Sunday, April 26, 2015

Day 100: The End!



Day 100:  Today, the saga of Woody and Maggie ends.  I never would have dreamed that I could get so involved in a silly little story about a dog and her toy.
I thank all of you who took the time to read and comment on the posts.  Somehow, the story grew and grew and began to take on a life of it's own and strangely, seemed to have a good number of followers.  There's nothing like walking into a room full of people and having at least 3 people ask "How's Woody?"  
I thank my children for keeping their comments to themselves, and am especially proud to say that the sole comment from my daughter Sara (the graphic designer) was, "compelling graphics, Mom."
I discovered some things about myself and people in general during this endeavor.

1. Posting an image of an injured dog toy on Facebook gets a lot of likes...almost as many as posting a picture of your grandchild.
2.  I learned how to create a blog, although I have forgotten how to spell.
3. I never knew I had so many bird-related items laying around, and am not so sure the story could have gone this far if the original dog toy had been a sheep.
4. I began to notice some people were trying desperately to avoid any reference to the Woody and Maggie story, as it was some sort of malady I was trying to work through for myself.

Regardless, it was a fun experience and a tad like having a part time job.  Don't be surprised if a silly update about Woody, Maggie or Rita surfaces, but not on a regular basis.
Again, I thank you all!  I know I will miss them.

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Day 99: The big Day!




Day 99:  The big day has arrived.  Woody and Rita opted for a simple Civil Ceremony attended by a small group of friends and family.  Maggie and I will most likely watch the youtube videos of the celebration later tonight.  I am very happy for them.  Rita will be a good influence on Woody, in spite of her tendency to henpeck now and then.
I wish them many happy days and much love in their new life together.

Friday, April 24, 2015

Day 98: Bridesmaids Arrive



Day 98:  The wedding day is approaching.  The lovely Orange Puffin twins pictured here are Rita's bridesmaids and her dear friends from High School.  Rita and Woody are picking them up at the airport.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Day 97: Burial Grounds



Day 97:   Whoa, this image shows Woody at the ancient burial ground.  From the distortion in the image, I suspect Woody smoked a few too many peace pipes last night.  He says they stopped for some tasty, but unusual cacti and mushrooms on the way, too.  Not sure what all these remains represent, but I'm certain that's one of Woody's ancestors pictured:  the pecker and lower mandible of the now extinct Woody Mammoth.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Day 96: Indian Reservation


Day 96:  Shortly after presenting his speech, Woody and Rita head out West.  Bernie hooked him up with some of his Native American friends who were trading wampun and furs to pay off their gambling debts while in Vegas.  Rita's photo shows Woody pictured with several tribe members gifting him with a dreamcatcher.  He and Rita will spend their first night in a teepee, and will probably miss their nice feather bed.  Tomorrow, they plan to visit ancient burial grounds.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Day 95: Perdue U


Day 95:  Woody has been invited to speak at his Alma mater, Perdue U as a motivational speaker.  Rita helped him prepare a short list of subjects to possibly discuss, but so far, none in any particular pecking order.  This is Woody's former professor, Dr. Henry Penny whose crazy sister used to run around campus yelling, "the sky is falling" to scare the freshmen pullets.  Dr. Penny has worn that same pair of glasses since 1955 when he was the basketball coach.

Monday, April 20, 2015

Day 94: Gambler's Anonymous


Day 94:  Woody is broke.  He tried his best, but the blood donor job just didn't work out.  He's bankrupt and miserable.  Rita is trying desperately to get things straightened out prior to the wedding.  She signed him up for Gambler's Anonymous.  OMG, not Amanda Peafowl here, too!!!  Maybe that's where the school soccer team's snack bar profits went.

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Day 94: Zumba!


Day 93:  Rita has also insisted that Woody get in shape prior to the wedding.  Here's Woody in his first Zumba class.  Good grief, that's the teacher dressed in green???  Look at those hips!

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Day 92: The Past Rears it's Ugly Head


Day 92:  Rita found this old picture of Woody visiting his evil twin, Bernie.  As previously mentioned, Bernie is an unscrupulous Loan Shark with a debt collection business on the side.  Apparently, at this time Woody had totally squandered the money from Ellen Degeneres and was desperately gambling to raise funds to continue to afford the lifestyle he has been enjoying.
Not sure how they made out, but the trio left for more partying with a gaggle of Caw Girls, which really irked Rita.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Day 91: New Job


Day 91:  Here's Woody at his new part time job, "Bugs R Us," a new incentive based Blood Bank based on employee donations.  The new company is backed by Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tank.  Woody's pictured with two of the more experienced employees and recent winners of the Employee of the Month award.  Not sure if Woody can keep up with the required number of donations compared to this fly by night crew.  I suspect a lot of floor sweeping is in his future.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Day 90: Big Fishes




Day 90:  While Rita is spending her days trying on wedding attire, Woody visits the local Aquarium.  He hopes to get back into deep sea diving once he locates his old flippers and wet suit.  The last time he was diving, he blew out his ear drums, but happily, not a concern this time.  His plan for tonight is to call his old buddy, Larry Kingfisher and head to Chinatown for some delicious fresh sushi.  

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Day 89: Oh My!


Day 89:  Oh my!  Just saw this on Rita's Facebook page.  Looks like she and her mom are possibly shopping for bridal accessories.  I guess if you want the latest news, check Facebook.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Day 88: More Painting.


Day 88:  Woody and some buddies are trying a night of fun at 'Painting with a Twist'.  They are interpreting Picasso's "Jeune Fille devant un miroir."  It's obvious Woody's art therapy and lessons have paid off (Woody's is the colored piece on the easel.)  Woody knocked over his first glass of wine and ruined the painting belonging to a feisty female pygmy falcon sitting close by.  The owners felt it best to move the falcon and the refreshments to the opposite side of the room.

Monday, April 13, 2015

Day 87: Dr. Ordon Follow-up


Day 87:  Woody and Rita flew to an appointment with Dr. Ordon to evaluate the cranial implant.  This picture, taken in the Ordon's office shows Woody chatting with 2 friends he met when he had the implant operation.  Bobby the bear has a follow up appointment for a rather severe eyelid lift and Peggy the pig is recuperating from a gastric bypass procedure.

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Day 86: How's Maggie?


Day 86:  I keep receiving inquiries about how Maggie is.  Here she is starting her day with her usual stretches and push-ups.  She enjoys her daily 5 mile walk in the township park now that the weather is nice.  

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Day 85: Crosshatching Project


Day 85:  Rita reports Woody is continuing with his art lessons.  Here he is perfecting his crosshatching technique on a beautiful Indian corn drawing.  Rita wants to frame it as a surprise for Woody.

Friday, April 10, 2015

Day 84: Bowling


Day 84:  Now that he has so much free time, Rita suggested that Woody take up another hobby.  He decided on bowling.  Here he is picking up his first made to fit bowling ball.  Wanda at the Woodpecker Pro Shop said it's been slow recently since prices soared, and she has a lot of spare time.  No kidding...

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Day 83: More House Hunting


Day 83:  Woody and Rita visited these homes in nearby upscale gated communities earlier today.  Woody prefers the more spacious home on the right.  As you can see, the home on the left is smaller and is currently being rented.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Day 82: House Hunting


Day 82:  Woody and Rita are looking for a place to live.  Rita has her eye on this cute little lady bug abode, but Woody's not that enthusiastic.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Day 81: Meet the Parents


Day 81:  Woody and Rita flew back home last night.  Here's Woody taking Rita to the Bird Sanctuary to meet his parents.  Rita's parents also flew over last night from London for the introduction.  This sounds serious.  Rita's parents are diminutive Cornish hens who are retired and live in Cornwall.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Day 80: Totes



Day 80:  Rita sent me this picture of Woody's topnotch scorching that happened when the plane crashed.  The Totes cranial protection head pod appears to have saved his life and meets all of the the criteria listed in the guarantee.
Totes has offered to pay for Woody's topnotch repair and top executives are considering hiring him as a spokesperson for a new line of safety products.

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Day 79: Easter!


Day 79:  Woody emailed this cute little picture of Rita posing with the big chocolate Easter bunny Woody gave her.  Woody suffered some scorching to his top-notch when the plane went down, so he didn't want to be included in the picture.  As an aside, Rita isn't fond of marshmallow Peeps.

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Day 78: Confession


Day 78:  Ok, I have a confession to make.  Maggie has been home for several days.  I have been hiding it from the media.  They have swarmed the yard and house too many times looking for an exciting breaking news story.  Maggie needed some time to herself and has been enjoying her nylabones.  I did hear that Woody and Rita are back in London while Woody meets her family.  I hear they've been acting like lovebirds while hanging out in Piccadilly Circus.

Friday, April 3, 2015

Day 77: Move That Bus



Day 77:  I woke up this morning to the chanting of "Move that bus!  Move that bus!"  What a wonderful surprise!!!  The "Wounded Warblers" have donated a new home for Woody.  There's still some finish work and painting to be done, but it should be completed by the time Woody is back.  Still no word from Woody and Maggie, but no news is good news.  Woody will be thrilled with his new abode!  I'm also stockpiling nylabones for Maggie's homecoming.  



Thursday, April 2, 2015

Day 76: Amish Country


Day 76:  Still waiting to hear any little tidbit of news from Woody and Maggie.  I understand the Alley Catnappers have been taken into custody and will (hopefully) be rehabilitated at Al-cat-raz.  Their successful program sends reformed villains to live with Amish families where they will serve as barn cats and mousers.  I found this reference photo of a typical Amish home and environment on Al-cat-raz's web site.      

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Day 75: Trojan Cat



Day 75:  Parts of the rescue story are starting to unfold.  A band of raggamuffin but dedicated friends of Woody and Maggie masterminded a plan based on the historic success of the Trojan horse.  Cleverly, they used a Trojan Cat which allowed them access to the highly guarded area where Woody and Maggie were being held by the Alley Catnapper gang.  Once inside, they used their specialized individual talents to accomplish the difficult rescue.  Here's the team pictured with the Trojan Cat.  Hmmm, it's interesting that Rita, the Meter Maid is also at the rescue site.