DENA’S
SCRAPPER DOG’S BLOG
MAY 2010



It’s finally May and I’m excited beyond belief as I won one of the contests at my favourite crafty store last month.
 Yes, it was the contest I wanted to win – a “dinner date” with Beader Bob at the new restaurant in town – “Howdy Canine”!  

In anticipation of my special date I prepared myself for dinner conversation by reading about “beads”, unfortunately 
the knowledge went in one floppy ear and out the other as I was so excited!  I just hope Beader Bob doesn’t mention 
Swarovski beads as I can’t even pronounce the word nor spell it without a dictionary.

The big day arrived and I was a four-legged jitter box!  Even my paramour Joey couldn’t calm me down.  I did, however,
 manage to put on my favourite “western outfit”; a ten-gallon hat (mini version), vest, scarf, skirt and “western boots”, 
all four of them!   To finish the outfit off I wore a beaded belt I’d made at the store and attached a holster with a replica 
plastic water pistol…  I must admit it was quite a snazzy outfit in a canine sort of way!  

Beader Bob arrived right on time and didn’t say one word about my outfit – typical of the “strong silent type”…  
We were then off to the restaurant in his GMCmobile.   

Upon entering “Howdy Canine” I noticed I was being ogled by some muscular types near the entrance – how nice
 that I can still attract the males.  Unfortunately it wasn’t what I thought as I was asked to step aside due to concerns
 about my replica pistol which I had to leave with security.  Rats!!

After that incident we were shown to a table in a secluded corner of the restaurant overlooking the view
 (freeway) – how romantic...  As we waited for our meal I did all the talking, non-stop, until Beader Bob could 
take no more and excused himself for a “puff puff” break!               

Once relaxed he returned and we enjoyed our glorious meal followed by a delicious liqueur.  Beader Bob then
surprised me with a gorgeous gift – a large jewelled trinket box together with a store gift certificate.  I was so
 overwhelmed I nearly choked on my drink until….until I read the sticker on the box – it said “sample only – no charge”! 
 How cheap, I didn’t say anything but drooled instead…..non-stop! I think he got the message…

Apart from the “sample” trinket box it was an exciting date and one I would go on again…. with someone else!