The 4th of July, 2008, Indoor Picnic.

Pain Pals Gather in the Spring's Parlor.
on the Fourth of July, 2008.

Incommodious smoke from lingering central valley wild fires canceled our outdoor 4th of July celebration at Wildwood Park. But thanks to the generosity of the Springs, who opened their comfortable home to the group for the afternoon, we enjoyed our picnic indoors.

Our generous hostess, with pal Toby.

"Just keep your nose out of the little
window. And your thumb off the lens."

The Three Graces.

"Hey, Toby. Why don't you ask
them to rent you a Lassie movie?
I think you'll like it.
Then there's the Original: Rin Tin Tin.
And — the Best! — Asta, who, I recall,
won an Oscar as Best Supporting Dog
in 'Song of The Thin Man.'
See ya, Tobe. And bow wow."