Tag Archives: chicken emperor

Yes Oui Cannes!

Posted on October 22, 2011 by polloplayer

Truth be told, after our little expedition to Saint-Tropez, we were tempted to remain cocooned in Terre Blanche until the money ran out, which, believe me, would not have taken very long! Ever slaves to the itinerary, though, we enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Guess who rules the roost today!

Posted on June 19, 2011 by polloplayer

Happy Father’s Day to the best dad and husband this chick has ever seen! Happy, happy Fathers Day to the best man I know. xoxoxoxoxoxo

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Coop de grace

Posted on June 12, 2010 by polloplayer

The CE has a reputation as a tough negotiator. His skills were honed by years of CEO-ness, before he title-waived the O and was elevated to the royal position of Chicken Emperor de Pollo Grande. He has wrestled mortgage rates to … Continue reading →

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It Just Gets Better and Better…

Posted on November 11, 2009 by polloplayer

This is what happens when people have too much time on their hands…

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It Was A Very Good Year.

Posted on November 10, 2009 by polloplayer

It was in July of 1946 that the bikini was introduced. In August, the NBA was formed. Ayn Rand began writing Atlas Shrugged in September. In October, Nazi leaders were sentenced at Nuremberg, and, of course, WWII hostilities were officially … Continue reading →

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True Love.

Posted on October 23, 2009 by polloplayer

You know how the world is made up of two different kinds of people? There are those who like the windows open (the CE) ; those who run around closing them (that would be Moi); those who are always planning … Continue reading →

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But definitely Donald. And a few “Disney princesses”.

Posted on September 17, 2009 by polloplayer

I know, I know, I said we were done with NYC. But I just have to add this one photo. The Chicken Emperor was in the lobby of our new building one morning while we were back there, and who … Continue reading →

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Another reason to have chickens.

Posted on August 14, 2009 by polloplayer

According to a recent government report, a middle-income family with a child born in 2008 will spend $221,000 raising that child through age 17. That presumes an annual income of $57,000 and $99,000.  Those with higher incomes will spend roughly … Continue reading →

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Coop de foudre

Posted on August 6, 2009 by polloplayer

In case you hadn’t noticed, I love my chickens. And I love my chicken coop. Thus, the reaching pun as subject title. ( coup de fou·dre (ko̵̅o̅t fo̵̅o̅′dr‘) 1.a thunderbolt, 2. a sudden, intense feeling of love) I am, indeed, thunderstruck with a … Continue reading →

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The end of Long Island.

Posted on July 28, 2009 by polloplayer

Literally and figuratively. Last day here; we’ll be heading to the West coast tomorrow.  As a fitting final outing, Bobby took the Chicken Emperor and Thomas out to Montauk at the very tip of Long Island to see the lighthouse … Continue reading →

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