I hadda turn left at Albuquoiky - Albuquerque, New Mexico

If Bugs had traveled earlier this week, he could ONLY have turned left at Albuquerque. I-40 east was closed altogether, so my choices were easier than Bugs'. 
I'm petsitting here in New Mexico's largest city; three dogs, two cats, and unnumbered finches are sharing their house with me.

Zip and Zelda

These guys are heelers (Australian cattle dogs), and if they detect me moving (unlikely), they attempt to gather me into a neat bundle. They're very social and sweet, and will choose a tile floor over their beds if it brings them closer to me.

Daisy

Daisy is ... I don't know Daisy's pedigree; she's about 90 pounds of OH MY GOD DON'T JUMP! Very sweet, thinks she's a Chihuahua. Spokesdog for the other two who goad her into climbing the stairs and waking me.

Widget

Widget is Sanskrit for "She Who Punishes Affection." You know that moment when you realize it's time to stop petting? She doesn't have that moment.

Yoda is elusive and camera-shy. An excellent black-and-white specimen.

I haven't taken pictures of the finches, because when I'm inside their aviary, I'm mostly thinking about getting out of their aviary. They're very cute, extraordinarily finchy, with birdlike toileting habits, and I'm just focusing on what they need from me so they can make their next nitrogenous deposit. There is an ingenious dinner theater situation here. The cats can dine (on kibble!), relax, and watch the show. Threatening behavior, like shouting "Show us your thighs, Two-Piece!" is discouraged, but not prohibited. 

I'll enjoy the house and critters for two more days, then I'll be on the loose.

Happy 2016 to you all. I'll be snuggled up here wishing I knew how to work the remote like I did two days ago, and listening to the ball drop in NYC. What will you do to usher out 2015?