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ALONE

I was alone for two days. John went over to Long Beach to see Randy's new condo, then stopped at Ontario to pick up Lisa who is going to be here through Sunday. In the meantime, Franklin and I kept bachelor hall in PS.

It was OK for Franklin. He was scheduled for his half day at the K-9 Country Club. This outfit has 'grooming' as its cover, but my take is that he is so happy to go and so excited when he gets there; something else is going on. I picture wild dog parties.

Actually the K-9 is a place that believes dogs should not be freaked by getting washed and clipped so they take a bunch in at the same time. Yesterday there were at least 8. Then they work on them one at a time, bit by bit. In the meantime, the doggies play with each other or not. It is great socialization for Franklin. He doesn't ever get enough face time with the dogs that he meets on the road. At least half are sullen or depressed, another few are hostile. The remaining 'friendlies' are very popular, but, after all it is a walk.

Back to me. I got to do some chores while he was a playboy; then picked him up about lunchtime. We both put in the long wait for the plane to land and the car to get here from Ontario. Waiting is not our best game.

But, the gang was all together again with a new playmate from back east! Whoof! And all is well.