Park! Parkparkparkpark! *

Warning: Lots of pictures--just in case you're on dial-up.

Our town's dog park opened today. See the shiny, new sign?

Of course, for a moment there, it looked rather like an invasion. Although, who would bring the Boy Scouts on an invasion? But since the dog park is located at our "Veteran's Field," they felt it was appropriate to invite them along for a nice little ceremony, complete with speeches and all.

There was even a ribbon-cutting ceremony. (Chappy got to meet the Mayor today.) Note how the ribbon was stretched between two dogs, and how I got the "action" shot for the second picture, as the ribbon fluttered to the ground. (Hey, I was proud of myself.)

There were a whole lot of dogs there (including this celebrity, McGruff, the Crime Dog).

There were even vendor tables, giving out freebies--personalized food dishes (with feet), bandanas, biscuits . . . not to mention free coffee and lunch for the people. The town really did this event proud.

But most of all, there was playing. And, see in the background? An Agility section.

Chappy liked the table setup the best.

After we left the dogpark, we three went to Starbucks in town for a snack. (I had a latte, Mom had iced coffee, Chappy had water . . . until, um, I accidentally tipped the cup over.) I pulled out my sock to work on (but was having a really bad hair day today), while Chappy sat in the little bit of shade between our table and the building.

Naturally, after all that playing, and being slobbered on, and running through the dirt, and all that, Chappy needed a bath. (He needed one anyway.) So, as soon as we got home, that's what we did.

Chappy took advantage of the time in the sun on the deck to style his topknot. (See? It's hanging in his face, just like mine has been all day.)

And, since then? Let's just say that he's had a very, very good day . . . and is currently doing his best imitation of a rug . . .

* The post title? Because, of course, dogs are always asking to go to the park!

Comments

[Rachel H]

I took my 5 yo son and 6 yo dog to our local off leash romping grounds this afternoon. I'm exhausted. Sadly, I can't say the same for either of them.

[Carole]

Lots of photos of Chappy today - yay!

[JessaLu]

Looks like you guys had a great day! We have a dog park here but I'm scared to let Beanie off the leash, she's a little too agressive ;o)

[Jane]

Great photos, and it looks like everyone had a wonderful time. That Chappy is a doll!

[Tori Forest]

What a Fun Day! So Happy for you and Chappy (and Mom too!)

[Deb]

It's been raining for three days here so no walks and definately no trips to the **shhh** park **shhh** for Holli. She's so depressed. Did Chappy get McGruff's pawtograpgh?

[Kellilee]

How lucky! Birmingham dog owners have been converting empty fields to *unofficial* dog parks for some time now until unappreciative neighbors run us off. We would just DIE to have a beautiful dog park like yours. Yeah for Chappy and all his dog buddies!

[Meg]

I love it when you fill the page with Chappy pictures. He's such a cutie!

[Horatio and Princess]

WE ARE-ooo SOOOOO JEALOUS!!!!!!!

Cindy