Monday, December 24, 2018

Merry Christmas 2018



Merry Christmas to all our blogging and non-blogging friends.

Cyndi:  We should probably mention the big, brightly lighted and decorated house on the card is not our home.

Micah:  Why would you tell everyone that?  It was supposed to be our secret.

Marcus:  You know Cyndi.  She always tells the truth.

Percy:  Perhaps some of her honesty will rub off on you one of these days, Marcus. 

Taylor:  Or perhaps some of the wonder of the Christmas story will transform him.

Marcus:  Do you think Jan would read it to us if we ask her nicely?

Cyndi:  I think she would be happy to do so.

Percy:  Especially if we fix her some hot tea.

Marcus:  With a few cookies on the side?

Micah:  How is Jan going to read to us with a mouthful of cookies?

Taylor:  I'm guessing Marcus isn't planning on Jan being the one to eat the cookies..


Jan:  We are grateful for all the lovely cards, both snail mail and email -  we have received.  I have been having a hard time sitting at the computer for long periods, but I've tried to help the Funny Farmers send out our card.  If yours didn't arrive, please grab it here with our love.  (Click on it to enlarge.)  We will be taking a break for a week or so.  See you in 2019.

Happy New Year!

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Cyndi Is 15


Taylor:  It's Cyndi's birthday.  Our sweet girl turns 15 years old today.  This is an important date for our furry matriarch and Jan forgot to read the calendar again.

Percy:  If it wasn't for Pipo, Dalton & their mom Ingrid, we would have a hard time doing a last minute post.  We thank them so much!  We do appreciate them taking the time to make the graphic, especially since they are trying to learn new software on a loaned computer after their computer was stolen.

Micah:  We really need to hire a secretary who can read a calendar.  And dispense more treats. 

Cyndi:  Thank you, guys, for remembering me at all.  I know how frustrating it can be when our secretary is old, forgetful, and has trouble putting on her shoes.  Perhaps we should cut her a little slack, though, since these past few years have been even more hazardous than usual for her.  Her last aborted flight was just two months ago when she flew through the air from behind Marcus' crate and landed in front of it.  She has barely been able to do anything since, but she does keep trying.

Marcus:  You do know that wasn't my fault, don't you!  I wasn't even near her when that happened.  You always point a paw at me when strange things happens.  By now you should know I'm always innocent. 

Taylor:  Of course you are.  We can all see that invisible halo over your head.  But this post is not about you.  It's about Cyndi and how thankful we are she has been with us for so long.

Percy:  So let's enjoy the day.  Even if we aren't prepared, perhaps Jan can find a few interesting tidbits around the house for us to party.

Marcus:  **mumbles** You guys better stay away from my Pup-peroni! 

Micah:  What did you say, Marcus?

Cyndi:  He said he would be honored if we share his Pup-peroni for the occasion.  Didn't you, Marcus? 

Marcus:  Uh... okay. I guess I did.


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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Hardly A Toothmark

Percy:Is there food on the wall?


Marcus:  No, I was just trying to look modest after Jan gifted me with my very own tire.

Percy:  Only because our friend Mr. Marty suggested in February Jan get you a tire to chew on since you chew up all your toys.


Marcus:  I have no idea why he would suggest such a thing.  I'm very gentle with my toys.

Percy:  Uh-huh.  That's why Jan was so pleased when she found a tire just your size.  Because you're so gentle.


Marcus:  Stop teasing and give me my new tire, Jan!

Percy:  I wonder how long it will last?


Marcus:  Well, this is the tire in November.  See, hardly a toothmark on it.

Percy:  Not a toothmark?  Do you suppose that could be because half of it is missing?


Marcus:  I don't know why that would be.  Do you think Jan was chewing on it when I wasn't looking?

Percy:  Of course!  **rolls eyes**  Why didn't I think of that?

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Friday, December 14, 2018

Angel Cameron


Angel Cameron:  I can see nothing has changed since I left a few years ago.  You guys are still calendar confused and behind all the time.  Well, except that you managed to get a week ahead and post Marcus' Gotcha Day two weeks in a row.

Cyndi:  I know.  We try, though.  We didn't have a post for today because Jan convinced us we already had a post ready to self-publish today.  It didn't.  It's set to publish next Tuesday.  Hey, Jan, Friday is not Tuesday. 

Angel Cameron:  Thanks for remembering me.

Cyndi:  We've never forgotten you.  Even Jan, and she often can't remember what she had for breakfast.

Angel Cameron:  That's because she usually forgets to eat breakfast.

Cyndi:  It's been good to see you again.  I am seeing you, aren't I  At my age, I'm sometimes confused as to what is real and what is a dream.

Angel Cameron:  Sweet dreams, old friend.  


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Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Gotcha Five for Marcus Again

Micah:  Last Friday we promised to show you how crazy and mixed up last week was for Jan.

Taylor:  You know how we're always telling you how forgetful Jan is and that we are always running late?

Micah:  Well, last week so many things were going wrong, Jan got confused, looked at the calendar, and posted Marcus' Gotcha Day a WEEK EARLY!


Taylor:  Can you believe that? For once we were not late, we were early.

Micah:  So please excuse us, but we are re-posting this for his correct special day.

Taylor:  We tried to get a photo of Jan's red face - yes, it's really, really, really all her fault! - but she hid the camera.

Marcus:  Does this mean I get another day of special attention and extra treats?

Micah:  Not unless you return the undeserved treats you ate last Tuesday.

Marcus:  Okay, but if I ate them last week, where would they be now?

Micah:  I don't know.  I've never eaten treats a week early and had to return them.

Marcus:  I know.  I'll check with Google.  I understand Google can find anything.


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Cyndi:  Sorry, Jan worked hard on a post for us today but Picasa just would not cooperate last night so after about 3 hours of frustration, Jan gave up.  And THEN it decided to work.  It was already 10 pm and she hadn't had dinner, so we had no post for today.

Percy:  However ... today she discovered this is Marcus' fifth Gotcha Day, so we get to do a post after all.


NOTE: This graphic was created in 2017 by mom Ingrid, Pipo & Dalton. We are so far behind we were unaware their home was broken into in late November and their computer stolen.  (Stop by and let them know their posts and graphics are missed.)  Jan is unable to make any graphics for us because we still don't have Photoshop Elements installed on our computer after Win 10 locked up our old computer earlier this year.  Still much more work to be done with our photos.  We're doing the antsy dance wondering how she can design us a personalized Christmas card without software for it.

Cyndi:  As you are aware, Marcus' ears don't stand up like that any more.  That pup shakes his head so hard whapping Jan in the shins with his toys, his ears collapsed in exhaustion. 

Percy:  I had his energy when I was young but now rest, relaxation and recreation are more in line with a mature furry.

Cyndi:  I'm with you.  Marcus is a bit too rambunctious for me, but he can be sweet when he calms down.

Percy:  And that would be when?

Cyndi:  When he's asleep.  Or today.  He thinks being gotcha'd makes this a special day and special days, in his mind, require special treats.

Percy:  Is he going to get a special treat today?

Cyndi:  Well, he gets this post.

Percy:  Marcus thinks all treats are edible.  I can't wait to see him try to eat this.

Friday, December 07, 2018

Crossing Our Paws


Cyndi:  This has been one of those weeks!  Everything (just about) has been going wonky and Jan has wasted much of her time trying to figure out what each problem is.  And Jan caused a major blooper, but we can't tell you about that until next Tuesday's post.

Taylor:  Well, she did finally figure out how to make us a Christmas card yesterday without the needed software.  It's about time!  Christmas is almost here.

Cyndi:  She tried to find something online to use but her brain is old and it addles easily.  The card isn't printing quality, though, so she can only email or post it. 

Taylor:  You mean our friends who don't have a computer won't be able to see our adorable faces on our Christmas card this year? 

Cyndi:  No, they won't.  Jan considered re-using last year's but it's too sad  since it has angels Merci and Rusty on it. 

Taylor:  I guess that means we five have to survive until next Christmas so we can all be on that card.

Cyndi:  Yes, it does.  Percy and I are the oldest.  Cross your paws for the next months that we will still be here.

Taylor:  But how will I walk if I cross my paws?

Cyndi:  Carefully, Taylor, carefully.

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Tuesday, December 04, 2018

Gotcha Five for Marcus

Cyndi:  Sorry, Jan worked hard on a post for us today but Picasa just would not cooperate last night so after about 3 hours of frustration, Jan gave up.  And THEN it decided to work.  It was already 10 pm and she hadn't had dinner, so we had no post for today.

Percy:  However ... today she discovered this is Marcus' fifth Gotcha Day, so we get to do a post after all.


NOTE: This graphic was created in 2017 by mom Ingrid, Pipo & Dalton. We are so far behind we were unaware their home was broken into in late November and their computer stolen.  (Stop by and let them know their posts and graphics are missed.)  Jan is unable to make any graphics for us because we still don't have Photoshop Elements installed on our computer after Win 10 locked up our old computer earlier this year.  Still much more work to be done with our photos.  We're doing the antsy dance wondering how she can design us a personalized Christmas card without software for it.

Cyndi:  As you are aware, Marcus' ears don't stand up like that any more.  That pup shakes his head so hard whapping Jan in the shins with his toys, his ears collapsed in exhaustion. 

Percy:  I had his energy when I was young but now rest, relaxation and recreation are more in line with a mature furry.

Cyndi:  I'm with you.  Marcus is a bit too rambunctious for me, but he can be sweet when he calms down.

Percy:  And that would be when?

Cyndi:  When he's asleep.  Or today.  He thinks being gotcha'd makes this a special day and special days, in his mind, require special treats. 

Percy:  Is he going to get a special treat today?

Cyndi:  Well, he gets this post. 

Percy:  Marcus thinks all treats are edible.  I can't wait to see him try to eat this.

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