Was a little tentative about how I might feel this morning, given the reactions I had to the first Taxol Treat. The morning progressed and things seemed o.k., so headed down to the Ohio State Fair, or more correctly, the Natural Resources Park at the state fair.
I went today with a singular purpose: to join in paying tribute to a friend I loved, Jay Reda, who was stolen away by the Cancer Bitch. I also went out of love for another friend, Michelle, Jay’s wife, who kicked the Bitch. The tribute took place just before the retriever dog show that Jay started at the park eight years ago. And, appropriately, the tribute continued as the team went on to entertain park visitors with the working dog skills of their Golden, Labrador, and Chesapeake Bay retrievers.
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| Div. of Wildlife Chief, Scott Zody, presenting Michelle with a Wildlife Conservation Award in honor of Jay. |
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| Michelle with the boys, Griz & Bruin |
It was a great show, but we sure missed you, big guy.
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ReplyDeleteI wish I had not been on vacation as I would have loved to have been there for for the tribute. Jay touched a lot of people with his great smile, robust laugh and his caring nature. I learned a lot from him. Michelle looks great and I am so glad you were able to make it over to the fair for the tribute. I am planning on working the fair next weekend so i will see Michelle there. Maybe in the a/c room at the CCC building. lol
ReplyDeleteTake care of you LJ
BB - You captured exactly what I wanted to say about Jay, thanks for the written assist! And, I'm planning on make a repeat appearance at the park next weekend; I'll be sure and look you up! :)
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