John has finally added to the Tricker Stories. This is the first.
When John was in the 5th grade his teacher, Mrs Hargrove, became aware that John had an interesting pet that many might like to see. Thinking it would be an educational experience, she invited John to bring Tricker to school for a sort of "show and tell" at a specific date and time. At this point Tricker was pretty much an adult raccoon who had definitely developed a sizable body and mind of her own. So, first thing on the appointed morning, John hooked up Tricker's harness to the leash and set out for school. The only problem was that there just happened to be a driving rainstorm at the time. As John and Tricker arrived at the street and began their first crossing, Tricker decided for the first time in her life that she was not at all interested in crossing the street, or furthermore , going anywhere John was interested in taking her. So...after a short raccoon rodeo began, involving mule-like leg setting, monkey-like leg climbing, dashes int the pittosporum hedge , etc.. In the driving rain they both decided that it probably wasn't in the best interest of anyone to continue on that path. After a bit of reflexion, it was decided that maybe Tricker wasn't the best school visitor then, or ever, as she was getting pretty large and more independent. Big independent critters with lots of sharp teeth probably should stay at home. It should be mentioned that John was summoned at school by his mother when Tricker occasionally slipped int the main part of the house and holed up under a bed, to her great consternation. For some reason, Maria(pt time maid) was hard to convince that a playful raccoon swiping at her ankles should be part of making a bed! John would be summoned and normality was gradually restored by the removal of Tricker from under the bed and so on. Fortunately, the principal and teachers knew our family well and understood the predicament. We just weren't like other families!
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