Mail Call

 Hiya Gang,

Kermit and Drunk Fox here filling in for Little Fox, Navy and Cocoa.  Those three are out adventuring again, that's okay since we in charge of the mail.  Don't worry, Drunk Fox is drinking sparkling water.....Kermit is not. 

Bzz, do you see this cool card? It's from Jerry and Ben back in the Midwest.  J&B wanted to know if LF had any hiking adventures planned (you bet), and we learned that Ben wants to make homemade ice cream.  I'm looking forward to that post.

Droopy and crew sent an awesome birthday card for LF.  Of course, it's not even close to his birthday (it's in Jan).  Clearly the roommates are severely behind on the mail.   Droopy wins the award for the most crafty human, thanks for the homemade card.

Finally, a few cards from Sandy.  One is an Oregon Birthday Card (ok, a Valentines day card but V-day and Oregon's birthday do share the same day). Sandy wanted to say hi to his friends visiting LF (Navy and Cocoa).

The other card from Sandy is a birthday card.  Sandy hoped that I got lots of treats....err the humans dropped the ball big time this year and there were NO special treats or adventures or nothing.

The roommates promise to do better wit the mail - we'll see how the year progresses.

Drunk Fox and Kermit out. 

Happy St. Patrick's Day

 Hiya Gang,
Kermit and Drunk Fox here to wish everyone a happy St. Patrick's Day.   Little Fox is out scouting his Spring Hikes so Drunk Fox and I are here to run the blog today.

Drunk Fox wanted to be part of the blog this week since St. Patrick's Day is known for a variety of things including some drinking.  I wanted to be included because I'm a  green frog.

Let's check out this card from Sandy.  Oh, this is awesome!  A St. Patrick's Day card with a fox, this is the BEST card ever!!!!!  It seems that Sandy and Cocoa are getting ready for Spring (we are too).  Hopefully, they have some fun adventures planned for this Spring.

Thanks for the awesome card Sandy and Cocoa. 

A birthday for a little fox.

Party time!

Those two words are the easiest way to get Drunk Fox's attention.  Actually, Drunk Fox has been hired by Kermit to give him "notes" on his new comedy material.  Drunk Fox has spent lots of time in clubs, bars, and other drinking establishments so he knows good comedy.

As you may or may not know Drunk Fox is my only relative.  He's actually a very good uncle, he's always around the house, has sage advice, and is an expert on bar food.  He wanted to make sure he was around when I opened my mail.

It's one beary important day today.  My birthday.  That's right folks.  My roommates delivered some mail. 

First up is a card from D.W.D.  I wonder who that could be?

Oh, a handmade card.....I know who D.W.D is.

Droppy, Angus, Spunky, and Patch sent a nice card wishing me a happy birthday with lots of chicken.  These guys know what I like.

Thanks Team Droopy.

Jerry and Ben sent a nice message via email wishing me a happy birthday.  They mentioned it was kind of cold in their hometown, I hope they are stocked up on hot cocoa, cookies, and other assorted snacks to make it through the winter.

 Let's see my second card comes from Sandy.  I can see his signature stamp in the right hand corner.

Ah, that's a better photo of the stamp. 

Lots of stickers too.  I seem to recall that his grandma was doing some spring cleaning and getting rid of stickers.  I must be an important fox since I got three stickers. 

What a cool card.  Sandy wishes me a nice birthday, with lots of chicken and turkey and a few hikes thrown in for good measure.

Sandy has a good sense of what I like. 

Thanks for the birthday wishes and the fox card.

Do you see the mouse in the left hand side of the card.  This brings me to my next card.  It's not a birthday card per se but the timing is right.  The mouse reminds me of the rat and if you are familiar with the Lunar New Year 2020 is the year of the rat.  

My pal Julie Jane Zebra, Elsie and Person sent me a nice card for new year. 

It's a happy new year card. 

Julie Jane, Elsie and Person got a new rabbit this last Christmas.  Can't wait to meet rabbit.

Speaking of rabbits......the animal that represents my birth year is the rabbit.

Drunk Fox's Chinese New Year animal is the tiger.

Sequoia's animal is the year of the dragon (could you imagine how cool it would have been if Sequoia was born during the year of the dog).

As you can see, Sequoia is less than interested in his zodiac animal sign. 

Stuffie pals.... what is your zodiac animal sign? 

Bear in charge blog # unknown

Ugh.  Sekrebeary issues.  The numbering on the blogs is all messed up.  Sorry about that blog gang, you know humans......

Back to the scheduled blog:  Today  I got an urgent message from Canadian Geese Airlines today.

Meet CG.  CG is a very important goose in the airline organization.  He is in charge of the  Canadian Goose Airline public relations department.  CG has announced the new routes for this year and it looks like the airline has added some year round destinations including stopovers in Oregon.  

Being a astute bear I made the connection that I might have more travelers arriving soon.  Perhaps a fox and a bear.  I don't know much about foxes or bears but I do know they will be hungry. 

I took a quick trip to the store and found these cookies.  Anyone have an idea of what I will be making today? 

For my recipe today I will need some coffee.  Any ideas yet?

Organization is key in this recipe.  

Time to supervise the filling preparation.  Marscapone cheese, heavy cream, and a slight hint of rum.

Layer it all up in a casserole dish.  As Tom Petty says the waiting is the hardest part.

Hey.  What happened to half of the tiramisu?

Initially I was going to wait till a certain bear and fox arrived to share this but apparently the humans got into the dessert.  Looks like I will have to make another dessert for the fox and the bear.  I might as well take a little nibble of this dessert.

Typical stuffies.  Once the dessert starts getting cut all the stuffies come out of the woodwork.  Kermit the Frog and Drunk Fox decided to get in on the feast.  Note:  This version does not have the rum (as I had a wild guess that Drunk Fox might want some).

Looks like the whole gang arrived.  We all decided to eat this and make something else for our soon to be arriving travelers.

Air Show Party

Hi Friends,
Drunk Fox here.  The airshow is in town and I live on the flightpath so my backyard has a front row seat.  I decided to throw a party together at the last minute.  Let's see what I have in the kitchen.  Uh, yes, Droopy be aware this post should have a Drool Alert posted.

What a great day for the air show.  The sun is out, the table is clear, what more could a fox ask for?

Sequoia wanted to come out.  He sniffed around then decided to rest.

Every good party has to have food.  Let's see what I have in my kitchen.  Ah yes, Peanut Butter and Jelly - that will do.

Hmm, I better get some chips too.  Just in case my stuffy friends want something else. 

I was reading a Martha Stewart blog earlier today about how to throw a good party and she said drinks are important at any party. 

Let's see: Coffee, Sparkling Cider, and Ginger Beer (don't worry gang, it's Non-Alcoholic). 

Little Bear and unnamed Otter are my first guests. Looks like Little Bear is going to double fist the coffee and ginger beer.  That's an odd combination.

Big Bear decided to show up.  Big Bear is taking flying lessons so he was beary interested in attending my party.

Perhaps a little pre-airshow entertainment.  The Martha Stewart Blog said to have some entertainment lined up.  I was able to book Kermit the Frog.  I hope that is acceptable. 

You know, it's odd.  I don't see Reindeer here and I was hoping that he would come. I know he wants me to be a better cook but I tell you I like my Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches.  I hope he comes to enjoy the party.

Ah yes, he made it!  Now we wait for the show to start. 

The Blue Angels didn't come this year but you have to admit they are pretty cool to watch.  Years ago the Canadian Snow Birds (the airplane group, not the Rver's coming to vacation) came to the show as well.

The F/A 18 did graze our cul-de-sac today as they were getting ready for their maneuvers at the air show. 

I'm Back

Hi Blog Pals,
Little Fox back at the helm of the blog.  I want to thank my dear friends Kermit, Drunk Fox, Little Bear, and Reindeer and his assistant Bear for keeping the blog going while I was on holiday (as they say in London) with Sandy.  Additionally, I want to wish everyone a happy Veteran's Day.  Thank you Veteran's.

While I was out I received quite a bit of mail. Let's see what I got.

Looks like Droopy took a trip to the red mill in New Jersey.  He also sent some items for me to explore on the next  episode of Little Fox, Archaeologist (in a future blog).  I have never been to New Jersey but it sure seems pretty - my only experience with New Jersey is from watching the Sopranos so I am happy to see it has lots of scenic places.

President elect Ajdin took a road trip to Chincoteague Island in Virginia.  He said there were lots of horses (and mosquitoes) on his trip to Chincoteague Island.  I wonder if it was a campaign road trip?

I got another card from my friend in Seattle.  She took a trip to Montana a few weeks ago.  Looks like there was lots of sunshine on that trip and no snow.  Montana sure is diverse, note to self to I need to plan a trip to Montana asap.

Jerry and Ben took a trip to Jacksonville. Sounds like a relaxing trip involving sitting by the pool and drinking honey ice tea.  Probably a nice break from the Fall weather in the Midwest.

Here is a card I sent to my roommates and the other animals from London.  We had great company with Beanie, Jelly Mouse, and Otto, wonderful weather, great pub food and a great time. I am ready for my next tour Ajdin and Sandy!

Here's Kermit.

Live from Little Fox's house, heeres Kermit.

Hello everyone, it's me Kermit the Frog taking over the blog while Little Fox is traveling up north.

Welcome to my evening talk show starring me, Kermit the Frog.

Let's meet our first guest, Drunk Fox.

He's a slow mover.

There we go. 

Kermit: Now, Drunk Fox the question on everyone's mind is pretty simple.  Drunk Fox, what is your relation to Little Fox?

Drunk Fox: Well, Kermit that's a great question.  I am Little Fox's crazy uncle.  I have a guaranteed spot on the couch whenever I show up to Little Fox's house - no quesitons asked.

Kermit: So Drunk Fox, you are like the crazy uncle who shows up.

Drunk Fox: You got it boss, now I heard that this talk show provides free food, can you point me in that direction?

Kermit: Uh no.

Kermit: Now that we got that cleared up let's welcome our new guest, Big Bear.  My goodness these animals travel slowly here.

Kermit: Hello Big Bear - welcome to the show.

Big Bear: Thanks, Kermit.  It's been a while since I have seen you.

Kermit: What have you been up to?
Big Bear: Well, I am still taking flying lessons and working part time at the diner.

Kermit: Ok, enough chit chat.  Let's get down to business.  Ajdin, Droopy, and Sandy all have the question, what happened to your leg?

Big Bear: Great question.  I was skiing years ago and broke my leg.  I had my leg set but the doctor said it would never heal.  Sadly, I have to wear this bandage all the time.

Kermit: That's too bad Big Bear, I also heard from Sandy, Ajdin and Droopy that they asked about you wearing a Hawaiian Lei.  Want to tell us about that?
Big Bear: During the summer I always wear a Lei as I come from a long line of teacher bears and I always celebrate teacher bears having much needed breaks.

Kermit: It's time for a little musical break.  It looks like Scottish Bear is our musical guest tonight.  It looks like he is going to play a quick song as we are behind schedule.  Is it going to be "March of the Black Bear" or is he going to try something new?

Scottish Bear: Thanks for having me on tonight as your musical guest.  Do you like my new song called...well it's not named yet but I hope you like it.

Kermit: Wow this show gets better and better.  Reindeer has dropped in to share his newest vegetarian recipe.  Reindeer, what is going on with you?
Reindeer: Kermit thanks for having me on.  My newest recipe is vegetarian reindeer cookies.  Check out the link to my recipe.

Reindeer Cookies

Kermit: Well that's all for tonight's talk show.  Viewers, thanks for watching.