Jim’s Dragon Lair (Gemini AI)

Did you know I raise dragons? Crazy, huh? I’ve talked about them before, in previous blogs. “Here Be Dragons“, “Rainbow Dragons at Pride Visalia?“, and “Dragon Update“. Check them out.

The issue with them today is food costs. Yikes! The Purina Dragon Chow I usually get them has jumped in price. I buy in bulk, so it’s been a while since my last order, and had a bit of a sticker shock moment when I went to reorder. These lizards are getting expensive! (I at least cut down on home repair costs by moving them to a stone building. No more scorched basement beams, or crispy wall coverings!)

But, they are cute as hell, and I can’t really let them go foraging among the stray dogs and cats in the city, now can I? The occasional opossum or gopher isn’t really a big thing overall, but they don’t seem to be able to smell skunk, and when they bring one of those home, it’s… well, it’s not fun. And yes, I do let them out once in a while to stretch their wings. Even though the underground lair is quite expansive, it’s still not enough to let them really get some exercise in. Good thing they’re as nocturnal as I am! It wouldn’t do to have them seen flying around in broad daylight, now would it?

They are miffed, I must say, to hear about the Visalia City Council gutting the oak tree ordinance. Some of those very old trees make great perches from which to survey their domains. So far, I’ve been able to deflect them from plotting revenge, but as more trees disappear, it might become difficult. I’m thinking I’ll blame the King, as they’re quite enamored with the entire royalty thing, and might see it as his divine right. We’ll see.

I guess I better get my order in, before prices go even higher.

I wonder if Amazon carries Dragon Chow?