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Maybe Turns One (and I Turn 1+57)

February 27, 2024

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It all started in the morning with the birthday puppy Maybeline.

She was excited about becoming a dog. Boot did not care.

There were presents from Romey and espresso in bed.

We left maybe behind for a birthday brunch at the Green Pig Bistro in Arlington. Brunch was delicious. Presents were fantastic. But it was the company we loved the most.

Maybeline had a howl about it.

And then it was time for cake for the other birthday boy. We picked up the cake while in civilization (ordered ahead from the Bakeshop).

The cake is so good. Nobody ever believes us when we tell them.

We were gathered around the bar for Seelbachs and cake.

Moonie wanted to be part of the scene.

But when offered the chance, he demurred.

A Clean Moonshine?

February 23, 2024

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Say it ain’t so. The farm dog gets groomed. And then is rewarded with a visit to the salon.

Meanwhile at the farm, the salon dog goes wild…

Easton Wedding

May 25, 2023

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Here are some pictures from Maybelline’s first road trip. She missed Romey who was watching Taylor Swift in Boston with 85,000 of her closest friends.

Adolfo and Katie were married in a Quaker meeting house from 1684 and celebrated on the Claggett farm. Many Chileans were present.

Rhine and I drive up from Virginia with Maybe navigating. Lunch time beckons even on the road.

Maybelline was the star of lunch. This little girl loved the puppy.

When we arrived, Maybelline explored the farm and met lots of people.

Two chicken nuggets and their leader.

At 92, Rain is in great health and limber enough to pat the puppy way down by her feet. Goals.

A puppy of the human variety loved riling up Maybe (sometimes too much, but that’s how it is with puppies be they human or dog).

Yours truly over the puppy. This was a familiar site over the weekend. Maybelline careened all over, and then crashed under the chair.

The reception on the farm was gorgeous. Table 6 dominated the proceedings from our corner of insignificance.

The tequila ran dry.

The 11 year old puppy was well spoken and well dressed.

But he was still 11.

Dancing until 2am. Great party, even with some rain.

Maybe the Puppy

May 9, 2023

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Her real name is Maybelline. But we call her Maybe. We picked her up from the breeder at 8 weeks. She is a second generation golden doodle and should top out around 30 pounds. Three weeks later, she is part of the family and all dogs are happy again.

Here is Maybe’s arrival at home.