I'm happy to be surrounded by animal lovers on my
cul-de-sac. Today I'll tell you about
Jack the tall, dark and handsome English Labrador Retriever who
lives 3 houses down.
His mom has a monogram, drapery and upholstery business in her home.
Every spring she has an open house the 2nd week of March.
The first night is for neighbors only.
Three weeks ago I attended this year's open house.
Jack wins my heart every time I'm around him. I mostly
see him out walking his human. However, the night of the open house
Jack was acting as the welcoming committee of one.
When the door bell rang, all 85 lbs of handsome, shiny, muscular Jack greeted
us with enthusiasm. Once we had all checked in with Jack, we started looking at all
the things his mom can make. I asked if she could make me a key ring with NCSU ( N. C. State University on one side and my initials on the other side.
Jack's lives with die hard UNC fans....we are die hard NCSU fans
NCSU/UNC are arch rivals. She immediately told me she wasn't sure her machine could/would
monogram NCSU....but she would try. LOL
I forgot my camera the night of the open house. When she called to tell me my key ring was ready, I asked if Jack would do a photo session. She said he'll do anything for biscuits.
His human told us a funny story... about P A P E R.
She can only say that word in the morning. When Jack hears it, he
does a happy dance in the foyer. Trust me when I say an 85 lb Lab turning circles in the foyer
is funny. Other than being handsome and fun and an all around joy
Jack has one job. When his mom says paper, she opens the door at the same time.
Jack happily sashays down the drive way to retrieve the morning paper.
Once it is in his mouth he sits at the end of the driveway looks around to make sure the
cul-de-sac is squirrel free. Then he meanders back to the house checking and leaving pee mail that was left for him over night.
