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Friday, June 30, 2006

The Quaking Dalmatian

So, the Garbage Day Dinner was a great success. Corwin and Clara were thrilled to see Gordon and Gaston, and greeted them at the door with little pictures they had drawn. Corwin could barely wait until they were in the house before taking Gordon to see the tree he had made, and the lizard bead-craft keychain, and his turtle nightlight. After a brief downpour, the rain cleared up, so we were able to sit on the deck. I had a great time introducing our guests to the joys of summer spritzers (white wine, club soda, splash of cranberry - just to tint the liquid a tiny bit pink - and a squeeze of lime) while dinner was cooking. We had West Coast plank salmon (salmon barbequed on water-soaked cedar planks), a toasted hazelnut, asparagus, fennel, apple and zucchini salad, and some crusty baguette and whole wheat bread. For dessert, my first attempt at tiramisu was a big success - whew!

After dinner, Hubby bathed the kids and got them into pajamas. Shortly after, they were tucked up in bed, asleep. The adults got to enjoy the candle lanterns, fairy lights on the pergola, and lively conversation until Gordon and Gaston headed home at around 10. Hubby washed the dishes while I dried, and then he had a shower and went to bed.

And the poor dog is a trembling and quaking mess! Canada Day is tomorrow, July 1. And some people have been letting off fireworks sporadically since just after 10. Jazzy dog hates loud noises like thunder and fireworks. She has been following me around the house, hoping that I'll protect her. The poor thing has been lying under the desk between my feet while I've been on the computer. The pops and bangs seem to have stopped, but I know that the next few evenings will be traumatic for the little spotted one. Good thing we don't live close to the big fireworks show!

2 Comments:

Blogger luckybuzz said...

Dinner sounds great! Poor puppy, though--hope y'all make it through all right!

Sat Jul 01, 11:12:00 a.m.  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

hope your crick is gone!
i know what will put some spring into your step....kids at yoga camp all week, all morning!!!!
:)LOLA

Mon Jul 03, 09:38:00 p.m.  

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