Time is on your side, strapped to your ribs

Mrs. Slug asked, "What are we going to wear to the New Years party?" Naturally, we all like to look our best, don't we? Mr. Slug looked his wife in the eye and said, "I'll need my dinner jacket and tuxedo shirt to go to the cleaners at once!" The garments were delivered immediately. The rush order will be ready to pick up at exactly 4:30pm on Dec. 31, 2008. Mr. Slug says, "There is no time to waste!!! Slide! SSSSLIDE!!! Dammit, Slug, slide toward the New Year! Be quick about it! Wheeeee!!!"

Chock full of well rested slugs at Slug's Rest

As we pull in to platform number 2009 at the railway station of life, the royal inhabitants whom reside at Slug's Rest are reminded, "It is the little things that make every day more exciting and fun." Indeed. I dare say. Mr. and Mrs. Slug had quite a number of invited, and, uninvited guests to the estate this past month. All were welcome and treated like family! Even the wildlife knows where to find the premium label treats! Just for the record............Alcohol was not served to the forest animals at any time during their visit. You may, however, find an erratic slug trail or two on the grounds if you look closely enough.

Eight arms make for light work, as well as a tasty dinner!

Although it has been somewhat chilly of late, we have been blessed to have some decent rainy weather here at the coast while other parts of the country remain in either a deep freeze or getting severe weather alerts from the convergence of the warm and cold fronts hitting each other. Thank goodness for the little things....Santa has come and gone safely. Everything was as it should be, so,....the carefree slugs decided to go out and see a movie. They originally slid out to see the new comedy starring actor Slim Scary called "Yes, Slug." Somehow they ended up seeing just the opposite! Mr. Slug insisted on an action flick. Mrs. Slug warned Mr. Slug that he might have nightmares if they go to see this particular movie. It is called, "Octogantua devours the swamp!" AAGGGHHHH! Scared ya, didn't I? Well, it certainly scared Mr. Slug! He drank three full mugs camomille tea to calm his jittery tail! O.K., maybe it was a LITTLE bit cold out there.

Santa must have had fun getting this down the chimney!

Mrs. Slug was delighted with her Christmas gift, as Mr. Slug suspected that she would be. The only trouble with it was that I think Mr. Slug would have preferred to relax inside the house on Christmas day, whereas Mrs. Slug was ready to RIDE!!

Why is everything closed today? I have needs!

When Mr. Slug asks someone a question, he does not expect to be toyed with, he just wants a simple answer to a simple question.

Those Christmas hats look Gooooo'ed!

As you can see, these Christmas slugs are prepared for you on the backside of the more expensive "Mistletoe print" napkins, and therefore, a rare collectors Christmas edition of the Slug Adventures archives, made especially for you! Yeah! ~Alright!~ Righteous! You might even get some money for it at a pawn shop, once they open again.

There's mistletoe afoot! Kiss me quick!

Never trust young slugs to behave themselves when there is mistletoe around to cause trouble!

A tale of tandem tails that will soon hit the trails!

Christmas is here. The slugs are feverishly preparing for Santa's arrival. The cookies and milk have been placed in plain sight for Mr. Cringle. All gifts are wrapped and snuggled under the aluminum retro silver sparkly Christmas tree................except for one...........Mr. Slug has promised his beloved Mrs. Slug that he will set up her bicycle, get her a new bike shoe if she needs one, fit her with a shiny new bike helmet and train with her. Mr. Slug is not sure he will be able to wrap a present this large, so he spilled the beans and told her his plan..................she was absolutely delighted with the news! Can I get a "Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!?"

Fresh is not just a state of mind!

Even though the stores are full of shoppers, they are not necessarily buying up everything in sight as they have in years past. You can cut a fine deal on the overstock, but you need to be willing to take it home a little shopworn. Here's a helpful holiday tip for you: Add a little moisture to those slugs and they will be perfectly servicable!

Gift wrapped for your enjoyment

There's nothing better than a box of fresh workers to help get the house ready for the holidays!

Keep that stiff upper lip in a fixed smile!

Mr. Slug is constantly on the lookout for a rewarding new career working with like minded fellows who enjoy getting things done.

It's beginning to look alot like Slugs Rest

It may be bitter cold, but the sun was high in the sky today, helping to slowly thaw the icy roads, thus helping the belly of a slug to slide freely and safely. No need for tire chains for these happy slugs! The weather forcast is for more rain, sleet and snow in the next few days, so I urge my fellow drivers to be careful while driving this week, and watch for cross country skiers, the occaisional diehard mountain bike rider, and packs of renegade sliding slugs.

Silvery sparkly slug trails mark the spot!

House guests are a normal part of the holiday season. There was, however, one member of the Slugs Rest household that was not terribly fond of our visitors all night antics! It seems that the common garden slug enjoys the flavor of Purina Cat Chow. Mr. Shiva the cat will stand next to his bowl and whine when they are present. We heard him meowing.......We went to see what was the matter......The evidence was clear! There were silvery trails of slug goo all over his bowl! Someone call the cops! Next time we will give the cat fair warning when we decide to throw a shindig.

A perfect landing

It is a good thing that Mr. Slug knows what to pack in his luggage when he goes on a business trip! The luggage will sometimes have an overweight charge added, but it is worth every penny to have what you need, when you need it. Mr. Slug says: "Personal comfort is of the utmost importance to me!"

I think I lost my shoe a mile or two back

Sometimes we high powered executives must do things that are uncomfortable, require travel and cause us to become cold and shivery. To that, I say, "Be brave young Slugs and Lunchboxes, you gotta do what you gotta do, then you shall celebrate victory!"

Mighty fine weather we're having!

I had to dig this sopping wet slug from the collection to show you that the wet weather is having an effect on Mr. Slug, who believes that having the right gear is essential. If you were to go to England, you would use a "bumbershoot" and not an umbrella, also called a "Ballella" in the USA.

Mr. Canopener bares a tooth and shows his metal

Everyone has a friend or two that they don't understand fully. Mr. Canopener is one of those interesting individuals in Mr. Slug's circle that refuses to abide by the rules, but you gotta love him anyway.

Flying off the shelves!

What machine is capable of fixing the economy in 2009? Introducing the most brilliant invention that the foot, or tail, has ever seen......The Booty Kicker 2000! A motivational aid that will send the competition reeling! Extra charge for shipping and handling, attachments not included. Order yours before supplies run out, or run away!

It would take an entire army..........

Mr. Slug has told those two friends of his to settle down and behave themselves, but they continue to irritate each other. Mr. Slug asks an important question, "Don't they know that they are on the same team?" We all know that good manners are essential for safety and well being in the workplace, and Mr. Slug has had enough of this squabbling! Pipe down, you two!

It pays to pay attention to your tail

The shorter days force many slugs to work in the dark when they get home in the evening. Inattention to detail, coupled with sleepiness can be a volatile cocktail of DANGER! Mrs. Slug has prescribed a tail bandaid and an early bedtime for Mr. Slug tonight.

To that, Mr. Slug says, "Nighty-Night" everyone!

Too fit to be tied

Mr. Slug finds it hard to concentrate on being positive when his co-workers insist upon poking each other in the belly all day long. He has decided to take to the skies to review the situation. His outlook has improved considerably!

Stand back everybody

Sometimes the best thing to do in these situations is to stay clear and let the offended parties work out differences with plenty of space around them.
It is times like this that Mr. Slug tries to concentrate on loving thoughts so as not to get involved with the personal problems of others around him.

Introducing the Notorious Mr. Lunchbag! "You can call him "Sir."

Way back in Mr. Slug's past is an old lunch pal, "The Notorious Mr. Lunchbag." He was replaced by another seemingly more stable worker, Mr. LunchBOX (that still remains to be seen...) and left the jobsite one day, crumpled and angry.

Mr. Slug tried to make amends by insisting that the management make an effort to hire him when the new guy, Mr. LunchBOX had a day off. If the new guy, Mr. LunchBOX, shows up tardy or hung over, notorious Mr. Lunchbag is right there to pick up the slack. Apparently, he can only be tolerated in short spurts. The notorious Mr. Lunchbag was originally let go due to a "personality conflict." The general consensus among his co-workers is that he simply needed to clean up his colorful vocabulary around the boss! Stay tuned as the drama unfolds!

Let's go Christmas flopping!

Let's hope that the brick and mortar stores don't go away in the age of the internet. How else will Mr. Slug take the belly warmer for a test drive? Also - Mr. Slug would like to remind you to unplug your appliances when not in use.

Popularity has its price

Lately, there have been people waving at Mr. Slug for no reason at all. It has begun to make him more concerned with his appearance out in public. He has recently hired a bodyguard and a wardrobe assistant, just in case!