Gimme's Public

Gimme was invited to a parade last weekend.  We were there to support Hadian for Governor.  Gimme's part was to be damn cute and entertain the children and, of course, she did a stellar job.  She had her picture taken as the official Conservative Spokes-Dal, with several conservative candidates, along with other parade participants. As expected, she was a huge hit and got her picture taken another 200 times while being petted and fussed over. 

There are at least two thousand more people that know about liver Dalmatians. 

"Yes, her spots are brown – its called liver."

"Yes, she is a real Dalmatian.  Liver colored spotting is in the Dalmatian standard in every country in the world. Her father is a liver and he’s one of the top Dalmatians in the United States."

"It's called liver. Thank you. Yes, it is very pretty…"

I would never have thought Gimme could ever have enough petting and attention, but it is possible. Toward the end of the parade she was clearly "over" the fun of being petted and fussed over. So I fed her treats while it was happening to help her endure. When we got back to the car she was very impatient to get in the car and into her crate. She was sound asleep in minutes. Being a public figure is very hard work. Anyone who has a significant fan base knows just how demanding the public can be. 

Here are some pictures... This is our crew - Hadian for Governor. It may be that Gimme was the only physically fit one of the bunch...  

This is Gimme with the Harley Davidson riders in support of "Tatt Time", tattooing artists.  She was gracious enough to not mention that her beautiful tattoos are all natural... choosing to let them speak for themselves.  They were right ahead of us in the parade, spinning their wheels and making a huge stink of burning rubber and a very loud racket - which Gimme paid almost no attention to.

This is Gimme with the nice man that drove the firetruck that was right behind us.  He ran the siren a few times and so Gimme and I sang along.  She always answers the song of the firetruck that goes by our house.

Gimme took an instant liking to Andrew Barkis - they just hit it off.  It may be the name.

Gimme especially appreciated that the Justin Kover for Utilities Commissioner crew so thoughtfully brought a pretty red sports car to serve as a backdrop for her own loveliness.

Gimme never tires of posing on firetrucks and we both have a special fondness for the antiques. 

It seemed only fitting that there would be a whole squad of cheerleaders standing by waiting for an opportunity to pose with the cutest Dalmatian on the planet.

After the lengthy photo session, Gimme took some time to chill out - conserving her strength before the parade begins.  

Gimme was so popular at the parade and so there was a special request that she attend the Meet the Candidates forum last night.  It was far too warm for her to wear her t-shirt, but she has a nice patriotic scarf for just such occasions.

Here Gimme poses with Mr. Hadian, who we hope will be the next governor of Washington state.  Gimme is completely sold on him and endorses him with a solid four-paws-up.  I must divulge that he did give her a peanut butter cookie.

And lastly, posing with the two girls.  By this time, she was getting tired.  These photo shoots always wear a girl out and Gimme says she has new found appreciation for the rigors models must endure. 

Little Miss Pupularity has already received an invitation to the 4th of July parade in Tumwater!  Gimme wants to do it, but first we have to figure out some logistics, since it will be much warmer then.  Also, in Thurston county, parade participants all have to ride on vehicles, so we have that to consider as well.