2017 – Thanks to Martha & Istvan

Dear Martha & Istvan;
Dear Ducks

It took me 14 days to wake up from the dream, I dreamed in Balatonfüred – and another 14 days to find the right word which could express my gratitude to you both for the perfect organisation of the “Red Duck reunion” at the Balaton lake.

This word must probably be quoted in the “Secret Book of Secrets” as:

Thanks for a wonderful time!

Thanks: for your hospitality
Thanks: for your kindness
Thanks: for showing us the skills and the beauty of porcelain
Thanks: for an evening full of joy; excellent wine and food
Thanks: for keeping our friendship alive…

With thanks from…
Sir Ducky & family

2017 – Balatonfüred

Balatonfured

2017 – An Royal Encounter

An Royal Encounter

Balatonfüred was a paradise for Sir Ducky and his fans.
On arrival; a fleet of Hungarian Ducks greeted us with an impressive parade

And at the hotel, the “Danubis” were also present to welcome us

This all was organised by our friends Martha & Istvan who told us that Hungary was really honoured by the visit of the descended of their world-famous poet who lived, years ago, in the caves of the Turil (see Budapest).

When visiting the splendid porcelain factory,

Sir Ducky was welcomed by “ASLAN”, The-True- and-Magnificent-Lion-King, Son of the Emperor-beyond-the-Sea, ….

…. and loved by all of us

At Bécsvárad, the Benedictine Abbot invited some of Ducky’s female escort on his diner table. A happening that has never been recorded before.

In the evening, at the Royal Banquet, the best of the Hungarian wine was served

(Some newspapers have reported that some of us… looked deep into the glass)

The Ducky Family was gently handed over to the Keeper 2018, and accepted it with pleasure.

An unique book, called:

The Secret Book of Secrets

was offered to Istvan as thanks for his hard work

The evenig ended under loud applaus .

…and flowers

2017 – Who will be keeper in 2018?

Dear Friends,

Who will be my keeper for our 20^th reunion in 2018?

That is the big question which is haunting my mind.

We promise that, during our stay with you, my family and I, will be very kind and lovely to you and all your friends.

– We will not make too much noise;

– We are willing to entertain your grand-children;

– We will cuddle you when you feel lonely

– We will tell you stories, you never have heard before;

– We will cheer you up when you feel down;

– We will never use bad words;

– We will be very clean and will not mess around;

– We will lull you asleep after a heavy day;

– …

And more, we will listen to all your requests even such as: “Will I win the lottery? – Can I have a new car? – Will he or her forget my birthday? – etc…

Please, send your application to ludwig.casteleyn@skynet.be

With love from …