Sally is all dressed and ready for Halloween.  Here’s to a safe evening for all the kids out trick-or-treating.

Sally loves Ribeye

It’s been hot here lately – in the 100’s. Linda and I took a 20-mile ride at 7:30am to avoid the heat. Upon arriving home, we decided to take Sally for a walk. She, too, decided it was hot.

Today is Mardi Gras – or Fat Tuesday.  It’s the day before Ash Wednesday; a day to enjoy feasts and frivolity before the seriousness of the Lenten season.

We actually celebrated Mardi Gras a little early at our favorite restaurant, Cafe Roux, where they hosted “Mardi Paw” with a local boutique pet store & bakery.  Sunday morning found us outside the store with about 30 other dogs dressed in their best costumes for a parade led by a dixieland jazz quartet.

Sally picked up Third Place for her costume.  This included some expensive dog treats and a gift card to Cafe Roux.  Sally seemed to have a great time – and the cold weather didn’t seem to bother us that much because we were having fun, too.

Brunch with mimosas and Bloody Mary’s completed the morning.  Despite the plan to attend church later in the day, it seemed completely wrong to be enjoying parades, good food, and alcoholic drinks on Sunday morning.  Regardless, we had a lot of fun!

Warm sun streaming in through the window.  Lunch sitting heavily in the stomach.  Quiet house.  The situation is perfect for a nap on the couch in the living room.

Sally thought so, too.

I recently cleaned up the man cave in the garage (termed the Doctor’s Lounge).  This is a great place for watching TV, playing darts, and enjoying the finer things of life.  The back door to the garage was open and in walked Sally.  Seems like she just wanted to hang out.

Sure do love this dog…

Sally spends much of her day waiting for the girls to get home from whatever activity they’re doing.  She waits patiently, saving an amazing amount of energy.  When they arrive, you’d think she had the spirit of Tigger in her as she pounces in high gear – boy, is she happy to see them.

She is just about the sweetest, most loving dog I’ve ever seen.  We love you, Sally.