...see what I did there? Dog Con 7 Day 11: In which we hike in a rain forest, view an interesting collection, see the coolest Giant Jesus yet and have a birthday party. 11:30 pm We went up to the island of Kauai today and took just a hell of a hike up the … Continue reading Gnome Or Mister Nice Guy
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Eating Your Way Across America!
... start with a fish taco in San Diego Dog Con 7 Day 10: In which we depart for warmer climes, view many pineapples, stand on an erupting volcano and enjoy a night on the beach. 12:45 am At 10:00 yesterday (Sunday) morning, after yet another bigass breakfast, we messed about with space … Continue reading Eating Your Way Across America!
Blue Ink Node
...nope, no clue Dog Con 7 Day 9: In which we finally see that animated Giant Jesus, Silky wins a prize, many of our party spend too much time in a book store and we visit a gold museum. Very tired after a very long day in Fairbanks, Alaska. Quick capsule reviews of the … Continue reading Blue Ink Node
Don’t Forget To Feed Grandpa!
...but please, no raw meat Dog Con 7 Day 8: In which we meet even more real bears, Flash & Leon insult an otter, we visit a museum dedicated to booze, we see a Giant Salmon and it's a females vs males game night. 10:45 am Last night's movies were alternate Earth comedies. … Continue reading Don’t Forget To Feed Grandpa!
The Rare And Beautiful Wandering Muskrats Of Potawango Island
...they wander about doing good deeds Dog Con 7 Day 7: In which we reach Alaska, a moose gets rescued and we have an amazingly mosquito free marshmallow roast. 8:00 pm We rolled across the border of Canada and into Alaska about 10 am this morning. Another state I can cross off my … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Wandering Muskrats Of Potawango Island
Chapter 45: In Which Our Hero Slaps A Bishop, Outruns The King’s Men, Aids A Duck In Peril And Sails Off To Portugal
...the duck was most grateful Dog Con 7 Day 6: In which we proceed north at a rapid pace, certain dogs and cats wage war on squirrels, we eat great burgers and have another fun game night. 11:45 pm We had an interesting and fun day today. The bus was going along at … Continue reading Chapter 45: In Which Our Hero Slaps A Bishop, Outruns The King’s Men, Aids A Duck In Peril And Sails Off To Portugal
The Journal Of Applied Applications
...about appliances Dog Con 7 Day 5: In which we see more (teddy) bears, Flash goes flying and we visit the Giant Jesus of the North 3:30 pm Today was fun, starting at around 10:30 when Sasha woke Flash and Leon out of a deep sleep by yelling “BEARS!” There was much laughing on … Continue reading The Journal Of Applied Applications
Today Is The Day The Deadly Bears Have Their Picnic
...which, it would seem, will be mostly cats. Dog Con 7 Day 4: In which we cross the middle of Canada the same way we cross the Midwest of the USA (fast), see a big Tiny City, are chased by sheep and see a hobbit house. 9:00 am We are about to tuck … Continue reading Today Is The Day The Deadly Bears Have Their Picnic
My Life Among The Tentacled Dogs
...they picked my pocket! Dog Con 7 Day 3: In which we see trained cats, visit a house on stilts, prevent a bear from getting in trouble and watch monster movies. 9:00 am We played Car Wars and other games until the wee hours last night, which explains why only a couple of … Continue reading My Life Among The Tentacled Dogs
Rude Cormorants Pestered My Warblers
...until I chucked a brick at them Dog Con 7 Day 2: In which some of us do not speak French, we visit a very lonely grave, see lots of mold, cause a small riot and see our first Giant Jesus. 9:00 am Hey, if y'all ever want to see a fun and … Continue reading Rude Cormorants Pestered My Warblers
The Hugely Important, Yet Totally Silly, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Robot Fish
...co-starring her cousin Myrtle, who only has 8 toes Dog Con 7 Day 1: In which we start off in Canada, learn more about snowshoes than we thought possible, have free food & beer and have a Humans vs Critters gaming throwdown. 5:30 am It is just after sun up and we are … Continue reading The Hugely Important, Yet Totally Silly, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Robot Fish
The All New Same Old Stuff!
...now with vitamin C! Dog Con 7 Day 0: In which we gather together friends and party before departing. Well folks, it's that time of year when we bring the Magic Bus out of the garage, pack it full of friends, family & critters, and head off to Critter City Texas for another DogCon. … Continue reading The All New Same Old Stuff!
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The Really Very Late, But Still Jampacked With Fireworks, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Expensive Shoes
...co-starring her pet dormouse, Wendy The Doclopedia #1,175 Those Furry Little Bastards!: In Washington D.C. “This is a special bulletin from DNN! PANIC IN WASHINGTON! Hello, I'm David Bentley with this breaking news. It appears that the Pitipati have converged on Washington, DC, and are wrecking havoc in the House and Senate. We have … Continue reading The Really Very Late, But Still Jampacked With Fireworks, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Expensive Shoes
Mr. Porkwaffle Cooks A Stew
...but not without humorous mishaps The Doclopedia #1,174 Those Furry Little Bastards!: At A Gaming Convention Doc: “Oh shit! The Pitipati are here at the con!” Spike: “That ought to liven things up.” Doc: “I reckon. Raising holy hell usually does liven things up.” Mary: “Do you think they'll paint people like they did … Continue reading Mr. Porkwaffle Cooks A Stew
Is It Just Me, Or Does Crab Rangoon Sound Like A 1960s Pro Wrestler?
...probably just me. The Doclopedia #1,173 Those Furry Little Bastards!: At War “Well, Winston, it would seem that the Pitipati don't like the Nazis or the Japanese any more than you or I do. I just got a report that says they have Hitler and his boys nearly insane with anger. Not that both … Continue reading Is It Just Me, Or Does Crab Rangoon Sound Like A 1960s Pro Wrestler?
Miss Silky Is In Da House!
...no, really! Doc, Grace, Sasha & Daisy Cross are proud to welcome Miss Silky Dawn Cross to our family. She is 8 years old, very sweet tempered and has longish silky hair. She is doing very well fitting in. Silky was used as a breeder for most of her life, then dumped at the ASPCA. … Continue reading Miss Silky Is In Da House!
Tonight’s Episode: Gander & Percy Try To Smuggle A Trained Ox Into The Barndance
...featuring a guest appearance by Don Knotts as Barney Fife The Doclopedia #1,171 Murder By...: Used Spork “Jeez, Al, what's the world coming to? Wasn't that long ago that a guy with a gun or maybe a shiv could make a good living doing hits in this town. Now, with that green haired psycho … Continue reading Tonight’s Episode: Gander & Percy Try To Smuggle A Trained Ox Into The Barndance
A Time For Apricots
...because YUM! So, all of the "Murder By..." entries I'm putting up on the blog were suggested by my readers. I've done this several times before, to good effect. But now I want to try something different.Starting today and running to the end of the month, I want YOU, Gentle Reader, to WRITE a Doclopedia entry … Continue reading A Time For Apricots
The Madcap, Yet Lustily Romantic, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Magical Treehouse
...co-starring her Uncle Olaf, who only has one leg The Doclopedia #1,170Murder By...: Chocolate ScorpionsIn that other world, the one all children know about, but teenagers can barely remember and adults can’t even think of (until they get really old, but that’s when childhood returns anyway), there was a really evil Evil Wizard called the Upside … Continue reading The Madcap, Yet Lustily Romantic, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Magical Treehouse
It’s Raining Cats & Blogs!
...I wasn't even trying on that one.The Doclopedia #1,169Murder By...: Monotony“I dunno, Captain, was it really suicide? I mean, sure, he shot himself in front of six co-workers, but I wonder. See, by asking around, we found out that he had formerly been one of the brightest and most creative guys in the advertising department … Continue reading It’s Raining Cats & Blogs!
Milk For The Mongoose
...for his cornflakes The Doclopedia #1,168 Murder By...: Books “Yes, YES, I killed her! I admit it and I'm glad I did she's dead! It was always “I'm reading blah blah blah” or “So and so is doing a book signing” or “I've preordered such and such titles”. All she ever talked about were friggin' … Continue reading Milk For The Mongoose
Garlic In The Laundry
...I forgot that it was in my pocketThe Doclopedia #1,165Fish Of the Day: Walking LungsharkSomewhere on Earth 88 there might be a more terrifying fish than the Walking Lungshark, but we are damned if we know what it might be.Combining aspects of the lungfish, walking catfish and great white shark, these 20 foot long eating … Continue reading Garlic In The Laundry
No Escape From Bunnyland
...and they are NOT nice bunnies The Doclopedia #1,163 Fish Of the Day: Yelling Carp This fish is a large blue-gray carp that periodically comes to the surface to yell things in a surprisingly human voice. This always scares the hell out of most humans and animals nearby. During the Yelling Carp mating season, … Continue reading No Escape From Bunnyland
The Professional Newsletter Writer’s Newsletter
...all the news that fits in a newsletterThe Doclopedia #1,161A Hand Full Of...: Gold“Holy shit, Jimmy, that's gold! A real gold bar! It must have been left behind when the old mine closed down in 1884. Holy shit!Let me hold it. Man, it's heavy, isn't it? How much do you think it's worth? NO WAY! … Continue reading The Professional Newsletter Writer’s Newsletter
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