A BBQ & A POOCH PARTY

We've been busy the last couple of days. Yesterday, we had some friends over for a BBQ, and despite a cloudy day with cooler temps, it was good to get together with some of our buddies. It was Ron's birthday, so Megan brought a cake, and I think we all got plenty to eat.

L to R, Ron, Judy, Jeanette, Patty, Jim, & Bob

We hadn't seen Jim & Megan since before summer, and it was good to catch up with their work summer at Dollywood in TN. We shared our experiences while living & working at the Grand Canyon this summer.

Ron, Jeanette, Jim, & Bob

Jeanette, Megan, Jim, & Bob

This group of friends all made the connection when we were summer work camping in Skagway, Alaska. Bob, Jeanette, & Jim, Megan spent 4 summers with us in that tiny town in Southeast Alaska, and we've become good friends from that first meeting in 2004. Ron & Judy were also there that first year, but didn't spend all 4 summers in Skagway. As always, it was good to get together with our friends, and it was a nice visit.

This dog is a Shiloh Shepherd, and caught my eye.

On Saturday, we spent a couple of hours at the Pooch Party, taking place this weekend at London Bridge Park. We watched the Mohave Sheriff's K-9 demonstration, as well as a Frisbee contest, & even a beauty contest. For anyone who likes dogs, this is a must on your calendar.

This Welsh Corgi has always been one of my favorites.

Some of the vendors, and a partial view of the "POOCH PARTY".

With the last name of CHANCE, whenever we see the word in writing, our natural reaction is to focus on it. I can't tell you how many times in my life, that in response to someones question regarding the spelling of my name, I have come back with "take a chance", and then, they usually get it. This group of critters were all up for adoption through the local humane society, and lets hope that some of them found a loving home. The alternative for these dogs, and many thousands like them, is not very attractive.