colliemommie | Having an at-home

The critters and I are having an at-home today.

We are, of course, receiving callers, but please only come if you do not require much entertainment. Pets are welcome as well.

A sort of collie lawn tennis, or possibly rugby, is taking place in the back garden, and many episodes of the Forsyte Saga (the first version, not the recent adaptation) are available for your viewing pleasure. Conversation is limited to how georgeous the weather is for November, how are the puppies doing at their new homes, and when am I going to start fixing up that dollhouse.

A low-stress day is indicated for all.

Hot or iced tea is available (I would recommend the Russian Caravan), or gin if one prefers (with tonic and lots of lime). For lunch we have roast turkey breast, to be served in sandwich or platter form, or off the tiles if you are of the critter persuasion. The lawn is dry enough to sit in, though you probably will end up with a collie in your lap. The library is open, though not very well-organized, and some sort of commentary is available on most volumes.

And because it is a warm, sunny, fuzzy sort of day, here is a warm fuzzy baby collie picture:

That's Gracie with the puppies back in July. She had nine, and they are all (finally) at their new homes.