Strange Christmas

Christmas started out as usual. Stocking, toy, a few snacks, but then something strange happened.














Snow began to fall on all the merry dogs. It was I that noticed the track marks which led us to the unexplained....

"Anne, check out these strange markings!"

"I say...those are crop circles! Left by the shadows!"

"Follow those tracks Anne!"

"O holy night! What is that?"

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"Where did it go 'Tank'?"

"Some things are just meant to remain a mystery."

As Anne and "The Tank" unlock mysteries of the universe, the unsupervised "Family Members" were, well....

Enjoying the Christmas mystery of a white Christmas.

Benny "The Tank"

The Fur-Ball

Welcome to the annual Fur-Ball. Why don't you stay a while, get comfortable, and take your head off! Better put the kids and pups in bed, because we got "Dogs Gone Wild". One more thing...be sure to kiss "The Tank" on the nose before you leave...

PRE-PARTY

The excitement...how intense!

The Acutal Party

"Attention to all dogs present. I welcome you to the second annual Fur-Ball. All proceeds from the cover charge will go directly to..."The Family". Now... pay attention Mandy!

"Bones, pumpkins, bones, pumpkins.....

"Yes Sir 'Tank' "

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...Just have fun!

"So....So...Nice hair bow...Gracie....she really thinks she looks....."

"Anne thinks I can't read lips "Tank"!

"Good grief Mandy, Make them get alone."

"So that's how you kill a hand puppet!"

"Ah, I love Hallows Eve"

"Happy All Saints Day!"

"And to all a...good riddance pour, lonely souls."

"So now what...I just sit here and rot?"

Benny "The Tank"

Web Of Peace

As Mandy continues to follow "The Tank's" trail, she too realizes that they both have entered a different time, space...world? Fearing "The Tank's" reprimand if he spots her, she observes from afar as "The Tank" discusses the search for his Hush with a new friend.

"I've seen many quests end in this world. You must beware of the humans here. Their brains are slightly larger in this world which enables them to develop many unique devices such as a tempting spray that smells just like a fresh, rain drenched pine; but comfort it gives not, only death, and pain does it provide. I've spun my web across many worlds, and have caught many glorious meals, but in this world I've only caught despair. Leave my K-9 friend, forget your Hush, it's just a myth! If you stay here too long you will become trained, and dumb, and...well, in your world I use to be a barber.

Benny "The Tank"

Letters Abroad

It Runs Cold

As you might recall, Anne had developed somewhat of a problem...or let’s say a strong obsession with Blue Moon. So we decided to have an intervention, but first I was wise enough to consult a very wise therapist. The famous French therapist, Amelie, provided some useful information on how to cure Anne's addic...I mean obsession. I must say it took much self control to converse with a cat, but a French cat, well "The Tank" does believe in doing whatever it takes for family.

Amelie: "You must present a negative association with the Blue Moon. A cold bath, after a drunken partie, well...let me say...might wake up Anne's inner soberness."

"The Tank": French cat's think they are so much smarter than us Chinese, Italian, American dogs. Well guess what? I need some opposable thumbs! Opposable thumbs anyone? Anyone out there with a thumb I could borrow, it will just be one second, and I just need it to turn one knob labeled C! I knew I should've kept Bruno's hand....

Benny "The Tank"

Read Before Viewing!

WARNING! This movie contains many chessy pictures, transitions,and is long by some standards. If you are nursing, or taking certain medications...ENJOY!

Benny "The Tank"

Amused, But Not Bored

What do you know; it's back to business as usual. After securing the loading the dock, I thought it might be wise to stop by the silo, and pick up a few humans to escort me and a few associates to the bazarr. This thing has gotten full! Don't get too close, the humans have been said to pull you in...according to Sicilian legend of course.

All respectable assoicates of "TheFamily" have a human at the bazarr, even "Hoarse" one of my best volunteers. He just loves making children and the elderly smile, and "Hoarse" has never broken a bone, his bones of course.

Yep, looks like "PanFace" is having a good time. Human! Hold me up, or back to the silo!

I made it known, no "Yorks" this year! But they still come. Every year, they come, and stink up the entire bazarr! Very well human, carry me to the biscuit bar, or back to the silo you go, and make sure you bring a bag this time to clean up after yourself...nasty creatures.

Benny "The Tank"

Big Teeth

With the continued absence of Mr. Shadowcaster, Gracie and Mandy are not able to maintain their jealousy for my time any longer. What started out as a simple argument on who would get to patrol the grounds with me, quickly turned into a...well, sometimes I just need some "Tank Time" anyways. I'll let them work it out.

Benny "The Tank"

Tap Tap Goes The Tail

Earlier this morning I spotted "The Tail" taunting the world through the window of a nearby home. With my lineman disguise, that the power company was so generous to...donate? I have just secured a phone tap, and hopefully we will learn more...Mandy, why are you wearing that silly hat?

"Because we were out of hard hats."

Oh yea.

Benny "The Tank"

Day One

Mr.Shadowcaster's departure was a success! Today is the first day that "The Family" is left without the looming shadow that constantly watches our every move. It seems that this newfound freedom might create an interesting situation. Anne! Answer that radio!

Benny "The Tank"

Return Of The Hoff, And Of Course Gary!

"Hey Gary, you think this would be a good time to tell "The Tank" that it's us, that we've been trapped in this picture all these years? Maybe he could free us?" "Na, he'd never believe us! "Hey Gary, that sure is a pretty picture of a  flowing stream. You think I should take my shirt off?" "Whatchoo you been smoking Davey?" "Life Gary, just life."

Benny "The Tank"

In Search Of

It's a new year, and it's back to business. Mandy and Gracie patroll the grounds carefully in search of  "The Tail". Meanwhile, I'm preparing myself for another meeting with Uncle Orso, in hopes of finding out why we are housing a rocket in our backyard.

Benny "The Tank"