Archive for the 'Fun' Category
West Hartford Dog Park Coalition’s Dog Swim a Splashing Success
Really, I can’t remember a time lately that was so much fun. I love dogs!
First one in the pool!
More join in…
Racing around…
Shy guy…
Two balls at once. Impressive!
Splashing around…
Marco! Polo!
Congratulations to the West Hartford Dog Park Coalition for running a fantastic event at the Kennedy Pool! There were probably at least 30 dogs in attendance and many more people. The dogs had a great time and their people had a great time. Thanks to the town of West Hartford for allowing this event to happen. Now, bring on the Dog Park!
UPDATE: More wonderful photos and video here. And over 100 dogs attended. A fantastic success!
Greater Hartford Real Estate Blog on WFSB’s Face the State
I got a call last week from WFSB’s Dennis House. He said he reads my blog. Huh, okay. Then he asked me if I’d like to be a panelist on his Sunday show, Face the State. He was interested in interviewing Hartford bloggers about the state of Hartford, mainly the major issues and how to improve the city.
Random. I’ve never been on TV before. Well, I was briefly on ESPN back in my undergrad days, but my face was painted and I was yelling “you suck” at Tim Duncan. My parents were very proud.
Anyway. TV. Panelist interview. Sure, I guess that sounds okay.
So, last night I went to the taping. I was joined by fellow bloggers Kerri Provost of Real Hartford and Ken Krayeske of The 40-Year Plan. Kerri and I have met before and she’s on my blog roll. We carpooled. I hadn’t met Ken before and wasn’t familiar with his blog, and vice versa for him, I think. (So many blogs, so little time…)
Down in Rocky Hill we were given a brief tour of the studio, watched Dennis interview Senator Donald Williams, and then had our panel discussion. The whole thing was kind of a blur.
Dennis asked questions about Hartford’s biggest problem, development in the city, crime in the city, teen pregnancy, the mayor’s performance, and a few other things I can’t remember. I think we were taped for a 12-15 minute segment.
TV is weird. I have no idea how I did. I remember being asked a direct question about crime, which my profession does not allow me to answer, so I stumbled on that a bit. But I think the rest went relatively well. Who knows?
You can see for yourself by watching the airing of the show. Apparently it will be televised on August 24 at 11:00am on WFSB Channel 3. Don’t worry, I will remind you as it gets closer to the date. 
Thanks for including me Dennis!
West Hartford Dog Park Coalition- Dog Swim at Kennedy Pool
Libby here.
As you can see, I like to exercise by chipping sticks. Some of my four legged colleagues prefer swimming. I don’t know why. I think it makes them smelly.
Anyway, the fine people of the West Hartford Dog Park Coalition have pulled together an end-of-the-season dog swim at Kennedy Pool in West Hartford. That’s right. A dog swim. At a local pool. How refreshing!
The event will be held Monday, August 18th from 5:00pm-7:30pm at the Kennedy Pool in West Hartford. The cost is $5 per dog. Dogs from all towns are welcome, but your dog MUST BE LICENSED WITH YOUR TOWN.
Licensed! That little blue tag I am wearing! Go to your town hall and get one for your pooch. It will cost only a few bucks!
You can register for the event here.
I will not be at the swim because water in my ears is no fun. Amy will be there to document and will provide lots of splashy pictures after the event.
Libby out.