Into the Forbidden Zone with Puppy and Coyote
Not a lot to add, so here is another in the little stories of the Snoop McDonut family. Hoping everyone is keeping healthy and not getting too badly stung by surprise unemployment. This too will pass, but it is hardship for too many people. I hope Mr. Trump and his people are learning how interconnected the world really is. Song is a demo I did a couple of hundred years ago. It is a bit wimpy, but we all have these moments of reflection. Thanks y'all.
"Puppy and Coyote Visit Chernobyl"
Snoop Annie and Misha McDonut are in Kiev to enjoy the pleasant summer days and to bake special treats for the busy Snoop McDonuts cafe in the heart of this great city. And special appearances by Puppy and Coyote, Pink Kitten and Yellow Kitten and of course, the majestic Choonie-Moonies are always wildly popular with children, while enjoying their tasty McDonut treats. About 134 kilometres from Kiev is Chernobyl. More than 30 years have passed since the Chernobyl disaster. Because of radiation, there is an exclusion zone of over 1,000 square miles around the center. But lack of humans has allowed many of our fine animals to return and thrive, including deer, bears, wild piggies, elk, moose, bison, horses, fox and even wild cats and wild dogs. But no elephants.........not yet! So much life has returned to redeem the disaster. But it is the cunning wolves that have truly thrived. Wolves are said to be perhaps 10 times as many as before the tragedy. What blackguards we humans can be.
Annie and Misha have heard much about this revival of nature and plan to visit with the two pups. The area is quite deserted and perhaps dangerous, but fine for short periods of time. Few humans have remained or moved back in, so this wild country belongs to the creatures of the forest. Pink Kitten and Yellow Kitten must stay behind. The forest is not a good place for kittens. Wolves are very large wild dogs and they would not respect these special kittens, like Puppy and Coyote do. And our kittens are so curious by nature and temperament. They will stay with the Choonies who grumble, “Bah, wolves. You can’t trust them. We are not enemies, but never friends. I tell you, reprobates every one of them. Any nonsense and they will answer to us.” “Of course Choonies. Have a nice day with the kittens. We understand your ancient bond with the forest.”
Annie and Misha have motorcycles with little sidecars for Puppy and Coyote. The fresh air of the forest will be perfect. “With luck you might meet your ancestors, rascals.” “Not I,” says Coyote. “Mine are mighty hunters from the plains of Africa.” “Yes, yes, Coyote. You are a wild beast. Of course dear.” “Aroooooooh! Wolves beware. Here comes Coyote.” “Quiet Coyote,” say the neighbors. You are a dear, but what a nuisance you can be.” Puppy is pensive. “Are we safe Mommy? My doggy friends tell me that these wolves are scary and dangerous.” “Don’t worry Puppy. You are safe in your sidecar. And we have yummy snacks.” “All right,” bark the Puppies. “Why didn’t you say so? Onward ho!”
Annie and Misha pack up and begin their journey. Goodness it is nice in the open air. But sooner or later they all need to pee. No matter how short the journey, it is the same all over the world. They are in the heart of nature far from the city. They see a quiet little brook by the woods. It is a must stop opportunity. The grass is beautiful and lush. There are so many colors from wild flowers. Annie and Misha will explore and the Puppies must stay in the sidecars. In these parts, where there is forest, there are wolves. They are as frisky and curious as that naughty Coyote. Coyote has an incredible sense of smell and warns Puppy, “These woods are alive with strangers. We will stay. Perhaps Annie and Misha will leave us a nice snack.” “Yes children. How cute they are in their sidecars with their little Puppy helmets.”
Wolves are very stealthy. They sneak up silently in the woods. “Who are these bold little puppies who dare enter our territory? We must find out. We will wait until the humans leave.” When Annie and Misha saunter off, the pack runs quickly to the sidecars, perplexed by these two little dogs. They sniff wildly. Coyotes do not live in the forests of Europe, so they are very curious about her. “Who are you, shaggy little pup? What are you doing in our territory?” “I am Coyote, a wild beast and a fierce hunter. Who are you reprobates?” “We are the wolf pack. We own this forest. I am the alpha male and this is my mate.” “You should be glad I am not staying, or there would be a new leader in this forest,” huffs Coyote. “Ha, ha, ha. You are a bold little scoundrel,” says the alpha male. “You amuse me very much. Good thing you are just a little pup, fierce one..........ha, ha, ha, ha.”
“And who is this? What a cute little lad you are. Goodness,” says the alpha female. “He looks so much like Puppy McDonut. Our puppies love his stories. But it can’t be Puppy here. He is a big star. We saw him on the Oprah show.” “Bark, bark, bark. Of course I am Puppy McDonut. Look at my cute little ears and my lustrous full tail.” “This is wondrous. Get the children, Rufus,” for this is the name of the alpha male. “How they will love this. Puppy McDonut here? They must have his pawprint.”
The wolf puppies are beyond excitement. Puppy McDonut is a hero to all canine puppies of the world, justifiably famous for his adventures and because he is such a good dog. Puppy and the wolf children run and run and run. Oh what fun! How they play. “Harumph,” says Coyote, a word she has learned from the Choonies. “What a waste of energy when there is a coyote present. Such a scamp you are Puppy.” The wolf children run and spin and tumble with Puppy, rolling and playing and jumping like all little dogs do. What a wonderful scene! They use so much energy that eventually they flop down in the soft grass, panting and smiling in joy at their new friendship. The pack is very pleased and they exclaim, “You’re such a good dog Puppy McDonut. Not a snob like other stars. Bravo!”
Poor Misha and Annie. They rush back when they hear this cacophony. There is Coyote in her sidecar chatting imperiously with the wolves of Chernobyl about her life in the mountains of Canada. The wolves are howling (with laughter) at her outrageous boasts. What a scamp, this Coyote. And Puppy. Where is Puppy? “Our Puppy is gone.” But no. There he is napping by the stream with his new wolf puppy friends. “What a picture this will be. How do these rascals do it? What amazing children we have.” “Ah, Annie and Misha,” barks Coyote. “Snacks for my new friends.” Such a royal coyote. “You are lucky this time Coyote. We have packed plenty of McDonuts for our journey.” “Goodness. Are these McDonuts, the world’s best? Everyone has heard of these, even in the forest. Dig in my hearties,” says the alpha wolf, because after all, they are the pirates of the forest. “We will take some for this napping gang of puppies. Every child loves a delicious McDonut snack,” says Annie. The puppies have played themselves out, but eagerly munch their treats. “This is my Mommy,” says Puppy. “She makes the tastiest snacks. “ “Thank you Puppy’s Mommy,” say the little wolves. “We love your snacks.” “Back to sleep little rascals. We have plenty of time for our journey. The summer days are long in our forests.” And soon the meadow echoes with little puppy snores. How sweet! “Misha and I will continue our walk, dear wolves, if you can tolerate this coyote bragging for another hour?” “No no,” says the alpha male. “She is a fine storyteller. Let her continue.” “You see Annie,” says Coyote. “All the animals of the forest sense my greatness.” “Oh how the wolves howl with laughter. Such an entertainer! Such a Coyote!
Annie and Misha wander hand in hand through the perfect meadow with fragrant grasses and wild flowers. The woods are so fresh and clean. What a wonderful day! But the shadows lengthen and the humans must head back to their gang. “It has been so perfect that we forgot about time. We will need to return later to continue our journey. Hello everyone. What a day. What a special forest you have wolves. Thank you for your hospitality to our dear puppies.” “And thank you for the opportunity to savor the legendary McDonut. We will tell this tale for many generations to come.”
“Ha. They will pass down many stories about the day they met Coyote,” says this smiling vagabond. “Aroooooh. Aroooooh.” “Aroooooh. Aroooooh,” answer the wolf pack. Such entertainers! “You are always welcome to visit and you shall always be safe in our forest. Hooray for Coyote. Hooray for Puppy. Thank you for this special day.” Vrooom. Vrooom. Vroooom. Off they go to the howls of their new friends. “You see you two. You have finally met your ancestors. What a special trip this was.” “Bah,” says Coyote. “They are merely saluting their new Queen.” The End
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