My Little Pony Monthly Issue 8 (November 1,
1997)
My Little Pony Monthly
Established June 1997
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Issue 8
November 1997
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Letters to the Editor
Subj: If you didn't get the answers the first time....
From: donielle@snowhill.com
Okay, Pony Friends! :)
In the last newsletter, Sugarberry spun a wonderful tale about a Halloween party that involved
going through a maze where the participants were asked riddles to help them navigate through it,
and Windwhistler won. <----That was for those of you who don't recall this terrific tale or missed
it when it came around--SHAME ON YOU! ;) Anyways, after the story Sugarberry posted the 8
riddles that Windwhistler was asked; here's where I add my two bits. She tells us that the riddles
came from a book that Miss Hackney makes all her students read. If you accidentally deleted the
riddles and want them again, you can check out THE HOBBIT from a library or watch the
animated movie THE HOBBIT. The riddles are the same ones asked when the Hobbit (Bilbo
Baggins) and the creature Golem had a riddling contest. (Sounds like they went to school with
Miss Hackney too.... :) You will get the answers there too, of course. (How else could one of
them win if they didn't answer all the riddles correctly?) So, there the riddles are, anytime you
want to read or hear them. Enjoy, and keep the great Pony stuff coming, guys! :) Bye ‘till next
we meet! ----Donielle Hare aka Ryo-ohki Cabbit =^.^= Miya meow!
Subj: Re: My Little Pony Monthly(part 1)
From: trick@fia.net
Fizzy asked if there was ever a Baby Sundance... as chance has it I was cleaning a Baby Sundance
when I read that, so go ahead and tell her it exists.
Rachel
Oh, and those riddles... When did Miss Hackney make the ponies read The Hobbit?
Subj: Re: "Have You Ever Wondered"...
From: AbiShort@aol.com
"Was there ever a Baby Sundance?"
Yes there was, I have her. She's got Beddy-Bye eyes.
Subj: Re: My Little Pony Monthly
From: wardrobe@dircon.co.uk
Hi!
Thanks an awful lot for the MLP Monthly, it was excellent! I can't wait till the next issue!
Subj: M L P
From: yu216411@yorku.ca
Hello!
Thank you for putting me on the mailing list! I just Love the newsletter! Finally some contact
with other people who have a weird obsession with collecting My Little Ponies! (hehehehe)
Subj: Re: My Little Pony Monthly(part 2)
From: AIRWOLFI
The monthly newsletter is really good! I enjoy reading it. Thanks for sending it to me!
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Riddle answers-
The winner of the riddle answers is rhenberg@usit.net! She supplied the following
correct answers:
Riddle #1- Mountains
Riddle #2- Teeth
Riddle #3- Wind
Riddle #4- Sun to a Daisy
Riddle #5- Dark
Riddle #6- Egg
Riddle #7- Fish
Riddle #8- Time
She said this: "It is so funny because I had just given some friends these riddles to
try to figure out. They are from The Hobbit."
Others who identified the book the riddles came from:
trick@fia.net
donielle@snowhill.com
If you missed the riddles the first time, here they are:
Riddle #1: What has roots as nobody sees,
Is taller than trees,
Up, up it goes,
And yet never grows?
Riddle #2: Thirty white horses on a red hill,
First they champ,
Then they stamp,
Then they stand still.
Riddle #3: Voiceless it cries,
Wingless flutters,
Toothless bites,
Mouthless mutters.
Riddle #4: An eye in a blue face
Saw an eye in a green face.
"That eye is like to this eye"
Said the first eye,
"But in low place,
Not in high place."
Riddle #5: It cannot be seen, cannot be felt,
Cannot be heard, cannot be smelt.
It lies behind stars and under hills,
And empty holes it fills.
It comes first and follows after,
Ends life, kills laughter.
Riddle #6: A box without hinges, key, or lid,
Yet golden treasure inside is hid.
Riddle #7: Alive without breath,
As cold as death;
Never thirsty, ever drinking,
All in mail never clinking.
Riddle #8: This thing all things devours:
Birds, beasts, trees, flowers;
Gnaws iron, bites steel;
Grinds hard stones to meal;
Slays king, ruins town,
And beats high mountain down.
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Can you guess what these Ponies are being for Haloween???
by Applejack
Ponies:
Applejack
Firefly
Tootsie
Lemon Treats
Costumes:
Cow
Fire fighter
Ballerina
Indian
Applejack is not being a fire fighter.
Tootsie is not being a ballerina.
Lemon Treats is being what Tootsie is not being.
Firefly does not want to be a cow.
Lemon Treats does not want to be an Indian.
But Tootsie does.
Applejack wants to be what Firefly does not want to be.
Firefly is being what Applejack doesn't want to be.
Answers at the end of the issue!***
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Tabby's Not-So-Perfect Day
by Galaxy
"BRINGBRINGBRINGBRING!!!!!!" Tabby awoke with a start, jumping quickly
out of bed and banging off her alarm clock. "Oh, my!" gasped Tabby as she noticed the time.
"Ten past eight!! I must have set my alarm clock wrong! Dream Valley Junior High School
starts at EIGHT!!"
She ran a comb through her pink hair, not getting one tangle out. She grabbed her
school books and raced down the stairs. "Waah!!" she cried, suddenly noticing Baby Whirly
Twirl's skateboard on the stairs. But she was running so fast, she couldn't stop in time, and fell
head over heels down to the bottom of the staircase. "Oof!" she let out a groan and tried to blink
away the stars in front of her eyes. When her vision cleared, she saw four familiar yellow hoofs.
"Really, Tabby, watch where you're going!" Lofty's voice remarked.
"L-lofty?" Tabby murmured. "Why didn't you wake me up??"
Lofty shrugged nonchalantly. "It's not my job to make sure you guys get to school
on time." Lofty had just recently graduated from college and was slightly stuck-up about it.
Tabby leaped up and scampered out the door, to find it was pouring down huge
drops of rain. "Ooh.." muttered Tabby. "Why do I have a feeling this day will get worse before it
gets better?"
BANG! The door to Miss Scarlet's door flew open and slammed against the wall,
revealing a very disgruntled Tabby. "Tabby!" said Miss Scarlet, her face even redder than usual.
"Late, again? And I doubt you bothered to study for today's math test, either?"
Tabby moaned and slumped down in her desk. Miss Scarlet shook her head, her
red mane flying, and swept around back to the chalkboard. "So four to the ninth power would
equal..."
Tabby stopped listening and turned her head towards her crush, Salty. Salty met
her glance, raised a critical eyebrow, stifled a chuckle, and leaned over to his left, whispering
something to Mimic, the most popular girl in school. Mimic listening, turned her head towards
Tabby and burst into crazy giggles. She elbowed Crumpet and Best Wishes, who after seeing
Tabby, laughed too. Tabby raised her hand.
"Yes, Tabby?" Miss Scarlet said.
"M-may I go get a drink of water?" Tabby questioned.
"Fine. Just hurry."
Tabby raced out of the room and into the girls bathroom. She gasped in horror as
she looked at herself in the mirror. Her hair was tangled and puffy, sticking out every which way.
"Oh, no," she moaned, running back to Miss Scarlet's room.
She raced around a corner. WHAM! Tabby looked up in horror to see she had run
into Principal Ponymeyer! "EXCUSE ME, MISS!!" Principal Ponymeyer snarled in his booming
voice. "NO RUNNING IN THE HALLS!! THREE WEEKS DETENTION!!"
Back in the room, Tabby was getting her test grade back. She bit her lip and
opened the folded paper. AN F!!!!! But there was a note... the note said...
Tabby,
I do not think you deserve a F. (Oh! Tabby thought. Is there hope?)
But there wasn't a lower grade I could give you!!! You obviously did NOT
study, judging by the ignorant answers by which anyone could tell you only
guessed!! Extra homework for you, Tabby, or you'll be facing summer
school!!
Miss Scarlet
Tabby let out a shaky breath. What am I gonna do? she thought.
Finally, it was lunch. Tabby skipped to the cafeteria, happy to be out of the
classrooms. She plopped down next to her best friend, Fizzy, who always brought her lunch.
"Hi, Fizz!" she said.
Fizzy smiled. "Hello, Tabby-- shouldn't you be getting your lunch before everyone
else gets all the good stuff?" UH OH, thought Tabby. "Noo!! I just remembered... I forgot my
money!"
* * *
School was over. Tabby trudged back home, wanting to get to sleep so her
miserable day could be over. She opened the door to Paradise Estate and wandered in. Fizzy met
her at the door. "Tsk, tsk," remarked Fizzy. "You look so sad... well, I'm going to make the rest
of this day wonderful for you!! Tabby, pretend like it's Saturday afternoon... me and you are
going to Pony Pete's Pizza Parlor, then Speedy's Roller Rink, and then wrap it up with going to
DV Treats and Arcade House!!"
Then, before Tabby knew what happened, Fizzy swept them out the door and
headed to Pony Pete's Pizza Parlor! Tabby smiled as she raced alongside her best friend. "You
know.." muttered Tabby. "This may not be such a bad day after all!"
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Jealousy
by Mimic
Mimic: An air head at times, she still has friends (and boys)... what will she do with Galaxy?
Galaxy: Wrapped between her friend, and her boyfriend, what will she do now?
Tex: not in the best position. Being fought over isn't fun for him, but he wonders, who will
win?
Tabby: Tex's friend is wondering what to do with herself. Should she root for Tex, or help
Galaxy and Mimic?
Princess Sparkle: The new high queen is visiting pony land for a day, and encounters Mimic and
Galaxy in the streets. Will this wise ruler of Ponyland know what to do?
Sundance: Holding a picnic at Paradise Estate, she doesn=t want the two girls fighting over Tex
at
HER picnic!
"Why Tex! I'd love to go out on a date!" said Galaxy, blushing.
"Oh, no, I don't mean a date! Me and a couple of the guys are going to the cinemas
to see ‘Whinny'.. or, if you want, we COULD go to my house and watch it on Pay-Per-See," Tex
replied.
"I'd rather go to your house!" Galaxy said, delighted.
"Then it's a date! Or, I mean, see you there!" Tex said, galloping off.
* * * "One Cherry Berry Bash, please!"
Mimic said, as Galaxy came in the door. "Oh,
make that two! Hi, Galaxy! I ordered you a Cherry Berry Bash. They don't call it the Satin
Slipper Sweet Shoppe for nothin'!"
"Oh, I have the most wonderful news!" Galaxy said, sitting down. "Tex asked me
out for a date!"
"Oh, heh heh, umm, that's great!" Mimic said, getting a little steamed. When they
were all done with their ice cream sodas, Mimic dashed out the door saying, "Hey, Galaxy, I gotta
run! Diving practice! See you later!"
"Gee," Galaxy said. "I thought Mimic was out of the diving class. I thought she
finished it!"
* * *
"Why that no good rotten lousy... OHHH!" Mimic said, picking up the phone.
"Hello, Tex? Could you get him, then? Thank you…Tex! Hi! I've been wondering, why'd you
ask Galaxy out on a date? Oh…OK…OK…I understand…bye!" Mimic said, hanging the phone
up. "So, Tex just wanted to ask her out because she was going to be most popular in school…if
popularity is his thing, I'll go all out!"
* * *
"Hey, have you seen Mimic yet, Steamer?" Salty asked.
"Well, no, why?" Steamer said, looking puzzled.
"Oh, you're about to find out! Here she comes!" Salty said. Mimic walked down
the hall of Ponyland High School, wearing a very short skirt, blue nail polish, and black lipstick.
"If it's popular he wants, popular he gets!" Mimic thought to herself.
Tex walked down the hall wondering what all the ponies were saying about Mimic,
but then he saw her. There she was, walking down the hall, the NEW most popular girl in school,
Mimic. "Umm, hi Mimic!" Tex said, his voice quavering.
"Hi, Tex!" Mimic said in a peppy voice.
Tex suddenly took her hoof in his. "Would you like to go out on a date with me?"
he said.
"Why, yes!" Mimic said happily.
"How does my house sound?" Tex said.
"It sounds lovely, Tex!" Mimic said, looking happily at Galaxy.
Then Tex saw Galaxy running down the hall, crying. "Galaxy, wait!" Tex cried.
"You're right," Mimic said, grabbing Tex. "Galaxy CAN wait!"
Then, simple as that, Mimic and Tex walked down the hall together.
* * *
All day long, Galaxy was wondering what she did wrong. Why didn't Tex like her
anymore? Then, later that day, Tabby sidled up next to Galaxy and said, "Hiya! Galaxy, what's
wrong?"
"Nothing. Nothing is wrong," Galaxy said, holding back tears.
"Well, usually when a Twinkle-Eyed pony's eyes aren't shining, something IS
wrong," Tabby said, feeling a little hurt that Galaxy would hold things back from her.
"Tabby, why doesn't Tex like me? He asked me out on a date yesterday, and now
he's taking Mimic instead," Galaxy said, looking at her shoes.
"Galaxy, some boys are just so low…so rude, that they actually LIKE to dump girls
for others," Tabby said, looking over her shoulder at Tex.
"Oh, but Tex wouldn't EVER do that!" Galaxy said, looking over her shoulder,
too.
"RING!" went the bell over Galaxy's head. "Oh, Tabby! I'm gonna be late
for next period!" Galaxy said, running down the hall.
"Hey, Galaxy! Call me after school, OK?" Tabby yelled after her. She heard a faint
"OK" coming from the end of the hall.
* * *
That night, when Mimic got home, there was a letter in her mailbox for her, from
Sundance. She ran inside and tore it open, thinking maybe it was some coupons for food at her
grocery down the street, called "Colt Foods." When she tore it open, she excitedly read:
Dear Mimic,
We are happy to invite you to a fund-raising picnic for the "Salvation
Pony Army" to help raise enough money to buy blankets and food for
poor ponies. The admission price is $1.00. Hope to see you there!
Cordially,
Sundance
"Oh darn!" thought Mimic. "No coupons for free food!" So she put the letter up
on the refrigerator. "Well, I think I'll go anyway... sounds like fun!" she said aloud.
Then, out of the corner of her eye, she saw the "Pony Times." "Well, what have we
here?" she said, looking at the front page. "Royal High Queen of Ponyland is coming down to
visit Dream Valley. Well, that's cool. Wonder if I'll see her in the streets somewhere, driving her
big fancy limo," Mimic said, as she sat down to look over the rest of the paper.
* * *
"Hi, Tabby," Galaxy said gloomily, while twirling the cord of the phone in her hoof.
"Hey, Galaxy!" Tabby said, cheerfully. "Sundance is having a fundraising picnic
Monday. Would you like to come with me? It's only a buck!"
"OK," Galaxy said, sounding more cheerful. "Maybe I'll meet Tex, and he'll tell me
what happened this morning!"
"Then I'll see you there!" Tabby said, hanging up the phone.
* * *
Tex woke up, yawning, and got into the shower. He got his clothes on, and walked
downstairs for a cup of coffee. Oh! Today's Monday! Sundance's picnic! Tex thought.
He drank his coffee, ate his cereal, and walked down to the park where the picnic
was being held. "Here's your dollar!" Tex said, cheerfully running inside to find a bench.
Then he saw Mimic. He walked up to the table, and sat down. "Hi Mimic!" he
said, looking at her.
"Oh, hi, Tex," Mimic said, looking at him.
"So, how are you?" Tex said, now looking at his shoes.
"Fine," Mimic said looking down at her shoes, also. "Tex…why did you ask
Galaxy out on a date?" Mimic said, softly.
* * *
"BBBBRRRIIINNNGGG!" said the clock, as Galaxy jumped out of bed, moaning.
Then she looked at her clock. "OH, DANG!" she said loudly. "I'M GOING TO MISS THE
PICNIC!" she whined, while jumping into the shower. She got out, got dressed, and ran out the
door…a few minutes later, she was at the picnic.
"Oh, will I ever find a seat?" she asked herself as she bought a ticket. She looked
around, and finally spotted one... right by Mimic and Tex. "Oh, just great. I hope I don't start
anything!" She walked over and sat down near them, trying to look away from Mimic's cold
stare.
"So, Galaxy, any new dates?" Tex asked, trying to be friendly.
"Not lately..." Galaxy said, munching on a chip.
"Well, I hope you find one soon!" Tex said, encouraging her.
"Yes, please do!" Mimic said, looking at her, hatefully. "But, this time, find one
that isn't already taken!"
"But Mimic!" Galaxy insisted.
"Galaxy! Just be quiet! I wish you'd just leave me alone!" Mimic said, closing her
ears.
"WELL, FINE!" Galaxy said, standing up and yelling at Mimic. "MAYBE I
JUST WON'T BE YOUR FRIEND!" She had gotten the whole table's attention now.
Mimic stood up. "WELL THAT'S JUST FINE WITH ME, YOU, YOU, OHHH!
I HATE YOU!" she said turning her back to Galaxy. Now the whole picnic was staring at the
two girls.
"Umm, girls, do you mind?" Tex said, pointing at the crowd. Then Sundance came
up. Her face was red. "Girls, would you mind taking this elsewhere?" she said, through clenched
teeth.
"YES, I MIND!" Mimic shouted at her. "I WANT TO SETTLE THIS RIGHT
HERE AND NOW!"
Now Sundance was angry. "I don't mind if you girls have a rational talk together,
but if you're going to fight, get out of my picnic!"
"You know, girls, she's right…let's just sit down and talk about this..." Tex said,
his face flushing with red.
"NO! I WILL NOT SIT DOWN!" Mimic said.
"ME EITHER!" said Galaxy.
"WELL, IF YOU DON'T GET OUT OF MY PICNIC RIGHT NOW, I'LL CALL
THE POLICE!" There were hushed whispers coming from the crowd after Sundance said that.
"WELL, FINE!" Mimic yelled. "I DON'T LIKE YOUR CRUMMY PICNIC
ANYWAY!" And Mimic and Galaxy ran out of the picnic.
* * *
It was a beautiful day, and Princess Sparkle was happy she had chosen to come to
Dream Valley today. Until she heard some ponies arguing. "Ah, my first challenge as High
Queen!" Princess Sparkle said, running towards where she heard the ponies yelling.
"WELL, WE WOULDN'T HAVE GOTTEN KICKED OUT OF THE PICNIC IF
YOU HADN'T YELLED AT SUNDANCE!" Galaxy screamed at Mimic.
"WELL, I WOULDNT HAVE SCREAMED AT HER IF YOU HADN'T HAVE
BEEN TRYING TO STEAL MY BOYFRIEND!"
"BUT.." but Galaxy couldn't finish. She saw Princess Sparkle standing in the alley
with them. Galaxy bowed.
"Well, I'm glad you're actually giving me some respect now!" Mimic said to
Galaxy.
"HMM HMM!" Princess Sparkle cleared her throat.
"WHAT NOW?" Mimic said turning around. "PRINCESS SPARKLE!!!!! Oh, I'm
sooo sorry!" Mimic said bowing numerous times.
"What seems to be the problem?" Princess Sparkle said, looking at the two ponies.
"Oh, Princess Sparkle, your majesty, madam…" Mimic said.
"Oh, just call me Sparkle," Princess Sparkle said.
"Umm, Sparkle, this girl is stealing my boyfriend!" Mimic said, looking at Galaxy;
Galaxy shrunk back.
"Hmm, that is a problem…" Princess Sparkle said, looking at the two ponies.
"Galaxy, would you mind telling me what's wrong?" Princess Sparkle said.
"How'd you know my name?" Galaxy said, gasping.
"Oh, the princess pony, whoever she is, is given the power to know everything,"
Princess Sparkle said, with a "No duh" expression on her face.
"Oh, well, Prin…. Sparkle, her boyfriend asked me out on a date, and I said I would
go. All he did was ask me out on a date!" Galaxy said, looking at Mimic.
"Mimic, would you tell me what happened?" Princess Sparkle said, tapping her
hoof.
"Yes, Sparkle... that's what happened! She's trying to steal my boyfriend!"
Mimic said, staring at Galaxy.
"So, Galaxy, he just asked you out on this one date?" Princess Sparkle said.
"Uh huh," Galaxy said.
"Well, Mimic, I hardly see that as trying to steal your boyfriend!" Princess Sparkle
said, looking at Mimic. "Are you two friends?"
"Well, we used to be," Mimic said.
"Well, I don't see any reason why you two should fight!" Princess Sparkle said.
"Just let Galaxy go out on a date with him this one time. If you really are her friend, you'll enjoy
making her happy, Mimic!" Princess Sparkle said, reaching out her hand. "CUT!!!" Princess
Sparkle yelled.
"Yes, Sparkle?" Cut said, running around the corner with a camera.
"I want you to take a picture of me and these two girls, so I can put it in the paper!"
Princess Sparkle said to Cut.
"Yes, princess," he said, putting his camera equipment out for a shot. "CLICK"
went the camera, as Mimic and Sparkle shook hands. "CLICK" went the camera again, as Galaxy
shook hands with the princess. "CLICK" it went, one last time, as Mimic, Galaxy, and Sparkle all
stood together.
* * *
"WOW!" Tabby yelled with excitement, as she looked at the front page. "You guys
really DID meet the princess!"
"I had a great time with Tex, too!" Galaxy said, smiling.
"Yeah, well, I had a great time having a sleep over with Tabby!" Mimic said.
"We even watched "Whinny" like you guys! But you could hardly hear it with all
the racket we were making pillow fighting and playing with our My Little People!" Tabby said,
blushing.
"Well, I gotta get to class!" Galaxy said. "Rumor is, there's a foreign exchange
student from Ponyland, and he's cute, too!" Galaxy laughed, running to her next class... but that's
another story!
THE END
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PONY WIT
Teddy and Ace were walking home from school the other day when Teddy said,
"December and January both have 31 days. How many months have 28 days?"
Ace thought awhile, and then gave Teddy the correct answer. What was it? (See
the end of the newsletter for the answer.*)
Teddy came back with the following problem:
"What is it that is never in fashion and never out of date?"
What do you think Ace answered? (Answer at end.**)
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Brightblade Warpony
An Epic
Recorded by Clipper as dictated by the bard Ramon
Chapter 2
As Brightblade stood atop the hill, remembering, flame-maned Epona appeared as if
out of nowhere. "Greetings Warpony, you have changed since we parted."
"In many ways."
"Are you ready for the quest?"
Brightblade nodded, "Where shall I find the beast?"
"Far away, but first tell me of your journey."
"Do we have time?"
"It is nearly dusk; we shall wait until dawn to begin the quest."
"Very well."
After we parted I went west, as you directed me. It took me more than two weeks
to reach the Valley of Thorns. It was a dismal place. Though the valley was cut of from the
surrounding countryside by a high stone wall, I could see through a wrought iron gate an arid land
of brambles and ancient, gnarled trees. There was no sign if life save the circling vultures.
I was discouraged at first for the wall was too high for me to climb and the gate was
securely locked. I decided to rest for a time and partake of the juicy apples that grew outside the
valley. After a short nap I began to search the length of the wall for an open gate or other way
through. I searched for the rest of the day and after a restless night resumed the search.
By afternoon of the second day the land became rough. This slowed my progress
but offered me several opportunities to mount the wall from the numerous rocky outcrops which
dotted this territory. Unfortunately, all I found beyond the beyond the wall was a sea of thorns;
had I entered the valley at this point I would have been torn to shreds before any progress would
have been made. Because I had seen a path through the thorns at the gate, the only gate I had
encountered, I decided to turn back the next morning in hopes of finding a way to pass the
gate.
A day and a half later I was back at the gate but could still find no way through. I
even tried kicking it down but it was far too solid. As I studied the gate hoping to discover the
secret to passing the portal I noticed some movement in the thorns. Out of the shadows of the
bramble a white rat scampered. He slipped under the gate and darted toward an apple tree and
disappeared into a hole among its roots. A moment later he reappeared.
"'ello'" he squeaked from the entrance to the hole. "You're making quite a racket
banging on the gate like that. Y' might disturb the neighbors."
"Who are you?" I asked.
"I am Ramon," he replied. "Now would you mind explaining what you've got
against that gate?"
"I need to get through the valley," I explained.
Ramon shook his head, "Nobody goes into the Valley of Thorns, not unless they
know their way around, and even then they'd need an awfully good reason."
"I need to get through the valley; the future of all Ponyland depends on it!" I told
him.
"Sounds like you've got a good reason," he replied, "Too bad you don't know your
way."
"But you do," I said to the rat.
"And I suppose you want me to be your guide?" he asked.
"Yes," I replied.
"Sorry, I can't help you," he said. "I've never gone very far into the valley, just far
enough to gather some medicinal mushrooms."
"Well I still need to get through and you know the valley better than I," I
argued.
"That place is dangerous," Ramon replied, "We'd likely get ourselves killed; I just
don't want to take such a risk."
"Well could you at least help me open this gate so I can get on with my quest?" I
asked.
"You just won't give up, will you?" he asked in return.
"No," I replied.
Ramon sighed, "Very well, if you're determined to kill yourself I might as well
come along to see that you get a proper burial."
I smiled, "Your help will be greatly appreciated, by all of Ponyland."
Ramon disappeared into his hole for a moment and reappeared with a twisted piece
of bronze wire. He scampered over to the gate and swiftly climbed to the lock. After inspecting
the lock for a moment he inserted the wire and began to carefully manipulate it with his forepaws.
In less than a minute the lock was loosed and the gate swung open with an eery creak.
"Well," I said, "we should get moving."
"No," responded Ramon. "We should gather provisions and rest, it'll be dark
soon."
The remainder of the day was spent gathering provisions. Ramon produced a large
sack from his hole. We filled the sack with apples, mushrooms, and three clay jars sealed with
corks and wax. One of the jars was decorated with geometric designs in brown, red, and black.
Ramon told me that he thought it was filled with wine. The other two were filled with water he
had melted from snow last winter.
After a good nights rest we set out into the Valley of Thorns.
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CONTEST
Pony Limericks
Enter the pony limerick contest! To refresh your memory, a limerick is an amusing
verse of five lines. Lines one, two, and five are long lines that rhyme. Lines three and four are
short lines that rhyme. Compose a limerick about any pony or pony situation you desire! They
will all be printed in the next issue and you can vote for your favorite!! E-mail your limericks to
Tabby at TabbyMLP@aol.com.
Below is a sample limerick to get you started:
Tabby, a talented, beautiful, unicorn
Was able to change with her horn.
In the evening a cat
At night, a bat
And back to herself in the morn.
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FIFI'S PERM SHOP SPECIAL
by Glory
Many My Little Ponies have been to the Perm Shop searching for a beautiful
hairstyle. The shop looks like a gigantic vanity that you can walk inside. Inside the shop is a sink,
styling center, and a rack of beautiful hair ornaments such as ribbons and barettes. Fifi, their
professional hair stylist, is extremely well known in her field. Celebrities such as Firefly and Glory
have been seen at the shop, and model Tootie Tails was seen on the cover of "Pony Magazine"
wearing a style Fifi gave her. What is her secret? She says it's "Fifi's Foam," her own special
combination of curling and perming agents which make hair truly beautiful.
Now you can experience beautiful hair from the Perm Shop! Fifi is having a special
during November. For only a basket of apples, you can have your mane and tail cut and permed.
So stop in the shop today for beautiful hair!
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Here are the results for Wonder's Contest! (Readers' favorite ponies)
Tuneful-3
Lily(flutter)-2
Newborn Sticky-2
Baby Glory-2
Newborn YoYo-2
Gusty-1
Sweet Stuff-1
Wind Whistler-1
Paradise-1
Morning Glory-1
Fizzy-1
Newborn Shaggy-1
Magic Star-1
Bubbles-1
Applejack-1
Princess Sparkle-1
Boysenberry Pie-1
Diamond Dreams-1
Firefly-1
Merry Treat-1
Baby Shady-1
Newborn Sniffles-1
Little Flitter-1
Baby Racer-1
Cool Breeze-1
Baby Lofty-1
Baby Sweet Celebrations-1
Tabby-1
Sugarberry-1
THIS MONTH'S CONTEST:
How many bones in the body of a horse?
Winner gets Sundae Best- Sherbet
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Here's what all the ponies were for the 2nd annual Dream Valley Costume
Party!!!
by Sparkler
Cotton Candy: A Pink Cloud
Blossom: A Daisy
AppleJack: A Candy Apple
Bubbles: A Goldfish
Seashell: A Mermaid
Bowtie: A Bonnet
Firefly: A Lightbulb
Medly: An Orchestra Conductor
Glory: A Sailor Scout(Sailor Shooting Star)
Moondancer: A Moonbeam
Twilight: A Star
Sunbeam: A Sailor Scout(Sailor BeamRay)
Posey: A Rose
Lickety-Split: An Ice Cream Cone
Cherries Jubilee: A Cherry Tart
Tootsie: A Lollipop
Sparkler: A Firecracker
Powder: A Powder Puff
Skyfiler: A Sailor Scout(Sailor Kyte)
Surprise: A Clown
Heart Throb: A Valentine
Confetti: A Sailor Scout(Sailor Rainbow)
Starshine: A Twinkle Light
Parasol: An Umbrella
Trickles: A Raindrop
Tickle: A Feather Boa
Windy: A Thundercloud
Starflower: An Alien
Sundance: A Patchwork Quilt
Shady: A Tourist
Magic Star: A Fairy
Cupcake: A Chef
Truly: Scarlett O' Hara
Windwhistler: A Coach
North Star: A Trekkie
Paradise: A Toucan
Lofty: A Kite
Ribbon: A Package
Buttons: A Glass Slipper
Gusty: A Spider
Masquerade: A Mystery Pony(the pony in red.)
Fizzy: A Can of Soda
Galaxy: A Pumpkin
Sweet Stuff: A Party Favor
Gingerbread: The Gingerbread Pony
Sweet Pop: A Popsicle
Speedy: A Wheel
Sky Rocket: A Space Shuttle
Fifi: A Fifties Pony
Angel: A Prom Queen
Hippity Hop: A Bunny
Bangles: A Queen
Crumpet: A Tea Pot
Mimic: A Parrot
Tex: A Mustang
Chief: Dracupony
Salty: King Kong
Wigwam: An Arrow
Barnacle: A Pirate
Baby Ponies:
Baby Firefly: A Gloworm
Baby Surprise: A Baby Clown
Baby Cotton Candy: A Pillow
Baby Blossom: A Sunflower Seed
Baby Glory: A Baby Shooting Star
Baby Moondancer: A Sunshine
Baby Lickety-Split: A Sundae
Baby Shady: A Mushroom
Baby Lofty: A Baby Kite
Baby Hearthrob: A Cupid
Baby Half-Note: A Ballerina
Baby Ribbon: A Bow
Baby Gusty: A Party Horn
Baby North Star: A Movie Star
Baby Sweet Stuff: A Mouse
Baby Noddins: A Kitten
Baby Racer: A Puppy-dog
Baby Paws: A Lion
Baby Fifi: A Poodle
Baby Crumpet: A Cherry
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The Halloween Party
by Night Glider
One beautiful day in Pony Land, Pillow Talk and Pink Dreams sat on a fine grassy
hill, sunning themselves, trying to think of an idea for the baby ponies Halloween party, when
Baby Nightcap came running up to them.
"Pillow Talk! Pink Dreams! I've got the greatest idea!" Nightcap panted, trying to
catch her breath.
Pillow Talk laughed. "Nightcap, calm down and catch your breath! Now tell us
what is this great idea?"
"You know the Halloween party, we should make it a SLUMBER party!" Nightcap
breathed excitedly.
"You know, Pillow Talk, that's a great idea." Pink Dreams said as they all nodded
their heads in agrement.
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"You know, Pink Dreams, this is gonna be fun!"