Algernon Rat Washington D.C. photos - Part 3

Algernon Rat visiting Ocean City, Maryland, Maryland's beach resort on the Atlantic Ocean.

Algernon Rat relaxing on the beach at Ocean City, Maryland. He made good use of some of the souvenir items he collected from his travels, here at the beach!

Here I am just chillin' and soaking up the rays at the beach in Ocean City, Maryland!

Here I am with my host Audrey (Mama to Gordon) having a wonderful day at the beach in Ocean City, Maryland

Algernon Rat in Washington, D.C. photos - Part 2

Looking at the Washington Monument. The Washington Monument is an obelisk near the west end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Built to commemorate the first U. S. President, General George Washington, it is the tallest building in Washington, D.C.

Algernon Rat and host Audrey at the Washington Monument, on the west end of the National Mall, Washington, D.C.

Can you see me?? I am almost hidden here on top of the entrance sign of the famous Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C.
Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this museum displays the heritage of the United States in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history.

Algernon Rat and host Audrey inside the Smithsonian Institutions's Museum of American History, Washington, D.C., by the original American flag exhibit. "the Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United Stated. The lyrics were written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during his capture at the Battle of For McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland.

Algernon Rat and host Audrey inside the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., by the main entrance exhibit hall. The museum's collection includes specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, and cultural artifacts. It is the most visited of all of the Smithsonian museums.

Algernon Rat in Washington D.C. - Part 1

Algernon Rat and host Audrey at the White House, official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States, Washington, D.C.

Algernon Rat at the U.S. Capitol of the United States, Washington, D.C. Meeting place of the U.S. Congress, the legislature of the federal government. First occupied by congress in 1800.

Looking across the National Mall at the U.S. Capitol of the United States, Washington D.C.

Algernon Rat at the Jefferson Memorial, Washington D.C.
Memorial dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, American founding father and third President of the United States. Completed in 1947.

Another view of Algernon Rat and host Audrey at the Tidal Basin with the Jefferson Memorial in the background, Washington D.C.

AR and Moley - Part 3

The day before his departure, Moley took AR for an exhilarating All Terrain Vehicle

ride! Moley got a bit queasy as she sometimes does, but the adventurous rat enjoyed

every moment!

The two friends sunned themselves on a mossy rock. Because it’s been a dry winter thus

far, the moss was scratchy—perfect for itching those hard-to-reach places between the

shoulders.

AR and Moley climbed a toyon bush, looking to catch sight of the Pig Air plane.

All too soon, they were hugging good-bye. Moley’s already booked a flight to the Black

Pearl, where she’ll be the world’s only known pirate mole.

                                   
(p.s. so sorry, we forgot to post this earlier, blame our slave Mikey!
xxx the guinygirlz)                                         

AR and Moley - Part 2

In keeping with the festive season, AR and Moley climbed into the Christmas tree and

pretended to be ornaments.

AR followed the song of the harp…

And discovered a Christmas Angel who sent greetings from friends at the Rainbow

Bridge.

Festivities wouldn’t be complete without a gingerbread house. AR couldn’t resist taking a

little nibble of the icicles.

Theodora, the ancient wise-bear, joined Moley and AR for a spot of tea with cream.

Moley bestowed an AR-sized tea set upon her ratty friend, a souvenir of his stay in

Penryn, California.

AR and Moley - Part 1

Moley, a lady mole descended from the Wind in the Willows’ mole, met AR as he scurried off the Pig Air jet. AR showed her his many souvenirs and let Moley try on his hat.

AR was quick to meet Puff and The Beautifuls and got his picture taken with the infamous Ruffian.

Tired from his journey, he joined Moley in a cozy sack for a quick nap.

AR and the misfits say goodbye!

And for the second part

Goodbye Moline, goodbye Misfits

At the Airport

AR Celebrates Thanksgiving

This is AR at thanksgiving with us:)




At the table is left to right:
Greg (jeans and andys son)
Ana ( gregs wife)
Grace(jean and andys daughter)
Z(jean and andys grandson)
Jason(graces husband)
Becky(good friend)
Grandma
notice AR is in the middle of the table

Jason is sharing a turkey leg with AR!!




AR with Newest Misfit Ava








This is also from thanksgiving with AR
this is me(Jean) and my granddaughter ( Magdalene Jean)

AR Visits the Critter Corral Open House

Sunday Nov 13th We gathered AR and Athena up and drove 3 hours to Crete, IL where the Critter Corral hosted their 12th annual open house. Many adoptable piggies there and lots of fun and games for piggies and even a piggie costume contest!
When we first arrived we looked for Debbie from the storybook piggies on the digest and found her. a AR had his picture taken with Debbie(storybook piggies) and Jean(holding AR). Debbie was very happy to finally meet AR in person!




Next AR wanted to look around and talk with some of the piggies up for adoption. SO many piggies needing homes.



Then AR watched while Athena got her pigture done by Ilana Ostrar the most talented artist ever!

Athena entered two contest and she won first place in the cutest lips! and Third place in the costumes contest. AR was very proud of her! Judges looking at her "Lips" and also judging her costume.






There were even piggies dressed up at turkeys! and even a elf!



There were many things to buy that the money went for the Critter Corral. Lots of people that loved piggies as much as we did. AR was glad that many piggies got adopted out that day. The misfits did not bring any new ones home.



AR liked the costume contest the best. HE thought the jail bird piggies was so cute! And the beaver pig was clever! A great day for all.






Long day in car but so well worth it.