Working to get back to normal. I've been playing catch up for two weeks and I am just now starting to turn the corner. Reports, status updates, projects, strategic decisions, more reports. Sometimes, it seems like I'm juggling cats around here.
We're working on getting permission for our road trip to China. Note to self: If you are planning to visit mainland China, you just don't pull that off on a whim. You have to get approval weeks in advance with reams of paperwork. We've submitted our paperwork to the consulate and only hope to have it approved before we saddle up in August. PITA, perhaps, but that's my cross to bear. Right now I am playing catch up at home. Spending extra time with momma and the dogs.
Speaking of the mutts, was out at the local farmer's market last weekend with the dogs. We cut a deal with the organizers of the market and they give us a booth for free and we will set up shop to make people aware of our group. Of course, the dogs are a natural draw for that kind of crowd.
This weekend it is time again for the annual dog show. Good place to get your doggie fix and blow a whole wad of cash on all sorts of canine junk. Dog food, beds, cages, bowls, collars, leashes, signs (I Love my Shih Tzu!), shirts, treats, and even a pet Psychic. Just about anything you could think of for your mutt (but didn't know you needed). Some people will even "accessorize" their dogs.
A third of the show is comprised of various rescue groups like ours. GBGRR has been doing this for some time now and this was my 4th year to attend. Big both in the back with lots of room. First year I took Grayson one day and then Claire the next figuring they would be too hard to handle together. The next year I took both and they were very well behaved. So I've been taking them together ever since. Grayson loves all the activity and new sights/smells, bit it is Claire that really steals the show. Since both dogs are full blooded Golden Attention Hounds, they overdosed on all the attention they got this morning and are passed out on the floor now.
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| Claire hogging all the attention |
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| Claire knows how to work the crowd |
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| She really needs to learn how to relax |
5 comments:
Wow, look at all those Goldens! I'm sure you had the most popular booth at the Farmer's Market. And what's a dog show without a Doberman in a tutu?
Once again, Claire and Grayson are in their element. They look so happy and content with kids crawling all over them.
But that poor Doberman. I'm thinking he's not as happy as your two.
Good luck planning for your trip to China. I can only imagine all the red tape you have to go through to "visit". It's good that you could use the weekend to regroup and catch up with Mrs. Agg and the mutts.
When people fantasize about what they'd do with a huge Lottery Win, I always say I'd buy land, fence it, hire 24/7 vets and have the largest no-kill, love center in the world for precious dogs.
By the way: HOW do you travel so much with two lonely dogs waiting for you?
When people fantasize about what they'd do with a huge Lottery Win, I always say I'd buy land, fence it, hire 24/7 vets and have the largest no-kill, love center in the world for precious dogs.
By the way: HOW do you travel so much with two lonely dogs waiting for you?
That last pic of Claire is wonderful!
Hm, better not show my daughter that 4 poster bed, or she will be making one for Frou Frou...
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