…. dog!
The last few days have been sidetracking me from writing the blog. Apart from editing my third book The One We Feed and dealing with critical fire conditions and hoping with all our hearts for the rain due on Friday night to materialise, and … You get the message!
Anyway, The Dodo came up with a lovely snippet on the 20th August. Here it is:
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Diner Spots A Guy Out On The Sweetest Date With His Dog
Relationship goals 💞
By Stephen Messenger, Published on the 20th August, 2021.
The other day, Gemma Colón stopped by a restaurant in New York City to grab a bite. But the visit ended up satisfying more than just her appetite.
“I was presented with one of the most unexpectedly heartwarming views,” Colón told The Dodo. “I noticed this dog seated across from his owner, perched up on a chair, acting like an absolute proper gentleman.”
The dog and his owner were apparently on a date.
Colón was fortunate enough to be seated in view of the adorable pair — basking the sight of the good thing they have going.
“[The man] was doing a crossword puzzle and sipping a glass of red wine with his meal. His date (the dog) was enjoying his own bowl of water, which he slurped politely,” Colón said. “It was really amazing how well-behaved the pup was. I saw better table manners displayed by this dog than I’ve seen from some humans.”
While the man and his dog dined, Colón saw other patrons smile at the sweet scene as well. No one had the heart to interrupt their meal to comment on their cuteness, but Colón did overhear an exchange with their server — revealing that this wasn’t just a one-off outing.
“I heard a waitress comment on how good the dog was at one point, and the man replied saying he brings the dog with him everywhere,” Colón said. “It definitely seemed like a very pleasant date, with lovely company.”
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This is really a delightful story but it isn’t surprising. Because dogs that are loved and cared for by us humans are so loving and caring in return. As the waitress heard the man brings his dog everywhere. He is never separated from the dog.
Perfect!
Learning from Dogs 
Another great Dodo story. I take Mags everywhere with me although we haven’t gone to a Cafe recently.
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You using the word recently suggests that you have previously done so. Is that correct, Susan?
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Yes. Now, we do coffee runs in the car to our local Dutch Bros. She always gets the pup cup.
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Mine sat at the table with her own plate and ate only what she was given permission to eat. Very ladylike. There were plenty of places here in Portland that accommodated the dogs outdoors. I think some of our rules are a little stringent and out of touch. The dog behaved better than most children in a restaurant. I love this story, Paul. Summer is almost over and so is the worry. Like you, praying for rain and some time to just be. Hope you are both doing well.
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Marlene, we almost certainly have a band of rain crossing late on Friday night and staying wet until Sunday. They reckon on about an inch. As the weather service said not a drought buster but enough to dampen things down. Yes, thank you, we are doing well.
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Hope springs eternal your rain materializes. Stay well and don’t work too hard.
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Thank you, Monika, and we will do our best to stay well. Now not working too hard is a different matter! 😉
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