Howllo Fellow Hound and Gold Lovers:  OK, here is the story.  I went to the jewelery store after lunch.  I had the beautiful ring that Tom from WI sent me.  Here is a sneak peak.

As you can see, I placed the golden gift on Emma’s back as she was vacuuming the kitchen floor with her nose.  That girl can find a crumb the size of an atom.

Anyway, when I got to the front of the store I noticed scads of other people waiting in line with gold.  This is not the first time I have seen this happen.  Times are ruff and tuff.

I could not wait in line because I had T-minus 12 minutes until the kids dinner time.  For the love of God I cannot be late for that.  So, it is back to the jewelery store, Friday at the latest.

When I got home the kids went wild with glee.  It’s a good thing I ducked out of line! Emma was frantic.  She can tell time.

The HopPers will have their money in a few short days!  Thank you Tom.

More cashing in the gold later…….Love Cat, Chaps and Emma eating on time!  Slurp!