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Loch Ness, in the Rift
Valley of the Scottish Highlands, is considered to be one of the deepest
lakes in the world. But, perhaps it just isn’t refreshing enough for “The
Loch Ness Monster.” Early-rising tourists and residents of the area alike
have witnessed him leaving his humble home beneath the depths each and every
morning and going for a dip in the community’s pool.
Area marine biologists, once
inspired by Nessie’s mythical status and who now have taken up playing
marbles in their past time, have taken slightly renewed interest in the
monster’s newest habit. This recent change in Nessie’s behavior; leaving his
own fresh water for the community pool worries one of the many scientists.
“Perhaps conditions in Loch Ness aren’t once as they were,” said the retired
biologist, who carried his favorite marble in an old wedding ring case. “It
could be a result of global warming, or even some new pollutant finding its
way into the lake.”

Nessie - refused to be
interviewed
After Nessie swims for about
an hour, one witness revealed, “He drips dry in an extended lounge chair,
and then heads right back to the Loch. It’s a pretty long journey up that
grassy knoll,” he continued with a proud air pointing north, not knowing
that he’s revered by his neighbors as a ‘master of the obvious,’ “you know,
since he has flippers and no legs like you or me.”
The League Of Clean Habitats
(L.O.C.H.), along with the Loch Ness Phenomena Investigation Bureau is
taking matters into their own hands. “Since these worthless scientist just
want to play marbles, and can only just guess what’s going on,” said the
President of the women’s organization, “we’ve decided to take turns watching
old Nessie come and go each morning. We’re trying to find our own answers.”

The League is also concerned
that the community’s children are in danger. “What if he wants to come
swimmin’ in the middle of summer?” asked another member who started becoming
heated. “What if he ends up swallowin’ up one of the little kiddies?” Other
members felt the same for the children’s safety, but also believed that
maybe Nessie needed the extra protein.
The caretaker of the
community pool, Mr. Mac Stuart, says that Nessie has been coming to the pool
for years. “Och,” he continued in his own way, as if he and Nessie shared a
lot of time together, “he dis nae harm so I dinny even bother charging
him — sides he's naedin the work oot.”
For now, both the
organizations and other residents will keep their concern and their eyes
open. The scientists, in between competitive marble competitions, will offer
their own opinions. Nessie, as long as the gate to the community pool is
kept open, shows no indication of quitting his early morning ritual.
Correspondent
Thomas Hollowell
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