[Arwen]

I think it was great fun to see everyone. The dogs certainly did add to the general uproar, didn't they?

Jasper and Candace followed Batman and I home. We didn't get to keep them but we did have a chance to let J and B off leash so they could get down and wrestle. Batman is now completely passed out on the floor. He played for a minute with his new toys from Uncle Conner and Aunt Leah then pretty much fell over. I expect Jasper is crashed out next to Candace on their trip home.

Ashman, you are an amazing human being with one of the biggest and most generous hearts ever. Thanks for including me in your celebration of life.

It was a delight to see old friends and make a new one. Crescent, I do hope you will show up more now that you've resurfaced. We should do coffee or tea some time.

And remember...I will always be older than you. Bwahahahahahaha!