A very belated Happy 4th of July to all you fellow Americans out there. We didn't really do much to celebrate here, we've both been quite busy lately. On Friday, the 4th, we actually went Tangoing. I thought it was sort of funny that to celebrate American Independence we danced the Argentine Tango! hee, hee. maybe I'm the only one that thinks that's amusing. In reality we didn't go out to celebrate it just happened that there was a Tango evening at the CERN dancing club on the 4th of July.
On the 3rd the Simply Theatre Academy had an end of year barbecue for all the students and their families. So, although a day early, I did get to enjoy a barbecue. Sadly, DH was so busy at work he couldn't join us. It was nice though a little chilly. Naturally, the weather was beautiful the day before and the day after, but the day of the barbecue it rained and was quite cool. Still, there was a nice view of the lake, delicious wine, and good food so I can't really complain. I was
also taken to Aligro the wholesale store in Geneva. It's awesome! It is Switzerland's version of Sam's Club or BJ's. Everything is sold in bulk. If you don't want massive quantities then this is not the store for you. The best part? They had a HUGE wine section AND wine tasting. Where else could you go shopping for bulk food supplies and get to have free wine tastings at 11:00 am? No where. Thank goodness I had plenty of shopping to do after the tasting or perhaps it would have been dangerous to drive. Hee, hee, just kidding.Now I know where to go when we hold a massive party here - like we'll ever get around to it..but a girl can dream can't she?
well, I hate to run but Ally is cowering underneath me - there's a large, loud thunderstorm
rolling through. I better go give her some TLC before she has a nervous breakdown. She's gotten much more jittery in her old age...or maybe it's just the influence of les chiens francais!Salle Communale de Coppet
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As you know or maybe you don't, Kahlua also has this fear of thunder and fireworks. Can't remember the name of this phobia BUT vets tell us - do NOT baby them and tell them "its okay". (easier said than done) This kind of TLC only reinforces thats its okay to be scared. We need to let them find there safety "place" and leave them alone until the "noise" passes. They also suggest to make loud sounds and keep getting louder until they get used to it. Not sure I agree with that theory nor do I like subjecting Kahlua to that. So, I just let her find her little hide away until the storm or fireworks passes and then let her know when all is done and she will come out. This is a rough time of the year for her in Florida, storms almost everyday, but actually she is getting better. The little noisey firecrackers used to bother her but now they don't, its just the BIG LOUD cracks of thunder and firecrackers. Just some words of wisdom from the MIL. (mother in law)
you know, I actually heard that somewhere else before. I try not to baby her too much, but it is awfully difficult!
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