Sing Loud!

That's right, I ain't no choir boy.

Oh, so it's pronounced with a sssssss....wait, whose finger is that...because it's about to be mine!

Benny "The Tank"

To Tail Drop

After burying a few bodies, and dealing with an emotional Tina, I had to hide away at the snuggery for a few days, and yea I said bodies...watch'a gonna' do about it! The floral busines is a tough kind of business. So, where were we..that's right we had just tapped the phone line to "The Tail's" hide out while we await Mr. Shadowcaster and Mandy's shadow return.

Anne! Can you hear anything?

Hold on! I'm trying to listen to the radio. All I can hear is  swoosh, swoosh, and whisping noise. It kind of sounds like wind, no it sounds like a squeak, not it sounds like a...Wait a minute, what am I listening to again?

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"

To Look Above

"Tank", Do you think Mr. Shadowcaster can see us from up there?" "Na, surely he has better things to do." "Mandy, "Tank", I'm getting a weird feeling that theres something were supposed to be doing?"

Benny "The Tank"

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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"

Tap, Taps...

What goes tap, tap on the glass window, well the "The Tail" of course. The very, very creepy tree continues to be right as we barely catch glimpse of the "The Tail" in the bush. It might be time to pay "Big M" a visit, this tail is starting to bother me.

Benny "The Tank"

A Very Creepy Tree

...And as I looked up from the talking branch, I began to hear the creepy, screeching tree speak words of wisdom.

"I have lost a limb to gain a friend. "The Tail" is among us all. It has a speed and stealth that all others lack, and worst of all no one is sure if it is even attached to a back. Let me draw the picture clear, the rocket you house under the moon, will soon bring you fear, while "The Tail" cheers within a stream of your tears. Be leary of all who pass, for you will know trouble, when you hear the tap on the glass."

Well, I have learned two things, some trees are very, very creepy and physic, and I now realize why everyone, humans included, pee on trees.

Benny "The Tank"

Nature Calls

While working in the family business, I have seen and  experienced many strange things. However, the one thing stranger than a talking garden statue would have to be a talking branch. After digging up bones, chew bones of course, and burying them in another location...it's what dogs do for fun of course, I heard a pitiful moan from afar. When I reached the cry, I was perplexed, and somewhat creeped out, to see a simple branch plea for forgiveness, but then I looked upward and...Well I got to go, Tina's here with the hot wings, check back Wednesday morning.

Benny "The Tank"

Lonesome Note

Anne informed us that Brown Dog was spotted at a nearby park, and what do we find?

It looks as if Brown Dog has left a note, and an old picture of better times remembered. Since humans are unable to read K-9, I will let Miss Gracie interpret the wise words Brown Dog has left us with.

Remember humans, reading K-9 is much like reading ancient, Egyptian hieroglyphics. Except K-9 mostly consist of squiggly lines and triangles, much harder to interpret for most. Lets begin:

To former, and maybe current friends,

I have decided to return to the home country of Treviso, Italy. There are many Brown Dogs in Treviso, it is a place where Brown Dogs can run free. Also, I shamefully embezzled three thousand bones worth of Charlee Bears, straight from Mr. Shadowcaster's stash. I just have an insatiable appeitite for those things, only three calories, come on! I hope this letter finds you and your shadows a quick reuinion."

Brown Dog...

All we can do is look to the heavens, and hope this letter appeases Mr. Shadowcaster. Until then, stop by Monday morning and see how our Halloween bash turns out. In the mode of party we shall defeat our sorrow.

Benny "The Tank"

Snake Direction

So, we continue on with our quest to find...okay, I know, you know, so let's just listen in on Mandy's conversation with a local street snake:

Mandy: Coils! I love it when you guys coil up! Teach me! Teach me please!

Snake: I know of whom you sssssearch.

Mandy: You've seen Brown-

Snake: Yesssss

Mandy: Say that word one more time...

Snake: You mean yesssss?

Mandy: Ha! It's True! The sterotypes about a snake's speech impediments are true!  Hey "Tank" you got to come see this!

Snake: Yesssss, the sterotypesssss about our ssssspeech impedimentsssss are true.

Mandy: Wow, just like in the story books. Well, which way did he go?

Snake: That way.

Mandy: Which way?

Snake: That way.

Mandy: Wait a minute, which...

After convincing Mandy that a snake could not point in any particular direction, we were able to continue on with our journey. Hold on....Anne is calling on the radio....he's been spotted where?

Benny "The Tank"

Have You Seen Brown Dog Cat?

On the journey I met up with Miss Mittens, a former friend of Brown Dog. So, I thought it would be a grand idea to ask her a few questions. This is how the conversation went:

"Miss Mittens, have you seen Brown Dog pass through this way?"

"In order to find your desire,

You must first cross the mire.

But, if I'm a liar,

You will only be filled with ire."

There are many problems with this conversation. Let’s begin with this thought; I am of Shi-Tzu heritage, not poodle. So what the heck does ire mean? To continue, why do cats always talk in riddles? One day humans will learn that this is the only reason dogs chase cats, the riddles drive us insane! Most importantly, the Deep South does not have mires! We only have redneck quicksand (leaky septic tanks) and that I will never cross. I yearn for the old days, the days of a good heist. Charity work, I mean. Donations. You know.

Benny "The Tank"

Quote Of The Day 10/22/09

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

– St. Augustine

A View From Within

After being separated from Mandy, my days have been somewhat lonely. There is nothing to cast upon, and the other shadows are not so friendly. One shadow in particular, we all call "The Tank", never lets the rest of us peek through a small tear in the tip of the bag. He is not too fond of us moving around either. Wait a minute, I think I can see a little light, is that the sky, or is that...

Mandy's Shadow
Only because Benny "The Tank's" shadow allows it!

Quote Of The Day 10/15/09

“Hope is faith holding out its hand in the dark.”

-George Iles

A Conversation With Mr. Toad

I reconnected with a wise, old friend, for some advice on finding Brown Dog. After some awkward, "hows it been, remember that time..." Mr. Toad proceeded to give his infamous guidance. Mr. Toad said, "Lick my backside once, and I'll give you a smile, lick my back side twice, and you will see the universe in which Brown Dog abides." NOT falling for that one again. Go eat a Dung Beetle Mr. Toad!

Benny "The Tank"

Ugly Waters

Drown me with rain, scorch me, step on me, pluck me, yet I still bloom. Despite my many challenges, I know if a lowly weed has the valor to show it's beauty in the worst times, I too will bloom within the shallows as the vigilante look elsewhere.

Benny "The Tank"

Easy Night

I hunkered down with my favorite Morosa last night, and tried to enjoy a good flick after a hard day, but all Miss Gracie could do is complain about the bloody paw prints I tracked inside.

Benny "The Tank"

Waiting For...

Patience is not a virtue that most Italians practice. However, I attempt to exhibit placidity as I wait for a very important delivery to arrive. You want to know what's in the package? Check back, maybe I'll show you.

Benny "The Tank"