Penguin Tails

2011-01-07T14:50:00.008+01:00

Penguin-Tails by Patricia MacDonald

And, don't forget to mark your calendars: Penguin Awareness Day is on January 20th!

2010-11-15T22:46:00.001+01:00

2010-10-06T20:06:00.001+02:00

Ben and Max's cousins, at the South Pole

2010-09-27T19:16:00.000+02:00

"Does Lane know there's no milk in Muscle Milk?"

2010-09-25T21:58:00.000+02:00

Ben enjoyed his JFK, while Max relaxed with a Black Eye.

Chillaxin' in NY!

2010-09-23T21:23:00.003+02:00

Die-hard Project Runway fans, Ben and Max hoped to get a glimpse of Heidi at Fashion Week in New York.

2010-09-04T12:18:00.001+02:00

"Penguins? Who wants to see penguins, when you can look at me instead?"

2010-09-02T20:17:00.000+02:00

"Giddy-up, Daisy!"

2010-09-01T22:41:00.002+02:00

"Giddy-up, Bessy!"

2010-08-10T22:01:00.002+02:00

2010-08-02T21:45:00.001+02:00

"Pssssttt... wanna hear my pope joke?"

2010-07-29T16:21:00.002+02:00

Ben and Max playing tourists in Bern, posing at the foot of the statue of Duke Berthold V, who founded the city of Bern in the year 1191. This statue stands at the side of the Nydeggbrücke, across the river from the Bärengraben (or, bearpit).

2010-07-22T12:30:00.001+02:00

" Don't worry, girls - we know CPR."

2010-07-20T17:17:00.001+02:00

"Ik houd van de bumperautos! Haast, Max - Ben en Betje winnen terrein!"

2010-07-03T17:28:00.003+02:00

Ben and Max were smitten with Betje and Matje - two cute Dutch girls they met while watching the Netherlands-Brazil game.

Suddenly, Max didn't like schnitzels so much any more, and switched his support from Germany to Holland.

2010-06-29T06:46:00.001+02:00

"I'm a schnitzel guy, myself."

2010-06-17T19:41:00.002+02:00

"I love shopping on-line. It's so cool when your stuff arrives right to your door."

"So, what is it?"

"A toaster..."

2010-06-11T06:16:00.000+02:00

Gooooooooooal!

2010-05-30T11:08:00.002+02:00

"Listen, guys - I hardly think you can be critics when you don't even have the opposable thumbs necessary to do this job yourselves."

2010-04-27T19:37:00.001+02:00

No caption today, folks. Just not needed.

2010-04-11T13:59:00.002+02:00

"No, Max, you can't use that word..."

2010-04-05T13:59:00.000+02:00

"See? I told ya. Friggin' bunny doesn't have a brain..."

2010-03-31T18:29:00.001+02:00

"Cool! Do you suppose we can we make this thing go faster?"

2010-03-13T20:42:00.002+01:00

Ben and Max were stunned at the little penguin who waddled on past them.

2010-03-08T21:50:00.002+01:00

Lester was beginning to like the interweb, where he could see what his friends wrote on his wall. But, he was sure he would not join the Tweet.

2010-03-06T14:36:00.002+01:00

Ben and Max were ecstatic to see that penguins, too, can be store-window mannequins.

2010-02-26T07:20:00.002+01:00

"I can has cheezburger?"

2010-02-24T22:06:00.002+01:00

100,000 people at the Bern Carnival, and who do Ben and Max meet? The only other penguin there.

2010-02-21T19:40:00.001+01:00

Fasnacht never fails to bring out the guggen dance in Ben and Max.

2010-02-16T18:40:00.001+01:00

Hhhmm.... Harvey's.... It truly *is* a beautiful thing..

2010-02-15T22:55:00.002+01:00

Alan made sure Ben and Max shared the single order of onion rings equally.

2010-02-14T14:57:00.002+01:00

Max paused for a sip of Coke, before tackling his triple burger.

2010-02-03T21:18:00.002+01:00

"Looks straight to me... Now, let's turn this puppy over."

2010-02-02T19:05:00.002+01:00

"Lester, look. You're in my way. Seriously. It's not funny, buddy. So help me... If you don't get out of here, I'm gonna bop you one!"

2010-01-31T17:39:00.002+01:00

"You work it, Aidan - the net is safe with you out front!"

2010-01-29T21:03:00.001+01:00

Tim Hortons. Always Fresh. Always.

2010-01-27T20:09:00.002+01:00

At first, Max was embarrassed by the matching white neck pillows, but as the flight delay dragged on, he was grateful to Ben for picking them up.

2010-01-05T21:20:00.001+01:00

"Pack your coat, Max - we're going to Canada!"

"You are so easily bought..."

So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish!

2009-12-31T19:13:00.004+01:00

Out of the 2,500 photos taken, they have compiled some pictures that never made it on to their blog.

Thanks again for all your love,

Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.

2009-12-25T17:58:00.002+01:00

2009-12-22T15:29:00.001+01:00

Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year - from our house to yours!

2009-12-11T22:35:00.001+01:00

"Mind the gap, Max."

2009-12-10T19:06:00.004+01:00

"Tower Bridge is a bridge. With towers."

2009-12-08T19:43:00.003+01:00

"Dad was telling me that when he was our age, if he was out and wanted to call someone, he would have to walk over to one of these boxes, and use the phone which is fixed inside."

2009-12-08T06:58:00.000+01:00

"It's Big, Ben."

2009-12-01T21:30:00.001+01:00

"As soon as we turn the corner, I'm taking this stupid hat off!"

2009-11-15T11:45:00.000+01:00

"...and you don't know how to get out...?"

2009-11-04T22:39:00.003+01:00

Ben and Max take the puppies for a walk in the forest.

2009-11-02T21:16:00.001+01:00

2009-10-31T21:45:00.000+01:00

Happy Hallowe'en!

2009-10-29T20:49:00.001+01:00

"We're ready for our close up, Mr. DeMille."

2009-10-28T21:02:00.000+01:00

2009-10-27T21:18:00.001+01:00

Lester cheered on the boys: "Go, Ben! Go, Max! Way to run, guys! You're more than half-way there! Keep up the pace!"

2009-10-25T21:14:00.001+01:00

Ben and Max run the Lausanne Marathon.

2009-10-22T21:21:00.000+02:00

Red Hot Chili Penguins

2009-10-18T17:19:00.003+02:00

2009-10-17T18:05:00.001+02:00

"Now, you kids promise to housetrain them, not feed them from the table, and walk them every day?"

2009-10-11T17:22:00.002+02:00

"Whadya mean, "we have to get ready for winter"? We're not friggin' squirrels!"

2009-10-08T20:58:00.002+02:00

"Ben! Ben! Ben! Aaaarrrgghhh.... a snake!!"

"Well, Max, technically, it's a legless lizard... they're two entirely different animals from separate evolutionary lines."

2009-10-01T19:52:00.002+02:00

Penguin Fashionistas

2009-09-28T19:20:00.000+02:00

"100 pound is still 100 pound."

"Not when the price is 200 pound it ain't! And certainly not when you've got Liberia's deficit in your skyrocket. Tighter than a duck's butt you are. Now, lemme feel the fibre of your fabric."

2009-09-27T07:21:00.002+02:00

Ben and Max search for their friend, Moo-dolf.

2009-09-23T21:34:00.002+02:00

"So, Scouter Trevor thought it would be a good idea to stop and get some food, did he?"

2009-09-20T17:31:00.002+02:00

"Did you bring a stick?"

"No... did you bring a stick?"

"No..."

"I need a cigarette."

2009-09-16T20:05:00.000+02:00

2009-09-15T21:58:00.001+02:00

Love at first sight.

2009-09-03T20:32:00.001+02:00

Lester was livid.

2009-09-01T21:03:00.003+02:00

"Wouldn't those Lick-n-Stick tattoos that we get in our bubble gum be easier?"

2009-08-29T17:44:00.003+02:00

While in town, Ben and Max got to catch up with their loopy Chilean cousin, Pedro Gomez Jesus Manuel Rodriguez Gonzalves.

2009-08-27T04:06:00.003+02:00

"Say, Max. That's a pretty solid looking couch there. I think we should redecorate around it."

2009-08-25T15:22:00.003+02:00

Although it was tradition, the fact that the restaurant had gone upscale with their cutlery meant 4 trips.

2009-08-24T20:58:00.002+02:00

Ben and Max wait patiently for their lobster dinner to arrive.

2009-08-23T20:09:00.002+02:00

Ben and Max, job-hunting in Canada.

2009-08-06T19:30:00.000+02:00

"sssshhhhh... .... don't move...."

2009-08-05T20:22:00.000+02:00

"This Z4 is pretty awesome..."

2009-08-03T21:35:00.003+02:00

Lester had enlisted Max and Ben's help in doing a DVD inventory prior to their shopping trip, but he soon began to regret his decision.

"Die Hard!! I *LOVE* that movie! Can we watch it now? Can we? Huh? Huh?"

"No, I want to watch Gladiator. Please, please, pretty please? Pull-eeze...?"

2009-07-28T20:08:00.002+02:00

"I agree, Valerie - the 50D is a very capable camera. Especially from what I have seen of your photos. But, have you seen the new Pentax K-7? Much more in terms of features..."

2009-07-27T20:46:00.002+02:00

"C'mon, Ben. The race is over; let's go home."

2009-07-26T12:07:00.001+02:00

"Oh my God... this is so cool!"

"So exciting!"

2009-07-26T12:05:00.001+02:00

"What a close view of the peleton!"

2009-07-26T12:02:00.002+02:00

"Here comes Armstrong now, in the black helmet."

"It's interesting to see him back after a three-and-a-half year retirement, and benefiting from the unstinting support of his old mentor and team manager Johan Bruyneel."
"As you know, Bruyneel had initially been training Contador as his new cycling star. The barbs thrown by Armstrong along with the tension and awkward moments throughout the race has been an interesting sideline, to say the least."
"Contador will surely show his class, in the 8.8km climb to Verbier later today. I think he is now stage racing's undisputed champion."

2009-07-26T11:32:00.004+02:00

Ben and Max are very knowledgable about the Tour de France riders, as the leaders come in to view:
"Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara wore the leader's yellow jersey on stage one of the Tour de France, by posting the fastest time (19m32s) in the 15.5km prologue time-trial around Monaco Saturday."
"Yes - the 28-year-old Olympic time-trial champion recently won Switzerland's multistage race, the Tour de Suisse."

"Allez-hop hop!"

2009-07-24T14:03:00.001+02:00

"Psssttt... Ben! There's PowerBar and RedBull in my bag!"

2009-07-23T21:03:00.003+02:00

Ben had a good vantage point from which to watch the caravan pass, but it was hard to catch the goodies tossed his way without falling off.

2009-07-21T19:24:00.003+02:00

On the morning of the Tour de France, Ben and Max rose early, as they had to be in place before the roads closed. After much deliberation, they decided to catch the race on a very picturesque, small cantonal road which had a very slight incline, just outside of Gruyéres.

As the riders wouldn't be coming for four more hours, Ben and Max settled in and waited for the caravan to arrive.

2009-07-19T17:59:00.002+02:00

"Don't look at me like that. The water's supposed to be warm..."

Ben and Max go to the Montreux Jazz Festival

2009-07-16T14:22:00.009+02:00

Max: "Oh, that looks so good. Let's have a beer, Ben."
Ben: "No, Max. You'll get us in trouble - just like the last time."

Max: "What's it take to get served around here?"
Ben: "C'mon, Max. Let's go. I want to buy a t-shirt."

Ben: "Awwhh, geez, Max. You know you can't handle your beer. C'mon - let's walk you around for a bit. You know what Dad'll say if he finds out."

Max: "That looksh real good, Ben. Letsh have another. I love you, Ben. I really do. Honesht."

Max: "I have to hold on to the grash sho that I don't fall off the earth."
Ben: "Dad's gonna kill us..."

2009-07-14T09:59:00.002+02:00

Max and Ben love watermelon, and were waiting impatiently for Lester to cut them each a piece.

2009-07-05T22:08:00.001+02:00

Ben and Max clearly hadn't thought through the logistics of drinking watermelon lemonade in tall glasses.

2009-07-01T20:32:00.002+02:00

"Hey, kids. C'mon on in - I'll take you for a ride on my back."

2009-06-30T06:36:00.001+02:00

"It's a knick-knack, Fatty Max. Give the frog a loan."

2009-06-27T19:08:00.001+02:00

Tragedy struck as Ben and Max were cleaning up the Box Room.

2009-06-25T07:33:00.002+02:00

Ben and Max stood in awe of the Charlie Chaplin statue. It was their favourite part of the park.

2009-06-23T21:19:00.003+02:00

Everyone in the pool!

2009-06-21T08:44:00.001+02:00

Happy Father's Day, Lester!

2009-06-11T21:10:00.000+02:00

School Trip

2009-06-10T20:47:00.000+02:00

Picking up chicks

2009-06-09T18:56:00.002+02:00

"C'mon to the mat, Ben..."

"Ben and Max, you are team number........."

2009-06-04T20:45:00.002+02:00

"We haven't seen any other teams for quite some time now - not for ages, in fact. We don't know if we are really far ahead of everyone, or in last place."

2009-06-03T19:46:00.000+02:00

Ben and Max find themselves lost in the Pompeii Ruins.