Saved By The Gate

We've joked in past years about the "barbarians at the gate," and yes, the gate is still up and the cast of characters -- though changing a bit over time -- is still very much there. The intent, as always, is to get to our meals. In the photo above, that's Dexter on the left, Widget, Wilbur and Holly. This was a partial crowd gathered for lunch. 

This next shot was taken a few days later early on a Sunday morning:

The lunch group from the earlier photo had been joined by blind Madison and blind Sophie. (Holly was on a living room chair, watching from a distance.) They had gathered at the gate hoping for a pancake breakfast, which they heard was being served at a nearby dining table. 

Comments

[Ann]

The eyes have it! lol

I have enough problems trying to eat with only 2 dogs looking at me...can't imagine how you all can resist the pancake crew :)

[Mae - Jefferson City]

Love the way Wilburs blanket is still on his hind end.LOL Hugs and kisses to all!!!!

[Tonya Allen]

It's always nice to have an audience... at a distance! Is there any heckling? We do the same with our dog when he gets too interested in what we are eating, and then he launches into what we call "dinner music." Always good for a smile.

[Linda]

A pancake a day keeps the barbarians at bay.

[Penny]

Hey, hey! The gangs all here! How wonderful to have all of those little eyes watching you adoringly as you munch on pancakes. I love it!

[Kathleen Rivard]

That is a lot of cute gathered at the gate. How do you get thru a meal without sharing?

[Barb Ribinski]

So one extra pancake per doggie wouldn't have hurt, would it? :o

[Shirley * James/Portland, OR]

BIG SMILE!!!!!

[Bonny]

This looks like an old Jimmy Cagney movie, right before the prisoners start banging their tin cups on the bars and making demands. :)

[Leila K. - Western Wash.]

So many minions, so few pancakes!!