Stegosaurus and his classmates stomped forthrightly to Texas in early June accompanied by Rhedosaurus and his lovely wife Lady Rhedosaurus to help as part of the Stegosaurus Disaster Relief Agency. A flock of Upland Moa birds also felt compelled to join them in their rescue efforts.

"I saw that my friends in Texas needed some help, so I called upon my classmates and a few others who enjoy helping those in need to stomp to their aid," said Stegosaurus.


"I started this service because I am very experienced in dealing with the problems that disasters can cause. Just ask me about Chicxulub some time!"

"Houston dealt with 11 inches of rain just prior to this disaster, and other parts of Texas, particularly those places along the Trinity River are facing the prospect of additional rainfall so we sent the Moa Birds up there to help out," said Lady Rhedosaurus.

"Yes, honestly, this place right now looks worse than the time I stomped through New York in '53," said Rhedosaurus.

"I'm glad you're here to help," said Stegosaurus. "A small contingent of my classmates have gone up the Trinity River to help the Moas resolve problems and aid victims of Nature's excessive deluge."


"We're working together with ( the native mammals of Texas as well, ) to prove to the World that voluntary action is not only the most efficient, but the least intrusive method to public liberty that can be devised by mammal or prehistoric animal," said a Moa Bird emphatically.

"Small children love to see us too! Why, yesterday I paused to give some small children some levity by letting them ride on my back between my plates," said Stegosaurus. "It pleased me to see them so happy."

"And if the Moas are building up a dam, or the Rhedosaurids are helping to rebuild mammal homes, we know we are doing our part in the community. Everyone knows us and loves us, everywhere we stomp," the loquacious plate lizard concluded.

"No one is afraid, and they are grateful to work with us as Texans particularly, of all North American mammals, have an independent streak," said Lady Rhedosaurus. "Not one is afraid. Even of my husband!"

"I'm glad Rhedosaurus is repairing his reputation with figures of mammal authority," said Stegosaurus. "Keep working with us, and in time you'll find mammals will eventually remember you more for the good deeds you have done, the permanence of the silver screen aside," said Stegosaurus.

"You have such remarkable faith in the better parts of mammal nature," observed Rhedosaurus. "It is very admirable."

"Thank you friend," said Stegosaurus. "I've lived 140 million and 9 years focusing on the positive. Good advice for anyone. It really helps you live a happier and more productive life."

"Can you believe it? Another year has gone by and I recently celebrated my 140 million and 9th birthday. It seems like only yesterday that I was 140 million and 8. Here I am with my cake. Birthday cakes are a tradition on birthdays started by mammals."

"Every year my birthday wish is the same: That the world would once again become devoid of polar ice caps, just as it was in my youth, when I was just out of my shell. That may not be good weather for a mammal, but its perfect for a Stegosaurus."

"Even better than a cake this year was the gift of an aloe plant! Whenever I get nervous I always consume aloe plants because of their soothing properties. How very delicious! Its not every day a dinosaur turns 140 million and 9, so I stomped out forthrightly and properly celebrated the day of my birth by eating at one of my favorite dining establishments: The Community Garden Center."

"We are on the cusp of summer! Let us go and see what kind of grand adventures we can have together!"