Every year I look forward to Thanksgiving and the delicious food that comes with it. There is turkey, juicy turkey, not the dry stuff like in the Vacation movie that bursts open in a hiss when you cut it open. There is also buttery, creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes that just make you want to weep and there's the ultimate, pumpkin pie. Oh my...
I have one slight problem that puts a damper on the day, the hungry Poodle. You've met my Poodle Suki, just scroll down for a refresher. While she'a a pretty girl (just ask her) she is entirely lacking in self control and manners while in the presence of food. We have to shut her away during dinner so she doesn't attach anyone for their turkey. I find it really difficult to have 25 people at my house for dinner and then have my Poodle throwing herself against the door like she is being tortured and crying like she is the most mistreated dog ever during dinner. It's embarrassing to be nibbling my turkey to the constant thunk as her 70 pound poodle body hits the door.
Last year, we had our turkey on top of the stove, covered by foil, resting. My sister went to carve it only to find one turkey leg missing and the foil just barely disturbed. She had motive, means and opportunity. And she also left evidence behind in the form of turkey leg remains in another room. Sometimes dealing with a Poodle who thinks like a criminal on an episode of Law & Order freaks me out a little. My Pooldle is smarter than the average human and her personality is twice as big.
So...on Thanksgiving Day, think of me and say a little prayer that my Poodle does little to embarrass me this year.
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Black Friday!
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