Get the Chickens in the Road 2009 Wall Calendar! Click here!Posted by Suzanne McMinn on August 12, 2008
This weekend, the Charleston Daily Mail article about my blog was picked up by the Associated Press statewide. The full story or excerpts appeared on television and newspaper websites such as WSAZ-TV in Charleston, WVVA-TV, Bluefield-Beckley, The Times West Virginian in Fairmont, and (pictured left) in print in the Morgantown Dominion Post. One commenter told me they also saw it online at The Herald-Dispatch, Huntington (though I haven’t been able to track down a story link). The article may have appeared in other places that I don’t know about. If you’re visiting here because you saw the story somewhere I haven’t mentioned, please drop me a comment and let me know!
Reaction on the farm was mixed.
Clover: “I will require a makeup artist and a personal stylist for future milkings. Got that?”
Dookie: “Oh, goody, more attention for the Giant Puppy.”
Coco: “Today, I am announcing my write-in candidacy for President of the United States. I promise a Snausage in every pot, a mud puddle in every backyard, and a slobbery kiss for every voter. My first bill sent to Congress will propose two Saturdays in every week and three Sundays. The other two days will be optional vacation. I love you, man.”
While continuing to work on her full platform, Coco also demonstrated a clear energy policy.
“To conserve energy,” she suggested, “take more naps.”
The Giant Pup is open to suggestions to fill out her campaign platform. Let her know what you want!
Spartacus: “A Giant Puppy for President?”
“Prepare to die.”
Get the Chickens in the Road 2009 Wall Calendar! Click here!Posted by Suzanne McMinn on August 12, 2008
7:10
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Coco for President!!
I love it!
7:20
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I’ll vote for her!! Tell her to not forget about the belly rubs though. Oh and that Congress and the Senate gets paid in dog food now instead of cash.
7:48
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Woo!
Your all over the state!
How totally awesome is that?
Congradulations
7:59
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Coco has my vote!
Oops I’m not American 
Oh well I’m sure there will be enough votes for Coco at any rate! LOL!
8:03
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More milking pictures, please ! Love it !
8:08
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Congratulations you guys!!!!!Harry sends his condolences to Dookie (Harry is a dog like Dookie only all black with some white) - we have to stick together right!!!
Next a farm house cookbook to be published??? or a weekly articke for the paper too?????
I was in walmart getting groceries in 105 heat here in Texas, and overheard a woman say to her dtr wow we dont have this in W. Virginia - we only have united stores. My ears perked up - thought she would say more.
8:09
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I go for paying congress and the senate in dog food too!!! Good idea -
8:17
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I’m voting for Coco!
Congrats! I’ll start watching for you in Texas news — I’m sure it won’t be long…
8:22
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It’s nice to see that fame isn’t going to affect your ‘gang’…ha,ha!
Glad to hear your articles are having such success. I love reading them and definitely enjoy hearing about everyone there and many of your wonderful recipes. Coco for President!!!
8:25
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Congratulations!! Here’s another dancey dude for you today!!
8:30
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I read the Times West Virginian article online and I would say that you are on the way to becoming “world famous”! Thanks for sharing your world and also for reflecting West Virginia in a positive manner. In a world that’s full of promoting news on hatred and violence, it’s so nice to read your funny and calming news blog everyday.
8:42
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I’m with Coco, time for a nap.
8:54
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KEEP UP THE GOOD NEWS. I LOVE IT. I ATTENDED HIGH SCHOOL AT WALTON HIGH. LOTS OF FOND MEMORIES.
9:02
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Congratulations on the publicity.
Coco looks EXACTLY like my favority family growing up, though I do have to say that the picture of Spartacus is my favorite. We have chickens too, and I never realized until we got them just how much fun they are!! 
9:07
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YEAH for Coco ;) I’m sure she’ll win paws down.
9:11
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You are by word-of-mouth here in Florida! Love your site!
Will vote for Coco because of the honest personal platform…
9:27
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I’ll give Coco my vote on one condition . . . . she must promise to bite the exiting president before she is sworn in. That would be too funny.
9:28
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I vote for Coco!
9:31
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Congratulations on your article. Great photos.
9:42
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Yep…even a giant puppy would be better than the jokes we have running for president right now.
How do you submit a write in vote on an electronic voting machine? ENTER: COCO!!
Blessings from Ohio…
9:44
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This is fantastic! Congratulations! What fun!
9:46
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Congratulations on the across the state fame!
Now, when Coco makes President, you can be her personal assistant, handing out homemade treats to all the followers. I’ll make sure all my critters are at the polls to add their vote for the Critters for Coco ballot.
10:28
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Congrats on all the coverage - that is great!
10:38
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Congratulations Suzanne on the news! I am not surprised - I told you I FELT like big things were in store, for your future!
I think a coffee table book of all your photos would be cool! Then, everyone around the state and out of state could see the farm and pictures of the land - all that green! All the wildflowers, berry bushes, hills, streams, ect. ect.
10:49
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Craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap. I get WSAZ news and watch it almost every night and I missed it. CRAP.
10:55
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Congrats on your “spreading” succes; It’s about to get alot more crowded around here!
Can’t wait to see Clover’s new makeup & hairstyle!!
11:06
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I’m gonna vote for Spartacus…so maybe I won’t have to prepare to die, maybe I will get a pardon.
11:16
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Poor Dookie! She looks totally put out with this turn of events.
11:21
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Not just famous State-wide!! You are Internationally famous!! Have just got back to London after San Francisco and it is good to read that things are still going well in West Virginia.I haven’t yet forgiven the goats from keeping you from the conference…
11:50
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I think I will vote for Coco. I am all for two Saturdays, three Sundays and two vacation days in a week. Also, the nap bit really works for me! Thanks for the laugh. Oh, I do believe I hear Clover requesting more cookies if you are going near the udder and Sparticus, well, he needs to learn to chill!
12:31
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spartacus should take those killer instincts to hollywood!
1:30
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Congrats on your hard work being recognized by more than just us readers! Ha, of course writers must have readers. I loved the AP article and pictures. I am glad you are showing the world what a great life raising children on a farm can be. You are so right about small towns and schools. We had the same experience.
I’m all for napping, so Coco clearly has my vote and Dookie can be VP. Who knew our first woman president would also be a dog. I meant COCO!(Take note journalists that giant puppy/guard dog is a SHE.) COCO for President. COCO/DOOKIE buttons would be so cute. I would wear one.
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3:32
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I just got to read the article - I didn’t get a chance to before I posted above. It was REALLY interesting! Good write up! I Love your blog!
3:41
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It’s an honor to be commenting on this world famous blog.
3:41
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Yeah, Coco!
4:20
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I vote for the cookbook and Coco for President. *G*
4:37
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Congratulations, Suzanne! You deserve all of the positive press that is coming your way.
4:51
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Coco totally gets my vote.
She’s got a better platform than anything else I’ve seen thus far.
5:15
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You’ll be the most famous blogger in West Virginia. I love Coco! She’ll make a great president. Hey, at least she’s intelligent. That’s more than I can say for George.
5:39
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Coco definitely has a handle on an important issue…energy conservation, and her proposal doesn’t cost billions! She’s one smart pup and has my vote! Dookie grumbles about Coco, but deep dowm I know he adores her. They would make a great team. Coco for President and Dookie for Vice President! Sparticus can be an advisor. Clover, obviously is the spokesperson. One thing I would appreciate Coco working on would be universal veterinarian care for every animal!
5:50
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My votes for Coco!!!
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I’m voting for Coco.
7:58
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Coco is the best candidate running! That’s where my vote will go!
I nominated you for an award too! It’s on my blog!
8:22
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Coco for president and Spartacus for vp
Great article.
8:26
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Great articles — it’s refreshing to see a reporter get the story straight, and too see WV presented it in such a positive manner. When I try to explain to friends and family why I moved from Southern California to a farm in WV, I just send them the link to your blog. You say what I want to say, but so much more eloquently. I’m finally home - and you know so well how satisfying that is. Deep roots and loving people — what more do you need out of life?
Best wishes from me and the sheep.
8:58
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Wow Suzanne. That’s fantastic.
9:44
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Congratulations on the articles Suzanne. I’m so glad I get to visit a famous celebrity everyday. That picture of Spartacus needs to be framed … wow … it’s beautiful! xxoo
9:56
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Shelley http://www.logcabininmichigan.blogspot.com .
5:07
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Congratulations Suzanne!
You and your blog really deserve this!
2:39
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We can always use more Coco photos! :>