"Who said you can't go home?"

It's 9:54pm here in the warm "New West" and we're just home from keeping out our son WAY too late. We had dinner at RKZ's new boss/old friend's house. I'll call him Boss Man. Boss Man & his wife, Low-Key are a really great couple who have 2 children (boy and a girl). The kids just re-started school (1st & 2nd grade) and they were very eager to share their new experiences with us. It was a really fun evening.

Buck was wonderful once he saw Boss Man's dog -- a chocolate lab with the patience of Job. Buck was so excited, he wouldn't stop following the poor dog around and bashing her on the head. RKZ & I are in the habit of holding Buck's face in our hands. My thinking is that Buck is trying to show similar affection by banging on everything/one he is happy to see. The banging began with Hunter (in TO), whom Buck would "pat" roughly on the head out of excitement. It never seemed to excite Hunter much, although I have to say he put up with it well. Boss Man's dog took it ok, especially when Buck also held out his spoon filled with food. A fair trade (a pat for a taste of food), I'd say.

We had a fairly busy day before the dinner. Did join the gym. I'll have to try and get pictures. It's really known as a "recreation/wellness center." This rec center has: an ice rink, "leisure ice" for fun skating, a wave pool, lap pool, toddler pool & water slide, a fitness center, 3 levels of childcare (infant, toddler & older child up to 6) and 3 change rooms (delux, regular & family). There is also a coffee shop, physical therapist & proshop inside. It's incredible. I've never seen anything like it. I can't wait to show you when you all come & visit.