Happy Birthday Smokie!

[smokeyoshi]

Our little dark wonder is 1 today!

[pauljmsn]

Folks, we have a birthday today, but I'm afraid you caught us at a disadvantage. The Skippys have gone en masse on vacation. They've gone to a distant tropical island - not Hawaii - to unwind.

But fret not. They've got a satellite hookup from the island and are going to mark Smokie's birthday during the luau.

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(The setting is a lovely tropical beach. A ferret in a grass skirt steps forward.)

We welcome you to our beautiful island and lift your spirit with our traditional island song. Skippy Koma will translate.

(A group of native ferrets line up. Several begins to strum ukeleles, a line of lovely jills begin to sway to the music, and other native ferrets sing.)

Ferret singers:
Naha nehi
neh-a lei-a he mi
ay ma maia me hanni ney hey
naha nehi
neh-a alli wa hai
mia meh-a me hanni oo eh

Skippy Koma:
Important -- Listen Carefully.
This song is a legal agreement between you, hereafter referred to as "the listener", and us, hereafter referred to as "the band". You agree to be bound by the terms of this song. If you do not agree to be bound by the terms of this song, do not listen to it.

Ferret singers:
Nahi nehi
me got sand in my eye
and me think me should buy a new shoe
Mia mi hi
try papaya stir fry
with pastrami on rye and a Dew

Skippy Koma:
You may listen to this song one time, right now, when we're singing it. If you want to listen to it again, you must buy our album, put money in the tip jar, or [c] learn it yourself. You are prohibited from learning it yourself unless we teach you. We reserve the right to teach you incorrectly.

Ferret singers:
Mia no like no tahini
mia no like chocolate cake
Mia prefer some linguini
just like me mom used to make

Skippy Koma:
If you decide you do not like the song, you must completely remove it from your memory. We recommend a partial frontal lobotomy or a substantial intake of Jack Daniels. (Always drink responsibly.)

Ferret singers:
Mia me hey
we with the N S A
we record what you say on the phone
So you might like
to speak into the mike
if someday you apply for a loan

Skippy Koma:
You agree that the band may collect personal data from you. This includes your wife's age and weight, your bowling average, and the phone number of your hot teenage daughter. This may be sold or distributed to our partners, usually in the format "For a good time, call...".

Ferret singers:
Bet you surprised
we been singing so long
without mentioning Mister Don Ho
Look to the skies
get the sun in your eyes
Look, Zaphod's just this guy, you know?

Skippy Koma:
You agree to give us your bank account and credit card numbers. We don't really expect you to, but some people are just that dumb.

Are you going to eat that?

Ferret singers:
Mia no care want you wantee
mia no care what you think
Mia got all of your money
plus you owe mia a drink

Skippy Koma:
Your exclusive remedy for any breach of this Limited Warranty is as follows: Tough noogie. Any damage you suffer from sitting too close to the amplifiers is your own fault. I mean, come on. They're ukeleles.

Ferret singers:
Naha me hey
in the U S of A
breaker breaker good buddy ten four
Thank you for play-
ing, now please go away
don't let yourself get hit by the door

Skippy Koma:
If you heard this song in the United States, this license is governed by the laws of the State of Hawaii. If you heard this song in Canada, you are obviously a music pirate, as we have never been to Canada and don't sell records there. The Mounties are on their way over right now; please wait for their arrival and DO NOT DESTROY THE EVIDENCE.

Ferret singers:
Nahi neh hi
neh-a lei-a he mi
iy ma maia me hanni ney hi
listen to Ray
Charles sing "what you say"
na na na na, hey hey, goodbye

Skippy Koma:
This EULA is the entire agreement between you and the band. If you have questions about any part of this agreement, it's too late. There's nobody here to talk to, and if there were we wouldn't answer the phone.

(Dancing girls hold up sign: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SMOKIE!!)

Paul: Hope it's a great birthday!

Ferret singers:
Aloha....

Skippy Koma:
Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.


"EULA Dancine" by Tom Smith. Please abide by the terms and conditions.

[furballlover]

Soooooo cute!!! Happy birthday baby!!!

[dee517]

Happy Birthday Smokie!

[huronna]

[smokeyoshi]

Never got all the kids together for an official party. Maybe tomorrow. But Here is a pic taken on the official day with Raffi. Smokie doesn't do treats so he got a little Ferretone all for himself. An official party will be Tone and Bones for everyone.

[dookcitygang]

Adorable. Happy Birthday and boy that tone looks good.

[smokeyoshi]

Too cute. I should make a b'day hat for them. With 9 they roll around fairly often