Travel
This was the big day for the community - I attended it two or three years ago and marched with my grandson's group so I didn't see the first part of the parade. Today I had a prime spot and saw everything, from the honor guard to the last sports team. In between were lots of fire equipment, much of it volunteer companies, local businesses, schools, organizations including the Sons of Italy (of course--this is New York after all), a Scottish group, and many many more.
After the parade everyone goes to the park where there are some attractions for the kids, lots of tents for the adults to wander around, and much more. I made a tour down two rows of tents but it was all local business and organization- sponsored, so I found a nice spot under a big shade tree and set up my chair. I people-watched for the rest of the afternoon.
I have never seen so many good dogs in one place as today. From the big shepherds and labs, to the medium sized dogs, to the little ones who are usually yappy. They were all very well behaved and there was no barking or yapping. I looked up at one point and saw two animals that were either alpacas or llamas - I think they were alpacas, but since I've heard that llamas spit I never go near anything that looks remotely like one.
The weather was just gorgeous, probably in the low to mid-eighties, with a nice breeze all day. I was content to just sit at the park and watch the world go by. Unfortunately I forgot my camera so I didn't get even one photo.
So in looking at the dogs, I feel sure I'd like a lab or german shepherd male. The only problem with the shepherd is whether I could handle a male of the breed - I don't deal with dogs with a too-firm hand but try a firm voice and lots of love and kindness.
- Company Coming!
Since I'm having a man sleep over at my house tomorrow night, I've been busy trying to clean the place up a bit. I don't think he will notice, but his Mom or Dad might. Grandson Liam is going to spend Saturday night at Grandma's...
- Back To Rainy!
My house was pelted by rain throughout the night, and I even got up to check spots that I've had leak problems with in the past. The roof treatment works so far, and I didn't even have any water dripping in through the swamp cooler. ...
- More On Dog Search
The quest goes on, and I appreciate the comments I've received on this subject. Thanks "gracehoper" for the comments about the Bradshaw shelter. I watch their website every day, and receive info almost daily of new dogs to the shelter. ...
- Freezing!
The temperature outside right now is 41; inside my house the thermometer reads 47! Fortunately the sun is beaming in the windows on the northeast side of the house. I will ask Donald to light the pilot on the heater for me, but I'll set...
- A Few Corrections
I don't know where my mind was yesterday, but fortunately my daughter let me know that Joe's graduation is on Dec. 20th, and not Nov. 20th. I would have been sitting at the college this evening wondering where everyone was! (I had...
Travel
Community Day
This was the big day for the community - I attended it two or three years ago and marched with my grandson's group so I didn't see the first part of the parade. Today I had a prime spot and saw everything, from the honor guard to the last sports team. In between were lots of fire equipment, much of it volunteer companies, local businesses, schools, organizations including the Sons of Italy (of course--this is New York after all), a Scottish group, and many many more.
After the parade everyone goes to the park where there are some attractions for the kids, lots of tents for the adults to wander around, and much more. I made a tour down two rows of tents but it was all local business and organization- sponsored, so I found a nice spot under a big shade tree and set up my chair. I people-watched for the rest of the afternoon.
I have never seen so many good dogs in one place as today. From the big shepherds and labs, to the medium sized dogs, to the little ones who are usually yappy. They were all very well behaved and there was no barking or yapping. I looked up at one point and saw two animals that were either alpacas or llamas - I think they were alpacas, but since I've heard that llamas spit I never go near anything that looks remotely like one.
The weather was just gorgeous, probably in the low to mid-eighties, with a nice breeze all day. I was content to just sit at the park and watch the world go by. Unfortunately I forgot my camera so I didn't get even one photo.
So in looking at the dogs, I feel sure I'd like a lab or german shepherd male. The only problem with the shepherd is whether I could handle a male of the breed - I don't deal with dogs with a too-firm hand but try a firm voice and lots of love and kindness.
- Company Coming!
Since I'm having a man sleep over at my house tomorrow night, I've been busy trying to clean the place up a bit. I don't think he will notice, but his Mom or Dad might. Grandson Liam is going to spend Saturday night at Grandma's...
- Back To Rainy!
My house was pelted by rain throughout the night, and I even got up to check spots that I've had leak problems with in the past. The roof treatment works so far, and I didn't even have any water dripping in through the swamp cooler. ...
- More On Dog Search
The quest goes on, and I appreciate the comments I've received on this subject. Thanks "gracehoper" for the comments about the Bradshaw shelter. I watch their website every day, and receive info almost daily of new dogs to the shelter. ...
- Freezing!
The temperature outside right now is 41; inside my house the thermometer reads 47! Fortunately the sun is beaming in the windows on the northeast side of the house. I will ask Donald to light the pilot on the heater for me, but I'll set...
- A Few Corrections
I don't know where my mind was yesterday, but fortunately my daughter let me know that Joe's graduation is on Dec. 20th, and not Nov. 20th. I would have been sitting at the college this evening wondering where everyone was! (I had...