Power Restored as Misty Arrives

High winds, rain, sleet, and a little snow hammered our corner of Virginia last Friday. And, just as I was getting ready for work, our lights went out here at home. I managed to get ready, and once at the office, our power went out there as well, so it became a short day which I was grateful for.

~The wind blowing in Charlie's face~ 

I'd prepared for a possible power outage, and we were fine for the most part.  I'm very grateful that on Saturday, friends who were out of town gave us the use of their home to warm up, recharge our cell phones, my laptop and refill our water supply. Other friends had us over for a dinner which along with their company recharged our inner batteries.

~Rhett our first night without power~

Even though I learned that you cannot underestimate the value of a warm dog when you're cold, I'll admit that by Sunday morning I was getting irritable. I was really dreading the thought of another day and night of being without power, and being cold. However, utility trucks were spotted throughout our area, so I just hoped we'd be one of the lucky ones that would get our power restored. Thankfully we were, and by late Sunday afternoon as our house was warming up, I was on a little road-trip.

Misty arrived at Golden Pines. Misty is 12-years old, and was given up by her family who were moving overseas and could not (would not??) take her with them.  She is a lovely dog with great manners, an easy going personality and has the approval of everyone at our house. We were told Misty didn't like small dogs, but we've been pleasantly surprised to find that she doesn't mind Todd at all and vice versa.

Lab Rescue already has Misty listed for adoption, and I've a feeling that she probably won't be with us for very long.  But however long she is with us, we're enjoying getting to know this sweet little gem that needs no polish.