Witnesses describe it as the most incredibly large
and happy bunny they had ever seen hop down Hawkins
Avenue.
In the early morning of April 1st, a giant white rabbit was seen making its way through Lake Ronkonkoma. It briefly stopped at the corner of Portion Road and Hawkins Avenue and after exclaiming “I’m late, I’m late,“ it quickly entered the Ronkonkoma Fire District Community Building. Inside were nearly one hundred adults and children enjoying a bagel breakfast hosted by the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization.
The entrance of the giant rabbit caused widespread delight as the children bravely rushed towards the behemoth, hugging its soft furry body in a bold attempt to save their astonished parents, grandparents, and legal guardians.
The awe-struck parents, grandparents, and legal guardians responded by shooting the bunny with their digital cameras and camcorders, thereby creating a keepsake record of the event, which they can use to embarrass their children after they become adults and start dating.
Civic volunteers Lenore Baake-Ozgercin, Tricia Scola-Feleppa, Patricia Duffield, Bob and Jo Molinari, Carole Baake, and Gregg Freedner quickly responded by serving the adults hot coffee donated by Dunkin’ Donuts on Portion Road. As expected, the appearance of the big bunny also increased the appetites of those who were present, so the Civic volunteers unveiled tables of bagels, as supplied by Bagel Master on Hawkins Avenue, and other victuals from Meat Farms and 7-11, both on Portion Road.
After pausing for some additional photographs and bunny hugs, the long-eared mega-rabbit promised to return next year and then
hopped out of the building, over three cars, and into an Acura Legend.
In an effort to control any possible loss of joy, the Civic provided abundant craft materials so that the children could create their own record of the day’s events that would be worthy of any refrigerator door.
In addition, an aero-latex manipulation specialist (balloon artist) was transported to the site to create colorful balloon animals for all to enjoy. Given the day’s events, it came as no surprise that the most frequently requested balloon animal was a poodle.
In celebration of the giant rabbit’s incredible visit to Lake Ronkonkoma, many residents are now calling for the creation of a monument to memorialize the day the big bunny came to town. A long-time resident, who would only identify himself as Harvey, has suggested that a giant Easter egg be erected in the village and has started raising funds for the project. When asked her opinion of the proposed monument, another Lake Ronkonkoma resident stated that she had heard of the project but thought that it was “just a big yolk.”
Artist’s rendering of the monument celebrating the visit of the big bunny being proposed for Lake Ronkonkoma.
In the early morning of April 1st, a giant white rabbit was seen making its way through Lake Ronkonkoma. It briefly stopped at the corner of Portion Road and Hawkins Avenue and after exclaiming “I’m late, I’m late,“ it quickly entered the Ronkonkoma Fire District Community Building. Inside were nearly one hundred adults and children enjoying a bagel breakfast hosted by the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization.
The entrance of the giant rabbit caused widespread delight as the children bravely rushed towards the behemoth, hugging its soft furry body in a bold attempt to save their astonished parents, grandparents, and legal guardians.
The awe-struck parents, grandparents, and legal guardians responded by shooting the bunny with their digital cameras and camcorders, thereby creating a keepsake record of the event, which they can use to embarrass their children after they become adults and start dating.
Civic volunteers Lenore Baake-Ozgercin, Tricia Scola-Feleppa, Patricia Duffield, Bob and Jo Molinari, Carole Baake, and Gregg Freedner quickly responded by serving the adults hot coffee donated by Dunkin’ Donuts on Portion Road. As expected, the appearance of the big bunny also increased the appetites of those who were present, so the Civic volunteers unveiled tables of bagels, as supplied by Bagel Master on Hawkins Avenue, and other victuals from Meat Farms and 7-11, both on Portion Road.
After pausing for some additional photographs and bunny hugs, the long-eared mega-rabbit promised to return next year and then
hopped out of the building, over three cars, and into an Acura Legend.
In an effort to control any possible loss of joy, the Civic provided abundant craft materials so that the children could create their own record of the day’s events that would be worthy of any refrigerator door.
In addition, an aero-latex manipulation specialist (balloon artist) was transported to the site to create colorful balloon animals for all to enjoy. Given the day’s events, it came as no surprise that the most frequently requested balloon animal was a poodle.
In celebration of the giant rabbit’s incredible visit to Lake Ronkonkoma, many residents are now calling for the creation of a monument to memorialize the day the big bunny came to town. A long-time resident, who would only identify himself as Harvey, has suggested that a giant Easter egg be erected in the village and has started raising funds for the project. When asked her opinion of the proposed monument, another Lake Ronkonkoma resident stated that she had heard of the project but thought that it was “just a big yolk.”
Artist’s rendering of the monument celebrating the visit of the big bunny being proposed for Lake Ronkonkoma.