"Remembered Ones"

Shakespeare, son of Flower and Zaphod, was born on November 8, 2002, along with Mozart, Einstein and Freud; all of the Whiskers family.

I made very few entries dedicated to Shakespeare and, however, he was one of the most faithful Meerkats in when the Mob needed him.
In his first year (March 18, 2003), he lost one of his brothers, Freud.
But Shakespeare lived enough to take care of many young Meerkats; the long list included Monkulus, Armantia Ditch, Zarathustra, Mitch, Cruise and Jogu.
One day an enemy group attacked the Whiskers and took the little Mitch to leave him in the open, but soon it was Shakespeare who found and took him back to the security of their burrow.
On November 23, 2004, he was one of the brave Meerkats who cornered a Puff Adder Snake... Being bitten in face and leg. But some days later he was recovered from the venom and ready to continue his babysitting of newborns.
When Flower gave birth to Petra, Macchu Pichu, Ningaloo and Popkat, he was there to take care of the babies every time their mother was out to forage.
Staying always with Flower and Zaphod, Shakespeare kept doing his main job, and when some Meerkats of her group rejoined the Whiskers -Flower giving birth to Flo, Kim and Finn-, he babysat them as well.
But one day the Lazuli attacked their burrow; Shakespeare first protected the young Meerkats. After the Whiskers chased the enemies away, he disappeared and left his life on March 11, 2005.

Here are three pictures brought to remember him better, especially with the third.

"Garden For Just One Flower"

There was a strange planet
 ten million stars away,
 in which Meerkats were always
 very happy and free.

 It had mostly deserts
 to play, and sleep, and thrive in;
 but even more than that,
 they had a true Queen.

 And she was so famous
 among her old people,
 that no one ruled better

 In their desert planet...
 Only the Big Flower:
 Queen who came from Heaven.


(Edited today, 1/23/12)

"Just Another Day For Meerkats"

When the Meerkats decided

that they were not afraid of anything,

the perfect day for them to show that came again at last.

Much better, I guess... The other day I was running,

trying to have it finished and well.

Now they'd only like to know if some of us

do have shivers in Halloween...

"Garden Of Just One Flower"

Link to a wonderful video which should have been in my last entry honoring Flower... The name of the song couldn't have been more well chosen, just like the song itself. And here it is now, the amazing video, showing a most beautiful little woman who became a great Queen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHP07OWO3CA

Not mine, of course... Yet if I could make something like this, I would, as soon as possible.

"A New Series!!!"

These are images from a very special series,

as of cards produced by Wizards of the Coast.

I guess I did get first than them, because they

-as soon as they find an appropiated topic-,

call the illustrators and make a whole expansion

with a certan theme... In this case, I chose both the theme

and the name most appropiated that could have

the new series of special cards:

Meerkadian Masques...

"Special: Family Tree"

Well, this is their complete family tree, just as you could see it in a post in Animal Planet Latino. If you don't see the picture very well, simply open the pic by clicking over it.

"Special: Family Coat Of Arms / Birthdays"

Some but very important dates...
And the Family Coat of Arms, with the Queen and the King in it.

02/22
Monkulus (Maybelline…) Whiskers (VWF063)- Yr 2004

03/13
Flower Whiskers (VWF026)- Yr 2000

08/18
Badiel (Tosca…) Whiskers (VWF049)- Yr 2002

09/16
Mitch Whiskers (VWM074)- Yr 2004

11/08
Einstein Whiskers (VWM052)- Yr 2002
Mozart Whiskers (VWF053)- Yr 2002
Shakespeare Whiskers (VWM054)- Yr 2002

12/06
Super Furry Animal (Daisy…) Whiskers (VWF062)- Yr 2003

12/09
Zaphod Whiskers (VVM032)- Yr 1998
Youssarian Whiskers (VVM033)- Yr 1998

"Wildest Dreams"

Youssarian Whiskers, Now In Another Family,

And With The Chances To Be Their Leader

Go, Youssy, Never Give Up!!!

"Legend of Meerkats"

After the African Gods of old gathered in their big meeting hall, when everyone had already eaten the kind of food which here would only be offered to Pharaohs or Kings, the most important part of their meeting started at last.
“Since you already saw how many things I created -began Nyambe the greatest of them all-, also know why you’re here for”
He turned to the left and asked.
“What did you create, Behanzin ?”
“Oh, Great God and Father, I have made the Water Creatures”
“That’s good, for the Seas would’ve been much colder without them”.
He turned to another God.
“And what you created ?”
“Oh, Father, I made the Air Creatures”
“That’s good, because between Sky and Earth there had to be life”
He turned now to the right.
“What about you, Aberewa ?”
“Oh, Greatest Father, I created Trees, Bushes and Plants”
“That’s very good indeed, for now many Creatures will find a place to hide”
“And you, Oddudua, what did you create ?”
“I made all the Creatures that walk on ground”
“Maybe what you did was much better, for now there are many voices between Sky and Seas”
Now he asked to Ruhanga.
“And what did you add to my big creation ?”
“Father of Gods, what I finally could make, is this Creature which may look like a hairless Ape, but will be capable of changing completely the face of your big work”
“Is that possible, Akui, God of Divination ?”
“As possible as true, my Lord. They’ll try over and over to change the Earth at will”
Other Gods had created Rain, Stars, Mountains, Islands and Rainbow. And each one’s work seemed good for Nyambe.
Now the great God asked to Wele, who had been waiting in his seat on the other corner of the hall.
“And what have you created ?”
“I really didn’t know what to make as the others did, my Lord, and for that, I beg your pardon ... But after seeing all what Oddudua made, I chose two Creatures, combined them in one, and something new was born”
“Show me what you did, then”
So Wele took from under his seat a little striped Creature whose arms, legs and body were long but with the right proportions ; it was restless, but suddenly stood on two legs right over Wele’s knees, to look around.
All Gods smiled ; some of them let out a soft laugh. The Goddesses were delighted.
“Lord -said Oddudua however- I’m sure that he used a Cat and a Dog, of the ones I created to complete the glory of your work ...”
“Calm, Oddudua -begged Nyambe while Wele was apologizing and admitting what he had done- ; Wele, surely you knew that everything we could create would have its part to play in days to come ?”
“He’s right -intervened Akui. -From every kind of Creature, at least one of each will be appreciated and honored over the rest”
“So it’ll be the same for my little Creatures ?”
“Yes, Wele. But not until the cunning ‘Hairless Apes’ of Ruhanga had lived on this Earth for about 2000 years”
“Anyway -went on Nyambe-, that was the special blessing I had for every Creature of Air, Ground and Water. And I won’t punish you, Wele, because you have combined Dog and Cat in the most perfect way”
“I’m very much grateful, Father of Gods ... Only if you or Akui could tell me something else about those I somehow created ...”
“It’s all very dark because of the fogs of time, but I can see quite what you want to know. In that time, now so far and hard to see, they’ll be called Meerkats in some future language ; their life won’t be easy, but they will know how to face situations which others, counted by millions, couldn’t stand a single day. These Meerkat Creatures will form mostly big groups under the direction of one or two leaders, just like the Lion families”
“And how many of them, d’you think, will be honored or appreciated ?”
“That’s hard to know even for me, Wele. Yet I can guess the number of them will be four or five. What I can see a little clearer, is that some mother will become one of the strongest leaders, and she will keep her group well joined, as if with golden chains, to her very last breath”
“And could you tell me why you reckon she’ll get such honor ?”
“Only this comes to my mind : that all her life will become a symbol of what must be done, and even in her last days she will prove to be a true queen”
“That makes me feel glad about my little Meerkats ... Now I can wait all that centuries to see what you have foreseen”

"Garden Of Just One Flower"

Maybe one of the most beautiful videos

honoring our Queen :

http://youtube.com/watch?v=1KAtcXByA-s

Flower says "Thanks, FigmentsFan,

very good work"

"Remembered Ones"

Atilla, Achilles, Chutney, Mango: Sons of Flower and Zaphod.
Apollo, Athena, Pepper and Nutmeg: Members of Blossom's litter.
Bad Boy Bubby: One of the new Meerkats.
Basil, Columbus: Flower and Zaphod sons.
Big Will: A large male.
Bing, Milly, Shelly: Brothers / sisters.
Blossom: A daughter of Flower.
Clive, Dudley Clive, Petra, Marypat: Sons of Flower.
Columbus, Parsley, Rose: Zaphod sons and daughter.
Cruise, Mitch, Rocky, Einstein: Daughter, sons of Zaphod.
Flava Flav: One of the new Meerkats.
Jogu: The five-year-old son of Tosca.
Kinkajou: One of Flower's daughters.
Pooky: One of Flower's sons.
McMurphy: A son of Tosca.
Kooky: A young female.
Pozzo, Sparky: Sons of Flower.
Sophie, Spud: Pups from Mozart's first litter.

Themes of my new Blog

This blog will count with the following sections :

“Garden For Just One Flower” - Dedicated to our Queen, of course.
“Castle In The Desert” - Dedicated To Zaphod.
“Mozart’s Relief And Happiness” - Dedicated only to the unfortunate Princess.
“Tosca & Daisy Relief And Happiness” - Only to the two girls who were even more unhappy than Mozart.
“Remembered Ones” - Dedicated to Mitch, Shakespeare, and others.
“Wildest Dreams” - The place for Youssarian.
“A New Hope” - Here will be only Rocket Dog.
“Following Flower’s Steps” - The place for Maybelline.
“The Burrow” - Here we can talk about the babies, or of when they were babies.
“We’re All Meerkats Here” - Finally, in this section we all accept Flower to be our queen / mother in common, and whatever she could say will be orders for everyone of us. I'll explain soon what all this means.

All my entries, from now on, will be put under those categories.