Because it is the name RW gave it after all the ravioli they ate at Redmire. London zoo renamed it Clarissa
Today is 65 years since Dick Walker caught Ravioli
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Hear, hear!
I have laid aside business, and gone a'fishing.
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Shame he didn't pop her back and keep quiet about it.
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Yes I agree, rather sad she spent her years cooped up in a tank, still better than being walloped on the ed I suppose!
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I wouldn't dare use the name Clarissa again, I can imagine RW had steam coming out of his ears when he wrote that..... Best regards
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It's why I do my best to remind people whenever I get the chance. 
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Last nights glass [or 3] was so good . Hope there are no objections to me toasting again with a Merlot !!!!
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None at all Mike.Mike Wilson wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2017 8:15 pm Last nights glass [or 3] was so good . Hope there are no objections to me toasting again with a Merlot !!!!
In fact I might even join you.
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Re: Today is 65 years since Dick Walker caught Ravioli
I wish I had been there to join you Mike, I'm sure we would have found plenty to chat about, usually do.Mike Wilson wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2017 8:15 pm Last nights glass [or 3] was so good . Hope there are no objections to me toasting again with a Merlot !!!!