Joe got the nickname Joe Toad in high school when he was on the debate team. He was called "Jumpin' Joe Toad" because he quickly sprang out of his seat when it was time for rebuttal. The nickname caught on and stuck. Joe sometimes calls himself "Joe Toad."
Toads & frogs are natural gifts and mementoes
We've collected quite a few of them over the years
From the Griffin family -
ants took up residence in this mushroom every summer
This huge toad sat in the flower bed by the front door at North Street
It was too big to bring with us
Wonder if it's still there?
by a granddaughter
by another granddaughter
(Joe has a favorite sweatshirt with "Don't Worry / Be Happy" written on it)
This frog holds a crystal a granddaughter dug up
on our visit with Patrick several summers ago
The frog came from Japan
When Joe went through radiation treatments years ago, we used pinwheels to symbolize happiness and hope. We had pinwheels all over the house. We "planted" a pinwheel in a flower bed every day after his treatment. By the time he finished the 41 treatments, we had a large pinwheel garden. This toad holds the pinwheel as a reminder of healing.
Mr. & Mrs. Toad during a North Street winter
They are glad they now live in a more temperate climate!
Joe Toad - You're toadlly sweet!
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