JACK

On Saturday evening we went to the A&W drive-in for dinner, their onion rings being to die for. We ate at one of the outside tables.

As I ate and shared, an elderly couple came and sat at the nearest table. I noticed that they were staring at Jack. They then told me that they recently had to put down their dog of eleven years. However, they had taken many motion pictures of her, which they now watched.

The woman then asked if she could kiss Jack on the head. I said yes and told her his name. He went to her, wagging his tail. As she enjoyed a long kiss, her husband petted Jack and the wagging tail.

They thanked me. I saw their tears. And they walked away.

JACK'S SHERPA CARRIER

This Sherpa carrier came today. Now we can bike and bus. Jack crawls in the end, turns around, and lays down - ready to go wherever I go.

Now I have two days to plan a bus and bike outing. Todays newspaper lists two possibilities. There is the Selby Avenue Jazz Fest. http://www.selbyavejazzfest.com/ or an Animal-rescue benefit (Music for Animals") at O'Gear's Bar and

Grill. http://www.secondchancerescue.org/events.aspx .

Or we can stay home and watch the Michigan at Notre Dame game, a game that Catholics have a duty to watch..

Or someone could send us one plane ticket to Switzerland.

http://www.sherpapet.com/airlines/airline.php?air_type=U.S.

Lets see, Jack needs shots and some paperwork and I need a passport.

JACK'S NEW COLLAPSIBLE KENNEL

Today we spent a couple of hours at the dog park. We then went to Petco to check out collapsible carriers. When I asked the price for this product, the clerk said that he would check. He returned and said: "Your in luck; its $10.00!"

At the cashier, I said that I was embarrassed to give her a "10% off" coupon. She took it and I ended up paying $9:00 + tax on the product that had listed for $119.00. I can now bike and bus and take my pal.