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Our day started at 4:15am this morning. I took Danny out for a walk but it was raining so he wanted to come back in. I finished getting ready for my trip to DC and Annapolis. I took Danny Boy out to the kennel. He cried when I closed the gate on him. Erica was bringing out her collies so I hoped he would settle down. I felt like a mother feels when she leaves her child at daycare for the 1st time. I pictured him pawing at the gate and crying all day. I hoped he would be smart enough to go inside the igloo dog house if it rained. He tossed his blankey out and it was soaked when I picked him up. He and his toys were dry so I guess he went in the igloo.
The kennel is in East Vineland and I had to catch the bus on the west side. It normally would take 20 minutes to get there but the bridge is still out from the flood last week so I had to allow a half hour.
The traffic was heavy on Interstate 95 almost the whole way to Alexandria, VA. We went to the National Human Resource Association Headquarters there. It is a beautiful building. They serve Human Resource people throughout the world. It was good to see my Human Resource Friends.
We had lunch at Dave’s Famous Ribs in Annapolis. I got a small rib platter. It was delicious.
We boarded the bus and proceeded to the Naval Academy. It was very impressive. The students have a full course load and must maintain physical fitness throughout the 4 years. 1200 students start and 1000 finish. The guide told us how many tons of food is needed to feed the midshipman as they are called. She explained where the term came from. Back in the days of wooden sailing vessels, boys of about 11 years old would stand at mid-ship and learn everything that was needed to sail a ship. I will post some photos of the trip.
I returned a call to the Vet to learn of the results of Danny’s culture. The results were no bacteria and no yeast. They claim there was a little yeast in the office culture earlier so they will be changing Danny’s medication. There is a new medication that just became available three days ago.
Danny Boy had his dinner, his ears were done and he went directly to bed. He zonked out so I guess he had a good time with the collies. Collies are nice gentle dogs but have dog hair all over the place. I pulled some off Danny’s blanket. I’m glad Danny doesn’t shed.
I am going to vegetate for awhile watching Stargate and then I will join Danny.
News from the Vorlon Wife.
Hi Karol, First, let me thank you for the absolutely gorgeous picture of the Redbud tree. As our day in Battle Creek, MI was so cold and nasty, you once again lifted my spirits for the day. The tree is so gorgeous. Thanks!!
It sounded like Danny Boy did just what children do when they are deposited at a child care center for the day. They make sure they cry loudly while we are walking painfully away. Then, when you return to check to see, if indeed, they really did sob all the while we
were gone, we walk in to see them playing with others and they may even protest leaving the children. So, as I look back and remember those moments when I was sure I was the worst parent in the world, I really think it may have been good for both of us to have a change of scenery. So, I have a feeling that was what Danny did, make you feel a little guilty for leaving him, but finding out later that this was actually not a bad place and he had some fun. I'm sure he gets very good care and will do fine there as you begin your new job.
I wish you the best of luck on Monday and know that Danny Boy will be just fine. His life is just about perfect since he's found you. The lucky dog!!!
Glad you were able to get away and enjoy your day with friends. That's always good medicine. Ruth
Posted by: Ruth at April 28, 2007 2:56 PM