It was the oddest weather day yet. I woke to our 4th of July to find sunny skies and warm temperatures. I was encouraged that the day would go well. Just let us get through the cook-out without rain and I will be happy, and with skies like this,
I thought I had a chance.
The first thing that happened was that Carrie, our Assistant Breed Warden came to examine Anneliese and her litter and then tattoo them. Everyone came through well, and they all got their tattoos!
Baron
Bogart
Baerbel
Ali
There is actually a story behind using the green ink. When we got Greta in Germany she had been tattooed with green ink. When I had her pups done, I continued on with the green ink. And now with Greta’s grandchildren, I think it is only right to continue on using the green ink. Call it tradition!
The pups all did pretty well. The bravest was Baerbel, she hardly made any sound at all when they pressed the tattoo into her ear. The worst, Bogart. He squealed quite a bit. I felt so bad that I put my face right next to his and kissed him over and over until he stopped. The green ink was rubbed in and has stained the pin holes now, and tomorrow I will give them all warm baths to clean off their fur. Makenna says she will help me.
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Next the guests arrived for our 4th of July barbecue. I had ribs cooking slowly in the oven and once we settled down from the tattooing, we enjoyed some beer and chips and then the ribs and corn and potato salad as well as a great corn and bean salad that Carole made!
The skies darkened several times and we had some rain, but nothing too heavy. We actually got to eat outside for the entire meal.
My friend Judy posed for me so you could see what we were eating!
The guys chowed down too.
The pups were exhausted after the tattooing and just lay down and slept.
At the end of the meal the skies darkened and we heard great claps of thunder. No it was not fireworks, but an honest to goodness storm! We all grabbed the coolers, the chairs, and the food and ran inside. The storm quickly dropped 1/2 of an inch of rain as we all stood inside thanking the good Lord for a roof! The storm didn’t last too long, but it sure was exciting and included a brief power outage!
Now the day is done and soon the fireworks will be shot off from a barge in the big lake. We can sit on the screened in porch and watch, that is if I feel like moving from my chair! Let me think…
Wow! such a busy day. Sounds like fun, but alot of work too! I hope you get a day of some rest today! Love YOU, Mel
Sounds like a wonderful day for you..not so much for the pups. 😉
It was so hot here, 103F, we stayed home last night. It was still very warm late last night. This morning! RAIN and much cooler temps! Yay!
Sounds like a perfect day to me. I happen to love rain so a brief bit of rain made it nice too. I am also thinking sitting on screened porch and watching fireworks was lovely too! Rained here most all day yesterday so we are having a cook out today.
It looks like a lovely family day with the equivalent of a childrens christening as well hehehe. Puppy christening? I’m sure it will give you many good memories to look back on!
I bet you DID enjoy the fireworks! Sounds like it was an exciting day all the way around!
The plates are great!! 😉 The food too, of course!