Greys start trickling in. The weather cooperated with us, so we had about 30 greys show up.
We waited about an hour before others started showing up, so Stanley decided to take a little break.
We were in line close to the Renaissance Fair people all decked out in costume. One of the little girls from the group came over and squealed with delight at being surrounded by greyhounds.
I only got one practice shot before we got to the main parade route lined with about 10,000 people. While I was getting my camera settings straight, I noticed Stanley with his head down, looking uncomfortable, and slowing down. We had taken the corn off his foot, but chided ourselves for not bringing his Therapaws boot and giving him a preemptive Rimadyl. So, only a couple of blocks into the parade, I took Stanley and headed back to the car. Halfway there, he stopped, pooped, and then walked away with a spring in his step. We managed to catch up with the crew near the end of the parade route.
Parade time also means we get to watch Jorja. She is just as cute and fuzzy as last year.
After trying all the greyhound sized beds, she decided that Parker’s bed was just right.
Jorja only took a small corner of the bed. Unlike Stella who laid down diagonally with frog legs position to take up as much space as possible. Didn’t have my camera with me, so took a pic with the Blackberry.
What a funny boy Stanley is. ;-) Jorja really is cute! Do they know what kind of mix she is? I love her tufts of longer fur.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you all had a really fun time! Deccy x
ReplyDelete@ Hiking Hounds: We think she's a 25 lb sheltie-beagle mix. Not used to all the long hair.
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of the little girl in the middle of the greys! We did the Middleburg Christmas Parade this year which was really nice because it was during the day and the weather was great. I'll be posting some pics soon. Buford starting to cramp again while we were waiting to walk (similar to last year at the F'burg parade if you remember, but not as bad and he never cried out). Fortunately, as soon as we started walking he was just fine. I guess he just doesn't like all the waiting - and usually refuses to lay down when were out! Hope Stanley's foot is back to normal now!
ReplyDeleteBeryl and I just got back from being in our first Christmas parade:) I was worried she might get heat stroke though! Your weather would have suited her better. Unfortunately I am computerless right now so no blog post for a while. Why is it that as soon as the computer goes to the shop it stops making the noise that was worrying me? Grr.
ReplyDeleteJorja is so pretty:) You had a great turn out of hounds for your parade. Glad Stanley is OK and just had things on his mind!
Fab photo's of your beautiful hound family.
ReplyDeletejust wanted to say thank you so much for your kind words about Jim xxx
Love seeing the festivities - and love seeing that you are watermarking your pictures. It's been great seeing that pic of your houndies flying around Facebook!
ReplyDeleteThe fur kids look great all decked out in the holiday gear!!
ReplyDeleteJorja is gorgeous! Also I have given you a liebster blog award!
ReplyDeleteComing over from Nibs' blog. You have a great pack and I look forward to getting to know them.
ReplyDeleteOh Jorja love!!!
ReplyDeleteOur Christmas parade doesn't involve any doggies, I think there are too many brass bands or something... :P
Adding to say, don't be jealous about 2.8. It is a fabulous lens in every way. It also weighs twice as much. I have to eat my wheaties if I'm going to be using it for a long period of time.
ReplyDeleteThat little beauty you have is tack sharp and a work horse. I wish I had kept mine as a second.