Who buys a Chinese Crested and then lets it get sunburned (to the point of extensive blistering) and malnourished?

That's so sad. I'm glad to hear the dog is now in a good home.

I just think it's hilarious that by "real dad" I mean her legal owner.

Our neighbors (who have adult children) have a bassett hound named Leo. This morning, the husband was sitting on the step and Ellie said, "Hi, Leo's daddy!" I don't think he caught it because he doesn't speak English, but I thought it was cute.

"Hi, Leo's daddy!"

hee!!!!!

Tom placed 2nd in his category of American Wheat/Rye Beers

That's so cool! I don't generally like beer, but we had a friend who brewed his own when we lived in Washington and it was so good.

Advice por favor - Joe and I are having a Halloween/Housewarming party. A friend emailed and asked if kids were allowed. I don't know how to say No in a nice way.

How I say?

"we are planning on having an adults-only party... god knows we can definitely use the break ourselves!"

Tell them that because the party will be late/alcohol/whatever, Em will be with a babysitter and it won't be a very kid friendly party.

I like Nora's idea too.

How I say?

Dear Friend, Joe and I have planned this party as adults-only. We look forward to planning something soon that will include everyone's kids, but we're keeping this holiday for ourselves just a little longer!

eta: Or, what they said.

You just say "No."

Fact is, some things are adults only.

What they said. Only insert something fresh and witty, which boils down to What They Said.

waves

...I feel left out because I do not have a Joe or a cute toddler to pine for him.

pouts