by Turtle Dave Crabill | Jan 23, 2026 | Events
Two Countries Nine Ponds Gather Bloop! Bloop! It is always exciting to gather with Turtles from distant lands. The January Gathering included Turtles from Hanover, Ontario, Canada, and the US States of Michigan, Illinois, Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania,...
by Turtle Dave Crabill | Dec 23, 2025 | Events
🐢 Virtual Pond Gathering Recap Our latest virtual Pond gathering brought Turtles together from across the country for an evening of camaraderie, laughs, and a little friendly competition! Welcome New Turtles! We were thrilled to welcome Kenneth from Georgia, who...
by Turtle Dave Crabill | Nov 20, 2025 | Events
Turtles from coast to coast (and beyond!) stuck their necks out Tuesday night for a lively virtual gathering. We had about a dozen Turtles on shell from Alaska, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Arizona, and Canada—proof the Pond spirit travels well. Turtle...
by Turtle Dave Crabill | Apr 22, 2025 | Events
Sticking Our Necks Out For Mother Earth Every April 22nd, Earth Day reminds us to stick our necks out for the planet. Since 1970, Earth Day has inspired millions to restore, protect, and celebrate the natural world. Did you know the very first Earth Day in 1970...
by Turtle Dave Crabill | Feb 28, 2025 | Events
Master Imperial Turtle Dave is competing in the Michigan Senior Olympics Ice Hockey competition next week. Games at 10:15 am and 2:15 pm Wednesday and Thursday at Buffalo Wild Wing Arena in Troy. Pop out and cheer him on. They will be wearing white Gears Beer jerseys,...
by Turtle Dave Crabill | May 22, 2024 | Events
In 2020 we hosted a few gatherings using Zoom. Learning about people and places different from your own is always interesting. During those dark days, it was even more revealing and a more direct way to get information about the pandemic. We shared and laughed. The...
