2008 White Sox Dog Day

Rudy and I attended our 4th annual White Sox Dog Day event. Here we are in the car on the way to the ballpark. Rudy proudly wears his Sox jersey. I heard we were on TV somewhere in the 4th inning.

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I went with short brown hair, green eyes and tortoise glasses. I liked that she is applying lipstick. And I put the Statue of Liberty behind me.

Cafe Bernard

Tonight I had an early birthday dinner at Cafe Bernard with my former mad hot crush (who I still like alot). He accepted a position on the East Coast and will be moving at the end of the summer. Supposedly he did not pursue me because of the possibility he would be moving. He didn't want us to get attached, only for it to end. I had a wonderful time, he is a very nice man. It's just kind of sad all around.

LaGrange Pet Parade

The dogs and I were in the LaGrange Pet Parade today with some of our friends from the Chicago Dachshund Lovers group. It was so much fun! Dachshunds are funny little dogs, they make people laugh.

2008 Mayfest

Tonight my friends and I went to Mayfest, the Spring Germanfest, in Lincoln Square. (That's me with a work colleague - he bought me the hat!)

What a crazy night! Complete with German Bratwurst with potato salad and sauerkraut, German Beer and German Music - OY,OY,OY!!!! We finished the night at our favorite neighborhood spot The Huettenbar. Sister Heidi aka Bobsie was able to join us. It was too much fun. =)

Team Hot Dogs: Chicago Style!

Team Hot Dogs: Chicago Style wins the 2008 Team Challenge with over $18,000 in donations!!!

What a wonderful day! Together Madeleine and I raised $1,300. A great big thank you to everyone who donated. Rudy & Bridget are still sleeping.....it was a long walk.

Superdawg, Liver Function, Driving, Barking, Crushes

The Chicago Mini Motoring Club had an outing to Superdawg. Nephew Asconio and Bridget went with me. We had a great time. Over 30 Minis participated. On the way home, we drove by the Affy Tapple factory. We're hoping they do tours.


I took Bridget to the vet because of her frequent urinating. Her blood panel revealed elevated enzyme levels (normal = 10-100, she was 257). After several other tests, the vet referred us to Animal Emergency Referral Center in Northbrook. $900 later, the specialist found nothing wrong and gave me herbal supplements to boost her liver function. She took them for 2 weeks and today we had another blood panel done to see if they have helped. If so, I will keep her on the supplements. She seems to pee less but not significantly. Sigh. But I have peace of mind she is healthy which is priceless. And she is worth every penny.

May 4th I'll be in the Milwaukee Mile. I get to do 3 laps on the racetrack in the Mini with my newly painted leopard roof! I'm leaving the car in Kenosha tomorrow to have the work done.


Madeleine and I are totally ready for Bark in the Park on May 3. Together, we have raised over $1,100. Our team has raised over $13,000 and we have high hopes of winning the Team Challenge a second time.

p.s. Mad Hot Crush update: No second date. Story of my life. I get random e.mails like "Happy Friday" but I think I'd prefer no e.mails at all. Oh well.