A number of weeks ago while at a family gathering, the idea
of having a family night at the local drag queen establishment was discussed.
Said family night was last night at Missie B’s. It was a mixture of friends and
family, the real ‘the more the merrier’ mentality. We laughed, we drank, we
sang, we tipped, and we ate a home-style Tapley breakfast afterward. Never in
my life did I dream of going out with my parents, my cousins, and my friends in
such a fashion. I foresee more Missie B’s experiences in my future!
After a long night out I happily welcomed the opportunity
for some extra sleep this morning. Before I continue on with the sage of this
morning, let me fill you in on what has been going on with my guinea pigs.
Last weekend I was in Lawrence, KS visiting some fun friends
of mine. At the end of the weekend I called my parents to check on things at
the homestead since they were kind enough to pet sit for me. It seems as though
any time I leave for the weekend there’s a story to be told about the pigs, and
last weekend was no exception. I was told that Micki had jumped out of his cage
and into Darbi’s. Seeing as this was the absolute first time this had happened
nobody could decide if it was accidental or intentional. There was no doubt
about the intent when after only a few more days he had joined Darbi countless
times.
I finally separated their cages and thought the jumping
escapades had ended. Although, at the back of my mind I did fear that he would
jump again, only to find the cement floor after a long fall instead of a
female’s company.
Fast forward to this morning. Dharma and I were sleeping in
bed when I heard the pigs start to squeal, which they do in the mornings. The
squeals were a little different than the “hey good morning, we are hungry”
squeal so I allowed myself to wake up a little. As I came to I thought to
myself, “Micki’s squeal sounds super close, but surely it isn’t because he is
on the other side of the basement…” While thinking this through I started to
drift back to sleep but Dharma jumped off the bed and I heard another squeal.
Still waking up I rolled over and what to my wondering eyes… There was Micki at
the side of my bed!
Dharma must have been just as shocked as I was because she
was just sniffing at him and as soon as I called her away she obeyed and
allowed me to catch him. I always
wondered what Dharma would do with a chance to free play with the pigs and I
must boast- I’m proud to report that she was as gentle as ever and refrained
from eating him. Micki now has a makeshift topper on his cage. It’s an old
window screen. Hopefully this will keep him in. I believe that all animals are
safe and sound at this point, although I do still need to research guinea pig
menopause to ensure that Darbi will not be having babies anytime soon…
