Miss Jill and Mister John Find Artifact That Reminds Them That They Are Married

While cleaning out the purple room this morning, Miss Jill came across a large plate from their wedding night. They originally created the artwork in the middle at a Pottery Barn (or something like that). She and Mister John had this plate signed by all of those who attended their wedding way back on November 18, 2006. Yes, so long ago.

As you can see from the picture, Miss Jill is on the left with the white dress and blond hair (if that were Mister John, then there would be problems). Of course on the right is Mister John with his tux and nice white bow tie. Just beneath Jill is Princess Jane (rest in peace, oh beloved bunny) with her precious "Grrr." Meanwhile Cherry Bugg is near Mister John as she claims that she wants some cake. It was quite a delicious cake (others still rant about the tri-tip). In an odd twist, Mister Jill and Mister John still have some frozen wedding cake in the freezer which they bust out for anniversaries and other odd days (Saint Swithin's Day?).

So if you click on it and look around, you may be able to see your name in there somewhere. If not, maybe you weren't invited! Now what's up with that?

Root Beer Float Spends Time Pondering Existence in the Tub

Due to her bizarre eating habits, Root Beer Float felt a little ill last week and needed cleaning. The only solution for her was the tub after a good washing of her fur. She had only received one bath before this -- a good thing to note because she and her sister Ruby Jane groom each other quite well -- so she was a little apprehensive (to put it lightly) about taking a bath. After giving Mister John a bath as well with all the splashing, she finally settled down and relaxed. She later spent some thinking time in the bath wondering all the key questions in the world. Why do bad things happen to good rabbits? Why don't they let us out more? What would happen if the world ran out of carrots? And... what's on the other side of that gate? Is there another world out there? What is the matrix?

But after a few minutes of that, she hopped out of the tub, escaped Mister John's grasp and ran about the house, running here and there, and dripping water onto the tile floor which upset Miss Jill. That of course made Root Beer Float chuckle as Miss Jill does not feed her and then gets upset when she tracks water about in the house. But as soon as she was trying to figure out if that action was either symbolic or ironic, Mister John grabbed her and put her in a towel and dried her off. She suddenly felt loved and happy and those questions went away.

Mister John Survives 4th of July 5K

Not much to add here. He and Pete ran their annual 5/10K in the Palisades. Once again Mister John finished in a quicker time than Pete. Never mind that Pete claimed he ran a 10K and Mister John ran a 5K... Mister John ran to the tape in a quicker time. To make things worse for Pete, his wife Lillian also beat him. She actually beat Mister John by about 10 seconds as well.

Lots of relaxation and water drinking ensued afterward. Water, good. Rest, even better.

Phillip Watches the Second Half with the Animals

This afternoon Phillip, Mister John, and the Animals sat on the bed and watched the second half of the Spain/Paraguay soccer match. Phillip was quite happy with the result as Spain won, 1-0, but not without some scary moments. When the Spanish team fouled a Paraguayan in the penalty box, he thumped loudly which scared the Animals. TV Turtle almost snapped at Papa Bugg do to that surprise. Clifford silently rooted for Paraguay because they wore red but was happy to see Phillip bounce about after the game ended.

Phillip rarely spends time in the bedroom as he tends to be more of a solitary individual. But Mister John wants to make sure that he, still a widower of eight months, mingles with other animals. He does get along well enough with Root Beer Float and Ruby Jane.

Luckily Connie has retired into hibernation. I have a good feeling when UCLA football starts in September, Connie will be back in full growl ready to rassle anyone.

As for Phillip, he shall sleep well tonight. At least until the semifinal against Germany.

0-0 at Half, Phillip Not Amused

Mister John had an audience with Prince Phillip this morning and afternoon and so far neither side has scored in the Spain/Paraguay match-up. Paraguay knocked one in but was called offside.

Upon the half, Phillip thumped on the ground three times. He was quite unhappy with their performance so far even though they had possession of the ball for over 61% of the half.

Mister John will let him be for the halftime and get back to work on varnishing the patio table.

Phillip Prepares for World Cup Quarterfinal

As to be expected, Prince Phillip is ecstatic about his Spanish soccer team advancing to the quarterfinals. He fully expects them to take down the lowly peasants of Paraguay.

He was initially upset that Sports Illustrated picked Spain to win the World Cup this year. He learned from Mister John that any time SI picks you for anything, you're destined to fail. Do note that back in 1995, SI did pick UCLA to win the basketball title that year and they did.

Phillip was a bit peeved last summer when Spain lost to the U.S. (of all teams!) in a tournament. He was ridiculed by the rest of the rabbits in the backyard even though they know nothing about soccer (other than it's on a tasty green pitch). His dear beloved Jane consoled him though. She was always there for him. Such a great princess.

Needless to say, Phillip (who is usually quite a hand's off sort of guy) will be sitting inside with Mister John during the quarterfinal game on Saturday morning.

Was That a Bugg Butt? (no, another kind)

Root Beer Float headbutted her sister today to get at some tasty greens. She didn't think that anyone was watching but Mister John gets home earlier now from summer school and watched this incident underneath the orange tree. She headbutted her a second time as well. Usually her sister Ruby Jane is the assertive one but maybe it's RBF's turn to lay down the backyard law.

None of the bunnies look forward to Independence Day. Well, first of all, they do not get any independence (which will be added in a later blog). Secondly, all the noise in the neighborhood from neighbor's illegal fireworks (always illegal in LA but can be bought in Culver City) startle them just a tad.

LeBron Eve: Which Rabbit Will Be His Fan?

It's June 30 so everybody who follows the NBA knows three things: the Celtics are getting too old, the Clippers suck, and LeBron James is declaring his rabbit free agency tonight. Since he was drafted straight out of high school, he has allowed a rabbit in Akron by the name of Scruffy Andy to be his sole rabbit fan. Alas, that rabbit has since jumped onto the soccer bandwagon and picked some potty-named Kaka from Brazil. Really? Isn't that what bathroom bins are for?

Anyway, Cherry Bugg, Chip, and Root Beer Float are all still a part of the LeBron James sweepstakes. Chip might have the young cute thing going for him but LeBron wants a rabbit who will help root him to a title. Cherry Bugg definitely has more compunction for such an endeavor but she gets a little testy on road trips. Besides, most NBA players get to bed around 2 a.m. and that's when Cherry Bugg starts awaking from her daily slumber. I'm sure that King James would not approve of her hopping on his chest at 5 a.m. for a carrot. As for Root Beer Float, that's a wild card. It's true that RBF has plenty of money to throw around. She does afterall sell pictures of herself for up to $5 at most restaurants. If you ever go to a place who has a discount on Root Beer Floats, it's probably faked pics of hers. You can usually tell; in those pictures she has two full ears.

Oddly enough Ruby Jane, who did not join into the LeBron James sweepstakes, is a really big friend of Jay-Z, a good friend of LeBron. Ruby Jane has said that she will not use this friendship to influence him in any way, shape, or fur.

As for Mister John, he remains neutral as he is a Laker fan and roots for them just in time to start looting every June (every English teacher needs new shoes and video equipment). His friend, Scott Spencer, busts out Laker flags from April through June. He should have sold Laker vuvuzelas. Then again that might have been a war crime. But as we know, war crimes only get you two years of probation and 30 lost scholarships but am I bitter? (Actually, I feel vindicated.) Where was I anyway?

Oh yeah, ESPN. Anyway, Mister John and Connie have been watching ESPN since 9 p.m. (which is just past midnight on the East Coast) and they are awaiting the key phone call from LeBron as to if any of the three bunnies will be joining his entourage this season.

Rabbits do like a basketball player with mad hops, don't ya know.

Keanu and Forrest Both Waiting for Cherry Bugg

Another Sunday, another day that Cherry Bugg does not get to play in the back yard. While she does manage to get inside the house, she remains sitting in a box. Chip has the run of the living room but sits next to Mister John who watches Argentina dominate Mexico in a World Cup soccer match. Meanwhile all the other rabbits frolic about in the back yard doing whatever they wish.

The plight of Cherry Bugg has severely depressed Keanu Reeves who has joined forces with Forrest Gump to wait in protest at a bus stop until Cherry Bugg is free. The only word that Keanu, actor of such movies as The Matrix and Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, would say about his protest was, "Whoa!" It was a matter of bad timing for Keanu as Forrest was about to say something about a box of chocolates but was interrupted by Keanu's one-word interjection. Maybe they're waiting for Chee, maybe they are waiting for Godot. Who knows?

Currently others are rioting in Toronto to "Free the Chee." No one quite knows if that will be successful or not. The tear gassing suggests it may not. But at least people around the world know of her isolation and suffering. If only Mister John and Miss Jill knew of such things.

Cherry Bugg Only Gets Half a Day

Cherry Bugg is infuriated that she only gets out for two hours on a Saturday morning due to Miss Jill and Mister John going to a wedding. "THUMP," she says, "who needs a wedding anyway?"

Meanwhile Phillip will have his TV on loud to watch the soccer game this afternoon.

Conversely, Connie will have ESPN2 on in the bedroom and will watch the UCLA baseball game. Such a busy household today.

Meanwhile, Mister John and Miss Jill dress up and look quite sharp.