New Picture

Since we had evicted the dad from the couch, we felt this represented an appropriate opportunity for a new group picture to replace the old one on the header of the blog.  It just seemed to be impossible to get the entire crew together for this undertaking.  But this morning we accomplished it.  And while we all still miss midshipman Bertequila, it was time to update the portrait of the crew.

Midshipman Petey/Pablo has shown a penchant for guarding the newest arrivals---Bellatrix, Hermione, Tonks, and Fleur.  These are a Barred Rock, a RI Red, and two Americauna chicks.  We think this has more to do with his thinking they are his personal chewies than with any chivalrous intentions of protecting them from Klingon Kat predations............

For a fuller discussion of the chicks including some controversy over their names, see http://zeesgowest.blogspot.com/2011/05/chickie-tv.html.

 

Easter 2011

It's very difficult being a Pirate Dog.  The lack of opposable thumbs forces us to plan and scheme to get Easter eggs colored and ready for the "big day."  Seriously, it's about a two week slog.  And the humans don't offer a lot of help and support, either.  Mostly we come up with diversions, like Pablo bringing in sticks and lizards, to keep them occupied and out of the kitchen.  One of the hardest tasks is getting the eggs out of their cartons without breakage-----try doing it without your thumbs before you laugh-----

And now, after all that hard work---two dozen ovals in red, green, blue, violet, and orange----

The freakin' Klingon Kats took them and hid them, probably in the bathroom near their litter box..........There will be payment!!!!!!!!!!!

Meanwhile, to all the rest of you,

Happy  Easter

from los perros piraticus

Bucksnorting

Auntie Bucksnort went to see her kids and grandkids in CA.  So we got stuck baby-sitting our cousins this week.  Cousin Seymour isn't too bad.  He looks like Petey/Pablo only a bigger version.  He listens to our dad, who has given him his name: Seymour Aloysius Siegfried von Bucksnort:

Seymour

Pablo on the rock pile

Now Auntie calls him Spike but since he answers to Seymour, well, we dogs kind of live and let live, you know............


Cousin Esmerelda, on the other hand, she's a basket case.  First, she is either constantly in motion or whining and barking at nothing.  Now maybe that's name confusion---Auntie christened her Kalili and calls her LiLi (pronounces lee-lee).  Then again, maybe she's just "special", as our Mom says......

Now Seymour has not only taken to hanging with our Dad but also with Weetz.  And Weetz is probably the least social of the Pirate Dogs and pretty much reacts to her cousin's attention with a scowl:

Captain 'Roid just laughs about it all:

and I really can't be bothered:

It's much too comfortable in bed!!!!  And after the Cousins leave, I'm sure there'll be boneturks for all:

Posted by Leny,

First mate of the CPS Nargle

el beisbol II

Leny is a very happy Red Sox fan----------and she's not the only one!!!!!!!!!  So, especially to you, Mr. FabP, here's proof!!!!!!

Our penguins came out of the closet in Las Cruces for this picture.

Know what this picture is???????  The South Pole state of

So while this post is in response to our buddy, The FabP's comment, just so you all know-------

Leny's smile is because the Sox are winning as this is being written!!!!!!!!

El Beisbol

O M G!!!!!   Gotta love those Yankees.  Why, they should handle those upstarts from Beantown without a problem this year.  Figure Derek will hit over .400; Cano, Texiera, and that fabulous 3rd baseman who never ever ever allowed a foreign substance into his body should combine for like 210 homers.  C C will pitch a couple perfect games and Mariano Rivera will shed 10 years and not blow any saves against Boston.  Right??????????

Somehow, I Don't Think SO!!!!!!!!

Big Puppy

Please don't forget what day it is-------April 1, 2011.


Happy April Fool's Day from the Pirate Dogs!!!!!!!!!!!!

About Dog Shows

So W T F is a "Scottish Deerhound"??????????  Certainly not one of us.......

Emma 'Roid, Cockapoo

Weetz Elva, Schnauzehuahua

Petey/Pablo, MinPinahuahua

Magdalena Cochiti, Sharprador

Real dogs for a real world...................

Spring Cuttings

February brings spring-like conditions to Southern New Mexico.  And the two Pirate Dogs who grow long winter coats start looking a little (??) ragged:

Emma the 'Roid has morphed into Captain Dreadlocks over the winter.

And Crow's-Nest Weetzie is also quite bedraggled.

So it was off to the Groomer with the two of them.  Of course the remaining Pirate Dogs, First-Mate Leny and Midshipmen Petey/Pablo were distressed at having to remain at home in the CPS Nargle.

But being loyal and good crew members they used the time to improve their skills, the Midshipman under the First-Mate's tutelage.

At noon, the Groomer called and informed us that she had completed her tasks.  Understanding the anxiety of the crew members at home, we rushed to retrieve the newly shorn.  You, dear reader, can ascertain for yourself if the results are an improvement:

The difference in the Captain is dramatic---her face can actually be seen and she doubtless has had her vision improved.

Now, Weetz------well, not so much of a difference although she should be cooler with the approaching warmer weather:

So that's the latest news from the Nargle and the Pirate Dogs hope all their Eastern readers are well dug out.  The Pirates are enjoying the sun and the 70's in Southern New Mexico.