Myrtle's missing Ear

For all the Myrtle Fans

A week ago My Lovely Little Darling Myrtle was attacked by a Family pet Dog.
Good News She is o.k. She had to go to the Vet and Get quite a few stitches and tubes put in,
And She's missing half of an Ear.
It was a tramatic time for Me ( Myrtle's Father )
Not to mention For Myrtle. But She will be o.k. She is on antibiotics, and Bed rest for a couple of weeks. Her fur has been shaved from Her neck halfway down Her body, She looks like a shaved Rat. It brought tears to my eyes when the Vet brought Her out after Her minor surgery. I was so worried about Her I couldent hardley sleep that night. Thank God She is o.k.
Special Thanks to Dr. Hammond and the Great Staff at The Animal Hospital At Reems Creek
They took such good care of Her and was truly concerend about Her. Even calling to check on Her twice. She has to go back this tuesday to have Her stitches removed, and after that its just waiting on Her hair to grow back.
She looks like Vincent Van Opossum with the half ear.
It will give me some ideas on a story for everybody. I dont have any pictures right now to post,
In a way I'm glad, She looks pretty Gruesome right now. But She is very special to me and always will. This is the second time She has Cheated Death, When I first got Her she had been rescued and pulled from the Mouth of a Dog at the age of 6 weeks. The Dog had killed and Ate all Her littler mates but Her and Her Brother Speedy. She was meant to be my little Princess.
I would like to thank everyone who has called and e-mailed me to give their concern and good wishes. We love you all.
Sincerely
Myrtle's Father

Uncle Barney and Grandpa Homer

This picture was taken in 1939, up on Cold Mountain

Its Myrtles Uncle Barney, And Her Grandpa Homer. The picture was taken by myrtle's Grandma Bertha, After uncle Barney was caught raiding the Henhouse, When Grandpa had told Him to stay away from it. Grandpa had warned Uncle Barney many times no to steal eggs from the Hens.
So on this particular day, Grandpa sneaked up on Uncle Barney, and jerked him up by the neck real quick and gave him a good Shaking. Grandpa had a very long talk with Uncle Barney, and in the end they both had a good laugh. Thats when Grandma Bertha snapped the picture.
Everyone in the family always said Uncle Barney looked just like
Grandpa. What do you think?? Myrtle sorta looks like Grandpa too, Thats where She gets Her 1000 teeth grin from.
Until next time
Myrtle's Father

A Story about Tiny Tina, Myrtle's Cousin

Myrtle has a cousin, Her Name is Tiny Tina. Tina is a mouse opossum.
She lives in the Rainforest, in South America. Tina is very small, about the size of a Mouse. Myrtle used to carry Tina around in Her pouch, She was so small. Once Myrtle almost accidentally ate her when She fell on top of Myrtle's peanut Butter Sandwich, and got stuck.
Myrtle thought She was a Garnish.
We used a matchbox as a Carseat when Myrtle drove Her around in the Barbie Corvette.
Tina went to live with her mother in South America, She stayed with Myrtle and I for a few months. Several times She got stuck in the Roach motel we keep under the fridge.
Of course Myrtle knew how to free her ( Peanut Butter ) Myrtles favorite thing in the world, besides BBBJH. Tina used to go swimming in the Kitchen sink, but we had to stop that because She got caught in the whirlpool of the drain once and thought it was a Sunami.
She used to sleep beside myrtle in the box by the Fireplace, But Big Fat Myrtle kept rolling on top of Her in the middle of the night, and Nearly squashed her to death. Myrtle was dreaming and thought she was the Princess, in the story the Princess and the Pea, (poor Tina looked like a pancake).
We really miss Tina. I will never forget the day She left, We put Her in an envelope, sealed it up, and off She went to live with Her Family in Brazil.
We Love You Tina.
Until next time
Myrtle and Myrtle's Father

Myrtle Joins A High Society Organization

Myrtle's Cousin Tiny Tina

Myrtle plays in the garden

Speedy's Twins enjoy Sweet Potato Casserole

Myrtle is a proud Auntie Again.
Here is a picture of Her two new Neices, Their names are Sally and Sherry.
They are Her Brother Speedy's new Twins. Here they are enjoying some Sweet Potato Casserole. Its their favorite. they had to gobble it up real quick, because Myrtle was about to eat it Herslf. Thats me ( Myrtle's Father) holding Speedys twins.
I'm a very Proud Grandpa. Speedy gets real confused on Fathers Day, because He has so many Kids. Speedy's wife is a little camera shy, so we do not have a picture of Her.
Speedy is up on Cold Mountain celebrating again with His Possum Buddies, smoking Cigars and drinking White lightning. I hope He dosen't try to cross the road after he drinks a few.
Well its late and Myrtle has homework, so I'd better Go
Until next time
Myrtles Father, and proud Grandpa.

Myrtle plays in the Snow

Myrtle And Speedy

This is a picture of Myrtle and Her little brother Speedy.
Myrtle is on the left, Speedy on the right. This is when they were babies. Speedy dosen't live with Myrtles father, He is A Country Possum. Speedy lives on Cold Mountain. Myrtle is a City Possum
She lives with her Dad, in Town.
Speedy comes for a visit sometimes, when He can cross the Highway. Myrtle goes and visits Speedy whenever Her Father has time to take Her. They usually meet up for a Picnic, on the Mountain.
Speedy loves Picknicking because He gets to enjoy all kinds of different foods.
Myrtle thinks Speedy is Gross, because He eats stuff like, Crickettes, Moles, Bugs, and Worms.
Speedy thinks Myrtle is a Sissy, because She eats stuff like Cat Chow, peanut butter sandwiches, and Ice Cream Cones. When they both get together its like a Possum Buffet.
When Picknicking, Myrtle likes to stop and smell all the flowers, Speedy likes to stop and smell all the animal poop. Myrtle and Speedy are Brother and Sister, but they are two very different Possums. I love them both the same. I worry about Speedy sometime when its cold and Winter. Speedy sleeps in a hollow log, Myrtle sleeps in a box by the fireplace.
I asked Speedy if He would like to come and live with Myrtle and I, but He said no way, He likes it just the way it is. Speedy is a Father Himself, He has over 50 Children, Myrtle is just my little Girl, She dosen't even have a Boyfriend ( Thank God ) unless you count BBBJH.
Everyone knows He has a secret crush on Her
Speedy is a Playboy Possum, and Myrtle is a Princess Possum.
They both have a wonderful Life.

Until Next Time
Myrtle and Speedys Father

Dilly The Mexican Pussycat

This is Dilly

Myrtle Meets A Mexican Pussycat

Today Myrtle came home from School with a big Smile upon Her Face.
I asked Her why She was so happy, She said She met a new Friend named Dilly.
Dilly I said, Thats an unusual Name. She grunted back and said, Thats what Dilly said about my name. She carried on about This "Dilly " for hours, saying She was from mexico.
So I thought I would drop by the School tommorow, to see Who " Dilly" was, I was concerened it was another trick being played on Her by BBBJH.
When I got to the School and went in the Classroom, I heard BBBJH say a smart comment " That's Myrna's Mother and Father" ( Thats " Myrtle " you stupid Hillbilly **&&%%$$#*) I thought to myself.
The Teacher, Mrs Giveyouanf, Gave me a sour look and invited me in.
" Class, She said, this Is Myrtle's Father here for a visit ". Sitting in the back row with a large Sombrero on was a Mexican Pussycat, This must be Dilly I said to myself. Myrtle scurried up my leg and in to my lap and gave me a 1000 teeth grin, and grunted Hi Daddy!!
That's Dilly back there. So I walked to the back of the Class And Said Hello Dilly,
Ola Dilly replied. ( Dilly must only speak Spanish ) Myrtle spoke up and said, She Cain't speak english. ( Neither can you I thought). About that time BBBJH threw a boiled egg from his greasy lunch bag and hit me right smack in the face. Eggshells flying all over the place and boiled egg covering my face. The entire class laughed, including Mrs Giveyouanf. I'll get you BBBJH I thought.
After Myrtle cleaned up my face and licked all the egg off my glasses, I abruptly snatched up Myrtle and Said to Mrs giveyouanf , I'm taking Myrtle Home Early Today, and we left. I was so humiliated we went straight to the car and sped off.
After I calmed down a bit, during the drive, I decided to take Myrtle for a treat at Dairy Queen.
As usual it was a disaster. When we got to the Drive In window, Myrtle placed her Order
She got the Usual liver and Butterfinger Blizzrd. She slurped the treat all the way home, hanging from the rear veiw, Blizzard dripping all over the Dashboard.
We settled in for the night, I helped Myrtle with her Spanish Homework, She still has trouble with Como Esta, and all that.
Until tommorow
Myrtle's Father and Spansih Teacher
Buenos Noches

Myrtle Goes Camping in The Fireplace

Last Night Myrtle went Camping in the Fireplace.
She refuses to leave. She is camping out beside the Cat's litterbox. ( thats in the fireplace
Refer back to last entry, Myrtle's Late Christmas Photo) She is standing Her ground.
Its like a Strike or something. When I call Her She just peeks Her head from outside the Screen, and sticks Her tongue out. She is upset because She did not win the poetry contest She entered at School. She say's She's never ever,ever,ever, coming out again, then it's " Stop looking at me "
Just like all small Kids Do. Actually thats translated from " Grunt, Grunt,Hiss, Howl, Burp, grunt, Hiss, Hiss, fart.
I , Her Father on the other hand thought her work was rather Wonderful. Here's a try at Possum Translation.

A Poem by Myrtle

A Possum thinks of Food all day
Lifts Her tail to crap and spray
Playing with Opossum ken Doll in My pouch
Daddy slamed the door on My tail, OOps , Ouch! !
After a Peanut Butter Sandwich, A Nap I'll take
upon the Couch.
But not before I thank and Pray.
All this really dosent ryhme,
I dont care I say.

Myrtle Jones

See, My Baby really has some talent. I guess nobody else can see it. or am I just Blind??
Until next time
Myrtle's Father.

Myrtle's Late Christmas Photo

This is Myrtles Christmas Photo, Thats me with Her ( Her Father)
If you look close you can see Her smiling. She was so excited
Because She new She was getting a Pink Barbie Corvette, And a new Ken Possum Doll.
She kept me up all night, waiting on Santa Possum. I kept telling Her that if Santa possum caught Her up awake He would not leave any presents for Her. She was ultra concerned that Santa could not get down the Chimmney, because the Cat's litter box was in the Fireplace. ( We use another Fireplace in the Family room, so the extra one is a perfect spot to hide the litter box. We just pull the screen almost closed, and the Cats just love the privacy, Martha Stewart look out) Finally after two Peanut Butter Sandwiches and a can of Sardines, She fell asleep.
Christmas morning She was up at 4.a.m. swinging from the mantle, knocking down all the Christmas Stockings, peeking in them, waiting for us to get up.
When I showed Her the Barbie Corvette, She ran ( actually wobbled very slowly) towards it, jumped in started it up and ran all over the House, knocking over the Christmas Tree, ornaments flying everywhere breaking, e.t.c. ( as usual ) Shortly thereafter She peed in the corvette, and hopped off, and started opening all the gifts, Ours included. She paid more attention to the empty boxes than the gifts. Just like a normal kid.
After destroying the House and ruining Christmas Morning She decided to take a Nap ( thank God )
I'm so glad it only comes once a year. She has already put in Her request to Santa Possum for next year. Her list was so long it looked like a fresh roll of toilet paper. Since Christmas She has already wrecked the corvette several times, and has broken all the other toys, except the Ken Possum doll, She carries it around in Her pouch and talks to it everyday. Weird Huh??

Until Next Time
Sincerely
Myrtle's Father.

Myrtle, then and now

The picture on the left is Myrtle Now.

The picture on the right is myrtles 3 month birthday party

Myrtle Steals A Police Crusier

Today Myrtle And I went to the Piggly Wiggly to do some grocery Shopping. Myrtle was acting up real bad in the supermaket. She was climbing all over the Buggy , and knocking things off the shelves, Hissing at the other people shopping by us. I had to scold Her several times during the Shopping Episode.
When we got to the check out counter, She kept playing on the Grocery belt that moves the groceries foward, and Her tail kept getting caught up in it, Everytime it happened The check out Lady had to get maintenece to come and pull her tail out, So grocery Shopping took longer than usual. As we exited the Store, Myrtle was screaming because I diden't buy her the Lucky Charms She wanted. So I told Her if She dident stop I was going to Spank Her, So She calmed right down.
While I was Loading the groceries in the trunk Myrtle sneaked off from me and crawled in the Police Car's window that was parked right next to us. Suddenly I heard screeching tires and grinding metal, I looked up and myrtle had sped off in the police car. She was sitting on a box of Triscuit crackers, which enabled her to reach the steering wheel, She was working the gas petal and brakes with her tail ( its very long ) I diden't even know She could drive, She was flying through the parking lot, Flipping on the Siren and laying tread everywhere, all you could see thru the winsheild was Her famous 1000 teeth grin, Lips peeled back and adrenaline flowing.
She picked up the P.A. system and Shouted a grunt and hiss, ( probably telling someone to pull over) People were running and screaming, dropping bags of groceries, flipping over grocery carts, and the whole time Myrtle was laughing as hard as She could. Then The Swat Team Came and it was all over.

It took a couple of hours to fingerprint, and book Myrtle, She was acting like possums gone bad. Finally I posted bail and we headed Home. we had a serious talk about stealing things that diden't belong to Her. I thought I got thru to her, But I realized I diden't when the revolver fell out of her pouch. So She is on restriction for a while.
And she has to go to bed early for the next few nights. I told her She will have to work extra shifts at the diner to pay me back for the Bail money. She just laughed Herself to sleep.
What does a Parent Do???
Gotta Go
Myrtle's Father

Myrtles picture, After Being Arrested

This is Myrtles photo after She was released from Jail
Will fill you later about the details.
Myrtle's father