Saturday, September 26, 2026

Gregoropolis Bio: Pete Dakota

 Daddies John and Steve are pleased to present the second entry in an occasional biographical series.  You follow their adventures, now get to know a little more about the Gregoropolis residents themselves!


Full name: Pete Dakota Gregor.  (Only Nicholas Sahara ever calls him 'Peter')
Birthday: 16 April
Daddy: John
Style: 1970-71 Brunette Turtleneck


Best Friend (Human): BR
Best Friend (Canine): Denali


with puppy Denali

Favorite Outdoors Game: Hide & Seek (is always the last to be found)
'Me Time' Activities: Painting and Reading
Favorite Artist: Gonzalo Endara Crow
Favorite Books: The Big Bug Mesa western series by Randolph L. Tumbleweed


Dressed as his literary hero, cowboy Monterey Jack

Biggest Fear: That the Christmas Elf will get him

Ever feel like you were being watched???

Proudest of: His Scottish heritage


Role within the Terrific Ten: Everybody's favorite little brother
Role within Gregoropolis: Zen Master


Pete Dakota was originally adopted by Daddy Steve, but Daddy John gave him his name and consequently took over his adoption.

Pete is the youngest of the Terrific Ten and normally quiet and shy but woe to anyone who interrupts him while he's in the middle of a painting project!  When life in Gregoropolis gets too loud, he will retreat to the western world of Big Bug Mesa and the adventures of his hero, cowboy Monterey Jack. He enjoys taking walks with his dog Denali, who is completely devoted to Pete--they can often be found out strolling with BR and his dog Annabelle.  Pete will pop up now and then with sometimes head-scratching bon mots of Zen wisdom.  


On the other hand, you have different fingers.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

What's With The Hats?

 

Philip Guy: How about a treasure hunt in the backyard?
Kirwan Mahoney: A treasure hunt? Hmmmmm....

Philip: Yeah, and the first team to find the golden pumpkin wins a prize!
Kirwan: I like it!  We also need a game for inside.

Philip: Bobbing for apples?

Kirwan: Apples are so passé.  What about bobbing for golf balls?
Philip: People will be breaking their teeth!
Kirwan: I know! We then charge a cut of the tooth fairy payments!
Philip: Good grief, no!

Stephen Orange: What's going on here?
Philip: We're planning the Halloween Party.
Noah: And what's with those ridiculous hats?

Kirwan: Sorry, no one's allowed to question the hats.

Uli: Ach! Why is there crowd in kitchen?  Is not mealtime!
Philip: We're planning the Halloween Par--
Uli: --Nein! Not in kitchen!

Uli:  I will NOT be sweeping up teeth!

Kirwan: Spoilsport.
Philip: Bobbing for cheese curds?
Kirwan: Hmmmm...you've got something there...


Saturday, September 12, 2026

Autumnal Angst

 

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
Jessica: What was that?

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
Daphne: There it is again!
Jessica: Did you forget to shut off the kettle?
Ginger: Maybe we need to replace the battery in the fire alarm?

EEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
Daphne: Oh, wait.  I know what it is -- Duncan.

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
Ginger: Oh yes!  It's that time of year, isn't it?
Jessica: The poor thing.

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
Daphne: I suppose one of us has got to coax him off the edge.
Jessica: I nominate you, Daphne.
Ginger: Oh yes, you're so good at that sort of thing.
Daphne: >Sigh<...Very well.

Duncan: EEEEEEEEEEEEEK!

Duncan: EEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
Daphne: Now, Sweetie, you've got to get a hold of yourself.
It's just one leaf.  We still have plenty of really lovely weather ahead of us.

Duncan: >pant, pant<
Daphne: That's it.  Deep breaths.
Duncan: >pant< Eeek.