A QUACKPOT IN SARASOTA ...!

                             

A Happy-Go-Lucky-Quackpot was the Star of the Show at the Sarasota Square Mall today, at least as far as my six-month old nephew, Jackson, was concerned.  The fun began when we entered the Hallmark shop in search of a greeting card.  "Look what we have here," said the Daffy Salesperson behind the counter.  "I have the perfect Dancing Duck for you!"  Without further ado, she produced an "Animated Stuffed Duck" and pressed a button on its stomach which made it dance and sing.  As the Duck went through its merry routine, gyrating and singing up a storm, the Saleswoman began flapping her arms and quacking like a cross between Daffy Duck and a Demented Loon.  Jackson was highly amused.  As for me, I quietly "ducked" out of the store before the saleswoman could produce a Prancing Elephant ...!