Ice Bucket Challenge

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been extended to Maurice's Ducks on Instagram. They of course, accepted and challenged other ducks on Instagram as well.

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the ALS Foundation and how they choose to spend the money raised. I don't really understand it, and the rubber ducks are divided on the issue. For that reason, they have decided to donate to the local ALS charity right here in Utah.

Now the ducks are extending the challenge to YOU. Ice yourself, donate to your charity of choice. Don't ice yourself, donate to some kind of ALS charity. Even if you donate your time to help people with ALS! Good luck!

A Mystery Solved

Sherlock and Dr. O.J. Patterson came to a conclusion about Betty's murder a few days ago, but they were so shocked with the results they had to test and retest before an announcement could be made. Finally, when they had undeniable, irrefutable evidence, Sherlock called everyone together for a meeting.

The ducks have gathered for an important meeting. 

The doctor and detective duo began to explain the mystery to all.

Betty went out with her friends Billy, Jack, Frenchy, Martha and Frank. Soon after arriving at the party, Billy had to leave. Martha and Frank were busy being a couple, so Betty, Jack, and Frenchy spent a lot of the night together. They did some dancing and had some refreshments. Martha and Frank joined them for a bit, then the group split up. Frenchy and Betty were going to have a sleep over, they couldn't stop talking about it.

This is where things got a little muggy for Sherlock. Since Frenchy refused to cooperate, the detective had to piece together everything. From what he could gather, Frenchy and Betty left the party and headed into town in search of a little more fun before hitting the hay. While walking around, the girls apparently ran into some "unfriendlies", and Frenchy took off. Betty either didn't follow or was too slow, because Frenchy didn't see her again. 

Martha was so upset, because she feels had she spent the night with Frenchy and Betty, the ladies would not have ran into trouble. She essentially blamed herself and would not be convinced otherwise. Which is why she was PISSED when Sherlock announced that Betty was, in fact, quite alive.

Here she is, alive and well.

Yes, you read that right. Here she is, alive and well. Now you must be wondering how on earth Dr. Patterson examined a dead body if there was none? Well, in the world of ducks, rubber ducks get along with zombie ducks (also known as dead ducks and devil ducks) in a tentative friendship. But occasionally, zombie ducks like to play a "prank" on rubber ducks. These pranks are designed more to remind everyone that zombie ducks are still around and less to be funny.

For this particular "prank" the zombie ducks approached Betty and Frenchy, and Betty eagerly agreed to be part of their little plan. She gave the zombie ducks all of her identifying information. Since rubber ducks do not have DNA, all  they had to identify Betty was her stuff. They just had to give it to one of their ducks, and place them where Betty was last seen. To make sure the zombie replacement stayed "dead", she took a heavy duty sleeping medication that lasted for several days.

Sherlock and Dr. Patterson questioning the zombie duck.

The zombies did not account for Dr. Patterson's excellent knowledge of the rubber duck body. He soon realized that he was not looking at a rubber duck, but a zombie duck. When Sherlock couldn't get any answers from Frenchy, he assumed something was up. Since they are notorious for their little reminders, Sherlock assumed zombies were involved.  He told Dr. Patterson who used an anti sleep serum to wake up the zombie and get some answers. 

Chaos and outrage after the announcement.

Many of the rubber ducks are outraged with Betty. How could she do this to them? However, most are relieved that there is not a murderer among them. Betty mean while feels awful for the trouble she called and is on probation until further notice. Since zombie ducks are technically their own community, all Sherlock could do was to ask them to please play less traumatizing pranks.

Origin Story Sunday

By now you are all pretty well acquainted with Lifeguard Lance.
Since he is my only summer duck, he's been celebrating with me since my summer started. (Don't worry, other ducks will be introduced soon!)



Lifeguard Lance has had a dream his whole life. Ever since he was a little rubber duckling, Lance has dreamed of keeping humans safe in all bodies of water, everywhere, all the time.

Lance didn't care what humans, little or big. He just knew he was destined to protect them. So, barely two inches high, Lance left his rubbery flock in search of something greater. First, he invested in his trusty blue whistle and matching sunglasses. Second, he found his faithful flotation device. Finally he was ready to find his charges.

Where was Lance going to find a family to protect? He tried all sorts of places. A toy shop seemed ideal at first, but Lance soon realized that was not his destiny. After month of wandering, he began to get homesick. Lance missed his friends. So he wandered into a Walmart. Certainly there would be other rubber folks here! And sure enough, Lance found a whole gaggle of rubber ducks and an assortment of other friends.

Finding friends did not change Lance's true calling, however. He still wanted to keep water safe for SOMEONE. Every time a friend found a new home, Lance was struck with just a little bit of jealousy. Until one day, he found his new home at Apartment 625.

The best part is, he wasn't alone! Lance had a new home and a new group of rubber ducks. And I haven't fallen in the shower since.

Exploring In the Daytime

Wow! This place is so overwhelming Lance isn't even sure now to handle it. He is really digging how fancy the hotel/villa/whatever is. Here are some of his favorite features.



Ugly but comfy furniture.



Natural lighting everywhere!



Fancy folded towels.


In the kitchen.


And the bathroom.



Pretty much anywhere you find towels or cloths actually.



And last but not least, there's a deck with a beautiful view.

Lance is definitely enjoying his summer vacation. Now he's ready to kick back and relax. Check in later!

Where To Sleep?

Lance is exhausted from all that traveling. And then checking out that huge kitchen. He is ready for a nice, long sleep. But there are so many resting places!


There's a huge fold out bed.


Or a whole room just for Lance!


But Lance will probably stay in the bedroom with the people. There's a huge TV! And Lance is afraid of the dark.

Arrival in St. George

This villa is huge! Especially the kitchen.


Hanging out in the coffee basket.


Checking out all the cupboards.



Testing the oven.