The Sheltie of Liberty

Hello, Flossy here, with news about this year's Fourth of July festivities here in Town.  Although Mother does not have television, I do like to keep up with current events, and so was not unaware that yesterday the Statue of Liberty re-opened in New York City.  What a perfect theme for my Parade Costume, I thought!

 Mother found a pillow case the proper color for my robe, and quickly cut a piece of Timtex into a crown.  In less than the time it takes to chase a cat out of the house, I was transformed!

I felt very regal as the Sheltie of Liberty.  At 10:30, we hurried to the Top of PFI Hill to join the Parade.

There is always quite a wait before the People in Charge declare it is time to march.  I waited patiently. 

Mother was too busy marching to take other photos during the parade, but we did look splendid, I am sure!  Later in the day, we stopped by the Kiddie Karnival to see how The Nose was performing.

It appeared to be a Huge Success!

In summary, the Fourth of July was fun but exhausting.  Thanks for visiting!

A word from the Mer-Dog

Our Independence Day celebration was the best ever.  In keeping with the theme 'From Sea to Shining Sea', Mother made me a Mer-Dog costume.

My costume is made from Timtex, painted with acrylic and garnished with glitter.  Mother used my raincoat for the pattern, and one of her old t-shirts to make the fastener ties so it was comfortable for me to wear.

At 10:30 we went to the top of Main Street to line up for the big Parade.

Mother made a little sign so People would know I was a Mer-dog.  I was very patient waiting with all the other People and Dogs.

Finally the parade started, and I walked with the Big Pack of Other Dogs.  There were over twenty of us Dogs, and no one fought because we were this Big Pack, see.

After the parade there was a Dog Variety Show and I won for Best Costume.  I think I would have won Most Obedient as well, but there was a poor little miniature poodle who did not have a costume and the judges gave her that award.  I was glad we all got prizes.  That lady in the red coat is our friend the Vet Assistant, and she was giving out Lots of Treats to everyone. 

Some of my friends from the Big Pack at the Dog Variety Show.

I hope you had as much fun as I did yesterday.  Bye for now, love from Flossy

Parade

 On Main Street, July 4th - a parade.

 candy clam shells sellers