7-28-08 Monday (New car, new dog?)

Jim dropped me off for a dentist appointment and went car shopping. When I was done, we went to the Volkswagen dealer to see an 2000 Jeep Cherokee 4X4. We roadtested, bargained for the price and then drove home. We had left the dog alone longer than we normally would have (6.5 hours). I wondered what I'd find. I arrived home first to find that Dasher had somehow clawed away the linoleum. I was more sad than angry. I took Dasher out for a walk and while I was gone, Jim found the surprise that awaited. Well we debated about letting Dasher have access to the entire RV, or at least the bedroom and bathroom, maybe replacing the bathroom linoleum with tile, or..... no we're not getting rid of my dog! I put the kitchen mat over the area for now and I think we're going to try letting him have the run of the entire RV less the bedroom. We cleaned up the mess, closed the door to the bedroom (what you see in the picture) and left the RV long enough to eat at Wendy's. When we came home, the rug wasn't even disturbed. Maybe he just wants to lay up on the couch or something? We'll try it again the same way tomorrow.

The most common questions we've been asked lately:

When are you leaving? Most likely middle of August, we're not on a time schedule so we couldn't swear to it.

Where are you going? Probably Disney World (they have an RV park too) then possibly the Grand Canyon second because the North rim closes in October or something. I think they place a giant Tupperware lid over the canyon and start with the North rim first? OK, maybe Rubbermaid.