Junior loves Tickle Me Elmo. He is pictured here with his Elmo that has been his "security toy" for over 3 years. (His first one lasted for 2 years.) He took very good care of both friends. Elmo giggled, wiggled, and said, "O-h-h-h, that tickles." Any other stuffed animal that comes to live at our house lasts about one week before being disemboweled by Junior. Every last bit of that stuffing is fastidiously removed, then the ever-lovin' daylights is shaken out of the poor creature. . .another new addition for the ever-increasing population for the stuffed animal graveyard. Junior is such a vicious-looking dog when he chases rabbits with Elmo dangling out of both sides of his mouth. When we arrive home, Junior always runs to find his Elmo and brings him to us. Unfortunately, when June Bug came to live with us last month, she kidnapped Elmo while Junior was sleeping. I'll not go into the gory details, but it was not a pretty sight. Junior is lonesome and looks everywhere for his old friend.
We have searched everywhere for just a plain 'ole "Tickle Me Elmo" to buy for Junior.
On E-Bay, I have found the 1oth Anniversary Elmo for a whopping $199.99, an Elmo wiggle chair, a Knows Your Name Elmo, an Elmo ball, and on and on. Many sites tell me that Tickle Me Elmo can only be found in stores. Which stores? When Hans travels, he always looks for one. He even bought one off E-Bay, but it was not as described, and it didn't wiggle and giggle.
If you can locate a "Tickle Me Elmo" for Junior, please give us the information with your comment.
Junior would really appreciate it. As many of you know, Junior has been diagnosed with lymphoma and has started a series of injections. The prognosis is not good, so we would love to hurry and find a Tickle Me Elmo for Junior.
We are prepared to purchase several and donate the extras to Toys for Tots.
Yesterday's Post: Thanks to everyone who suggested names for the grandbaby. It's always fun to know what favorite names others have for a new baby.
If the baby is a boy, his name will be Lucien Charles. (Charilie)
If the baby is a girl, her name will be Reese Elizabeth. (Reese)
Big brother is 2 year-old Harrison.
We are two days away from the due date.
What great names! Love them.... Here is hoping that she has a very easy delivery. :) HMMMMM I would think elmo would be everywhere~! He was so popular. I am sure with Christmas coming up there will be a huge stock of them. Hope you find one.
Posted by: Mysti | November 10, 2006 at 07:32 AM
MYSTI: Yes, there are lots of Elmo's out there... but we are looking specifically for Tickle Me Elmo because he is more like a stuffed toy instead of having a rigid "interior" as most of the others have. Junior just likes it when Elmo wiggles and giggles and sings to him.
Posted by: swampwitch | November 10, 2006 at 08:07 AM
hey.. You guys are gonna have your own REE
Poor puppy dog .... My Karl Von Schwarz had cancer and we went thru treatment twice.
The third time, I just let him rest until that day came when I knew he couldn't go any further.
Dogs become such a part of our lives. God gave them to us, so I'm sure He expected us to love them.
Posted by: PAMELA | November 10, 2006 at 08:42 AM
Swampy, one Christmas, I bought it for my nephew thinking he'd like it. He was completely terrified (while I just loved it...) I'll ask my mom if it's still stashed away somewhere...however, if my nephew does play with it now, Jr will have to wait until he heads back to Italy without Elmo.... I'll let you know either way.
Posted by: claudia | November 10, 2006 at 08:46 AM
I'll have to look this weekend....we may have a plain tickle me Elmo. Both my kids went through an Elmo stage so the chances are good :)
Posted by: Redneckgirl | November 10, 2006 at 09:21 AM
Oh good luck and an easy and safe delivery for momma and baby! Very exciting.
Poor Junior, I'll keep an eye out. We just gave a way an Alphabet Elmo, but we never had Tickle Me.
Have a great weekend Swampy!
xox LWTLSOHH
Posted by: G | November 10, 2006 at 11:18 AM
A dead Elmo...
GOTTA LOVE THAT!! ;)
Steve~
Posted by: Steven Novak | November 10, 2006 at 11:54 AM
Love the names!
Here's to a smooth and safe delivery:)
Aww poor Junior.
I love that he has a fave toy,what a great dog!
Posted by: Lael | November 10, 2006 at 12:12 PM
I thought that I had a Tickle Me Elmo somewhere. It may be under a large mountain of neglected toys in our playroom. Junior, if I find it, I will mail it to you little buddy! You hang in there!
Posted by: Susan in va | November 10, 2006 at 02:08 PM
I hope no toddlers see this pictures--they'll be traumatized for life.
Sorry, no Elmo's here I could send you. He drives me crazy.
Posted by: momto3cubs | November 10, 2006 at 03:09 PM
Hi!! Wow, Junior is just so sweet looking! I love him already! And in regards to the Tickle Me Elmo....doe Wal Mart still have them? Seems I've seen them around here in the Coastal Bend, but not exactly sure of which kind they are!
Sorry to hear of his illness tho. How sad!! I'm sure he's a big part of the family's membership!
Wonderful names chosen...and an early congrats for the new baby!!
Thanks for stopping by with you visit from the blogroll. I hope to see more of your visits from here on out.
Now, gotta go read more of your blog. Sounds to me like we could be blogging friends!!
Happy weekend.
Posted by: Wystful 1 | November 10, 2006 at 04:20 PM
I'm sorry to barge in here again, but I really had to laugh at your hubby's favorite food....fried spam and creamed corn!! Ironic, MY hubby loves fried spam also, AND creamed corn.
Eerie.
*laughing*
Posted by: Wystful 1 | November 10, 2006 at 04:28 PM
Junior is a pretty puppy. I hope he finds Elmo.
Posted by: vanessa | November 10, 2006 at 05:27 PM
Poor Junior. That breaks my heart.
Posted by: Karmyn R | November 10, 2006 at 07:36 PM
Poor Junior. That breaks my heart.
Posted by: Karmyn R | November 10, 2006 at 07:36 PM
ACK! Two comments? Um - I missed the word verification, so it gave me another one. Obviously, it didn't care that I had missed it and posted both. Typepad - you have your own little freaky bugs.
Posted by: Karmyn R | November 10, 2006 at 07:37 PM
We will be out and about tomorrow so I will keep my eye out for one.
Posted by: gawilli | November 10, 2006 at 07:42 PM
PAMELA: Our own Ree? You aren't serious are you? Will it come with an instruction manual? And yes, our dogs do become companions with unconditional love.
CLAUDIA: Thanks for checking...Junior will appreciate it.
REDNECKGIRL: Oh, we hope you find it. Any Elmos sent, we will reimburse you and pay the postage.
LWTLSOHH: You have a great weekend, too.
STEVE: Well, maybe a dead Barney, but I can't love a dead Elmo. He's too popular at our house.
LAEL: Yes, Junior is a wonderful dog.
SUSAN: Junior is hanging in there and hasn't had any real side effects from the drugs. He is still eating and drinking.
MOMTO3CUBS: Oh, I certainly hope I haven't tramatized anyone.
WYSTFUL: Thank you for visiting. And yes, I think we could be blogging buddies as we seem to have so much in common...fried spam and cream corn-eating husbands. I can't believe you spent the time to go back into the archives to read that. Thank you.
VANESSA: With the help of these bloggers, I have faith we will find an Elmo for Junior.
TO ALL: Thanks for all you good wishes about the baby. We expect it to arrive November 12.
Posted by: swampwitch | November 10, 2006 at 07:46 PM
KARMYNR: You don't know how happy it makes me to see someone else post 3 comments...I do that all the time. And yes, they all have their bugs...makes me buggy.
GAWILLI: Thank you for watching for an Elmo. We hope you see one.
Posted by: swampwitch | November 10, 2006 at 07:49 PM
update...Yes, Mom still has him and the little one has no interest. Just say the word and I'll get Elmo to you!
Posted by: claudia | November 10, 2006 at 08:03 PM
I am so behind on reading my blogs.. five more days and I will keep up on a regular basis again.. i miss my blogs.. going through withdraws... your so funny... poor baby misses his elmo... take care..
Posted by: wolfbaby | November 10, 2006 at 09:59 PM
I once had a dog that tore apart an entire couch while we were away at work. Damn. I wish I had a video camera to record that one.
Posted by: matt | November 11, 2006 at 08:29 AM
I'll keep a look out for you!
how little Elvis has a 'hunching' monkey......um I wont go into detail about THAT.
Posted by: Barngoddess | November 11, 2006 at 10:20 AM
that was our little Elvis not HOW, omg I cannot even type today either........back to bed for moi
Posted by: Barngoddess | November 11, 2006 at 10:21 AM
Well, I love the names! I hope it is a girl cause Reese Elizabeth is just adorable. I was going to ask how Momma is doing, but I think I should ask how you are doing? Did her sister ever make it there?
I will be hunting for Elmo. And if you are donating the left overs to Toys for Tots, I might get two! :)
Sorry we lost connection the other day! Glad you like your changes.
Posted by: Julie | November 11, 2006 at 10:31 AM
CLAUDIA: Thanks for the e-mail. I have responded with the info. Junior will be so happy.
WOLFBABY: I will not have a cornpooter for about 5 days. Am going to try the Typepad Posting option to see if it will work for me.
MATT: Too bac you didn't have a camera set up when the dog ate your couch. That would have been worth $10,000 on AFV.
BARNGODDESS: Yes, I have that typing lysdexia ALL the time. One of my daughters has a Jack Russell Terrorist that also has one of those "hunching" toys...and you best keep you arm away from him, too.
JULIEBUG: You are the best. I love the changes. Thank you. Momma is doing fine. She goes in at 7:00 a.m Sunday morning. Sister arrived yesterday from KY. Gammy(GaGa) is lovin' every minute of being here, except for the wind. And yes, if you can find two Tickle Me Elmo's we will donate any extras. We plan to keep a couple for Junior. Hey, I don't want that 10th Anniversary TME that costs $199.99, OK?
Posted by: swampwitch | November 11, 2006 at 11:05 AM
I hope you find one. I will be on the lookout for one. I know my brother had one for his son years ago but I don't know if they still have it.
Posted by: claudia | November 11, 2006 at 02:40 PM