Gary Hunter

Dinner out Checklist - Oct. 29, 2021

keys? - check

wallet? – check

cellphone? check

doors and windows locked? check

lights on for the dogs? check

love? love???

now where did I put that?

I know I had it two days before

may have used it yesterday

ah I know it was with Gracie

right after breakfast this morning

left it on her belly while she slept

there it is OK honey

Ready to go!

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