply thankful that my location is not vulnerable to it, which keeps me safe from everything that is going on around me.
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@allknowing (150240)
• India
23 Jul
Reading the title I really thought you had some problem haunting you.
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@allknowing (150240)
• India
24 Jul
@JudyEv I went through comments and notice no one else seems to have noticed what I noticed.
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@JudyEv (359458)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jul
@allknowing Maybe they recognised the title as a hook. That's all I can think of.
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@abhi_bangal (7486)
• Ahmednagar, India
24 Jul
We mostly keep frames in the house in place of any kind of statues. The statues hang on the walls. So it doesn't eat much space and I can change the frames intermittently too.
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@abhi_bangal (7486)
• Ahmednagar, India
24 Jul
@JudyEv That's what the upside of having frames is. You can change them around as and when you like
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@RasmaSandra (87298)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Jul
I like that elephant it is so cute,
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@Deepizzaguy (112307)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23 Jul
Enjoy your lunch with your group of friends today.
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@JudyEv (359458)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jul
I think that's one of the things I liked about house-sitting! Being a bit nosy. 
@LindaOHio (195674)
• United States
23 Jul
Cute elephant. I hope you enjoyed your lunch.
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@LindaOHio (195674)
• United States
24 Jul
@JudyEv You're welcome. I'm glad to hear it.
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@pitsipeahie (5369)
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23 Jul
We used to have a large white elephant statue but its made of porcelain. They say keeping elephant statues at home is auspicious.
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@JudyEv (359458)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jul
We were offered pumpkin and pea and ham soups, lasagne then apple crumble with cream. All very delicious.
@Traceyjayne (3520)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul
I love the elephant. Pleased you are back safely after seeing your son ….how is he getting on with the slow cooker ?
Enjoy your lunch with friends ….lovely to have a catch up.
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@JudyEv (359458)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jul
We made chilli con carne while I was there. I'm sure he'll be able to manage it.
