ingredients for a good friday

1. a half-day at work
2. family
3. river to the bay
   
4. boat
5. dogs
6. extreme Kong toy and the equally popular "chase-it"
   
7. crab feast
8. car that did not conk out
9. abundant creatures - herons, ospreys, a big honkin' woodpecker, and lots of lightning bugs
10. peace and happiness

Can't believe our dog got along so well with the host-dog. Spouse practiced being "calm and assertive." Dog even went for a boat ride - and LOVED it. Some mountain girl.