In November, just after Thanksgiving, Woolly Mammoth decided to go on Crusade to England and preach to whosoever would listen to him. He asked Ketrosaurus to remain behind for this mission.

"You recall when we went to the tar pits in California, United States," Woolly Mammoth asked him.

"Yes, of course," said Kentrosaurus.

"Then you also must remember what happened to the prayer garden while we were gone. It was over grown into quite a jungle."

"Yes, indeed," said Kentrosaurus. "It will be my mission to maintain it properly and when you return it will look just as you see it now. As you work for the Glory of the Lord God and Jesus Christ across the Sea, I shall maintain the Garden of the Lord here."

"Very well, faithful servant." said Woolly Mammoth. "God bless you."

"Thank you, Mammoth. You shall remain in my prayers as I eat the Garden."

Thus, Kentrosaurus departed for the prayer garden, and Woolly Mammoth set off for the country of England.

After many days of travel, Woolly Mammoth arrived at England's port of Felixstowe, on the 23rd of December, which he chose as his point of entry because he knew that a majority of the land the port is on was owned by Trinity College, Cambridge, a Godly institution; and also because it was a busy port. It was very busy there as they deal in 49% of England's containerized trade; and there would be lots of souls to save. He had hopes of saving everyone there starting with the port's dedicated police, fire and EMT services. He was a bit disturbed that everyone was so busy they did not seem to notice the sudden arrival of a Woolly Mammoth at the port.

He decided before beginning his sermon to see if he could find any megafauna or dinosaurs of England, seeing only the mammals about, he wanted to seek the company of those with which he could relate before he started his sermon. He stomped forthrightly to the London Borough of Bromley, in the Southeastern part of England, knowing that the Dinosaur monuments were there at Crystal Palace, he was also hopeful of meeting Iguanodon there; he knew this was where Iguanodon had taken up residence because he had heard Kentrosaurus relate an adventure that his cousin Stegosaurus had had here. Woolly Mammoth located the Crystal Palace island, and the Old North Wood nearby. It was there that he found Iguanodon eating the trees there.

"Who there !?!" exclaimed Iguanodon. "My Goodness, there is a Mammoth in the forest !! Have you truly come from South Africa just to visit me?"

"I am here on Crusade, Iguanodon," said Woolly Mammoth. "I am decided to give a sermon on 1st Corinthians 15:58, on Christmas Eve. Will you come to the port of Felixstowe and hear the Word?"

"I would love to hear your sermon, my friend, but it is Christmas Eve, and I will be in the town of Maidstone visiting my family. How long will you be here? I hope longer than one night !! You are welcome to come to Maidstone and give your sermon on Christmas Eve. There will be no one at Felixstowe there on Christmas Eve because it is a holiday. I heartily suggest you choose another day, such as the 27th, after Boxing Day, when business is again bustling there. Perhaps after the New Year, depending how long you plan to stay."

"You make a good point friend Iguanodon. I should plan my Crusade a bit better than I have. But I heartily accept your invitation to visit Maidstone and your family."

"You honor me, my friend. Please come with me to Maidstone. It is East Southeast of London, the largest town in Kent. I am so highly respected there that I have been put on their coat of arms. It is a source of great pride to me and my family. Though I have been estranged from my wife, when I finish dinner here we will stomp forthrightly home, and it will be just in time for Christmas."

"I am so sorry to hear about the situation with your wife. I hope you will pray and search your heart to find the love you once knew. Ask Christ for help." Then, Woolly Mammoth abruptly changed the subject. "I am fascinated by this forest," he observed.

"It IS quite impressive," agreed Iguanodon, for the moment ignoring the comments about his relationship with his wife. "This is a natural oak woodland, our friends the mammals first made reference to the wood during the reign of King Edward II in the year 1272. In those days, it was as large as 830 acres, and the woods have been cleared of timber for economic reasons since the Middle Ages, for the purposes of building ships, for the most part, clearing the forest of its most ancient and largest trees. The well known Vicar's Oak was one that survived near what would become the Crystal Palace Park in the early 19th century; about 30 years before my monument was placed there. That very park was indeed part of the forest long ago. Mammal hermits lived here in the wood as late as 1802, but these days it is only the forest animals and I. Oak is the primary tree; but there are also Hornbeam, and they are quite delicious as well."

Woolly Mammoth and Iguanodon dined heartily and then on Christmas Eve morning, they set off for the town of Maidstone.

Iguanodon related that his children were eagerly awaiting the arrival of Stegosaurus Claus, and they had been good, so he felt they had nothing to fear from Spinosaurus.

"Yet, I feel it would do them good to hear the Word of God."

"I will be glad at once to enlighten them with The Word" promised Woolly Mammoth.

"First, let me give you a short tour of the town of Maidstone. I may have taken up to living in the forests around the Crystal Palace, but Maidstone is my true home."

"Thank you kindly, " said Woolly Mammoth. Mammoth and Iguanodon traveled to Maidstone, and found themselves before the River Medway, which runs through the center of the town.

"Let us drink here before we venture into town." suggested Iguanodon. The two friends paused to drink, and then ventured onward. The River has been instrumental in the mammals' trade for some time; and they have lived here since the Stone Age," explained Iguanodon.

"Fascinating," said Woolly Mammoth.

"Like much of the world however there has been a shift from heavy industry to smaller, lighter industry and a service economy. But again, the mammals have been here since the Stone Age and the first record of it occurs in the year 975 as de maeides stana, or Stone of the Maidens, probably named after a megalith stone in town where mammals still congregate. The Modern name of Maidstone was frist used about the year 1610. The Roman Empire built the first paved road here, but it was the Normans who were the first to set up a shire court for the administration of local Government, particularly to gather taxes for the central Government. I am sure you will find of interest that Religious organizations set up an abbey and a seminary here."

"Delightful," agreed Woolly Mammoth.

"The priest John Ball was imprisoned here for taking part in the Peasant's Revolt of 1381, and this area also saw the Battle of Maidstone in 1649 during the English Civil War, our mayor at the time, Andrew Broughton, was also the Clerk of the Court of Justice, and pronounced an extinction sentence upon King Charles I, which was carried out.

Our weather is rather cooler in the summers than I would like, but we do have mild winters, and this is my home, the place were I was discovered in 1825 the second dinosaur to be discovered after my friend Megalosaurus. What do you think?"

"Oh, it is a lovely town," said Woolly Mammoth; Thank you for bringing me here. Please take me to meet your family."

Within short order Woolly Mammoth and Iguanodon arrived at Iguanodon's cave. Mrs. Iguanodon met them at the entrance.

"Dear husband, I see you have brought us a Christmas guest. Welcome Woolly Mammoth. We are so pleased to have you with us at this Holy time of the year. What brings you to England?"

"A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Mrs. Iguanodon," said Woolly Mammoth. " I am here to bring the Word of God to Europe. I am on Crusade, and plan to bring a sermon on 1st Corinthians after the Christmas Holidays. "

It would seem appropriate to preach tonight, and I normally hold a Christmas Eve service at the Holy Pentecostal Church of the Pleistocene Revival, but I am tired from all the travel, stomping from Africa, or swimming in the sea. I encourage us to rest and meditate upon the Glory of the Lord God and the birth of his Most Holy Son, Jesus Christ. I hope you are not disappointed about tonight but I am very tired and encourage you all to come to the sermon on 1st Corinthians 15:58 shortly to take place."

"I understand how you have had a long journey and offer you to rest here with us. We will follow your example." said Iguanodon.

"I was told you had children. May I meet them?" asked Woolly Mammoth.

"I feel it is important they know the Word of God, " said Mrs. Iguanodon, but I have just put them to sleep, they have been very excited, anticipating the visit of Stegosaurus Claus, will you wait to meet them Christmas morning?"

"Of course said Woolly Mammoth. "Now let us pray and meditate upon the Wonder that is Christmas. Great and Wonderful Lord God, Thank you for the blessing of your Son Jesus Christ, His Birth and the miracle of his life and ministry. For the sacrifice he will make our Our behalf, King of Kings who sacrificed everything for the benefit of us, your children, lowly sinners all. Thank you for my groundskeeper Kentrosaurus, and all the congregants and visitors to my Church, the Holy Pentecostal Church of the Pleistocene Revival. Thank you for my gracious hosts, Iguanodon and his lovely family. Amen."

"Amen." said the Iguanodons.

Early Christmas Morning, Woolly Mammoth was awakened by two young Iguanodons who were surprised by the fact that they saw Woolly Mammoth there when they were expecting Stegosaurus Claus.

"Fear not young friends," reassured Woolly Mammoth, seeing the distressed look on their faces. "I am Woolly Mammoth, and I am here to bring the Word of God to you and any other mammal, dinosaur or creature who will hear on this most blessed Christmas morning."

"But, but, where is Stegosaurus Claus? Have we been bad?" asked one of the young Iguanodons.

"You have been good children.... Children of God .... but fear not for Stegosaurus Claus will come to you after you have attended my sermon. I assure you."

The children were again delighted, and immediately ran to find their parents, who shortly appeared.

"Will you be bringing us a Christmas Day sermon?" asked Mrs. Iguanodon. "If so, where?"

"On Christmas Day, yes." said Woolly Mammoth. "Let us go and stomp forthrightly to Boughton Monchelsea, for there I have learned, is the center of your Government, and I wish them to hear me if at all possible. My Christmas Sermon is on Isaiah 9:6, and there at Boughton Monchelsea shall it be said in the prophecy: "....the Government shall be upon his shoulders ..."

"Very well," said Iguanodon, I will take you there, and the crowds who know you will follow. By the time you get there there will be enough mammals and maybe a dinosaur or two to give a sermon to. "

Christmas morning dawned, a bit cloudy, but Iguanodon and his family set off with Woolly Mammoth from their cave to Boughton Monchelsea, filled with the joy and wondrous expectation of the Season.

Within short order they all arrived, the Iguanodons made tea while they waited expectantly and Woolly Mammoth stood in the center of the public square. He knew that it being Christmas, there would be no Government officials at work, but he was absolutely delighted to see how many of the mammals came to hear him speak the Word of the Lord. the children of the Iguanodons were more interested in looking at the sky, and looking into the forests to see if they could find what happened to Stegosaurus Claus. Woolly Mammoth was content that now was the time to begin his sermon.

"Brothers and Sisters in Christ, welcome with me to Boughton Monchelsea this fine Christmas Morning. The Birthday of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am delighted to spend this season on Crusade with you and bring to you the Word of the Lord this morning. It has been a bit cloudy when I left from the home of my hosts, the Iguanodons. But now I see just as I begin the clouds begin to part and the sun appear. This is a sign! A sign from The Lord. A sign that tells me there is truth in today's sermon of Isaiah chapter 9 verse 6. For, we have a newborn day, and the newborn day is symbolic of the newborn Son whose nativity we celebrate this day. The prophets of old, wrote of the day to come, foretold of the arrival of the Prince of Peace to the World of the mammal.

If we turn to the Book of Isaiah we see that it is written in Chapter 9 verse 6, ''For unto us, a Child is born, a Son is given." This Child would grow to change the world entire. His is the example we must follow. In the darkness of the world He is the Light. He is the Hope .... In such times as these it is difficult not to despair. So much evil in so many various forms besets us and attempts to seduce and beguile us. So much darkness surrounding us it is easy even for the most staunch believer to fall prey to doubt and fear from time to time.

When you have fallen prey to this way of thinking do recall that Chapter 9 verse 5 reveals to us thus : "For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire". So cleanse we must, but we would live to see the day of the Christ Child born again. I say again of the verse at the start of my sermon, "For onto us, a Child is born; a Son is given."

"....and though there be no Government officials at work today on a Sunday, I know that you listeners are here and more will come to hear the Word and spread it to those who cannot be here to hear or feel the power of the Word the Love of God Almighty.

Yea, verily, that light will grow and crowd out the darkness replacing fear with the love and hope of the newborn King. Those who follow the Word will be wise leaders, and as Isaiah says, "And the Government shall be upon his shoulder, and his Name shall be call'd Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."

"And though these dark times seem to expose the faults of Man's Government, and lead to so much harm, brutality and fear in this, our most WONDERFUL time of the year there is a sign of Hope in that "........ the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this."

So to bring about the prophetic Government we must follow the given example and be zealous for the Love and Hope that is the Lord God Jesus Christ. We must BE that zealous and create that which we wish to see most in all the World entire. We can bring it to pass, my brothers and sisters. But our first step is that we must believe. Be among the chosen to recognize when you are called upon by the Lord. When you see that opportunity, that door open, walk through, stomp through, softly, swiftly, insistently, if loudly, that is okay too so long as you get there !!! The Lord God helps them who help themselves; he will show the sign, and it is up to you to see it, or to act upon it when you see it.

Make the choice that will bring hope and peace. Keep your eyes open at all times for you never know unless you consult the Good Book exactly when the Lord will cause this to pass. "It hath lighted upon the Chosen Israel, the Word was sent onto Jacob, and all the mammals shall know and all the dinosaurs and megafauna shall know that the time has come for the Birth of the Savior of all mankind this most Holy of all mornings. My brothers and sisters I say Amen !! Can I get an Amen?"

The number of listeners was growing as they heard the sermon in the distance they arrived one by one, two by two and even three by three. For this, Woolly Mammoth was exceedingly glad as a great majority responded to his request and said, "Amen."

"Now go in peace and love, this fine morning and celebrate the birth in your own cave, your own field, no matter what you are or who or what your past is. This, by dear sons and daughters my brothers and sisters, is for you. Merry Christmas."

And then, while he still had the attention of the crowd, Woolly Mammoth said, "I am a visitor to your country in order to bring a Crusade for Christ into the country. Please come to the Port of Felixstowe on January 6th and hear a sermon on 1st Corinthians 15:58. I embrace you with the Love of Christ Jesus and thank you for your presence here."

The sermon was concluded; and the Iguanodons were inspired; but their small children were distressed for the absence of Stegosaurus Claus. They tried to ease the concerns of their young, but they did not share their anxiety because they trusted the Word of Woolly Mammoth and had faith that Stegosaurus Claus would appear in time as he always had. The Iguanodons were mildly surprised that no mammal was surprised to see them there; but then, the sermon was given by a Woolly Mammoth and if no mammal was surprised by a proselytizing pachyderm, they would not be shaken by the presence of a couple of dinosaurs with young.

Woolly Mammoth had taken his leave of his hosts for the time being, so that they could spend Christmas as a family. He returned to The Old North Wood with their knowledge and thought he'd spend Christmas Day pruning the oak trees there.When Woolly Mammoth arrived at the Old North Wood he was himself surprised and even alarmed at first to see Spinosaurus resting beside Stegosaurus Claus, who had decided, like Woolly Mammoth, to spend Christmas Day eating some Oak Trees. When Woolly Mammoth was reminded of another verse from the Book of Isaiah: 11:6 : The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. 7 And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox." Thus, his fear was evaporated and a great peace fell upon him. He spoke to Stegosaurus Claus.

"I am pleased to see you here, fellow servant of God. Do you mind if I eat Oak Tree leaves with you?"

"I would be pleased to have the company," responded Stegosaurus Claus. "I am eating a meal here in the Old North Wood so that I am not hungry on my way back to Brazil. Spinosaurus has been good this year; protected me on my journey and did not eat any children this year. He went out and hunted something for himself, but I did not ask him the details. For now he sleeps and when he wakes we will return home again. I will go to my workshop in Brazil, and he will return to his favorite lake in South Africa."

"I should like it if he'd stay for my sermon on January 6th. I understand why you could not; you are very busy in preparing for next years' visit to children around the World."

"Indeed," said Stegosaurus Claus. " I am sure if you ask him he will stay for your sermon."

"Have you visited the Iguanodon cave in Maidstone, as I promised the Iguanodon young ?"

"Yes, I have. They have had a peaceful, joyful Christmas filled with love and goodwill. All their desires are met."

"Have you restored their relationship?" asked Woolly Mammoth.

"This is beyond my power; it is a choice that they must make for themselves but I can help them along by spreading the cheer and goodwill that I have at my disposal; this will bring about the forces of good which will heal such divisions in time. But they must make their own choice and work for that destiny themselves."

There were no more words between them but they ate the forest together through the bright dawn of Christmas morning.

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"Congressaurus Triceratops and I enjoyed our visit with Steve Beaver," said Stegosaurus.

"He is very wise in the way of planting things and making them grow; he knows what can be done and what can't that's how I know we can trust him when he says that it is not possible to extract sunlight from cucumbers. I feel that we can learn a lot from him."

"Steve, might I suggest to you that you could use your cool, spiky tail as a plow! If you don't know how I could teach you."

"Thank you kindly, Stegosaurus," said Steve, "I genuinely appreciate your kindness, but the fact is that I am not the kind of mammal that has or can grow a tail, spiky or otherwise."

"So, is this another thing like the sunlight from cucumbers ?" asked Congresssaurus Triceratops.

"Have you ever considered evolving?" Stegosaurus asked.

Steve laughed. "Even if I wanted to grow a cool, spiky tail, evolution is a process that would take longer than my lifetime."

"I understand," said Stegosaurus. "I am frustrated with evolution because I don't have feathers yet. Patience is a hard virtue to learn."

Then, Congresssaurus Triceratops said, "Steve I am so pleased to meet you . Thank you for setting us straight on the issue of cucumbers. Stegosaurus, as always thank you for your hospitality.

I think I will take my leave now and head to Canada, in order to visit my cousin Styracosaurus, who is still in the Canadian parliament in that Country."

"I am pleased to meet you too," said Steve to Congresssaurus Triceratops. "I hope we will meet again and you will consider my advice."

"I will, and I am certain that we will cross paths again." Congresssaurus Triceratops assured him.

"For one, I'd really like to meet your cousin Styracosaurus," said Steve. "I've never met Styracosaurus before"

"Why don't we all go to visit Styracosaurus in Canada ? asked Stegosaurus. "Steve can ride into Canada on my back, between my spiff, sexy plates. Don't worry, Steve they're a lot more flexible and comfortable than they look; I let small children ride on my back all the time."

"I will give it a try," said Steve.

Steve was lifted to Stegosaurus' back by means of Stegosaurus' cool, spiky tail, and because of the thermoregulatory nature of his spiff, sexy plates, Steve was a lot more comfortable than he thought he would be. When Stegosaurus and Triceratops asked how he was, Steve said, "Things are just fine up here."

"I'm glad," said Stegosaurus. "It is a long way to Canada My plates should keep you warm as we stomp forthrightly through the colder areas of the States in America, and Provinces of Canada."

"I would be pleased to have your company in Canada," said Congresssaurus Triceratops. "Perhaps we can discuss our business venture along the way."

"That would be fine," said Steve.

"Please, Congresssaurus Triceratops, do not leave now, do stay one more night, and we'll all leave in the morning together."

"This is a good plan," said Congresssaurus Triceratops happily.

I went into my garden and made Steve a nice salad, while Congressaurus Triceratops and I dined on a meal of aloe plants before leaving for Canada in the morning.

Indeed, at the speed that Stegosaurus is capable of stomping, which is only about 5 miles per hour, it was mid October before they reached Alberta and the home of Triceratops' cousin Styracosaurus.

There was plenty of time to discuss the particulars of hybrid vegetables, and the plans for Congressaurus Triceratops' new job.

"Hail ! Friend Styracosaurus !!" called out Stegosaurus. "I bring your cousin Triceratops with me, and one of the smartest mammals I know, named Steve Beaver."

"Always nice to see you Stegosaurus, and cousin Triceratops !" said Styracosaurus. "Hello, Steve, pleased to meet you; I like meeting mammals, in my experience they can be very smart, most of the time. I always have something to learn."

Steve was let down from Stegosaurus' back, and said, "I am pleased to make your acquaintance. I always wanted to meet a Styracosaurus."

"I will be glad to tell you all about me," said Styracosaurus. "First, let us dine."

"I have a very good Sweet Kale salad with me with nuts, dried cranberries and Italian Vinaigrette dressing. Stegosaurus made it for me before we left America. It is very good."

"I enjoy coffee plants, " said Styracosaurus.

"Stegosaurus and I would like some coffee plants too, may we share some with you?" asked Congressaurus Triceratops.

"Of course you may," said Styracosaurus. "I will be glad to tell you anything you want to know about me."

"All you wanted to know about Styracosaurus but were afraid to ask !" laughed Stegosaurus.

"Are you anything like the rhinoceros?" asked Steve.

"Well, sort of," said Styracosuarus. I am not in any way related to them, but there are some similarities in that we both have horns, and the rhinos, being megafauna are very large, indeed, but I am even larger. As you can see, I am about 18 feet long, and nearly as tall as Stegosaurus. I weigh three tons whereas the rhinoceros weighs about one ton. My name is derived from the Greek, and means what you might guess: Spiked lizard, The Greek word for the back end of their spears is styrax."

"Fascinating," said Steve.

"My fossil was discovered here in Alberta in 1913, and named by a mammal known as Lawrence Lamb. There is a family of Hadrosaurs named after him. He did a lot to popularize dinosaurs here in Canada and we all owe him a debt of gratitude. The mammal who discovered me was named Charles M. Sternberg, An American who spent most of his life here in Canada. Early in his life worked with Mr. Lamb."

"Tell me more, " asked Steve.

"I am of the Ceratopsia family and cousin to your new friend, and a apparent new business partner Triceratops. Although Canada is my first home, and I am in the parliament here, I have also been discovered in your country, America. Specifically, a State called Montana in 1930. It has taken mammals a long time to learn about me, as complete fossils have been hard to find, though parts of my skull recovered from the dig site of my first discovery as recently as 2006 have helped mammals a lot, and my most recent discovery was only last year. Thus I hope to be more understood very soon. I'm so glad you asked about me. I think that you and I will be great friends".

The dinosaurs and their friend Steve remained in Canada for about a month, learning about each other. They returned to Colorado in mid November in time for the holiday season.

Salut, je m'appelle Loricatosaurus !!

A notre retour du pays d'Egypte, (où j'étais encore, encore incapable de me trouver), mon mari et moi étions épuisés. C’était un long voyage, et j'étais plutôt déçu qu'un si long voyage n’avait pas donné d'indices sur l'emplacement de moi-même pleinement découvert, mais je n’abandonnerai jamais. Après un bon long repos dans notre grotte, mon mari m’a demandé,

« Où aimerais-tu aller te chercher ensuite, ma chère ? »

Je soupire et envisage de rester un moment en France. La France est de bien sûr un très beau pays, et j'ai tellement voyagé, et passer tellement de temps à me chercher (parfois je ne peux toujours pas croire que je me suis perdu quelque part, comme c'est idiot de ma part) que j'ai rarement arrêté de manger les fleurs de mon propre pays. Mais mon mari a pris mon temps une pause dans la réflexion comme une occasion de faire une suggestion, et il a dit :

"Je voudrais visiter l'État américain du Texas. Pense-tu que nous pouvons aller au Texas ? C'est très grand et il y a beaucoup d'endroits où regarder.

Peut-être pourrions-nous commencer à Spicewood, au Texas ; on dirait qu'ils peuvent avoir quelques arbres délicieux là-bas, nous pourrions essayer. "

"Je ne sais pas, mon cher, mais nous pouvons l'essayer. Mes griffes sont vraiment fatiguées . Allons marcher un peu le long de la Seine avant que la nuit tombe, puis nous partirons pour le Texas dans la matinée."

"Nous n'avons pas à te chercher," dit Lexovisaurus avec sympathie. "Nous pouvons juste partir en vacances. Ou restez chez vous."

Maintenant, j'avais très envie de rester à la maison, mais je savais que Lexovissaurus voulait voir Spicewood, et je ne voulais pas le décevoir après qu'il ait été si favorable à mes divers lointains voyages.

Alors que nous marchions le long de la Seine au crépuscule et regardions le coucher du soleil, je lui ai dit, allons au Texas. Nous n'avons même pas pris la peine de manger notre radeau et d'en faire un nouveau, nous avons juste utilisé le même qui avait été jusqu'en Egypte. Après un long voyage paisible et sans incident par la mer, nous sommes arrivés à Galveston, au Texas.

Là, nous nous attendions et avons vu de nombreux mammifères marins dans des bateaux, certains font du commerce, apportent des marchandises au port du Texas pour les vendre ou commerce. D'autres étaient paisiblement en mer, profitant du temps estival.

On ne s'attendait pas à trouver notre ami Dimétrodon. Nous ne l’avions jamais formellement rencontré, moi ou mon mari, mais nous savions tous comment notre cousin Stégosaurus lui a obtenu une belle pension et une grotte au Dinosaure Maison de retraite après une consultation avec le dinosaure et créature mythique Screen Actor's Guild, Local 14065. Et bien qu'il ne nous ait jamais rencontré auparavant, il nous a reconnus comme de la famille de Stégosaurus, et a fait un instruit devine.

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Vous devez être apparentés au Stégosaure, dit-il. "Je m'appelle Dimétrodon. « Je ne suis pas un dinosaure, mais j'en joue un à la télé. »

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Bonjour Dimétrodon, ravi de faire votre connaissance. Vous avez raison. Mon mari et moi sommes cousins du stégosaure !!

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Je vis en Californie maintenant, à la retraite et dans une belle grotte grâce à Stégosaurus, mais le Texas est ma terre natale, et j'ai fait mon premier voyage hors de l'État depuis la retraite pour visiter mon État d'origine. J'espère que tu aimes autant le Texas que moi. Qu'est-ce qui t'amène ici ? » demanda Dimétrodon.

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Nous sommes en vacances après de longs voyages à la recherche de moi-même dans le monde. Plus récemment en Egypte. Mes griffes sont fatiguées de creuser alors nous sommes venus nous reposer et visitez la tranquille ville de Spicewood, Texas, où nous espérons qu'ils ont de délicieux arbres à manger. »

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Je ne connais pas les arbres, car je mange de la viande », a observé Dimétrodon, mais Spicewood est en effet un bon endroit pour les vacances et le repos de vos griffes. Je pense que vous l'aimerez. Si cela ne vous dérange pas, je voyagerai avec vous jusqu'à Austin ; J'aimerais pouvoir vous présenter Willie Nelson, mais il est hors de la ville actuellement."

"C'est très bien, tant que tu promets de ne pas nous manger. Je ne veux pas devoir frapper un aîné avec ma queue fraîche et hérissée », a averti mon mari.

"Tu n'auras pas de soucis de ma part, je ferai attention à mes manières et je serai un compagnon de voyage agréable. Je te le promets", a déclaré Dimétrodon.

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Si Stégosaurus vous fait confiance, nous vous faisons confiance, » lui dis-je. « Je peux vous présenter un bon barbecue texan », suggéra Dimétrodon. « Merci gentiment », dis-je, « Mais nous mangeons des plantes, vous vous en souvenez ? » « Oh oui, je suis désolé d'avoir oublié. »

Nous avons fait un agréable voyage avec Dimétrodon, qui faisait attention à ses manières, et a eu la gentillesse de ne pas nous manger. Nous l'avons laissé avec son barbecue (qu'il a dû se rattraper) à Austin, et avons piétiné jusqu'à Spicewood, où nous sommes arrivés à l'aube, après 5 jours de voyage. (Rappelez-vous, nous les Stégosaures somment lents), et nous sommes arrivés à Spicewood, au Texas.

"J'espère sincèrement que les arbres de Spicewood ne sont pas *trop* épicés", a déclaré Lexovissaurus ; "Il n'y a rien que je déteste plus que les brûlures d'estomac et l'indigestion. "

"Eh bien," dis-je, Calyptranthes pallens est plus un arbuste, et pour manger que nous devions aller en Floride, ou dans d'autres pays comme le Mexique ou Porto Rico. Spicewood est juste le nom de la ville ; je suis sûr quand même qu'ils ont de délicieuses variétés d'arbres ici au Texas."

Tu es si intelligent," observa Lexovisaurus. "Tu dois être le plus intelligent dinosaure dans le monde", "Tu es si gentil, mon cher," lui dis-je.

Quand nous avons piétiné Spicewood, nous sommes allés à un endroit appelé Pace Bend Park, et avons dîné sur un bon repas de Cupressacées, que nous avons trouvé qu'ils ont beaucoup dans la région. Il n'y a jamais eu de souci de brûlures d'estomac ou d’indigestion. Nous nous sommes rafraîchis en nous vautrant un peu dans le lac Travis, et après avoir traversé plus de collines, nous avons trouvé et consommé des bosquets de Quercus Fagacées et Prosopis Fabacées, que nous avons été ravis de voir, puisqu'il fallait les sentir au barbecue de Dimétrodon, on s'est laissé tenter, mais ne l'a pas mangé alors, parce qu'il était encore, assez aimable pour ne pas nous manger.

Dans l'ensemble, nous avons été ravis de notre séjour dans l'État du Texas et la petite ville de Spicewood en particulier. C'est une petite ville, mais a beaucoup à offrir aux mammifères et aux dinosaures. C'était très relaxant et pour les vacances réparatrices ; Je n'avais pas réalisé à quel point j'étais fatigué de tous mes autres voyages et travail jusqu'à ce que je me vautre dans le lac Travis ; Maintenant je sais pourquoi les Sauropodes aiment tellement l'eau. Nous avons décidé de rester en Amérique jusqu'à Septembre, quand nous sommes remontés sur notre radeau, et sommes rentrés chez nous en France.

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"The Moa Birds returned to their native New Zealand a few days after my birthday," said Stegosaurus. " I then spent a few weeks of solitude in my cave, only leaving to consume the occasional grove of Picea pungens.

"In July, early July, after the holiday, I received, just when I was feeling sociable again, a visit from my old friend, retired Congresssaurus Triceratops.

"Hail, good friend Triceratops !!" said I. "What causes you to leave Wyoming and come to visit me in my beautiful native State, Colorado??"

"Well met, friend Stegosaurus!" exclaimed Congresssaurus Triceratops. "I recalled sometime last week, or maybe it was about a year or two ago that I visited and we attempted to extract sunlight from cucumbers by the wisdom of one mammal, Johnathan Swift. Following his instructions we could not fail, I reasoned, and while you were consulting with your loyal accountant Corythosaurus, I actually succeeded in our goal. However, in my zeal to show you I became hungry and ate the cucumbers; I shortly realized my error, but could not duplicate my results, setting us back to square one, essentially. My hope is, that you still have mammal Swift's instruction book, and we can again try to succeed at our goal. Imagine the great day for science when it is discovered that a dinosaur duo such as us, contributed positively to the great body of mammal science, long before the mammals, with their well known larger brains discover it ! I have my heart set on this endeavor."

"I know this means a lot to you, Congresssaurus Triceratops," said Stegosaurus. "However, given our past difficulties, and I hope you will not take this poorly, as I value your friendship, I think it most prudent that we work with mammals to help us reach our goal. I understand your temptation that caused our failure as I have gotten close on my own in the past and given in to eating the cucumbers before they produce light to extract."

"I understand, friend Stegosaurus," said Congresssaurus Triceratops. "We all have certain areas at which we excel, and those at which we fail. I have spent many millions of years in the administration of the law and Government. I have been a part of Greek and Roman Governments in their prime, and have seen them deteriorate and fail, just as the Government and its traditions fail here in America at this moment in history. The horns on my frill and nose are where socialists go to become extinct; I have gored many in my time. But there are some things at which I cannot excel, and I also think it prudent that a dinosaur should be honest with himself and admit what he can and cannot do; this is the path to honor and respect as well as dignity."

"Well stated, friend. Well stated. You still have that knack for eloquent public speeches," said Stegosaurus. " I have recently received communication from my cousin in South Africa, Kentrosaurus; He has told me of a very smart mammal he has met named Steve Beaver; and this mammal has restored an Avocado grove for Widow Ground Sloth and her son Junior. if he can plant Avocados, then he must certainly know how to extract sunlight from cucumbers. If you agree to this, I will ask my cousin to see if this famous mammal, friend of the megafauna and dinosaur, to visit Colorado. Surely with his help we will succeed."

"I agree," said Congresssaurus Triceratops; and thus, we contacted Kentrosaurus, and he told me that the famous mammal known as Steve Beaver was willing to come help. It would be some time as he was traveling by raft; but dinosaurs are very patient creatures; when you have seen 140 million and 15 years it is something you learn; and so we waited. Finally on Sunday, July 18th, a much anticipated visitor came to my cave.

"Hello, Stegosaurus," said Steve.

"Hello, welcome to my home Colorado, and I am pleased to introduce you to my friend from Wyoming, Congresssaurus Triceratops, ( retired ), " said Stegosaurus.

"Pleased to meet you Triceratops. I have heard a lot about you," said Steve.

"I have long anticipated your visit, and likewise glad to make your acquaintance." said Congresssaurus Triceratops.

"Kentrosaurus told me you needed my assistance. What can I help you two with?" asked Steve.

Stegosaurus brought out a copy of Gulliver's Travels, and explained everything as best he could.

"We are fascinated by science and the wisdom of mammals. Ever since I read this scientific treatise by Mr. Swift, I have been fascinated with the idea of extracting sunlight from cucumbers. If a mammal in a flying city can do it, so can a dinosaur .... and when Congresssaurus Triceratops retired I found he shares my ambition to contribute the the realm of science in a way that will astound the mammals with large brains. We wish so very much to be the dinosaurs that advance science for the benefit of mammals, that way, they'll stop making fun of us for having walnut brains and respect the intelligence of dinosaurs, if we are alive or extinct, or even nomen dubium. "

"If I tell you what I think, will you promise not to be upset?" asked Steve.

"Of course," said Stegosaurus and Congresssaurus Triceratops in unison.

"Okay. I just don't want to be stabbed with horns or whacked with a cool, spiky tail,"

"Have no fear and please be honest," said Stegosaurus.

"Here it is, bluntly," said Steve. "You cannot extract sunlight from cucumbers. This is an impossibility."

"But, but, how?!?" sputtered Congresssaurus Triceratops. "We put them in the sun and they get very warm, charged with the power of the sun. There must be a way to extract or discharge all that energy."

"We want to help the mammals, the environment, and ourselves by advancing science. If we can do this, perhaps we don't have to become extinct," said Stegosaurus.

"We already are extinct, Stegosaurus. Maybe you missed the worst part of it, the meteor, but we're still extinct." said Congresssaurus Triceratops.

"Sigh," said Stegosaurus.

"You must both understand that this book, this very famous book is a satire. Much of it is a joke. It wasn't til recently that I encountered talking horses; I would never have believed that. Even if horses can talk, I'm pretty sure that it is not possible to extract sunlight from cucumbers," explained Steve.

"Sister Quagga proves horses can talk," said Stegosaurus. "Or that they can be heard by the animal they are addressing at the time they need to be heard in a language that listener understands. "But I was hoping that there was some way that sunlight bearing cucumbers may also be a part of reality."

"I'm sorry to tell you they are not," said Steve sympathetically.

"Well, drat !" said Congressaurus Triceratops, stomping his foot in frustration. "I guess there's no hope for me now but to become a lobbyist like other retired politicians; how drab."

"Do not lose heart, Congresssaurus Triceratops," said Steve. "I can help you there. There are lots of options for someone of your skill set."

"I want to hunt down this Johnathan Swift and stab him with my horns, but that would surely violate the 8th Amendment. If there is one thing I cannot tolerate it is a liar."

"I understand the frustration, but let us not talk of terrible deeds, even if Mr. Swift is long extinct. There are lots of lucrative options besides being a lobbyist for someone of your skill set. Give me an idea of what you'd like to do, and maybe I can still help you. Perhaps you could make some extra money playing extinct in a museum." Steve suggested.

"I've done that !" exclaimed Stegosaurus. "I do that all over the United States and more recently, in other parts of the world."

"It is very lucrative," said Congresssaurus Triceratops. " But I already do that. Have been for quite a while. But I want to do more than do well financially. I just want to do something that will be good for society. I want to be useful in my retirement years. I could live a few million more years yet, unless another meteor strikes."

"I like eating plants," said Congresssaurus Triceratops. "I even remember when grass was invented."

"Well, here's a thought." said Steve. "Have you ever tried growing plants? Maybe you could grow some plants and then open a greenery or garden center. If you can control your appetite and not eat your stock you could do very well. Lots of mammals like plants, and there are lots of mammals to sell plants to. "

"Now this is an interesting thought," said Congresssaurus Triceratops. "If you cannot extract sunlight from cucumbers, can you teach us how to grow our own cucumbers?"

"This I can do," said Steve.

"Capital!" said Congresssaurus Triceratops.

"It is still sad and frustrating that we cannot extract sunlight from cucumbers," said Stegosaurus. "I once thought we were so close!"

"I know," said Steve. "But, running a greenery, you could attempt several kinds of hybrid vegetables, and perhaps create a new vegetable, to the benefit of science and animals everywhere. I have been thinking of this myself for some time."

"I'm glad we have made the acquaintance of this mammal," said Congresssaurus Triceratops to Stegosaurus, "He is indeed very smart. " ..... and then to Steve, " I am very pleased to meet you, Steve Beaver. Thank you for helping an old politician dinosaur find a new path in life."

"You're welcome," said Steve.

"What a great day," said Stegosaurus. "Let us all break from the heavy work of thinking and eat a nice meal of Avocados."

"An excellent choice!" said Steve.

The meal and conversation about Avocados and the versatility of other vegetables continued well into the night. The adventure was just beginning.

"My birthday has come around again," observed Stegosaurus. On the last day of May as I was bidding farewell to the Moa Birds as they returned to New Zealand, one of them humbly asked if they might remain guests in Colorado at my cave to help me celebrate my 140 Million and 15th birthday. Of course I agreed, and was delighted to have someone to spend time with and celebrate my birthday.

The Moas tried my cake, as seen in the photo, but they did not care for it as much as they do the leaves of plants, the roots of trees, or that fairly new invention known as grass. I explained to them the tradition of cakes on birthdays, and they then understood more than it seemed before, but they still didn't like it much. I am well known to prefer trees, leaves and roots myself, but once a year I eat cake, and so be it, I had more for myself. Perhaps next year I shall have a birthday pie, and see what the Moas think of birthday pie.

I didn't want to disappoint my well meaning friends, so when I finished my cake I went out with them out of Boulder and to the town of my birth, Morrison, Colorado, where we dug for roots with our claws, and I enjoyed eating grass with them, until an angry mammal came out of his cave and told me in no uncertain terms, "I don't care if you ARE the State fossil, get off my lawn, you and your big bird friends !!!"

It was only because it was my birthday and I am mild mannered that I did not use my cool, spiky tail. Refusing to let the experience cloud the enjoyment of my birthday we climbed the hills and mountains til we found a nice stand of Pinus aristata; the delicious nature of that good food lifted our spirits and restored our good humor. I am blessed to have so many good friends who enjoy going on adventures. Having adventures with good friends makes life fun, exciting and interesting. I hope your life is as fun, exciting and interesting when you are yourself 140 Million and 15 years old. Cheers to another blessed year !!"

In Mid May we arrived in San Francisco, California by raft; I bid farewell to my class mates til next semester, and as they went on to tour the Sequoiadendron giganteum The Moa Birds and I continued on to my cave in Colorado. Arriving therein, I was prepared to rest my weary traveling claws and watch the Moa Birds graze in my yard ( very relaxing ), but to my surprise when I arrived at my cave I found waiting my good friend Rhedosaurus.

"Stegosaurus !! You must come at once!" he declared with a sense of urgency I had never seen him exhibit before. "Call the Stegosaurus Disaster Relief Agency into action, for we must immediately travel to Lexington, Kentucky to help the mammals out of another flood!"

"A flood? Again?" Stegosaurus sighed. "Very well, we shall leave in the morning. Moa Birds, will you come with me in the morning, or leave with Rhedosaurus?"

"We will travel with you, Stegosaurus," said Moa Bird, "But don't take it personally, Rhedosaurus; we appreciate you coming all this way from New York to let us know about the dire situation for the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky."

"No worries, Moa Birds," replied Rhedosaurus. "I understand it is a long journey from your native land of New Zealand. I shall at once depart for Kentucky. My lovely wife and the other members of the Stegosaurus Disaster Relief Agency are already there. I will let them know you are on the way. " And Rhedosaurus departed for Kentucky.

In the morning the Moa Birds and I stomped forthrightly ( The Moas have to stomp, you know; they are flightless birds )

When we arrived in the city of Lexington, Kentucky, we saw immediately that the streets were quite flooded indeed. We also could not miss Nigersaurus working with Western Black Rhino and our non existent friend Agathaumas. We were compelled to get right to work, seeing the seriousness of the situation for the suffering mammals of the area. Our friends understood and dispensed with any formal greetings that under normal circumstances we would exchange. The mammals' shopping center Lexington Green, on Nicholsville Road and New Circle Road was in danger of being overtaken by the sea; This had the potential to displace some 200,000 mammals who live within 5 miles of it. There sure are a lot more mammals these days than I remember from my youth. Anyhow The Moas were sent to carry sandbags on their backs and in their beaks to help protect the CYL Sauna Studio; Agathaumas told me that he and Nigersaurus had finished building a temporary wall ( of which Nigersaurus himself was a part ), which was protecting Palmer's Fresh Grill & Seafood from further damage but all of their fishes and other seafaring animals had escaped to the sea and it would be hard to find them and save them before the water receded.

"Just do the best you can," said Stegosaurus. "Don't be hard on yourself for a loss you cannot control."

As I let small children ride my back between my spiff, sexy plates to safety I saw Rhedosaurus and Lady Rhedosaurus with Western Black Rhino, blocking water from entering Joseph - Beth Booksellers, and thereby saving many books. I am sure the mammals will appreciate that.

"Where are the mammal rescue teams?" asked Western Black Rhino.

"There were a few policemen here at one time," said Rhedosaurus.

"Yes, were being the operative word ... " said Lady Rhedosaurus. "My husband ate them ... again."

"I'm sorry, honey," said Rhedosaurus. "I know it looks bad for our reputation. Especially in these modern times. I'll try better."

"I know you will. I know. Its just that sometimes I feel like I can't take you anywhere ........."

Eventually the rain ended and the waters receded. Mammals came and used their machines to help speed the process; Nigersaurus helped them by drinking a lot of it.

Then, the sun was bright and high so we stopped by the Lexington City Cemetery to see if we could all enjoy some sunbathing, but alas, just as in years past, we were denied!

Still no sunbathing in the cemetery. Not even for dinosaurs and megafauna. So, we settled for our second option, I nice meal at the arboretum before we each returned to our respective homes.

I returned to my cozy cave in Colorado, just in time to celebrate my birthday.

In April, my College Class and I were sent on our class final to document, study and eat the trees and verdure of the land of New Zealand. I was overjoyed, for it gave me the perfect excuse to visit my old friends the Moa Birds, whom I had not had the pleasure of watching in some time. We all eagerly got on our rafts and floated forthrightly to the mighty mountain uplands, and absolutely delightful swampy lowlands of that country. The trip, as it always is, was long, but we all left from our Native State of Colorado, USA, and thus, had brought a healthy supply of our favorite Picea pungens to eat along the trip.

We each had our own raft; I did not travel with anyone on my raft but we had each other in sight the whole time. When the time came in Early May to arrive in New Zealand, we did not seek our friends The Moa Birds right away; and as usual no one came to greet us, but I was not alarmed as I have been to New Zealand before, and knew where to go to find them. Instead, as we were all tired of Picea pungens by three weeks of nothing but, my class and I eagerly stomped about until we found some familiar Cyatheaceae, which warmed my heart and reminded me of my childhood, since they had been around since my mother found me while she was eating a cabbage patch, and I was but a young plate lizard, just barely out of my shell. They are the tallest family of surviving ferns from the Jurassic ( or, possibly the Cenozoic, though I do vividly remember them being pointed out to me by my mother when I was young. ) And we all had to stand on our hind legs to reach the best leaves, and sometimes knock them down, but it was worth it. When you are almost 140 Million and 15 you will understand the attraction to nostalgia and longing for the past. When we had eaten our fill we all stomped forthrightly over the hills to the uplands, in search of The Moa Birds. We had seen some Haast's Eagles circling above as our rafts arrived on the North end of the South Island, a nature preserve and National State Park named after a famous mammal named Abel Tasman. ( 1603 ~ 1659 ). Along the way we found and heartily consumed an abundance of Alsophila colensoi, these were in the lovely swamps on the North end of the Island. Dicksoniaceae, another delicious swamp dwelling fern, which I am sure my cousin Wuerhosaurus remembers from his youth since they have been here since the late Cretaceous Period. Cibotium was itself part of this family until the mammals classified Cibotium as a family of its own in 2016. Either way they are both very delicious. I always like to look for and consume some Dicksonia fibrosa, while in New Zealand, since it only grows in this country. I have a real fondness for the fern family, and in the last few million years or so have become a real connoisseur. Likewise with the Dicksonia squarrosa, which the native mammals use as decorative plants in their gardens; they also build fences out of them from time to time.

It was then, when we had finished the Polypodiophyta and ready to move on to the Pinophyta when we encountered a grazing herd of The Moa Birds in a clearing. We all agreed, having the strong desire to evolve into birds someday, ( its a bird hip thing, maybe you wouldn't understand unless you have bird shaped hips. ) that we should sit and be quiet and simply observe them for some time. This was a very relaxing thing. I find watching birds to be one of the most calming activities one can undertake; whether we are enjoying their beauty in the moment or dreaming of the day we will evolve feathers and wings and fly away it is one of the things I enjoy most in my life. I never tell my classmates about my wishes to evolve into a bird, for they are very proud of being 6 ton, 9 foot tall and 30 foot long plate lizards with cool, spiky tails and spiff, sexy plates. They would probably laugh at me. Maybe they secretly have the same dream, but I am too shy to ask.

Finally I decided we should let the Moas know we were watching them, so I stomped ( as quietly and carefully as someone can stomp when they are 6 tons, ) and since I was successful they were not in any way alarmed. I was greeted heartily.

"Why, Stegosaurus !! How nice to see you !! How long have you been watching us ? When did you arrive?" Moa Bird asked me.

"Not too long ago, friend Moa Bird .....I am here with my entire college class. We are studying the trees of New Zealand for our final exam and it is very fortunate that I have friends here because I can learn and visit you at the same time."

"Delightful. Welcome," said Giant Moa. "Call your class out of the bushes. Might I suggest we all pass the time by digging for roots with our claws .....?"

"Oh what a great idea !! I wouldn't have thought of it but we do have that in common. I love to dig for roots with my claws. Are you sure you don't have a mammal brain, thinking of such great ideas as this?" asked Stegosaurus.

If Moa Birds could smile, ( which they can't ), Moa Bird would have smiled. Moa said, "No, Stegosaurus. Just a bird brain." I called out my class, and they all came out of the forest, some grazing right away, others already digging for roots, having heard our conversation. The arrival of the other Stegosaurids caused some circling Haast's Eagles to think twice about eating the peaceful Moa Birds. I like to watch the Haast's Eagles too, they have a majestic wingspan I'm envious of, but I don't like the fact that they are fond of eating my Moa friends. Its too bad they aren't vegetarians also.

We enjoyed the rest of our time in New Zealand; our class final also required us to consume some of the native Angiospermae, and generally I like flowers, they are one of the greatest inventions of modern times. But today in the swamps, there were a lot of insects about, and I really didn't feel like getting the insects in my eyes and under my scales. However, I needed to put up with it in order to complete my final and get a good grade. To this end we found and consumed Dodonaea viscosa, Coprosma acutifolia, ( another lovely plant native to this land ), Coprosma arborea, which also bears delicious fruit, Cordyline, and Dracophyllum. We remained until the first week in May, and when we were about to get back on our rafts headed for Colorado, the Moa Birds surprised us by asking if they'd be able to come back with us and visit America for a while. "We haven't traveled in a while, and just as you enjoy our native plants, there are some plants in America that don't grow here," said Moa Bird.

"Of course you are welcome," said Stegosaurus. So, we were able to enjoy the company of the Moas in their native land for about three weeks, and then they got on rafts and joined us in America for a while. I was so delighted. My life is so blessed to have so many good friends around me, and so many rich, full enjoyable adventures.

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In mid January, Woolly Mammoth chose to give a sermon upon the Epistle to the Ephesians chapter 4, verse 28. It was cool, but Woolly Mammoth decided to do something different for this sermon. He decided to hold the sermon out of doors and make a large bonfire out of the deadwood from the forest that Kentrosaurus had recently replanted for Widow Ground Sloth and her son Junior. Since most of the congregation consisted of Pleistocene megafauna, he knew they would not be uncomfortable.

As Woolly Mammoth finished, the first guests to arrive were Woolly Rhino and Western Black Rhino.

"Hail, Woolly Mammoth!" said Woolly Rhino. "Why do you build a fire out of doors? Is this where the sermon will be tonight?"

"This is my plan," said Woolly Mammoth. "There is no fault with the Church; rather I do enjoy the crisp weather at present, and would like to give the sermon out of doors, if that pleases the congregation."

"I'm okay with that," said Woolly Rhino.

"I'm okay with that too, " said Western Black Rhino, "...and I don't have any fur !! The weather will be fine."

"Where is Kentrosaurus?" asked Western Black Rhino. "He's usually here by now; is he okay?"

"Kentrosaurus is fine;" said Woolly Mammoth. "We have been visited since Christmas Day by a mammal named Steve Beaver who is replanting the Avocado Grove for Widow Ground Sloth and her son Junior."

"So I suppose then, that we will not see the Ground Sloths," said Western Black Rhino.

"Or Kentrosaurus. It will be a while; he is fascinated by the teachings of our new mammal friend Steve, and probably will not be seen here for a few days. I've given him a vacation, knowing that when he returns he has new knowledge to bring to our gardens. Fear not, for when he returns he will be graced with knowledge granted to him by The Lord, and he shall make our gardens even more wonderful and pleasing to the Lord and His Son, Jesus. We will still have many come to hear my sermon today; I trust in the Lord. Today I have chosen to speak upon the Epistle to the Ephesians, Chapter 4, verse 28."

"It will seem strange without Kentrosaurus here at the moment, but he is about doing the Lord's work." said Woolly Rhino.

"Please reside within our prayer garden for your rest and relaxation while I continue to prepare," offered Woolly Mammoth. "Peace be with you both; I will let you know when the sermon begins."

The two rhinos cheerfully turned to depart for the prayer garden while others began to arrive for the sermon. But then, all of the megafauna were alarmed to suddenly see Smilodon arriving.

"This could be very bad," said Western Black Rhino. "Woolly Mammoth, what are we to do now?"

"Have faith, Western Black Rhino. We rescued Smilodon from the tar pits years ago. He repented from the murder of Giant Ground Sloth, but has rarely been seen at Church. As with Spinosaurus do not assume the worst."

"Trust is hard to come by, knowing his nature," admitted Woolly Rhino. "Proceed carefully, and I will protect you both. With my life, if I have to."

Woolly Rhino did not want Woolly Mammoth to step forward, but Mammoth stepped toward Smilodon, saying "Peace be upon you, brother Smilodon. Welcome, in the Name of the Lord God, and Please do not eat us."

"I will not eat you. I have been inspired to come hear the Word of God today. Am I late for the sermon?" asked Smilodon.

"No, you are not," said Woolly Mammoth. It is on St. Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians, with a focus on Chapter 4, verse 28." said Woolly Mammoth. "It is so nice to see you. The sermon will begin shortly."

The nervous Rhinos remained with Woolly Mammoth, still very nervous. Woolly Mammoth was not afraid, but he welcomed the protection. Then came along Spinosaurus, the first time anyone had seen him since Christmas.

"Today is just not our day to feel easy," Western Black Rhino. "Christmas has been over now for several weeks. Spinosaurus will not be on his best behavior."

"There should be an abundance of caution," agreed Woolly Mammoth. "But be patient and trust in the Lord. The Lord God never gives us more than we can handle."

"Be at peace, I mean no harm to any one on this the Lord's Day, Sunday." said Spinosaurus. "I ate well before I have come to Church and so I assure you that I have come to be inspired by the sermon today."

"I am so glad, and so glad to see you," said Woolly Mammoth. "Be welcome, Spinosaurus. The sermon will shortly begin."

The Rhinos finally felt they could go to the Prayer Garden, and Woolly Mammoth continued building his bonfire.

"Where is Sister Quagga?" asked Smilodon of Woolly Mammoth. "Does she ever come to Church?"

"Do you promise not to eat her if I tell you?" asked Woolly Mammoth.

"Of course, I will be on my best behavior, just like Spinosaurus."

"Okay then," said Woolly Mammoth. "Sister Quagga is with Widow Ground Sloth, Junior Ground Sloth, Kentrosaurus and Steve Beaver planting trees today. She rarely comes to Church, but I pray for her every day; she has a good heart and is very generous. I hope she will come to the Lord on her own time someday. The door is always open at my Holy Pentecostal Church of the Pleistocene Revival."

"I was only concerned as I had not seen her in a while," said Smilodon.

Woolly Mammoth wasn't quite sure he believed that, but he decided not to press Smilodon on the matter; he decided a good sermon would speak to Smilodon's heart far better than a general scolding.

He said, "There, Smilodon, we now have a good bonfire going. The sermon is about to begin. Please join the congregation."

Then Woolly Mammoth went to the Prayer Garden to fetch Woolly Rhino and Western Black Rhino, and when he returned the Rhinos also joined the congregation and the sermon began.

"Brothers and sisters, in the Name of the Lord Jesus, welcome. Today our sermon is outdoors in spite of the cooler weather. I have built a bonfire to keep us warm, should our fur not be adequate. Or, if you do not have fur, like Spinosaurus," said Woolly Mammoth, noting that the usually fearsome meat eater looked rather innocent curled up by the fire, yet attentive to the soon to arrive sermon.

"Today our sermon is on St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians," said Woolly Mammoth. "Ephesus was an ancient city in Anatolia; it became one of the early centers of Christian activity in the first three centuries of our Lord but it had been inhabited since the Neolithic age by many pre Christian peoples. Thus, It had temples both Christian and Pagan, and its Christian Church St. John mentioned in his Revelation. It was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia, in present day Turkey. The author of the Epistle on which I speak a sermon today St. Paul lived there from Anno Domini 52 ~ 54, speaking sermons, and conducting missionary acts though the Epistle he wrote to the Ephesians was written in A.D. 62 or so, when St. Paul was imprisoned in Rome. It is also rumored that Mary the mother of Jesus spent her last years on earth in Ephesus; the house where she lived still stands today. The great days of Ephesus ended in the 15th century; Mammals abandoned it long ago, but still think enough of its remains to declare it a World Heritage Site as of 5 short years ago. St. Paul spoke to the Ephesians when they were a large, thriving city of Godly citizens thus, saying as I say to you now,' Grace and peace to you from our Lord, Jesus Christ! He has blessed us in the Heavenly, spiritual realms with every blessing!' As famous mammals have said, 'I give to you as I have received, for the more I give the more I have'; the Lord's love is infinite! 'The Lord chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be blameless and Holy in His sight! In his all encompassing love!' Can you not feel it in the air, brothers and sisters? Can you not feel it surrounding you as we gather in this out of doors Sky Church, how can you not feel the Love of the Lord God if you believe? Tell me, give me 'Amen!' if you can feel it!

And the small gathering declared unanimously 'Amen!'

"Now Brothers and Sisters, I have said before the Sermon started I wanted to preach on Ephesians Chapter 4, with a focus on verse 28. So we'll start at the beginning of Chapter 4. God love you."

'Amen!' said a few voices in the congregation.

"I say again, God love you, and you should rejoice in being a child of God, a student of the Lord. As St. Paul tells the Ephesians, 'I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received! Be humble and gentle, be patient in your expressions of love to one another. Make every effort to be peaceful; you are all united in this holy bond. For there is one body and one spirit, just as when you were called to one hope: one Lord, one faith; one baptism; one God, and one Father.'

The Lord God gives us grace, as the Christ in a manner of His own determination; as we are told in the Psalms, "When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people."

"Christ gave himself to the prophets, to the evangelists, the rabbis, the pastors, and the teachers, that they may ready themselves for a life full of good works and service. Thus, may be body of Christ be built up in the Earth until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ! Come with me, Brothers and Sisters! Be not left behind! The Lord wants you to be part of the Heavenly Jubilee! He wants all mammals! All megafauna! All dinosaurs! All birds! All insects, yea, even insects into his Kingdom! Come one, come all, to feel the Love of Christ Jesus! 'Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming'. For we will know and be certain of the place we go, and need not fear extinction! See the light! Feel the light! This is the love of the Lord, and the way, the road to eternal salvation! As famous mammals have said, 'Let danger never turn you aside from the pursuit of honor, or the Glory of Christ Jesus! Extinction is inevitable, but the fame of Godly virtue is immortal!' Immortal, I tell you! immortal!"

"Thus, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ !! He is within !! Calling to you, waiting to be heard! So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed !!! Turn not this way, but towards the Lord Jesus! Jesus is, IS, the WAY! The WAY, Brothers and Sisters! Fear not, for He is with you in Heart and Soul! The way of greed and selfishness, of earthly depravity is not what you have been destined! You are destined for Salvation! The Lord wants you for salvation! He wants you to come HOME! 'You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness !!'

"Though it be difficult, remain on the straight and narrow path, long suffering bears fruit in the end, a joyous reunion with those we've loved, extinct before us, but we must remember, 'Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.' Live the life of service to your fellow traveler on life's journey, from the very beginning to the very end, charity is your moral responsibility, not a purpose of the civil authority; but rather you should give of your own that which you have. And I implore you, so as you speak, so shall you be judged, so speak not unkindly; speak only words of love and hope, if you can not speak kindly, say it not, or think it either!

Returning to the scripture, again St. Paul says, 'Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.' Go in peace, my Brothers and Sisters! This is the message St. Paul gave the Ephesians, and the one I give to you and urge you most heartily to heed today, so many dire events in the World today, wars and rumors of wars, meteors, comets, floods, earthquakes, there being no shortage of calamity; but you can be at peace within by following the Lord and being not in disagreement with your fellow, be he megafauna, dinosaur, mammal, or other being. Go in love, Go in Peace. God love you."