WHOA!!!!
Gee, this is great . . . We have some folks out in Lewis and Clark land who might be reading about the Great Spikey and her pals. It is a little known fact that one of the guides on the trip west was one of Spikey's ancestors - Flames On The Head.
So you want to know what is going on here in the meadow? Not much. We had some rain today, be we think they had more at Sarah's house. The temperature did not stay down for long and it was pretty steamy in the afternoon.
The people next door to where we used to live before we were relocated are selling their house and were painting the trim and repairing some cracked front steps. Ed's Handyman truck was there, but we don't know if the guy was really Ed. Jake thought he looked more like a Reuben.
The sun is going down so I am getting ready to turn on the searchlight for any travellers.
REUNION
Well, we had a nice time with some of our cousins who have all been sworn to secrecy as to the loacation of our (super secret) bunker.
MOTHER WITH SUMMER IN OCTOBER
Here is Mother in the kitchen last summer and here is Mother with Summer on Mother's birthday, 2004
WATCHING TV
Hi, the guys and I are spending the day watching the weather channel and eating popcorn. Hmmm . . . they are breaking in with an announcement . . .
Giant ships carrying mechanized garden gnomes have been sighted falling to earth outside of major cities worldwide. People have gathered to watch . . . OH, the gnomes are on the march. They are mowing everything in their path . . . Quick! Someone use the Heimlich on Spoof!!!!
SPIKE'S RESEARCH
Log homes.
This is a cool site to visit. We like the Summit's Peak. Go to plans on the right side of the webpage to see it and all the homes. Of course, "Bear Den" and "Chipmunk" are nice and cozy - and have cool namess.
I AM BACK, NOT THAT I WAS GONE - JUNE 24TH
Okay, I am up out of my bed. Yes, I had to sleep in a bed last night - NativeAmerican Poo grabbed the hammock. Spiff was too tired to head back to PICTURES ON THE MANTLE (as if anythong happens over there that is worth taking a picture of). Anyway, she stayed over in one of my extra bunks. I went over to NauticalSpirit's place for a sleepover once, and you know what? Well, do you want to know? Say "What?" then. Okay, when it was time to go to sleep - about four in the morning - we went into our cabins and they really make the most out of the concept "small." You open your door and you are looking at a bed - about three feet in front of you. The side walls are about two feet from the sides of the bed. Now get this . . . on each side is a fold down bunk!! When everyone is tucked in for the night, it looks as if you are sleeping in one of those toolboxes that has fold out drawers for things. Next time, I am going to ask for a suite with a balcony.
FRIENDS AND PARTY
These guys are my friends: Right here is NativeAmericanPoo. The gal with the watermelon is Maxine, although the police call her sticky fingers. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Just kidding.
Then we have super cute little Poobearjake. Once I typed Poobearjake's name and I left out the "r" so it read Poo be a Jake. That was so funny . . . well, maybe you had to be there.
We will probably have a party tonight since it is Friday. WOO HOO WOO HOO. We think there is not enough WOO HOO-ING going on so join in when it comes around again in the paragraph. It's coming. Wait for it . . .WOOOO HOOOO
Gee, we have to get Spiffy over here. Somebody call her, okay? What's California LemonHead doing tonight? Maybe she's at the beach with a fire circle. Rock on, CLH!!
Have to go now - They want me to start up the searchlight. Just follow the beam - We'll leave the light on for you. WOO HOO. Don't tell me you didn't see that one coming around in the paragraph.
Heads up, people. Get ready . . . WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
ME ME ME
ME
Originally uploaded by spky. Gosh, I feel a little naked without my "REAL" sign. It just dawned on me that some of you might not know what I look like in toto. (Please don't confuse me with that dog from Kansas in The Wiz of OZ story)
Yes, I know I look as if I am leaning. Really, this picture was taken during one of my bungee jumps. Do I not look excited? I don't remember if this was on the way down or up. Actually, I don't remember a lot about that day.
I joined the Reverse Bungees a few days later. That group loads you into a cannon and then fires you into the air. Clouds are softer when you hit them. I would advise you to join clubs whose operation is located in a big, big field. I hear they have had some trouble over at the Wilderness Forest Reverse Bungee Club.
You might want to send Get Well cars to Hiram - He hit the bullseye . . . and then the bull got mad. Hey, I am only kidding - it was a low-flying crop duster that bonked his head.
HOT HOT HOT
Well, not that hot, but pretty darn hot. Must be around 90 degrees, but then the temperature sign on the old CSB bank has always been a little flaky. it might be only 85 or 82. You know what little Spikey is going to have to do now, don't you? That's right: check the weather website. But what if the sign is too low and I am really roasting?
The computer is taking a long time to load the weather in another window. Maybe we are melting!!!! Has anyone gone out and measured the sky to make sure it isn't lower and getting ready to fall? The zip code page is taking an even longer time. Oh, My, Oh, My. I wish I had not looked at all. It is 86 right now, BUT tomorrow is going to be 95. Accccckkkkkkkk.
Where is my swimming suit? Is the AC working? Maybe I should put ice in my shoes. Oh, I don't wear shoes. I suppose I could tie baggies full of ice chips around my ankles.
LANCE
Originally uploaded by spky. When I went and got gas (diesel fuel) I also got a picture of Lance. Do you know he not only works at the station but also does the automatic answering machine messages for some phone manufacturers. He answers the phone in SD - the land line.
I didn't know this but he lives there also. That is his home base. Yes, Lance is an SD Dude. Gee. It sure is a small world.
(I think maybe CLH has not mentioned him because they may live in different dimensions.)
Oh, Lance says "Hi" to the Q . . . and to LAV who has talked with him a couple of times about gnome collecting.
CHEAP GAS
Originally uploaded by spky. I have found a way to beat the gas prices - I just drive back in time. I have to roll down my windows before I leave because once I pass 1960, the electric ones won't work. I try to go on sunny days because I hate to be sitting there at the pump with my windows down and a rainstorm brewing. If I go back to WWII times, gas is rationed, so I try to aim for sometime around 1955. Going back to the 30's isn't bad, though. I can sit around and sip a nickel coke while I get my gas. Sometimes I go in and listen to the radio with the guys who hang out in the station. All in all, it's not a bad trip.
STILL UP-Wednesday, June 22
Hi everybody. Little Spikey is still up - it is 11:37 p.m. by the computer clock. However, I think my entries are being listed as San Diego time. This is so great. I come here and loll around in my hammock and I am sort of in SD. Pacific Daylight Time is so much cooler sounding than Eastern Time. Okay, Mountain Time is cool, too. I have lived on Central Time. That always seemed like an underachieving little time zone name. Central Time= no beach, no mountains. If you made a movie would you call it Casablanca on Central Time. No, you would not.
Eastern Time is a bummer too. This is Indiana - you feel like a wannabe to have Eastern Time. Yeah, I'm not from New York City - but I've got the same time zone. Of course, when we moved to Chicago, I complained about being in Cook County, the bastion of Votes "R" Us and on Central Time. Then I stayed up late - watching "The Tonight Show" - and still got in bed before midnight. Woo hoo. That wasn't too bad.
Do I see people leaning in, asking, "Spike, is that you?" Yes, I guess so. Okay, okay, I know it is past my bedtime and I need my beauty sleep so I will go take an anti-caffeine treatment and close my eyes. I think I will sleep here in my hammock. I know the last time I got my foot caught in one of the rope loops - but I think the duct tape will keep me safe. Or maybe Velcro would be a smarter choice.
Okay, I'm rocking in the hammock and the iPod is playing.
Nght to All . . . and a special hair ruff from Spike.
GETTING READY
I, Spike, am going to spend the whole day in a meeting with a group of people - so I am going to have to make certain I look okay. I don't know if I should carry my "REAL" sign or not. I will iron my spikes (my hair) so that they stand up nice and tall and I think everyone will know that I am the one and only REAL SPIKE. I hope they give us a free lunch.
MONDAY MORNING - JUNE 20TH
I may put on my gardening boots and go out and plant some more perennials. Let the gowth begin!!! Once we planted a tree and we got mixed up on the Miracle-Gro solution and it was sky blue. The plants looked a little startled for about a year but have finally settled down and are actually growing. I once knew someone who had 10 brothers and sisters and I keep thinking how neat it would be if all 11 showed up and I could assign them each a task. Think of all the man-hours in the yard and all the stuff that could be planted. Then they could stay another couple of days and totally clean the house. Gee, how would I feed them? Maybe one of them knows how to cook. Where would they sleep? In a tent city? That sounds good. But it is just me and my trowel and suddenly the tiny backyard looks sooooo big. Maybe I will just get a book and read . . .
SPIKE'S NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
So, as the year draws to a close, I have decided to change my ways. Therefore, I am going to join the millions who make resolutions every New Year's Eve. In the coming year I am going to be nicer and concentrate on my studies and learn to hold my temper and tongue. I am not going to procrastinate any more and I am going to even be ahead of the curve. I am going to read more books, exercise, lose weight, eat better and wear sensible shoes. Just a minute . . . The date is what? Really? Oh . . . Nevermind.
WOODPILE
Originally uploaded by spky. Some of us get sent here when we get in trouble. We don't have a woodshed. We have a shed, but the wood is outside. Well, there is a little bit of wood inside, but mostly other stuff. Jake likes to go out behind the woodpile but we don't know why.
YOU HAVE A QUESTION?
Who is Jake? You are wondering that? Well, it is a secret because he may be a spy- or maybe something else. CLH (California LemonHead) has to look out for him. Hey, Jake, call home.
ANOTHER WOO HOO
Guess what? Five of the people who live here are going to the zoo for the day!!!!!!!!! Yea!!!!!!!! How will the zoo keepers know that they are not supposed to stay there?
SEE
See, I told you he was sleeping - and with a blankie too.
IS EVERYBODY UP?
Sydney got me up at 6 o'clock and now HE is alseep, all comfy looking. Okay, should I go back to my sleeping place? I do not see a lot of raised hands out there. Should I stay up and do something? Oh, it's a sea of paws in the air. Hmmmm. This was not a vote. It was a poll. I am going to put on my sleep mask and go back to my snooze spot. CRASH. BANG. Change in plans: I will put my sleep mask on after I get to my spot.
I AM BACK
Well, I am still here. I am going to have pizza tonight and stuff myself with lots of good Italian eats. Sometimes Jake brings me Norwegian pizza in the fjord delivery truck that he has. I tried Swedish pizza but I almost choked on a meatball - Jake saved me and said it was a good thing the Finns had closed shop or I might have been finished. Bwahahahahahaha
WOO HOO
Hi Guys, I little Spike am here to stay. YES!!!! I have my own blog - but I will share it with some of the colony members, such as Spoofy and California LemonHead. Even though the Spiff has here own site, she may post here as well. Her blog partner is really kind of dull.
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