Laughs from the past (U-Pick Pet Adoption Agency)…

This was my answer from two years ago, I think, but it still makes me laugh!  I’ve not made any changes to it, so you’ll have to forgive that.  Enjoy…

You pick out your pet… We help you find it… No more middle man!

Daily writing prompt
Come up with a crazy business idea.

Have you ever dreamt of your favorite pet, but either cannot afford the breeders fee or fear getting something you weren’t prepared to care for? Well not anymore! Here at UPPAA we aim to please any and all who employ our services. 

Other agencies only offer the service of inviting you in to view and adopt a pet with all the cleaning, caring, treating and rehabilitating that someone else did for you… no no no… that is considered false advertising around our offices!

Instead of having you come to the nearest breeder or pet shelter, we here at UPPAA employ only the most qualified representatives to collect you, equip you and then, back you up, while you find the nearest stray animal in your area. Upon locating said adoptee, our representatives will then assess whether or not you desire to, or are capable of continuing on in said venture. From your response comes the next part of the package we offer. Here is where we will simply wait in the car, as you approach and retrieve the pet you have selected. 

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**Stipulations are in place here that you must adhere to, in order for the completion of our services. Not only must it be very clear that these pets do not belong to some one else, but the pet must actually need your assistance. We will not, under an circumstances, be a part of nor participate in the willful theft of the fluffy white puppy living in your neighbors back yard! (this had to be added to our contract for a specific reason)**

Once you’ve selected and retrieved your new pet, following our rules and regulations, we will then deliver you safely home to begin your new life together. There is no need to come back to the office, as you’ve already signed all of the paperwork that enlisted and guaranteed our services, as well as paying all agreed fees, so you’re all good to go!

All of our fees, being quite reasonable, come with a money back guarantee! If, after a full 15 days of care, cleaning, feeding and rehabilitating your chosen pet, you are dissatisfied… we will be happy to come pick you up, return you to the adoption site so that you can put the animal back where you found it. We will also return your fee, minus the fuel. 

Our goal, here at UPPAA, is to ensure that you find just the right pet that you deserve, in the most real way possible, so that you truly appreciate who the animal is, where it came from, and what it might possibly be like from here on out! We are able to keep costs down here, by never having to hear why you didn’t know what you were getting into, or that this pet is nothing like what we advertised! We boast a perfect track record of no rehoming pets returned for the third time.

We have representatives standing by right now, waiting for your call at 1-888-PIC-APET. Our first 10 customers will get a complimentary catch pole.

**We are not responsible for lost or stolen common sense, nor are we obligated to provide first aid, physical assistance nor the picking up of poop… welcome to pet parenthood!**

Tinkering Tuesday…

So, it occurred to me that Eustace is the only one of my companions that doesn’t have his own baby book… or a photo album, if you will.

Therefore, today shall be used for selecting the best photos for him.

Don’t worry, I shan’t be expecting you to vote, or even ask you to choose between this or that. I simply thought you might enjoy the funny results of my AI queries.

I think that all the baby ones are pretty cute.

However, it does seem rather odd to find toy camels in the crib, but the actual baby is plopped down into some sort of clothing hamper, lol!

I do love his face in both of these swing photos…

But, have you ever seen people trying to get their babies in and out of those park swings? It’s like trying to fish your car keys out from between the seats!

While I do realize that it’s somewhat difficult to find adequate seating for a camel in a classroom, why does it always have to be in the back of the class?

I’ll just aske the AI to switch, right?!

When I asked to put the camel up front, the teacher moved to the back and all the students are looking at the wall. Not only that, but the chalkboard is behind them… And why are half of the kids turned into cartoons?

Fortunately, my young friend seems normal in this next photo, compared to the poor unfortunate camels sitting at the other desks… or leaning… or hovering, or however they seem to be balancing themselves. Where’d their legs go?

Now he just looks like a miniature camel, but with a big head… he would constantly be falling over!

His face is so cute here, and yet his body looks as if he were a Llama…

I’m sorry, this one of him at the dance is so adorable… I don’t even care that everyone else in the room looks like their from an office party.

Why should I be surprised at the folks he often hung out with… Eustace is quite brilliant, you know!

From birth, our favorite camel began learning things at an alarming rate, landing him in college at a very early age. First, there were advanced learning courses at the community college (just ignore the random light hanging from nowhere).

Then, Eustace graduated high school AND his advanced learning course, simultaneously!

His grades were so good that he received a scholarship to his local university.

From there, he studied abroad…

When Eustace finally returned to the states, it was clear that he was destined for public relations, what with all the international learnification that went on during all that traveling.

Truth be told, after all this tinkering, even though he often wears a suit at the office… to me, Eustace will always be that adorable little guy from the laundry basket…

wouldn’t you agree?

Monday Messages…

I guess we weren’t supposed to dig here… mamma has a funny look on her face, right now. If she puts us outside for this, would you be so kind as to talk her into letting us back inside? Thanks!

Oh, and don’t work too hard because it’s only Monday, so you have to pace yourselves!

The Overthinker…

Daily writing prompt
Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why?

Well, I am the founding mother of Overthinkers Anonymous, so……

Cookie?

RBU…

Daily writing prompt
What colleges have you attended?

While I’ve actually gotten a college education, there won’t be any listing of my personal information here, so I apologize if that’s what you were expecting to find in this prompt response.

What I will leave you with is the name of the university that I’ve attended all my life, but have yet to graduate… RBU or Reality Bites University! I am proud to say that I am one of the leading members of our Phi Beta Kappa chapter.

Here, have an educated cookie…

Monday Matters…

Mom is making us sit on these weird matts today. It’s not our fault for peeing and pooing under the big tree in the lobby last night… we didn’t know it would be such a big deal.

Apparently, it is!

No Man’s Land…

Daily writing prompt
How have your political views changed over time?

Let’s just agree to keep our political thoughts to ourselves… why talk about a thing that will most assuredly knock me off my Christmas high?!

Have a cookie…

Rise and Shine, It’s Christmas Time…

Merry Christmas to all of my WordPress family! I truly love you guys so much that there’s no way I would put coal into your stockings… not when I’ve been planning and preparing for so long!

By the way, before we start unwrapping things, you’re never going to guess what Santa got me for my present, this year. When I opened my eyes this morning, there, sitting upon my chest and looking at me was none other than an adorable and cheeky little flying squirrel!

Yup! Apparently, Santa had a heart to heart with the Pinion King! It was gently pointed out that the little squirrel, while needed for his new princely duties, also had family at the barn… those that were with him from his earliest days. It obviously softened the old king’s heart and he actually agreed with Santa, allowing Squagon to come home for a whole week!

As I write this, the babes are all having a beautiful reunion with one another, trading presents, eating goodies and playing holiday games with Brutus and miss Tilly. I’ll have the rest of the day to spend at the barn, but this morning is reserved for you, my friends!

You’ll find instructions on the table beside the door that you just entered…

We must set the stage for what is to come

There are items on each table to get the job done…

First pick your jammies, then pick your robe’s

Don’t forget your slippers, you know how this goes…

We’ll all need some cocoa or coffee or tea

Don’t forget all those pastries, or hungry you’ll be…

There’s a cushion for each of you, there by the fire

Sit down and get comfy in your new jammie attire…

You’ll note there are bags placed all about the room

Inside are the gifts that I picked out for you…

There are journals for writing your feelings and thoughts

And the pens that go with them are just there, in that pot…

Now, for all of you pet lovers

You’ll find bags of treats and toys

No flurbies left behind this day

Even they need to feel some joy…

I didn’t forget all you wonderful crafters

whose needlework reflects so much charm

Look for the bright colored bag in the corner

filled with assorted knitting hooks and yarn…

There’s another for all you DIYer’s, filled with many bits and bobs

Cameras, glue and tool kits, for those who like doing odd jobs…

I can’t overlook all the athletic types

They come in all shapes and sizes

For runners or walkers or even sports talkers

This bag is full of surprises…

Last but not least

I’ve one more gift to share

For each and every one of you

to show how much I care…

Please pick out a magic puppy

They don’t shed or poop on your floor

Whenever you turn on your computer

They can greet you at the virtual door!

I wish I could mention you each by name, to show you how much you mean to me… all of you! In truth, there’s too big of a list! Just know that I see you… each of you… and I think of you and pray for you, often!

Yes, this is a silly virtual Christmas I’ve presented, but it’s the best I can do. If nothing else, it brightened everyone’s morning… mine especially!

I love you guys, the lot of you!

God Bless and have a wonderful day!