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My Story
by Tommy D's Cleopatra


Hi, my name is Tommy D's Cleopatra. My brother Barry and I were born on 2\28\06.  I attended this year's (2006) National Dutch Show as an entrant in the seller's class.  My owner Tom Dietrich, known as Tommy D, (who we rabbits just call Tom) had told me I was a classy little girl and with my looks and heritage would make someone an excellent show prospect and potentially a foundation doe for their overall herd. Wow what a compliment! Tom told me he had two names picked out for me, Cleopatra and Beyonce. I guess he dated himself by going with Cleopatra but he did say a younger blue sister is named Beyonce now and at two weeks old is the betting favorite for this year's ARBA Convention.

My brother Barry is named after Barry Sanders, famous Detroit Lions running back, who according to Tom, made cold Sundays afternoons in Michigan a lot more enjoyable. Barry and I were out of our nest box daily being admired by Tom with the comment "Quite a litter of two." Friend Mike Smith inquired about how we were doing frequently.

Upon arriving in Washington, PA I relaxed in my father's reserved pen as he did not make the trip. I have been told my pedigree is impeccable and Tom says he knows all the rabbits in it. My father was born at Kristy Hume's, a young lady who Tom says is a genius which is confirmed by viewing her website, it sure impressed us rabbits. Before the seller's class Tom told me I would probably be going home with Briony Barnes, and that some of my relatives had lived with her and enjoyed themselves and were treated very well. Briony, I was told, had a wildfire tragedy and it would be best if I did go home with her. I sure had no objections. 

During the judging, the judge told me I was a dandy and I would be an easy winner of the class. I did not catch his name but Tom told me later it was Kevin Hooper. I knew the name well as Tom had talked highly of him. When the bidding was done I was elated to be going home with Briony. I would not mind it a bit if you asked Briony when you see her or contact her "How's Cleopatra doing?"

Tommy D's Cleopatra
 (A rabbit)