I am so dog-less!  After nine days with that little critter, the apartment seems very empty now that she's gone.  But I won't miss having to pick up after her on our walks, or yell at her to get back into our garden when she sneaks into the neighbor's through a hole in the dividing hedge.  Her family came for her this afternoon and I sent her off with a pat and powerpoint of her vacation.  I'd attach it but can't figure out how to.

GP is in Verona today.  Every year there is a huge wine festival called VinItaly in April.  There are dozens of pavilions filled to the max with vintners displaying their wares.  Every wine making nation, region, state is represented.  There are also tents for coffee, oil, and cheese tasting.  The festival lasts 4 - 5 days and one could literally spend 12 hours a day drinking,  (it has been done I might add).  Years ago I  attended a few, but I don't know as I have the stamina anymore.  GP went by bus with other members of ONAV, or The National Organization of Wine Tasters.  He is a 20 plus year certified member and had to complete two years of university courses to become one.  They take there wine very seriously here.  One can also become a certified coffee taster, cheese taster or olive oil taster.  Anywho, he'll be back at 10ish and probably won't even notice that the dog is gone.  ooxx me