Puggerfest

October 13th was the second annual Puggerfest, helping Homeward Bound Pug rescue. They had a fenced off area that we let the pugs run free. There were probably about 60 pugs, snorting and running around! It was lots of fun. They had a cookout, a silent auction, plus contests. Anna and Penny participated in the curliest tail, longest tongue, and the agility course. Penny and Anna won 3rd place in the agility course and had a great time. They also had a costume contest, with the characters from Wizard of Oz, fairies, cowboys, and witches participating. Everywhere you looked (and stepped) there were pugs. We would sit down and be surrounded by curious little pugs, wanting to say hello and get a little rub. All the while, Penny never left out of our sight for very long. She wanted to make sure she knew where her family was. What a wonderful day!

The Arcadian Inn

For my birthday, my dear husband took me to the Arcadian Inn Bed and Breakfast. It was such a wonderful experience. We stayed in the Magnolia room. It had its own entrance from the secluded porch. Right outside the room was a big magnolia tree that you could see from the arched window. You walked in to see a huge poster bed with sheers hanging down. The room was beautiful and special, complete with rose petals and champagne. There was a two-person jacuzzi tub to soak in. Allen and I enjoyed the evening by eating at a local steakhouse, shopping at a bookstore (one of my favorite things to do), and relaxing in our room. We fell asleep in a big, soft king-size bed with curtains all around and woke to see the magnolia tree swaying in the breeze. Breakfast was served in our room with a silver candelabra and red sugar ringed around our orange juice glasses. We ate pumpkin pancakes with chopped apples and pecans, smothered in a vanilla sauce. There was a breakfast egg roll with sausage in the middle. It was topped off with a birthday candle just for me in my pancakes! They didn't miss a detail. We felt very special staying at the Arcadian Inn. Thank you Allen, Jeff, and Kasey for making my weekend great!