The End of an Era

Neighbours Jack and Gwen have lived on Monteith Street for 45 years.  They have now moved to a one level townhouse.  Newcomers, Janet and Phil have been on Monteith for only 33 years.  Slackers!

We had a party for Jack and Gwen that most of the neighbours were able to attend.

Fun Costco meat fact!  If the cost of meat is over $100, they use a label that doesn't have a barcode they would normally scan.  Why?  People will switch the labels from a much less expensive piece of meat and put it on their expensive cut.  Seriously, who thinks this shit up?

Jack gave a really nice speech and both he and Gwen were very touched.

Phil had a graphic artist turn a photograph into a painting look alike. 

In case it's not obvious, Janet took the above photo under the dining room light fixture.

First the people had Carmelized Onion Tart, Cilantro Dumplings and Sushi (thank you, Ken and Karen!)  Then the people had Roast Beef, Baked Beans, Greek Salad and Bread Salad.

Master Carver, Phil

Dessert:

And just like that, they were gone.  Sad day on our street.

This little Jack Ass still thinks we can be pals, but it will be a frosty day in Hell before I buckle.  I let him lie beside me now, but that's as far as I am prepared to go.

These really stupid sleeping positions are wearing thin on me, but not so with the supposedly intelligent adults who coo and make all sorts of stupid comments and bust their asses to take photos.  Really, people?  I am somewhat delighted to report that they fail to coo when he poops in the house - something I am trying to train him to do!  We'll see who wins this battle! He has no clue who he is dealing with!