I was thinking, earlier today, that Faulkner's education is much like my son's-- homeschooling. Tonight he's getting another lesson, and FUN. He's visited homes, and homes with dogs, but never a home where the dog RUNS.

He's been especially invited by a dog-loving friend (and her dog) to come along for tonight's barbecue. They live on a hilltop safe for dogs to run, so Sarge is going to run Faulkner silly and bring him back when they are called (we hope!). F has already had his anti-carsick meds and knows something is up! He LOVES to run, but I've had a hard time finding a safe place (and time to wait for him to want to come back).

I told my friend we'd leave him home if it's rainy, but gosh, she loves dogs: "Bring him anyway-- we have porches-- unless a wet dog is a problem for you, because it's not, for us."

Of course he's bringing treats for his new friend.

~Susan