Life as a Pickle

The Last One

2010-09-09T11:41:00.001-07:00

Santa Claus came early this year...

2009-12-26T19:30:00.000-08:00

CLEO

2009-12-03T09:20:00.001-08:00

Cleo was a wonderful companion for us for
over 13 years. She passed away yesterday...

Our Pack

2009-07-23T19:48:00.000-07:00

Jeannine and Louis

2009-07-21T22:03:00.000-07:00

"WHOA!!!!!!!......is it a "Turd" or a Hairball????

2009-07-19T14:19:00.000-07:00

Art of Cat Bulimia THE TSUNAMI

2009-07-19T14:05:00.000-07:00

Our View at Breakfast

2009-07-03T12:16:00.001-07:00

The rest of our "Brood"

2009-06-28T14:54:00.001-07:00

Feline Obstacle Course

2009-06-26T10:54:00.001-07:00

Ghost Kitty

2009-06-22T12:41:00.000-07:00

The Fraidy Bunch

2009-06-14T11:00:00.001-07:00

The Art of Cat Bulimia

2009-06-13T19:59:00.000-07:00

Night Cats

2009-06-10T18:26:00.001-07:00

Zagat's Dog Menu

2009-06-09T12:07:00.001-07:00

2009-06-08T13:16:00.001-07:00

100 days

2009-06-07T19:21:00.001-07:00

2009-06-06T11:45:00.001-07:00

2009-06-05T11:51:00.001-07:00

Look who's back!!!

2009-06-04T17:38:00.000-07:00

How it all started....

2008-06-20T13:59:00.000-07:00

This is a sample drawing of how Jeannine and I collaborated on making the drawings for Pickle's blog. We would talk about what had happened in that day's event and she would would roughly sketch out or write out her ideas and I would reinterpret visually or try to simplify the idea in drawings. Folks, thanks for dropping by every now and then on this blog....I know I haven't posted much since Pickle passed on but this will be our last post so in closing.... THANK YOU...THANK YOU VERY MUCH.....

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!

2007-12-23T00:55:00.001-08:00

Remembering Pickle from "Down under..."

2007-12-16T20:45:00.000-08:00

Here's a great drawing from a great mate of ours who use to pet sit for us....
Thanks for the awesome drawing Chris!!!!

Remembering Pickle

2007-12-14T08:44:00.001-08:00

Remembering Pickle

2006-12-29T09:02:00.000-08:00

Our Good friend Ronnie Williford sent us this drawing he had done of Pickle. Ronnie is a brillant artist and really captured Pickle's personality. He also sums it up really well how Pickle has touched us.

"Hey Guys,

Was visiting the Pickle blog yesterday and found the note on Pickle passing on Dec. 8th. We are both so sorry about that. What a little icon he had become. I know pets are supposed to die and that he in particular was pretty old to begin with, but it crushes my heart anyway. You know, soldiers die overseas everyday, presidents, movie stars and singers have all died this Xmas, and all I care about is the passing of a hacking, farting loaf of gray hair and bad breath. Thanks for letting us share in his world. You guys did a great job watching over him for his autumn years... I guess it's time he watch over you now for awhile. "
MANY THANKS RONNIE AND PAULA

"Meow Christmas"

2006-12-23T14:24:00.000-08:00

"....waiting for Santa."

Friends Forever!!!!

2006-12-14T10:46:00.000-08:00

One last blog from Pickle....he was saving this for last....

Over the Rainbow....

2006-12-10T08:17:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends,

On Dec. 8 our beloved Pickle passed away in his sleep.
We rescued and adopted Pickle from a shelter in Florida almost five years ago now. He was an old dog that no one wanted because of his health and age . We saw otherwise and knew that everyone deserves a second chance.
I believe Pickle knew this as well...he wasn't willing to call it quits just yet. He had so much to say literally and so much love to give. He gave us five wonderful years.
He became my muse and my best friend...I'm glad I started this blog for him when we did, I guess I knew time was of the essence. I know that Pickle will always be with us...his memory will live on in the works that we do.

We love you Pickle....

Pres and Jeannine

( As a tribute to Pickle, we will post this one last picture of him. We will be back next year to continue his work. God bless you all and a Happy Holidays to everyone...let's all pray for PEACE in the coming year!!!)

"Naughty or nice..."

2006-12-01T18:59:00.000-08:00

"He's making a list and checking it twice....he's gonna find out who's naughty or nice...he knows if you've been good or bad...so be good for goodness sake.....OOOOh you better watch out better not cry....Pickle Clause is coming ....."

"Barbie Dog..."

2006-11-30T14:31:00.000-08:00

"On the other hand...Bella loves her collection of outfits..."

"The Great Houdini...."

2006-11-28T22:15:00.000-08:00

"No matter what outfit you put on Basil, it doesn't stay very long....he's the great escape artist!"

"Winter in L.A."

2006-11-27T22:32:00.000-08:00

"68 degrees".....in L.A. that means winter is here. Which means it's dress up time.

Happy Thanksgiving

2006-11-22T09:49:00.000-08:00

Shooting Rainbows

2006-11-20T09:20:00.000-08:00

Card for Moggie

2006-11-17T09:11:00.000-08:00

Moggie's Friends

2006-11-15T21:39:00.000-08:00

Our dear friend Moggie is very ill and we would like him to know that he is always in our thoughts and prayers.We wish Andy and Moggie our best wishes thru this tough time.

2006-11-12T15:11:00.000-08:00

The Man who planted trees....

2006-11-10T07:08:00.000-08:00

I had done a previous blog called "The dog who planted trees", based on my favorite animated short and my favorite animator Frederic Back. My good friend Charles Solomon suggested I send the drawing to Frederic and I gladly did so. This drawing was sent back to me from Frederic as a response.....I almost fell over when I saw it. It is truly an honor to be given such a beautiful gift. Thank you Frederic and thank you Chas....

For those of you who haven't seen "The man who planted trees" I highly recommend it....it is very inspiring and very humbling.

"Lilly by the fire...."

2006-11-06T11:32:00.000-08:00

Lilly's favorite spot by the fire...
We lost Lilly last Sat. She was very dear to us...we don't differenciate between humans and animals....just good souls and Lilly was a very good soul.Our house will not be the same without her."
Thank you Sharon for this beautiful photo of Lilly.

".......by the fire."

2006-11-03T11:35:00.000-08:00

"The Fall..."

2006-11-01T08:37:00.000-08:00

"Happy Halloween..."

2006-10-30T21:27:00.000-08:00

" Can't teach an old dog new tricks..."

2006-10-27T21:10:00.000-07:00

" The Nose Knows..."

2006-10-25T21:18:00.000-07:00

Dog days of Animation

2006-10-23T16:51:00.000-07:00

"......Whhhoooodunnit???!!!..."

Guest Artist

2006-10-14T19:21:00.000-07:00

I am away this week traveling in NY and Fla. so I asked my little niece Nikki to draw me a picture. She drew my sister's poodle's for Halloween.I love the way she spelled the title...(Nikki is seven years old)

"Finding Jessica Alba..."

2006-10-10T09:43:00.000-07:00

" Don't ask...this is for our good friend Jesús..."

Weasel my weasle.....

2006-10-04T11:04:00.000-07:00

The Old Chair

2006-10-02T10:14:00.000-07:00

The Box

2006-09-26T13:02:00.000-07:00

Wildlife Warriors

2006-09-20T13:12:00.000-07:00

Please support the Wildlife Warriors.....

Blue Moon....

2006-09-12T12:40:00.000-07:00

" The night we got the bunnies..."
****NOTE: The Bunnies were spayed and neutered the very next day .

For the Irwin Family

2006-09-10T19:52:00.000-07:00

" Steve Irwin, we celebrate your life..."

2006-09-07T13:48:00.000-07:00

"Steve Irwin"
1962-2006

Croc Week

2006-09-06T20:35:00.000-07:00

"The Crocodile Hunter"

2006-09-04T21:47:00.000-07:00

"Tribute to Steve Irwin..."
Champion for the Animals and a great Conservationist
Our Hearts go out to his Family and friends....

Birthday Week

2006-09-01T18:46:00.000-07:00

".......Patrick, what's that red spot on your forehead???" ( Allergy Alert!!!!)
Happy Birthday Pitrak!!!

2006-08-31T18:51:00.000-07:00

"Happy Birthday Charles..."

"The Sunshine Boys"

2006-08-26T19:42:00.000-07:00

"Happy Birthday Loran..."

2006-08-24T16:14:00.000-07:00

" Life as a Vegan...."
(This ones for Willipino)

Animal Acres

2006-08-22T12:40:00.000-07:00

" The greatness of a Nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated..."
- Mahatma Gandhi

2006-08-20T18:28:00.000-07:00

"Catchy tunes....."

2006-08-17T11:36:00.000-07:00

"Meerkat Manor...it's a great new show on Animal Planet..."

2006-08-16T10:39:00.000-07:00

2006-08-13T23:19:00.000-07:00

"Faery Tale...."

"Finding Laika....."

2006-08-11T15:30:00.000-07:00

".....poor Laika....all alone up there....how could they do that...."

2006-08-07T17:44:00.000-07:00

"Making Biscuits....."

2006-08-05T13:47:00.000-07:00

"Pickle & Melon..."

2006-08-04T11:08:00.000-07:00

"Chicken rescue...."

2006-08-03T12:47:00.000-07:00

..........say "Moggie".
If you haven't had a chance, check out moggiesworld.blogspot.com
Incredible Photographs from Moggies world.

2006-08-02T10:19:00.000-07:00

"The dog who planted trees....."
(Hommage to Jean Giono & Frederic Back)

2006-08-01T18:18:00.000-07:00

"The good,the bad and the ugly....."

"Botty Burping..."

2006-07-28T01:04:00.000-07:00

"......oh no, we have liftoff!!......"

"Sandi & Madison"

2006-07-26T14:19:00.001-07:00

Thank you Sandi & Maddie....our "Walk for the Underdog" Silent Auction winners..."

2006-07-24T10:55:00.000-07:00

"The Mockingbird........"

"Heatwave"

2006-07-22T13:24:00.000-07:00

"It's Hot out there , please take care of your critters...."

2006-07-21T22:11:00.000-07:00

"........crowded and exhausting!!!!!"

2006-07-20T10:09:00.000-07:00

"Oh man!...The SanDiego Comic Con is this weekend..."

"Jersey Dogs..."

2006-07-19T07:54:00.000-07:00

"Meet my cousins Shaggy,Felix and Bogey....The Jersey Dogs..."

2006-07-18T08:33:00.000-07:00

"Dinner Time....Part II."

2006-07-17T09:41:00.001-07:00

"Dinner Time...."

2006-07-16T14:12:00.000-07:00

"Beebo...The Great Big Hunter?....."

2006-07-15T16:56:00.000-07:00

"Nova....The Great Huntress........"

"The Pet Sitter moves to Louisville"

2006-07-08T19:57:00.000-07:00

" Good Luck Brian......"

2006-07-04T12:37:00.000-07:00

"Happy 4th of July....."

2006-07-03T11:46:00.000-07:00

"Neighbors....."

2006-06-24T10:31:00.000-07:00

"Sorry Folks...we had some technical difficulties.Computer was down for a week."

2006-06-23T13:10:00.000-07:00

"Lowrider....."

2006-06-21T11:49:00.000-07:00

"....getting old...."

2006-06-20T09:20:00.000-07:00

"CopyCat...."

2006-06-10T09:48:00.000-07:00

"The Pet Sitter....."

2006-06-07T17:45:00.000-07:00

"One down....twentyone more to go...."

2006-06-06T16:29:00.000-07:00

"First one up for Adoption........."

2006-06-02T15:28:00.000-07:00

2006-06-01T17:40:00.000-07:00

"The last bite......."

2006-05-31T10:10:00.000-07:00

"Spelling isn't one of our better traits..."

2006-05-30T14:33:00.000-07:00

"Pill tricks II..."

2006-05-28T14:08:00.000-07:00

"....I guess Pickle saw X-Men this weekend."

2006-05-26T12:01:00.000-07:00

"Love..."

2006-05-25T08:41:00.000-07:00

"Yoga Tricks..."