HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEGAN!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

MEGAN!!!

FARM DAY AND "I'M SO EXCITED I COULD SCREAM!"

We got to babysit Tachel (Rachel) last Saturday, which was also Farm Day at Lollypop Farm!



Along with our great volunteers, I had to find places for everyone to park.  Sorry if you had to go down Victor Road last weekend and there was a backup...






Hayride featuring Russ!



Tachel the cat



Megan and her pet Tachel



Bounce House!



It's been a while since I did a sneak photo attack on the wife...



Storytelling and Tachel was right up front until she wanted a hot dog.



Burgers and hot dog picnic with the horses



Lots of grillin'









My favorite vehicle to direct traffic for...



Adrienne, Lollypop's Communications Director, trying to convince Pickles to come down.



You know, at no other job would this be considered a part of a normal day.  Pretty awesome.  Joanna walking around with a pig that just got out of surgery because it had some kind of stomach issue.



MORE KITTENS!  So, pick out the one's you want to adopt and come on down!


That's about it for now.  Just planning to watch some Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs and try to finish up Team of Rivals.  Fix Megan's car too.  Then there's the whole house-hunting thing.  Some other stuff too.  Anyway...

FARM DAY!

FARM DAY @ LOLLYPOP FARM, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER ROCHESTER!  I won't be face painting as originally planned, but you'll still be able to see me.  Sounds like we're going to have great weather and lots of good stuff.  Here's a link and more info:

FARM DAY LINK

Crazy about cows? Hungry for horse kisses? Saturday, April 30, is the day to be down on the farm! Experience all of our wonderful farm animals during our 10th annual Farm Day. The day will feature:

-Animal Cruelty Law Enforcement Officer Meet 'n' Greet

-Kids' Straw Maze, Crafts, Balloons and Face Painting

-Mercy, the painting mini horse

-Pet Assisted Therapy Animals

-Wagon Rides around the Farm Yard

-Food & Beverage Concessions

and More!

There's no entry fee for this educational and fun day for the whole family at Lollypop Farm. Donations will be accepted. We promise lots of farm fun for everyone!

That's a Lot of Bull...

I bet your job doesn't have a giant fiberglass cow (unless you're a co-worker of mine and then you do).  This guy use to be in front of a restaurant, but was donated to Lollypop Farm in the 70s, when we were in Henrietta.  He made the move to Fairport/Egypt and now guards the Farm.  His most notorious trip occurred when Fairport High School seniors stole him and put him on top of the school.  He is very securely bolted to the ground now...


 
Llamas.  Farm animals are available for adoption too.



With all the rain and mud these days, this is one happy pig



You may ask "When did Egon Schiele create a masterpiece portrait of Mike," but this is in fact an original Tachel.  It can be viewed at the new gallery space at Lollypop being installed in my cube.



Yikes.  Tachel was being a generous artist with a face like this.  P.S. I put ugly pictures of myself up here too



Megan chillin' on the slide on her old turf at Indian Landing Elementary School.  The genesis of her acting career and her famous line "Calling all mothers!  Calling all mothers!"  followed by a dancing routine involving the song Yakety Yak by the Coasters.  



KITTEN SEASON IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!  Rochester has a cat overpopulation problem and we need to find new homes for these guys and get as many as possible spayed or neutered.  So, here's a link for information and how to help:


CATS! @ Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester

AND YOUR LITTLE DOG TOO!!!

HERE'S SUNSHINE!  She's being fostered by one of my co-workers, who will likely adopt her.  As you can tell, she's a very nice little dog that will let you do anything you want to her.  Most sedated dog ever.



Reno with some rescued puppies.  Not sure what their story is.  Apparently they came from South Carolina.  



One of the puppies is blind.  Probably the one walking into the desk.  A few moments after this was taken they decided to sit in their food.



LLAMA!!!



And look at this guy!



Just a couple of rabbits hanging out in their new pen



This one is up to no good.



We had a "grazing day" at work.  Spring themed of course.  This was the aftermath.  


Interesting fact: Did you know I get paid to be here?  And you can too!  If you want to share an office with me, visit:


http://lollypop.org/orgMain.asp?ssid&storyID=614&orgID=101&sid


Also, "Farm Day" is on April 30th at Lollypop Farm.  So, come if you want to watch me face paint.  For more info on that, go to:


http://www.lollypop.org/orgmain.asp?orgID=10&storyID=211


Now for a couple of random pics...



So, Megan and I are house-hunting.  We've seen some interesting places...  Here's a pencil drawing which would not be removed if we bought this one (which we will not).  



After a couple of months, I traded in my Nissan Versa for this truck.  I had to.  Look at the x-mas tree painted on the door!


That's it for now.  I would have had pictures from our visit to the Eastman Theater and dinner at Veneto Pizza, but I forgot.  I'm way out of practice.  I'm embarrassed.  Anyway, a busy week this week with offsite meetings, onsite meeting, conferences, Easter, and capped off with Farm Day.  Sooooo....

Megan's Time To Tell A Story (As Told By Mike Kraus)

Mr. and Mrs. Pape!  Megan went down to Florida to celebrate Mary and Andrew's wedding last weekend and had a great time.  Unfortunately, I had to stay home...



Do you remember Ronan?  He's was one of the groomsmen at our wedding and now living in Tampa, Florida (apparently working as a villain of some sort).



Megan showing off her Sound of Music skills by making a dress out of tablecloth...



Megan was very excited to show me this drive thru convenience store.  I have to say Americans have no limits to their love of automobiles and that's why gas is $4 a gallon.


 
Inside the store






Jackie and Ronan on a canoe with Megan in a swamp full of alligators, snakes, and other creatures.  Knowing them, I find it odd this was the activity of their choice.  Megan had a great time in Florida and that is all I know...



What did I do on "Wifeless Weekend 2011?"  Let's see, draw another piece of "apocalypse art," enjoyed 80 degree weather around the parks, dinner with the in-laws, and making a huge mess of the apartment that had to be cleaned up by 1am Monday morning when the lady got back. 


That's it for now.  Time to work on some more graphic design stuff for Lollypop Farm...

Always Finding Something To Keep Me Busy

Been pretty busy recently.  There's been too much to do to take pictures.  There's been a lot of work and trying to assemble a great program.  There's been a funeral for Megan's uncle.  A theater party.  And, just the usual same 'ol same 'ol.  But, spring weather seems to be teasing us...



Leena the puppy!  She's already been adopted, so you can't have her.  



Tachel is either looking for a new kitty or getting ready to go see the the Lion King on stage.  And no, the bat in the Auditorium Theater is not a part of the show, it's not in your hair, and it won't make you a vampire...



Once again, if you donate through United Way, please consider Designation #1594 for Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester.  For more information, visit: www.Lollypop.org/UnitedWay


Thanks!