Ree Tobin 17-May-2018
The cool salty breeze reaches my sunburnt cheeks. There's kangaroos and wallabies, birds in the trees. Its so exciting. There's such a big crowd, 'Mum
give me your hand'. Together we climb the stairs. The shows started. Bucky the dolphin jumps out of the water. Somersaults, tumbles and loops. He's
amazing... A giant seal is skateboarding toward me. My nostrils twitch from his fishy breath. My face tickles from his kiss. His eyes take me into
another world. He's a beautiful Soul... I wander down to the pool. Jack passes me a ball and nods to Bucky. I'm so happy. Hours have passed and it's
time to go. Bucky nussels my face, we are forever friends now. He swats me with a flipper full of water. I'm sure he's saying goodbye. I am a young
girl, nine years old... Sweats dripping from my forehead it's so hot. I'm struggling to carry my squirming and wriggling two year old. She stops, something
got her attention. Two Cockatoos perched in front of two glass jars filled with bits and pieces. The note is small, I lean in. I feel a tug on my ear
and hear a 'clunk'. I've become the latest victim to these pair of poachers. The note warned me. I grab some ice cream and drinks from 'Creek Side
Cafe' and head into the park. Dejavu... Here comes a seal on a skateboard. He nudges me out of the way and gently kisses my daughters face. The air
is instantly filled with her delightful laughter. Salty is very pleased with himself. Off He goes clapping and waving. We make our way toward the pool.
A young man passes my girl a giant toothbrush. Zippy trills and squeaks as she cleans his teeth. Zippy dive bombs, we are soaked. The young man explains
that Zippy is the son of Bucky and Calamity. Its late and its time to go. I wonder how much of this my daughter will remember. Regardless I know the
feeling of this experience will stay inside her heart forever. I am a twenty-five year old Mum... We've finally come to the end of our 1200km journey.
Its cold and Im glad for my jacket. I'm like an old pro shuffling across the car park. Daughter and Grandson in tow. Excitement in the air, quickly
we reach the grandstand. The Marina Show is amazing. Oh my gosh! Here comes a seal. Fishy kisses for everyone!... My Grandsons following Greg around.
Greg passes him some fish. He drops it into the tank and its gulped up by the Loggerhead Turtle. He feeds the Little Blue Penguins, giant fish and
Peacocks. So much to learn. Greg explains about the animals, conservation and environment... Sitting on the bench we have our photo taken with Aussie.
He is such a handsome seal. We head to the pool. The dolphins are swimming up and down Stealing belly tickles as they go. Frolicking in the water,
tossing balls in the air. They almost sound like they are giggling along with us. My Grandson gets a kiss from Jet. Raising his flipper Jet salutes
us and waves goodbye. Its been forty years since Bucky and I become forever friends. Four decades of introducing our families to each other. Who would
have thought our friendship would last a lifetime... It's been a wonderful day. This is what dreams are made off. I am a forty-nine year old Nanna
.. But today my wrinkles and heart have been touched by 'PORPOISE MAGIC'...Once again, Im a young girl, nine years old. 🐬
WOW! What an amazing testimonial Ree. Thank you so much for making our day a little more magical! Regards, Paige Sinclair & the team
at Dolphin Marine Magic :)
