"Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!"

• Wizard of Oz

This week Ted's truck had to go to the shop to have the oil changed for the first time so he and Mrs Ted dropped it off one night and Ted arranged with Buddy to take him to collect it the next evening.
On the way to collect the truck Ted's phone rang twice. First it was one of his customers who wanted to know if he was ready to leave the Evil Empire and come work for her. Very flattering but not practical as she can't offer the same health benefits. Ted says he will find a way to help her without giving up his beloved job at the EEE.
Next it was Mrs Ted calling to tell Ted that he was on his own for dinner as she and the kids were going to the church and wouldn't be back until 8pm.
Mrs Buddy also had other plans and so Ted and Buddy got to go to dinner at a local restaurant on their way home. Here are pictures to prove it.

This - leaving me at home on a Saturday - thing is getting to be a habit with Ted. After our morning romp with Bella he told me that the family was going somewhere I could not come! What a cheek, surely I should be able to go everywhere with my family, I'm such a well behaved dog. And, AND Ted wouldn't tell me where they are going! He said I'd have to wait until they get back at lunchtime and then he would tell me so I can write about it. I've a good mind to let him write it himself - humph, woof.