Leash Laws in Erie

Well, the Mayor has made another of her decrees - all animals have to be on leashes or be locked up! That is so discriminatory! It's not like the Erie Council even got to vote on it. Does she think Council Member Marzi would wear a leash? As if! And THEN she hired a bunch of critters to run around attacking people so that everyone would think the law was needed. She is so sneaky!


Well, the Brigade will see that something is done about it - we are investigating and she will be exposed to the whole island. Here is a wonderful poster someone put up at Brigade Headquarters.



On a happier note, I am going to be performing in the Phantom Theatre production of Where the Wild Things Are. I will be playing Pete the Dog. I checked the picture book out my Real Life library today - the dog only appears on one page and is being chased with a fork by Max. I think that the play will be much more detailed. (Although I don't expect to have a speaking part, of course!) We are supposed to get fitted for our costumes right away, but I'm pretty sure I won't be forced to wear a costume.

Marzi's Big News

It was quiet in Erie last night, so I found a copyable yarn ball in my inventory and Harry, Ronnie, Leilani, and I chased them, jumped on them, shot at them, and hit them with hammers. We attracted the attention of a few pedestrians too.

It was very silly and restful, especially after the last couple of weeks. I have been stalked by a Dread who was planning to have me for dinner and held hostage by the Mob for a little while. And my BIG news is that I have been asked to be a Senior Roleplayer! That is such an honor! I hope I will be worthy of it and not get sidetracked by jerky treats and sticks to chase.

Wedding Bells for Celina and Kazzy

Ooh, what a lovely wedding last night! Celina and Kazzy got married in the Erie Isle Cathedral and I was a bridesmaid! Here I am before the wedding - it was a hot day and the stone felt nice and cool.


Celina and Kazzy are taking their vows. That's Athena on the far right, standing up for the groom. She's one of my favorite people on Erie Isle.


Celina looks wonderful. I had only seen her in human form before. Isn't her gown beautiful? And Kazzy has that snappy sailor uniform - woohoo!


The happy couple kiss after being pronounced husband and wife. The Cathedral was decorated with roses and hardly looked scary at all.


They swept down the aisle to the joyful congratulations of their friends - then on to Club Restricted to party, party, party.

There's still time to vote for Marzi!

Yes, this is me - cute, cuddly, and pretty much capable. This is my favorite poster Ran made. She put it up in the Slums.


Here I am answering a question in the debate. Ran is at the podium, moderating. She made me this stand because the chairs are so uncomfortable. I'm sitting between Tristen and Lady Ren, two of the other candidates. I have my stack of note cards in front of me, ready for any question. My other cards said things like "more fire hydrants," and "jerky treats for everyone."

Vote for Marzi for Erie Isle City Council!

Photoshoot!

Ran (standing) took pictures of Yan and me so she could make campaign posters. Yan will speak for me at the debate tomorrow night in case anyone has questions. I was hoping to get by on my good looks, but I may have to answer something that needs more than "woof" in reply. When I look more closely at this picture I see that Yan appears to have her hand over my muzzle - maybe I shouldn't even be woofing.

Here is the great, professional looking poster Ran made. It's up on the side of Brigade Headquarters. Notice how I'm standing on the Fire Truck - how cool is that? Ran taught me a special trick to get up on top of it.



Here I am after an evening of trotting around Erie handing out campaign flyers that match the signboards I wear. I made them myself, and I must say they look like I made them myself. I just hope I can get the red and black paint off my paws in time for the debate.

VKC Portuguese Water Dog!

A big surprise today from the Virtual Kennel Club creator Enrico Genosse - a Second Life Portuguese Water Dog. And for only 1500 Lindens, which is remarkably inexpensive for what the VKC dogs can do. (It may be a special opening day price, though.) The VKC dogs can follow sequences of commands as well as single ones, so they can learn tricks. They are absolutely amazing, although not quite as smart as I am, of course.


Dogland Park at Canis Beach was crowded with people and dogs. There are quite a few places to see VKC dogs now, but I went here today: http://slurl.com/secondlife/canis%20beach/


On the left is the Old English Sheepdog, the most recent of the VKC breeds. Center, of course, is the "First Family Dog." I have no idea why the Obamas didn't choose a Dalmatian!

Family Village, Part II

I couldn't download more pictures yesterday, so I broke up my Family Village post into two parts. Here are Alexius and her son Skott showing me the Pirate Cave. I should have made them turn around so you could see their faces, but I didn't think of it till too late. Next time, guys!



Inside the cave is a great place to play. Skott and his dad Hektah designed and built the whole thing. I love the skeleton!



Hektah told me that his son Devon's lemonade stand pays for the whole village. I'm not sure if he was exaggerating a little bit, but anyone will want to buy a cup of lemonade and a cookie here!