Gretta and her car.

Grrr came speeding into the driveway on Dr. H's moped.
I am here babe. He roared.
Gretta came running out. Oh, Gerry, the car won't start and Bob and Stef are not home and ....
Not a problem babe. Dr. H is covering for me and my next case is not till after lunch.
Popping open the hood, he asked Gretta to try and start the car.
The lights went on, but except for a GGGGGGG sound, the motor would not turn over.
Hmmmm. Grrr said. I think that we may have a bad battery.
Walking back to the moped, he took a battery from the moped's cargo rack and a tool from his tool rack and put in the new battery.
Gretta got back into her car and said to it. Come on good car..Gretta loves you, and turned the key.
The motor turned over with a VOOOORMMMM.
Oh, Grrry, you are wonderful. Gretta said.
Anything for you babe. Grrr said, giving her a hug.
As she pulled out to go shopping, Grrr said to himself.Perhaps I should not have eaten that guy who told her she needed the new battery.
I just gotta learn to be more trusting.

Gretta and her car.
Now you have to understand that Gretta is a raptor and a very good one. Leader of her pack.
So, when the phone rang and Grrr picked it up the hear Gretta say. Oh, Grrry..I don't know what to do.
He tossed aside his rootbeer and jumped to his full T-Rex 65 feet height  and roared with concern.
Is it the Volcano? Has the meteor been seen again???
No..no..worse. Whispered   Gretta. Grrry ..my car won't start.
Now, before you smile, Gretta is a California girl...she sees her car as part of the family.
Not to worry babe. Grrr said. I am on the way.

Sidney the shark  part V

Grrr called Mr. Natural.
Mr Natural? Grrr Rex here.
The Grrr Rex? Mr. Natural asked.
The one and only. Grrr said. Look I have a problem with being a Rex and my friend Bruce the Shark said...Pointing to Bob..who gave a horrid scream,  AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
What..Wha was that Mr. Natural asked in a shocked voice.
What was what? Grrr asked.
That terrible scream..Mr Natural said.
Oh, that. That is what I am coming to consult with you about.
You see, I have these flash backs and every human I see looks like the lawyer from JP l.
Next thing you know...I am chewing.
Ah..Well ah..Grrr, I am booked solid and...
Are you telling me that you WON'T help me?   It is because I am a T-Rex???   Are you discriminating against me?..Perhaps you hate dinos???   Gretta the Raptor, won't like that.
No..No.. Grrr, it would be an honor..but I am going out of town..I am on my way to the  ..the...the..Amazon ..yeah the Amazon. Squeaked Mr. Natural
When are you coming back...I must, pointing at Stef who gave  a long high pitched scream....AAAAAAAAAAAAAhh
Darn! said Grrr. Good colleagues are so hard to find.
Years..Years, Said a terrified Mr. Natural as he tried to hang up.
What about your cases? I am sure that Sidney would give me his appointment.
No..I ..this is urgent..I am flying out within the hour...all my cases are canceled my practice is closed.
Mr. Natural stammered.
Well, Ok. said Grrr. I will keep an eye out for your return.
Thannnks..ur..goodby , said Mr. Natural.
Hanging up the phone.
Grrr said. Thanks Stef. Thanks Bob. That is one rat on his way out of town.

Sidney the Shark..part iv.
You don't wanna know. Grrr told Bruce.
As soon as a relived Bruce the Shark left. Grrr started thinking.
Humm. Grrr said to himself, I need some sly and fiendish council.
Who to call...a raptor? Not mean enough..Al.Gator?.Too nice..
Bob the human...perfect.
Grrr called Bob and told him the story.
So this Mr. Natural is ripping off that nice old shark? Bob said
Yeah, Grrr replied, He's..using his love for his nephew to con him..
Well, said Bob, reminds me of the lawyer..you know the one from the island? 
Yum, recalled Grrr.
Gad, said Bob...Grrr,, You will eat anything!!!
Hey, this from the guy that likes peanuts on his pizza? Grrr said with a lough.
Thanks pal see you at the party? Would not miss it. answered Bob.
With an EVIL smile on his reptilian face, Grrr called Mr. Natural's office...

Sidney the Shark ..part ll.
He...he.. is my Shelly's son. You remember Shelly?
Sure, Grrr replied. Always reading movie magazines and wanting to go to the movies.
Such a girl..a good daughter..always my birthday and fathers day she remembers.
There was a time between gigs, you remember how that was? Sure,answered Grrr
She got a job and would come to the house with homemade fishcakes to make sure that her poppa had something to eat.
She married this nice shark Steve,  a bit player..tried hard, but if the camera does not like you ,whats to do?
He got out of the business, that was hard but he was a good shark and had a family. Got a job at Seaworld.
Well, they went to the sea on vacation..some orcas started a fight.
My baby is a widow. Shelly came back to the family pool and Sidney was just a kid. Things, in my career, good things, were starting to happen.  Any thing the boy wanted I gave him and was happy to do it. I love my girl But I am old world in a lot of ways and this...this was like having  a son.
The Best schools.then .film schools after that..positions in the Businesss that he did not have to work for.
I made a call...you know in the Business..how that goes and every door was open.
I knew..I knew..Vlad told me..Shelly even told me that I was spoiling the boy...but I could not say "no".
This doctor he has been seeing .."shark issues'..Sidney comes to me and said he wants to be a dolphin!!!!!.........

Sidney,  grandson of Bruce the Shark.  Part l


Grrr was at his desk in "THE WELLNESS CENTER", when the front desk buzzed him. 
Yes?, said Grrr in a professional manner, putting his copy of Dino History Magazine and his can of rootbeer back in the desk, while adjusting his white coat.
Mr. Rex? said the receptionist, there is a large tank, with a motor and a Shark out here. I told the Shark, that we don't see creatures with out a referral, but he said he is a friend of yours?....
That has to be Bruce. Said Grrr.
What..Bruce..BRUCETHESHARKFROM "JAWS" OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Screamed the delighted receptionist.
Please show him in. A happy Grrr said.
Going forward to shake claw and fin Grrr said . Good to see you Bruce, seems you have fans in Dinoland.
Nothing special, boychick, everybody loves the movies.
So, howsby you and the lovely Gretta and the family?
Doing well, Bruce. Gretta and Stef are off to lunch and the kids are good. How's things with you?
I am still here. Bruce said, so not to krivch. Stef, that is the wife of your human friend Bob?
The same. Said Grrr. 
Strange world humans and dinos being friends..such a blessing.
Grrr popped a new rootbeer and got a cup of tea for Bruce after a few minutes talking about old times,
Grrr said. What's on your mind? Old friend..You look worried.
So? It shows? 
Grrr. I heard that you were at The Wellness Center and that you were doing good work helping creatures..I...Bruce hesitated.
Buddy, said Grrr. I owe you. If I can do something  to repay ..even a little..well ..it would be good.
Bruce said with a worried look and scared voice.  Grrr it is my grandson Sidney..he does not think, he said that he does not feel like a shark!!!!!!!!!!! 

Lost foot print.
Bob stopped by Grrr's cave for a coffee and to hang out.
What time do you think the Girls will be back Bob?, Grrr asked.
Well, Stef was telling me about a new shoe store "that has some nice things."
Guess we won't see them till after lunch. Said Grrr.
Nope. Said Bob....Nope. Said Grrr.
Funny thing. Said Bob.
What's that ? Asked Grrr.
Well, I was annoyed about that tire store...you know the one that tried to ripoff Gretta for the battery.
Yeah? Said Grrr.
Yeah. So I went down there this morning to talk to the manager.
Humm..Said Grrr.
Yeah. "humm?" Bob replied with a knowing look.
The store is closed and the there is a "out of business" sign on the door.
You don't say? said Grrrr with an innocent look.
Yep, and you know ole buddy, before the rain washed it away, I think I saw what looked a t-rex foot print in the mud.
Humm, too bad it got washed away...I wonder who it was. Grrr said popping a cold root beer with a  big t-rex grin...

Grrry, said Gretta. The dino at the tire store said I might need a new battery
Putting down his rootbeer, Grrr said, Ok Babe, I will look at it.
Hummm..say Grrr. It wont turn over. 
Better check the battery...yes, Gerry, Gerrry said Gretta.
The man at the tire store said I needed a new one,
Did he? Said Grrr.
Looking at the corrosion and loose cable.
Where is my tester...here it is..strange..it does not work.
Oh, i took the battery for the clock radio and it died said Gretta..
Hold on Babe I will go next door and see if Bob has one.
Hey. Bob...Hey Grrr.
Bob said Grrr. I am looking at Gretta's car and my tester is dead..do you have a extra 9 vote?
Hold on. Said Bob as he went to his parts box.  Here you go.
Thanks Bob..Want to take a look? Sure. Buddy.
Grrr put the meter on the battery and got a 12.5 volt reading.
Does not seem bad to me said Grrr nor to me said Bob.
Seems the the tire guy was trying to make a few extra bucks.
Yeah, said Grrr. You know buddy, if I said it once, i said it 1000 times.
Gotta buy tools..that little tester just saved me 100 bucks.
True Grrr said Bob.
..........................

The Bill of Rights.
In the light of the Batman shooting, I expect to hear a lot of media types calling for the repeal or limit on the Second Amendment.
We should say a prayer for the poor people harmed and their families. But we must not allow fear to make us accept the loss of our rights. 
Weapons are NOT going to go away. The only question is who will have them.
For most of history weapons were held by a small elite nobles/ government and the common people were serfs/slaves.
A man told Cromwell, a British dictator, that 9 out of 10 men would oppose him,,,Cromwell replied that he did not care as he had put a sword in the hand of every tenth man.
Give up your right of arms and you are trusting the people with the arms to be nice to you. History does not support that trust.

Problems of the heart   II
Pop. Grrr Jr said. You got a second?
Yeah, son . Grrr replied.  what is it?
I spoke to Rexy, you know about the dance?
Yes? Grrr said. Well, it seems that she did not ask Tony.
Someone at school started a rumor.
So. said Grrr.
Dad. Why would anyone do anything that mean?
Who knows? My boy. Some one may have been  jealous or just figured that it was funny.
You know pop, it was hard to ask Rexy.
I know son. Menrexes don’t like to talk about “feelings”. We leave that to the ladies.
But the direct approach is both the most honest and the best in these cases.
Sometimes my boy, you have to take the triceratops by the horn.
Dad,do you ever..have a hard time talking to mom?
Son, you mom is a free and intelligent dino lady and we sometimes disagree.
No-one can bug eachother more we can.
Remember when she wanted me to take dancing lessions ?
Yea, or when she got you to wear that tux..you told Bob that it was a .....monkey suit.
Well, Bob does not like to get dressed up either.
But dad, I mean you know about things...with mom?
I do know son. Yes, your mother and  I have always been able to talk to each other.
One of the ways, you can tell that you have the right mate is that you CAN talk to each other.

Pride  .

Grrr the T-Rex and Bob the human were out for their morning jog.
"You know, Grrr." said a puffing Bob, "This is good for us"
"Yeah right" said Grrr as he huffed along. Remember those ten mile runs around Cal State?"
"It seem a lot easier back then ".said Bob
"How many miles do you think we covered Grrr?"
Bob asked.
"I don't know ole ape" said Grrr, " Gotta be a lot....I....What say we stop  for  a bit."
"I agree"said a red faced Bob, "nothing could make me run any more".
Just than two young runners came floating by..one said. "Say , Pop, you old guys are not doing too bad, but you better  take care I mean at your age...'
Grrr looked at Bob and with a roar from both they picked up  the pace and ran the two other runners into the ground.  Clasping hand to claw both roared "We still rule". 
"Well'. one of the other runners said "you old guys sure surprised us..Take care now" they said as they walked to their car.
As soon as the other runners left, Grrr and Bob fell into the Bench,
"Now" Bob said to Grrr, "If we can just make it to that snack stand across the street..."Coffee'. cried a done in Bob. " Rootbeer"... echoed an exhausted Grrr.

Problems of the dino heart.

Grrr jr came walking into the cave with his head down and his tail dragging.
Grrr looked up from his book and said "what is the matter kid?"
"Nothing dad."replied Jr. in a dull voice.
"nothing my claw" replied Grrr. "Give kid."
"It is Rexy dad. She wants to go to the Summer Dance with that rotten Tony Triceratops."
"Three horned leaf eating freak."
"Hum", said Grrr."Is Tony a friend of yours?" "Naw" said Jr. "I just see him around you know."
"So, Tony asked Rexy to the dance?"
"No dad. She asked him!!!!!"
"I know what you are thinking, son. But putting the claw on Tony is not going to help"
Jr's head snapped up. "How did you know I was thinking of that?"
"We are both T-Rexes." Grrr said.
"What can I do Dad?"
"Go see Rexy and tell her you heard that she is going to the Summer Dance with Tony. Ask her, not her friends, Her,  if that is true. It may well be just a rumor or a story put out to make you jealous. or some clown's idea of a joke. Best to find out."If it is not true you have nothing to worry about." Grrr said.
"But pop", asked Jr "What if it is true?"
"Then son, come home... have a rootbeer and get your head up and your tail high and ask another girl to the dance." You cannot command the heart of dino or humans son and you cannot make someone like you."

Back At Work.

As he walked down the corridor of The Personal Integration and Wellness Center, with his white coat on, Grrr thought about the cases that he would see today.

Most of them, were not too interesting but there was one that he found inviting.
There was a brontosaurus named Bernard who seem to have problems eating leaves.
As Grrr walked into his office he saw Bernard waiting.
Good morning young fellow. He said. How can I help you this morning?
 I don't know Dr.  said Bernard.  I was just thinking, you know, what what if the leaves.. I mean what if the leaves are polluted?
How would we know? I haven't been able to eat for days !
I don't know what to do.  The air ... what about the volcano.. What about global warming and the new Ice Age?
My professor at Dino College said that we should be aware and listed all the things in the going wrong.
I don't know what to do.
Humm...said Grrr. Is there anything else my boy?
Well Dr., said Bernard every time I look at TV it appears that there's one crisis after another:
 the economy is bad the weather is changing satellites may fall from the sky is very frightening.
Humm. Is there anything else?
Well, said Bernard. I don't know if life is worth living. Sometimes I'm so confused.
Rising from behind his desk, Grrr said come with me.
A few minutes later Grrr and his  nervous patient were in a clearing in the jungle in front of the wellness center.
 Advancing to his full to T-Rex  height and smiling with a mouthful of six-inch serrated fangs,Grrr said to Bernard if I catch you before you get to the other side of the clearing you are lunch.
 I will give you 10 seconds head start.

Bernard looked at Grrr as if he were kidding, but one roar and Bernard was fleeing  across the clearing. Grrr walked up to Bernard, as  he, Bernard was trying to climb a tree not an easy thing for a bronto to do.

Well, my boy said Grrr. Still think that you have nothing to live for?
No no.  said Bernard please don't eat me.
Why not? said Grrr.
Because I want to stay alive,there are many things I want to do.

Do you still feel that life has no meaning?
Why why no said Bernard. ..Does that mean I am cured Dr.?
 Yes. Go out and enjoy life my son and pay no attention to those silly people that make a living selling fear

A new American .
As Grrr and Bob were leaving the ship they saw a young dino being taken to the captain.
 I wonder what is going on? Grrr said. I don't know. Bob replied, we have a few minutes to kill, let's go to find out find out.
 It seems that a young dino named Erk had  been a stowaway on the ship.
He had sneaked aboard while the ship was docked at the island.
As the two pals walked into the captain's office they could hear the young dino pleading with the captain. Please sir, I just want to be an American dino I want to live in a place where people can be free.
I have studied American history and I know all about it .
I know about George Washington and the Civil War and about World War II and the Constitution and the flag .
I just want to be an American.
Well, that is a very noble thing to want to be. Said the captain. But you cannot come on the ship and not pay for a ticket .You cannot enter the country without permission .you must follow the rules like everyone else.
 I know I know .but you see I don't have any money. I will work for your ship.
 I will do anything. I will wash the deck's I will scrape the paint off . I will clean the bathrooms.
 I will do anything you ask. I just want to be an American. 
Well I'm sorry. Said the captain again. But you do not have a ticket.

Bob looked at Grrr and said. That kid  sounds more like an American than a lot of Americans I know .
What do you say, we see if we can pull a few strings? Sounds good to me said Grrr.
Excuse us captain, but what if we pay for the boy's passage?
 This kid sounds like a better American than a lot of Americans we know.

Morning PT

Grrr the  dinosaur was jogging along the deck with  his wife. Gretta had a new jogging suit and as she ran along the deck she and her friend Stef were planning what they were going to be doing later in the day.

Bob and Grrr were not really too happy about this morning exercise still anything to keep the ladies happy.

After several long turns around the deck Grrr stumbled and said: Darn I appear to have hurt my foot. Never fear old reptile, I shall help you back to the cabin said Bob. You ladies keep right on with your morning exercise certainly makes you look beautiful.

As the two friends stumbled off together they decided that a quick stop at the cafeteria for coffee and root beer would be in order. As the waitress gave them their snacks Grrr ,seeing that Bob was enjoying coffee and several donuts, said, old pal, this is the way to exercise in the morning With a look of contentment on his face, Bob said. You got that right Grrr ole pal. 

Dr. H saves the day.

Rose Rodan walked up to the boys.
Grrr, Bob, Dr. H, it is so good of you to come to see Ron’s movie!!!
Have some root beer or coffee..here are some nice leaves....eat..eat. She said with a kind aunt smile.
Ron Rodan, a loud mouth pterodactyl had made one movie “Rodan” back in the 60‘s and never let anyone forget it.
 Enough with the food Rosy.  He said to his wife.
It is time for the show.
Grrr. Where are Bruce and Vlad? I was going to talk “the biz” with them.
Run a few projects by them give them the chance to back my new project?
“Rodan meets the Zombies”  “Zombie Rodin”
Rose? Rodan said harshly. You DID remember to tell them I wanted them here?
Puffing on his cigar and flapping his wing in  anger.
Well. Never mind...never mind...their bad luck.
After the movie Grrr we can talk.
It won’t be much and the box office, even  after my 50%,
will be huge.!!!
Gee. Bob said. Only 50 % for a big star like you?
Well, that does not count the advance and the overseas market ..the toy and TV rights..of course.
 Said Rodan with a greedy look.
Would not expect it too. Said Bob with a look of pure innocence..

Ole Dr. H, unnoticed by Rodan who was making his sales pitch to Bob and Grrr, had gotten his
tail among the Blue ray player wires and pulled the cables out.
Bob, noting Dr. H, gave Grrr a light kick on the tail and said.
Sounds Good Rodan, too bad, as a retired old teacher, I don’t have cash to invest.
But you do have a nice house, Bob a mortgage would be a fine investment.
Yes, said Bob. I am sure Stef would love that.
I can keep costs low. replied Rodan. I have a line on some plastic tanks from China.
Fine.said Bob as Dr. H nodded to him.
Lets watch the movie!
I would not expect you, not being in the creative arts Bob, to appcerate the difference Bob. But I don't make humf.."movies" . I CREATE Films.

Ron Rodan pushed "play" on the remote and nothing worked.
With an angry snort, he kept pushing the buttons.
Humm..Dr H. said. There appears to be a difficultly, if YOU cannot fix it,perhaps we should call someone?
No, need, if the little people can do this..how hard can it be?
After a minute of pulling cable and connecting things Rodan pushed the “PLAY’ button to be rewarded with a hiss and a shower of sparks.
Taking the chance, Bob said..Tell you what, I will come back later when it is fixed.
Yeah, said Grrr me too.
 Humm. It seems I must leave as well, said Dr. H and dear Rose you must come as well, Flower wanted to speak with you and we will leave Rodan to work in peace.
The creative mind must have solitude at times.  said Dr. H.
As the three boys got back on deck and Rose left to visit Flower.
Grrr turned to Dr.H and said thanks Doc.  Thanks indeed doctor. Bob added.
I never saw you move Doc, till Bob stepped on my tail. Grrr said.
One of the  the    the advantages of being a grasser  in a land of meaters my boy.
Dr. H said with a big duckbill smile. One learns to move ...ur..carefully.
If one wants to remain off the menu.

No.NO..NO.. said Grrr.
Jumping up and down and banging the deck with his tail.
I am NOT going to the Rodan cabin and watching that dumb movie again....no!
Grrry. said Gretta. Rose Rodan asked that we go. You like Rose.
Of course I like Rose. Every one likes Rose. She is the grandmother of the dino world.
Even humans like Rose. But her husband and that lousy movie..how many times ..the little plastic tanks. 
ROAR said Grrr in outrage.
Well, Bob is going. Stef said so and so is Dr. H. Flower and I spoke of it.
 so if YOU Grrr Rex want to be the only one missing and hurt poor Rose.
But...But.. I ....
Two hours later in the Rodan cabin as the DVD starts.
Rodan saying. You may have made more films  Grrr and you may know a bit of history Bob But let me tell you....
Dr. H. Grrr and Bob looked at each other and .....to be continued.

The Vampire and the Dino.  part VI
So for a while I did the vampire thing but the movies were going out and I could see that TV was the future.
I Got a gig as a host..."Vlad's Movies of Blood" and hosted horror flicks on TV, which is where I met Bruce.
But that got old and it was time to retire..all they want these days is zombies!!!
Bruce offered me a spot on the ship mc  work and  room and a pint from the ship's hospital.
It is a living.
Bruce said. Vlad's too modest, half the money he put up when I got the Ships, no bank would give a loan to a shark....discrimination  it was.
Between the movies and the gold in the old country and my spy work I had a pile, how better to use some of it than to help a pal? Vlad said.
Spy work? Grrr asked?
Sure. Lots of us undead in the intell community...but that is another story.

The Dino and the Vampire part IV

So, Vlad said I read for the part of the Vampire  The fella who was to play that part had fallen off a ladder.
Anyway, the shoot was good. The film was taken to London and the box office was boffo. Boffo? Grrr asked..That means that it make a lot of money. Bruce the Shark said.
 A few weeks later I get a wire asking me to come to London,  Vlad continued, but the director said that I had to stay  "In character' for the public..arrive at night, in an earthbox..the whole vampire thing.
Well, the pay was very good and the chance to see London.. So off I went.
When I got to London, they moved my box to a BIG mansion, the PR suits were there and explained that I was expected to play the Vampire. and  that a pint of blood would be delived by a milkman dressed like a "renfield" I asked what I was to do with that? They said we don't care, pour it down the drain as long as you keep in "character" for the movie and those to follow. That was one problem taken care of.
So for the next twenty years or so I was "VICKOR"  the British Vampire.
The PR guys said that Vickor sounded more vampireish then Vlad.
Around 56, was it Bruce? About then. Bruce replied.
Hollywood asked me to come to the states..same deal as in England but tons more money.
To be continued.
  

o, Vlad said. I went home. Such a time!
my father yelled and mother cried. We were from Balkans after all and knew what had happened to me.
But Popa was always wise and had friends.
For many years the family had supported good works among them the local hospital.
Popa spoke to some people and I was given a discharge from the army and a position as night supervisor at the local hospital.

Hospitals run 24/7 and there is a blood bank. A pint of type "O" a day no one misses and I was able to help many fellas hurt in the war.

Well, after about 20 years, 1935. I think it was.
This film company came from England to film "Dracula..Duke of Darkness". Grrr rolled his eyes. I know ...I know. Said Vlad.
But we don't name them Grrr, we just play in them.
Anyway. The producer had hurt his leg and come to the hospital, while he was there, we ran into each other.
Well, one thing led to the other and he asked to to read for a part...

To be continued..

The Dino and the Vampire part II

Ah, come on, fellas. Said Grrr.
There are no such things as vampires.
So? Said Vlad. Do I go around saying that there is no such a thing as talking T_Rexes?
Or talking sharks? Bruce added.
Yeah,  Grrr said. but vampires?   I???
These kids today. Bruce said. Everything they think they know Vlad.
Grrr said. You guys are serious?
 Sit back son have a rootbeer. Such a tale I have for you.
It was after the Great War..You know about the Great War? Vlad asked.
If you mean WW l, between 1914 and 1918, of course. Grrr said.
 Bruce said with the pride of a father, Grrr was a class dino for 24 years after he left the Business.
Oh, said Vlad. Looking at Grrr with new respect, a scholar and a teacher!
No great scholar. said Grrr . Just a student still learning. Please Vlad. continue.
Looking at Bruce, Vlad said, your right Bruce he is a mench.
Ok. So I joined the army and spent four years in the trenches. One day I had some leave and went to a bar, met this strange girl had a few to many cups of wine and woke up with fangs. My father always said Vlad, stay out of bars, did I listen?


To be continued...

The Dino and the Vampire. part 1

Grrr had decided to visit his pal Bruce the Shark, have a few root beers and talk about the old days. The kids were off some where. Gretta and Stef were having lunch with Flower and Rose Rodan and Bob was deep in a history book about some old human politician.
As  Grrr was sitting in Bruce’s pool remembering  old times in Hollywood, a Human in a black swimsuit jumped in the Pool.
Good Morning fellas, he said in a Eastern Europe accent.
How’s by you Vlad? Bruce asked.
What good to complain Bruce? Vlad asked.
Grrr meet one of the greats of the Business, before you time  but such a star.
Vlad, it is a true honor, I remember your work well. Your “Dracula” IS the classic work.
You are too kind Grrr.. Said Vlad with a smile that revealed his red lips and white shape teeth. No..No.Said Grrr.  It is the truth.  I left the movies, really thinking that there were vampires, why as a young rex, after seeing “Night of the Undead" I was scared to go into a dark cave at night.
Such a performance..ah, Vlad ? Such an act?..Shall we tell him? Grrr is a mench . Bruce said.
So tell, said Vlad..these days who  would care?
Grrr. Said Bruce. The reason that Vlad played such a fine vampire is that HE IS A VAMPIRE......

An Endangered species?????
Grrr told me that he and Gretta, either take the dimensional tube or drive. 
I asked him what about airlines? as I recall, I said you enjoy flying. 
Enjoyed..Bob..Enjoyed. Not any more.
Have a cup and a donut and I will tell you a frightening tale of humans gone wild.
We were at the airport going to visit some friends in Hollywood.
It was during summer intersession and seemed like a good idea.
Well, as we were going to the plane, some humans insisted on searching us. No Dino has ever ever been a terrorist. We are good Americans. So I figure ok..look at the bags.
But my lawyer pointed out the we, Dinos, are a rare and therefore endangered species and could file suit under the Endangered Species ACT. Well, the human in charge called his boss and she called DC and as the elections were coming up. No one wanted bad press. They even gave us a VIP PASS so we can fly now without being bothered. But..I won't.

Hats and Butter

The gang had gone to lunch at a nice place. Bob and Grrr like Burger or Brono King, but as it was Stef's and Gretta's birthday.
Well, Stef's birthday and Gretta's hatching day, it HAD to be a "nice place". The day was warm and everyone was sitting at a table outside, Dinos like WARM weather, on A deck enjoying lunch. When Gretta's hat fell into the butter dish.
She looked up with a look of anguish and said my hat is ruined.
Grrr and Bob looked at each other and Grrr said in a kind voice, it is ok.babe, just wash it off..Yes. Agreed Bob.
Gretta and Stef, exchanged looks and Stef said. Don't feel bad, Gretta, I know a nice hat store on "B" deck, and Bob and I would love to find you a nice hat for your hatching day.
Bob and Grrr exchanged trapped looks.
Wonderful. Thank you. We can drop the boys off at the stuffy old book store and spend the afternoon shopping.
You boys don't mind do you?
No..NO said Bob. Not at all said Grrr in a relieved voice.

Flower and Karma
Flower, the hippy raptor, was doing yoga on the deck. As old Dr.H, the duckbill she had just married, struggled to get in position.
My Dear said Doc.H. I fear that I may well be pass this. 
You just have to let your aura flow. Said Flower with a smile.
.Age is in the mind. Our life force is endless. We are the children of stars dear one.
As Dr.H slowly settled in position, a nasty crewman went by and said to his friend, Look at the dumb old creep.
Now, Dr. H did not hear him. But, alas for him, Flower did and a raptor, even a flower child hippy dinostock raptor, is still a raptor.
Excuse me for a while dear one. She said to Dr. H, as she flowed  to her feet and removing her Bierkies freed her raptor claw.
A few minutes later, Dr. H heard a scream. 
As Flower returned wiping her claw with an organic tissue, Dr. H asked. What was that dear girl are you alright?
 I am fine beloved. Flower replied. That?. Just some dark souls discovering karma.

Happy Birthday to us all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mRn9chmRAY

History idea of the day. Government part ll.
While we should be polite to elected people, INCLUDING, those we did NOT vote for. There is no need for us to bow before the elected ones. They work for us not we for them. While there are people who may be richer than you NO ONE is born better than You.
We have no aristocrats here. 
Remember that you are AMERICANS be polite to all but servile to none. We bow only to God.

History idea of the day.  Government part 1
The Government this or the Government that.
We tend to think of the government as some sort of huge all powerful machine.
WRONG
The “Government” is nothing but a group of people WE EMPLOY and give powers and duties too. 
More on the later.

For today, keep this in mind. 
The government is nothing more than people like us.
They eat breath,...sneeze,.and sweat.
The government is but a rather large group of humans.

Stef said to Gretta as they were having a late tea .
You know they did it don't you?
Of course. said Gretta with a smile.
Guys cannot keep secrets. Stef said.
I know. Agreed Gretta.
Sooner or later and, knowing our boys, it will be sooner.
They will have to brag about it.
True. Stef nodded.

Stef and Gretta exchanged the "Wife Look".
Bob? Asked Stef. Were you on your computer today?
Was I on MY computer? Bob asked. Babe.Why would you ask that?
Because you would think this sort of thing was funny.
Well, just so you know I was not on my computer.
Gretta, looked at Grrr. What about you?
What about me what Babe?
Grrr Rex. Gretta said. You know what I mean.
Were you on your computer today?
I was not on my computer today. How you girls could think that Bob or I...
Later as Grrr and Bob were having a late coffee and Rootbeer.
We got over buddy and we told the truth.
We were not on our computers .
Nope. Said Grrr. We were on jr.'s.
All those years listening to 7th graders make excuses were not wasted. Bob said.
Nope. We learned a skill. Grrr said.  Human and Dino clanking cup and can together.  : )
Stef said to Gretta as they were having a late tea .
You know they did it don't you?
Of course. said Gretta with a smile.

Grrr and Bob were hanging around bored out of their minds.
This is why I hate cruises. Bob said taking a drink of coffee.
I know pal. Grrr said. Me too.
Yeah. Said Bob ...Yeah. Said Grrr
The Girls are at the Fitness Center and the kids are at that Social.
We could go to the Social and bug the kids. Bob said with an evil grin.
THAT would be fun but I forgot my ear-plugs. You know what boom-boom music is like.
Yeah. Said Bob. Yeah. said Grrr.
What do you want to do Bob?  I don't know.
What do you want to do Grrr?
Hum..Is that Jr's laptop?  Yeah. Said Bob. He had a problem..downloading games again.
Hmm. Say Bob do you think we could hack the ships movie program?
I guess. why? Bob asked.
For this:
The movie for tonight on the Ship's program will be:
"A Night To Remember"
"Titanic"
"The Poseidon Adventure".
Grrr. said Bob. That is downright evil.
Yeah. I know. Said Grrr.
How do you spell "Titanic"? Bob asked as he typed.
About half an hour later.
As Stef and Gretta were sitting with Bob and Grrr.
Stef said. Did you hear the Captain yelling?
Yes. Said Gretta. You could hear him all over the ship. It seems someone programmed the ship's theater with all ship sinking movies.
Grrr and Bob exchanged a look.
 Grrr said. Who would do such a thing...in the middle of the Ocean no less????
Terrible. Said Bob.