FISH

Yesterday, Thursday we took Bonz to Misty Pines ( a dog motel) to try it for the afternoon so he could get used to being left there when we go away. He stayed there for about 4 hours while we went to Ross Park Mall to make some returns and spend some time looking around. We also stopped at a nice Farmers Market in Franklin Park (Sorrels)on the way home. Bonz did alright, but I think it made him nervous. We'll do it one more time to help him get used to it. The let him play with other dogs and also have his own kennel with both inside and outside areas. Later when I walked Bonz we saw Lucy, and her owner. The owner said that he often takes Lucy to the North Park Dog Park and recommended it very highly. I'm sure it would help Bonz become more socialized with other dogs.

Today, Friday, we cleaned the house (since I work on Sat., we decided to do that today.) You never know when you might get company. We also picked up a few items at the store in anticipation of Kerri and Patrick's visit on Saturday. Then I had a "right start" meeting at the Club for new employees. I learned the club's history, it's philosophy and values and the importance of attitude in all we do. It was a good meeting. There were about 25 new employees there. Mostly college kids. I was the only one there over the age of 20 except for the presenter. He also showed an educational motivational video called FISH. It's about the work atmosphere at a Seattle Fish Company. That emphasizes 4 things: Work is Play; Be There; Make the customer's Day, and have a positive attitude. I remember seeing that video at one of the Air Force Training sessions at a conference. It's good and there is a book by that same title "Fish" that is about the Fish Company's success and work atmosphere. Good stuff. They see themsleves as being about providing an experience and not just selling fish.

I got to talk with Kerri some about her trip up tomorrow. It was a relaxed day.