Nala received a full spa package treatment today courtesy of her mother. It included a full body shampoo, hair cut, blow dry and what can best be described as dethatching. When she gets wet she runs around the house like a crazed animal stopping at the back door to signal her desire to be let out. Should we comply with this wish before drying her, she would return caked in God knows what. The drying/dethatching phase results in a massive amount of shed fur.  It is fortunate for Nala that Jeanine seems to enjoy this ritual from time to time. If left to me, I would employ our washer and dryer appliances to make short work of the task. They are large enough that you could probably even do two dogs in one load.

In the evening, Jeanine and I attended a house warming party of one of my soccer teammates. Jamie and his wife Gill live on the Fort Meadow Reservoir in Marlborough. Live music and a sunset cruise around the lake made for a very relaxing and enjoyable evening.