Surprise Visitor

This has to be one of the greatest days of my life. The day that "Faunette" came to live with me. Lynne has this crazy friend in Florida named Alice Zinn. I don't know how she came to befriend Faunette but she said Faunette not only insisted on migrating, but emigrating to me in Canada. Maybe Faunette read about me on the internet. I don't know but I was so excited when she arrived, I would have pee'd my pants if I was wearing any.

This is a picture of the two of us together and one of Faunette where you can see her beautiful yellow rain hat.

And we'll get along well, because she likes fashion too. Today she's wearing her spring rain outfit because she heard that Vancouver Island gets a lot of rain. But I see in her bag, she also has outfits for summer and winter, and for holidays too, like Valentines Day, St. Patty's Day, Graduation and New Years. Another "fashion diva". We're going to have lots of fun.

Faunette told me Alice Zinn made all of her clothes and they're in a how-to book she wrote "A Dog for All Seasons". http://candidcanine.blogspot.com/2009/10/featured-guest-miniaturist-alice-zinn.html. Imagine that, a real celebrity fashion designer. If that what you call "going to the dogs" I'd like her to design for me too.

At the Theatre

May 29, 2010

Thank goodness the rain finally stopped and I got to show off my new two-piece outfit. And wait til' you hear where I went. Lynne & John took me to the Chemainus Festival Theatre with their friends, Steve & Marge. Imagine, me at the theatre! I think it surprised a lot of people. And that wasn't all, first we had dinner in the Playbill Dining Room.



There were a lot of people there and Marge was celebrating her birthday so it was quite a party. But all of those forks at the table? I didn't know what to do with one fork, never mind three.

Do you think John looks a little scary? I don't know what he was thinking. But of course, he probably felt uncomfortable because people were looking at him, probably wondering how he snagged such a beauty to take to dinner. We did look like the odd couple.





You need to have a big appetite when you come here. We started with clam chowder served with yummy hot rolls. I could have stopped there, but there was a big salad bar, then a table of different entees, like fish, chicken and roast beef. But there was lots of things for a vegetarian like me too. And the desserts! Better than Christmas time. After all that food, I knew someone was going to have to poke me to keep me awake for the show.




After dinner, we moved into the theatre. I was told to sit very quietly in the theatre while the performance was on so I didn't disturb other patrons. I guess they think I haven't been out much. Of course, I was more stationary in California than I am here. I liked California a lot and they were good to me but I love my new home where I can dress up and go out. In time, I hope to make more friends, but Nanny was my first.



The show was "The Sunshine Boys". Talk about an odd couple, that's sort of what the show was about. Two old guys that were in vaudeville together way back when and were getting back together for a television special. When they did the hospital skit, I laughed till my feathers almost fell out. And speaking of oo-la-la. You should have seen their nurse. Now there's an outfit I'd like to have, garters and all.

My only complaint was the seats that pop up when you get up. I'm so slender, I had to have help to keep the sit down when I sat on it.


You should come to Chemainus and I'll show you where the theatre is. It's probably the largest performing arts company around and there are lots of other good shows coming up on the schedule. I see they have children's shows sometimes too and that would probably be fun.

The Tea Party

My new friend, Nanny, invited me to a tea party at Twisted Sisters Tea House. Lynne's friend made me an outfit for the occasion and I was so excited to get out of the house. I do love my work at the Bed & Breakfast, but all work and no fun could make Fauna a dull "chick". There are a lot of things to see and do in Chemainus and I like to dress up and paint the town.

If you are in Chemainus and get a chance you should visit the Twisted Sisters Tea House or maybe not. It isn't called Twisted Sisters by chance. John warned me to pick a day when they've taken their medicine that morning or you may end up with tea where you don't expect it. I guess this was a good day because they seemed okay to me, but then how would I know?

Nanny introduced me to the sisters, Debra and Teresa, and picked a table by the window for us. She lives at the restaurant so she knows her way around the place. While we sipped our tea, Nanny told me about her charity work, raising money for the local food kitchen. I had heard that she is an Olympian but we didn't have time to talk about that today.

Teresa served the tea at the party from a fine china tea pot. Nanny chose Buckingham Palace Garden Party tea flavored with bergamot and jasmine for the occasion. She's had more experience than I in that field. Lynne has some special teas at the B&B, but I don't get to eat with guests there. John does, but not me. Go figure!

Debra was serving the lady at the next table a yummy dessert called Ginger Apple Cake with Caramel sauce and her friend had Lemon Buttermilk Cake with Chocolate sauce. It looked so good and we were tempted but Nanny and I still have to think about our figures while they probably don't worry about that anymore.

I'm not the only one who likes "bling". Nanny has a ring that will dazzle you. She wears ear rings too. I think I'd like some too. She wouldn't tell me how she got the ring but I could guess. She looks sweet and innocent but I could see the twinkle in her eye. Debra said she found Nanny one morning with a smile on her face. Now what does that tell you? I think we're doing to be good friends.

Nanny and Fauna, best friends forever.

Check out the "bling"

I am very happy in my new home. I sit on a desk in the front hall and greet all the guests and anyone who comes in the front hall. I've made so many new friends that often those coming in the back kitchen door come around to say hello. Apparently I'm getting a reputation as a fashion diva in Chemainus!

I definitely need a new wardrobe as the weather is so much different here than in California. I heard whisperings of some of Lynne's friends that they are planning to make new clothing for me! I'm so excited about that! I'm glad I don't have to wear a daily dull, drab uniform!

Speaking of clothing, although I'm not a mother, I heard of others buying a Mother's Day Gift for themselves. I was feeling a bit chilly, and so indulged in a new outfit, and 'someone' gave me a diamond!! I'm wondering if I have a secret admirer?? I'm not sure if it's a real diamond, but I sure do love that bling!

Some guests came today and they admired my outfit. They asked if I was the Canadian version of the Brussels, Belgium tourist attraction, 'Mannekin Pis' fountain, where the 'peeing boy' changes his clothes every week. Imagine!

This weekend I have been invited to an afternoon tea. I think I may go shopping for a new outfit, as I want to make an impression on these small town people. Not meaning to sound conceited, but they are impressed with this California gal!

B B-ingly yours, Fauna

Smuggled into Canada

From sunny California, USA to Chemainus CANADA, in the trunk of a car. What a time I had, being stuffed into a suitcase, quite naked, and then brought into another country. Hmph!! The indignity of it all! I could almost feel the colour draining from me from lack of betacarotene. When I finally saw daylight I couldn't believe that I was in a man's workshop! "Oh, dear" I wondered...is this a good thing or not?

I peeked as I was carried into the house, and oh, what a beautiful garden. I truly hoped I could stay here.

I was taken into a nice warm kitchen and ladies gathered around me, admiring my wardrobe as they unpacked my suitcase. Well, it was about time I was appreciated!

I understood that this was to be my home and that my job would be to greet guests as they came into the Bed & Breakfast. In return, I would be treated with the utmost respect. That sounded wonderful to me, and I look forward to my adventures.

Then, a woman came in and was most insulting to me. Hmph!...I don't think she'd look very good neither if she had been shunted around in a suitcase. However, having been brought up with good manners, I kept my opinions of her to myself. Thankfully, she wasn't one of the guests and soon left.....