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| Belka ringing the piggy sized Liberty Bell. PASS AND STOW |
We patriotic piggies would like to say
Happy Independence Day! Not that we don't love our fellow pigs across the pond (where else would we get fantastic cavy literature from?).
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| "When in the course of cavy events..." |
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| Uncle Poof and Uncle Peaches in their Uncle Sam hats, newcomer Abby-Roo hasn't quite gotten the hang of it yet |
Hope those who are celebrating have a great day. Uncle (or should that be Aunt?) Poof would like to remind everyone to keep their cavies indoors with the windows closed during evening festivities. Many pigs can get spooked by fireworks, car alarms and other loud noises. Just ask Peaches. That scaredy-pig!
Adorable pictures, as always. Though fireworks are fun, I'm always worrying about my piggies as I watch the display.
ReplyDeleteThanks Glaze :) I know what you mean. Whenever I travel I'm always worried about how my pigs are faring. It doesn't help that they hate pigsitters, not enough pampering for them.
ReplyDeleteWhat does pass and stow signify?
ReplyDeleteThe horrors rage and sulk when left with my parents, if I leave them with my best friends (boys with one, girls with the other) they could not care less.
Pass and Stow were the workers who recast the bell when it cracked after being rung for the first time upon arrival in Philadelphia. A second bell was ordered but the Pass and Stow bell is the one known more commonly today as the Liberty Bell. Their names can be seen under the inscription today.
ReplyDeletePrimary pigsitters (aka parents) do not meet the pigs high standards. They are easily startled, extra twitchy and eat less than normal while out of their comfort zone. On one occasion Peaches even went off her food entirely, forcing a premature end to the trip since boyfriend's parents had no idea how to syringe feed or entice her to eat. I am weighing the pros and cons of boarding them with a nearby cavy rescue next time - at least they should recognize the signs of an ill pig and know how to take care of them if needed.
Ah, that is what Pass and Stow means!
ReplyDeletePoor Peaches and poor boyfriends parents, I'm lucky, the horrors sulk but do not stop eating. They just give me hell when I return.