First Annual Halloween Pet Parade Clymer Library

Saturday the 25th was the first annual Halloween pet parade at the Clymer Library in Pocono Pines, PA. It was a day of fierce weather, pounding rains and gusty winds. A few of us brave souls attended and were not at all disappointed! Tigger of course was participating, dressed as a pumpkin and flanked by his entourage: mommy Nola, Grandmother Nola and Grandma Ruth. We were the third to arrive, greeted in the community room by a black lab youngster in training for seeing eye dressed as a lifesaver roll, and an adorable little girl in ruffled army fatigues. Right before the start we were joined by a wonderful little terrier, or should I say bumble bee? We all got to sniff and play, many pictures were taken and all the participants were awarded medals! Then the "parents" were treated to spooky dirt and worm pudding cups, popcorn balls and pumpkin painting. It was truly a very bright spot in an otherwise dismal day!!

St. Francis Blessing

Today was the St. Francis Blessing of the Animals at Trinity Church, Mount Pocono PA. At 9:15 we headed off to the service- myself, Tigger, Ruth, Pumpkin, Meg, Carly and Charlie. I had never been to Trinity before and it is a beautiful peaceful church off of route 611. We enjoyed a stroll around the building, admiring the garden before heading inside. The inside was as cute as the outside, all wood, beautiful stained glass and just a feeling of peace. Carly was a very good girl, enjoying meeting anyone who wanted to say hello. Pumpkin, being the youngest was a bit more enthusiastic, eventually retiring to the car to rest. Tigger seemed to take it all in stride although by the Communion part of the service he was growing bored and woofed now and again. He had dressed in his finest, a pastel blue t, a yellow plaid sweater in keeping with autumn colors, and topped off his ensamble with his favorite neckware from Salty Dog Cafe, Hilton Head SC. It was very exciting for all of us. When the blessing started, we were near the end of the line and enjoyed watching everyone ahead of us. There were many dogs, a cat, two chickens, a bird and a habitrail of mice. Goldens seemed to be everyones favorite and Carly was admired by all. Tigger was admired by his mom and the rest of his "posse" at the church. He was a very good boy meeting the minister and I asked the minister for an extra strong dose of blessing as he has cancer. Next up was Carly who looked like an angel. Then the congregation sang " All Things Bright and Beautiful" as the service wound down. Tigger stood at the end of his pew and watched everyone leave. Next it was off to the coffee social where he and I shared a slice of cake, said our good byes, and finally home by way of McDonalds for a dollar double cheeseburger for being such a good boy. It was a truly nice event and I will always be greatful Ruth invited us to share in it with her family.