Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Across The Universe, Dog Doo

On Saturday I went to Lyn and Alan's for dinner and afterwards his band, The Wharf Street Band had a practice. So it turned out to be dinner and a show! Great fun. I so enjoyed the music. Alan cooked pork with a cinnamon, apple sauce. Very nice. Thanks again for the invite.

On Sunday I went to David and Tena's for dinner. It was a very tasty meal. Tena made rouladen with veggies and mashed potatoes. Great gravy. I did not know how much David had travelled when he was in the air force. He's been to so many places in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Thanks for the great meal and company.

Tonight I go to Noni and John's for dinner. It will be good. John is a great cook. Noni is doing very well after her surgery. She had lost her voice for a few days, but is getting better each day. When I spoke to her on Sunday her voice sounded deep and husky.

I am really enjoying my time with the nieces and nephews. Thanks to all for the hospitality.

Yesterday I went to see two movies: 3:10 to Yuma and Across The Universe. They were both excellent. I loved ATU. It was all based on the Beatles' music. It took me right back to the sixties. With the protests, the Vietnam war, the flower children and the death of Martin Luther King. There were some interesting effects. A sort of acid trip in parts. The actors were great and good singers. I read that Ringo and Paul liked it. Kudos to Julie Taymor. I'll be buying that one when it comes out in video.

I saw a sign on someone's lawn when I was out walking: Here lies the last dog to do his business in my yard. I can sympathize. Some people are always careful to clean up after their dog, others not. I remember one occasion when the Prairie Dog saw a dog owner letting her dog do his thing on the boulevard in front of our house. He ripped open the door and shouted, "DO YOU NEED A BAG?" The startled woman pulled a bag out of her pocket and picked up the leavings. Then she ran off with her dog. We had a neighbour who would walk his dog and carry a little black shovel from a fireplace set. It still had the price tag on it. If that was visible, how much could he have used the shovel? I've been getting my dog fix at Noni's and David's. Each of them has two dogs.

I'll be going back to Vancouver on Thursday. Originally I planned to go back on Saturday, but I decided the ferry would be less full on a week day and since Mother is in the Cridge Centre, she doesn't need me to be here. I will go for dinner with her one last time on Wednesday. I'll be glad to be back in my own little suite. Thanks to G. and C. for letting me stay in their house and use their car.

Bye all.

A dog. I wonder what goes through his mind when he sees us peeing in his water bowl. ~Penny Ward Moser