Where does the time go?

Wow - it's October already. We're getting ready for the holidays here at Golly Gear. We've already gotten our holiday pre-ordered items from a couple of our distributors and have to figure out where to put them! (They'll be up on the site very soon!) And next weekend is the big Christmas pet trade show here in Chicago. It's a good opportunity to scope out nifty new products, and take advantage of some great show specials from the manufacturers we already purchase from! I have a love-hate relationship with this show. I love it because it gives us a chance to reconnect with our suppliers and discover new products that we can't live without. I hate it because it's here in town so we have to take care of our regular business and everything else at home, and our feet hurt...

Fall's in the air

After record-setting weeks of heat and humidity, Chicagoland is getting a taste of fall with highs only around 70 degrees F! This holiday weekend will be refreshing and the air conditioner can get a break! Everyone seems more energized, even the dogs! Tango was racing around the yard this morning and Teddy was chasing him. Dax got into the act as well! Where's the camera when we need it? While we're not looking forward to the really cold weather and nasty precipitation that comes with it, a break from the heat is very welcome! Happy Labor Day everyone! - Fran

The raking begins...

and continues for months.

Because this is the tree in front of the house this morning:

And this is the tree in the back today:
The front is the first one in the area to lose its leaves, the back hangs on until New Year's Day some years. Whoever planted these - what were they thinking?