Panda Party Begins

The first panda arrived for the flooring party today. Really, don't people have common sense on airlines anymore, just letting one of those creatures hop onto a flight, with a claim that they are an official cultural ambassador from China. You would think they would at least want a bit of paperwork proving this, but oh, no. Apparently the round ears, stubby tail and raccoon mask were considered sufficient proof that the panda is in fact some sort of legal ambassador, because they happily let him on the plane. And now he's lounging in the back yard, camped out in a chair, awaiting the start of the party. And now that the first panda is here, I'm sure that horrifying numbers of other pandas will soon follow. I wonder if I have time to order a nice pair of cat sized ear muffs to block out the munching sounds? And the sipping of tea?

Second Map

They drew a second map for additional garden space. About the only good thing is that they haven't dug any of this up yet, although I have a bad feeling they're going to do it soon.



I think the panda contributed some to this one. Do you think the dogs might take it the wrong way when they see how their home has been labeled?

Bunnies and the Dogs Next Door

The dogs next door have met that bunny that's been hanging out in the backyard and partying with my siblings, and I don't think they like him. Of course, they might have mistaken him for the panda who is planning to put in a bamboo patch where their doghouse used to be, although given that the bunny is a tannish-grey color, I don't know how that could have happened. I just hope they aren't so unhappy due to any gardening plans the rabbit might have shared with them.

Bamboo

I just found something alarming in one of the gardening books. Apparently there's a type of bamboo that can grow to 30 feet! How do I make sure my new panda sibling doesn't order that type? And if he does, can I insist that it be kept eaten down to a reasonable size?

Panda

I've talked to the new panda who snuck into the family on Saturday, and it turns out he's a gardener. Do you think I need to send a warning to the dogs next door? He was working on a gardening map with the rabbits, and I believe I saw a bamboo patch appearing where their doghouse is currently located.

New Sibling

I just got an email from my delinquent siblings, and it seems that they've managed to take in a homeless panda. I can only pray he's not a gardener too, but seeing as the bunnies were enthusiastic about letting him move in, I'm rather afraid he is. Isn't bamboo rather bad about spreading? All I need is a panda adding another terrible plant to the gardening collection! He's probably mapping out a spot for it even as we speak!