Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Some pups suggested retail therapy to help with my bug phobia, and this is the closest my girl got. She ordered me a pair of Doggles to cut the glare on those sunny days when I seem to be most bug crazy.

Merv has been wanting to get more commercial photography work, so I agreed to be his Doggles model for his debut commercial shoot.

But first, Stella made Merv take some photos of her enjoying a sweet note and treat from her buddy, Petra.

She was totally engrossed in that note.

And of course, she LOVED the sweet tater suckers. (No sharing either.)

Petra, you are such a bud to my sissy, Stella! She LOVES YOU, girlie!

Now, back to our regularly scheduled photo shoot.

You all know I'm NOT a trained model, but Merv is a pro, and he pulled out some great shots I didn't even know I had in me.

With Pat Benatar blasting from the stereo, I completely lost myself in the photo shoot and here are some of Merv's faves.

(Notice the tiny paws sneaking into the photo in the bottom right corner?)

Merv said he liked the emotion Stella was bringing out in me. (It's called annoyance, Merv.)

These are my personal faves.

This last series of five photos Merv calls "Reluctant Celebrity". I really had to rely on some major acting ability to pull these shots off.

But of course, I finally succumb to the inevitable and offer up one last peek at my Doggles.

And... here's Merv. Ready for action.

Anything for my catbro,

Stanley

The Gooberish 411

My sweet fren Petra Pie tagged me to play this game. Well, hairy Stanley wanted to get in on the action too, so we're both going to answer Petra's questions. (Petra, we're so happy you're feeling better too!)

Just so you know, my answers will be in BLUE and Stanley's answers will be in RED.

1. If I could be a different kind of animal

I would be this fierce animal I've heard Stanley talk about called a Stellanator. It sounds like my kind of animal, and the name is so similar to mine. From what I understand, the Stellanator is as sweet as it is saucy, yet has the heart of a lion and the teeth of a crocodile. Yes. I would like to be this Stellanator.

I would be my alter ego, the Loch Ness Goob. The Loch Ness Goob is a gentle water creature. He usually shows himself when he is in a contemplative and pensive mood. He swims in the shadows so no one sees him while he observes those who visit his pond.

2. My favorite song is

R-E-S-P-E-C-T by Aretha Franklin. Great song! (I like Aretha because of her slick hairdos too).

Love Machine by the Miracles!

3. If I could live anywhere in the world

I would still live with my girl, hairy Stanley, and Mervycat, but we would live on a traveling bus that could also fly, and float like a boat. That way we could go anywhere anytime, but always be together.

I would stay right here in GooberStan, but we would enlarge our borders to encompass all of my dog, hammie & kitty pals.

4. If I were a famous movie star or personality, I would be

I would be a mix of Pam Grier (aka Foxy Brown) and Pink. Feisty, independent, but all woman!

I (Stanley) am having trouble choosing between Enrique Iglesias (for his eyebrows and sexiness), Statler & Waldorf (crotchety old men muppets for their eyebrows and hair), and Animal (the muppet drummer) . I think I identify most with Animal!

5. I would like to be a spokesperson for
I would like to be a spokespup for poo... of all kinds. I'm a BIG fan!

Because I do a lot of smooching, I think I should get the spokespup gig for Chapstick or maybe Carmex. That's how I keep my lips soft and smoochable.

Yes, I'm giving my sissy a goober smooch. See what I mean? I'm handing these things out all day long!

Now, we tag Wally T. Corgador and his sissy Ethel to play along!

Goober love & smooches,

Stanley & Stella