Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Charles Duckins, better known to my friends as Mr. Quackers. I'm here to tell the story of my travels to many places around the northern hemisphere. Perhaps, you could call it "A Tale of One Duck".

I arrived in a large wooden egg from the Far East and hatched in Smithville Zoo,Smithville, NJ. Here I spent the first days of my new life until I met a friend and was taken to a new home.

It was so exciting to be arriving at a new place, but finding myself face to face with a huge dog and two cats was just a little bit too exciting. I was just beginning to settle in, when I found out that this too was only a temporary residence for me, and my butt was shoved into yet another damn box and I thought to myself "Oh quap! Not again!".

I had arrived at what would be my permanent nesting place, Manchester, UK - a place where they talk funny and drink a lot of tea. I liked it there. Although there was a dog here too, along with more cats than I could count on both webbed feet, I rarely see them so they don't scare me.

My first friend had bought me as a gift for my new friend. They must be quackers! We've all kept in touch with each other, had lots of trips together and I've been one lucky ducky to see lots of wonderful places with them.