HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEGAN!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

MEGAN!!!

FARM DAY AND "I'M SO EXCITED I COULD SCREAM!"

We got to babysit Tachel (Rachel) last Saturday, which was also Farm Day at Lollypop Farm!



Along with our great volunteers, I had to find places for everyone to park.  Sorry if you had to go down Victor Road last weekend and there was a backup...






Hayride featuring Russ!



Tachel the cat



Megan and her pet Tachel



Bounce House!



It's been a while since I did a sneak photo attack on the wife...



Storytelling and Tachel was right up front until she wanted a hot dog.



Burgers and hot dog picnic with the horses



Lots of grillin'









My favorite vehicle to direct traffic for...



Adrienne, Lollypop's Communications Director, trying to convince Pickles to come down.



You know, at no other job would this be considered a part of a normal day.  Pretty awesome.  Joanna walking around with a pig that just got out of surgery because it had some kind of stomach issue.



MORE KITTENS!  So, pick out the one's you want to adopt and come on down!


That's about it for now.  Just planning to watch some Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs and try to finish up Team of Rivals.  Fix Megan's car too.  Then there's the whole house-hunting thing.  Some other stuff too.  Anyway...

FARM DAY!

FARM DAY @ LOLLYPOP FARM, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER ROCHESTER!  I won't be face painting as originally planned, but you'll still be able to see me.  Sounds like we're going to have great weather and lots of good stuff.  Here's a link and more info:

FARM DAY LINK

Crazy about cows? Hungry for horse kisses? Saturday, April 30, is the day to be down on the farm! Experience all of our wonderful farm animals during our 10th annual Farm Day. The day will feature:

-Animal Cruelty Law Enforcement Officer Meet 'n' Greet

-Kids' Straw Maze, Crafts, Balloons and Face Painting

-Mercy, the painting mini horse

-Pet Assisted Therapy Animals

-Wagon Rides around the Farm Yard

-Food & Beverage Concessions

and More!

There's no entry fee for this educational and fun day for the whole family at Lollypop Farm. Donations will be accepted. We promise lots of farm fun for everyone!

It Was a Real "Dog and Pony Show"

YEAH!  The 2011 Telethon for Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester was a great success!  We raised $228,444 with the help of lots of generous donors, volunteers, and staff.  It surely will go a long way toward helping abused and homeless animals from the Rochester area.


It's not too late to donate: Lollypop Farm Telethon 



Here's my niece getting kissed by Mercy the mini-horse.  I was really excited to see this mini horse because Megan and I saw a whole show on them a few months back on one of those pet shows on a Saturday morning.  I had no idea they existed.  Some are as small as dogs and can live in your house.  



Setting up for the big day at Eastview Mall in Victor, New York.  I have officially broke every personal record for time spent at a mall last week.



My realm.  I was in charge of training and staging phone bank volunteers.  Notice the new beautiful set from Pioneer Millworks!



More setting up...



Here's a real look behind the wizard's curtain.  Here's where all the phone bank volunteer training took place.  



Joanna training the first batch of phone volunteers 



The big show is about to begin!  Alice Calabrese, president and CEO of Lollypop Farm with Norma Holland, of ABC 13 WHAM.  



More Mercy kisses



My wife with Tachel and Rich behind her head.  I saw Dave and Allison, but they took off before I could come visit with them.  Apparently, Tachel pet every dog in the mall.  What else can Uncle Mike do to try to impress his niece?  



K9 Kissing Booth.  This is on of our volunteers with a Pet Assisted Therapy dog.  They visit all kinds of homes, hospitals, and agencies serving about 9,000 people a year by providing comfort and joy through animals.  But, I do have to say this particular dog is a "flirt" went for a mouth kiss when I offered my cheek.



Next year, I may ask for a donation of a TV...



I felt like my volunteers were the stars of the show.  They were all so nice and excited to help out.  I've been a part of quite a few telethons and I have to say this group had the best handwriting I've ever seen.  From a post-telethon, data entry standpoint, that's the highest compliment you can receive.



The show is coming to an end.  That means it's time to start packing it all away and go home late for a nice long slumber.  


Again, thanks to all the generous donors in Rochester and beyond for supporting Lollypop Farm's mission!  To all the volunteers for helping in so many ways.  To the staff, particularly Debra, for putting on such a great event!

Tails of Hope!

COME ON OUT TO THE EASTVIEW MALL in Victor today to check out Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester's 15th Annual Tails of Hope Telethon. We are looking to raise $208,500 for homeless and abused animals that need your help. Plus, you can get kisses from Mercy the mini-horse for only a dollar!!!

Can't make it out? Watch ABC 13 WHAM/Rochester's CW from 3-9pm. For more information, please go to: http://www.lollypop.org/orgmain.asp?sid=&orgID=10&storyID=742

Jumping the Shark

It's 80. It's 40. It's 80. It's 40. Welcome to Spring in the Midwest. Look at all these unemployed/underemployed people enjoying the nice weather on a weekday...


View of downtown from Lincoln Park


As much as I talk about hating public art in America, every so often I find a gem that I kind of like. This is near the zoo in Lincoln Park and Lake Shore Drive






Ol' St. Mike's. I have to practice taking architecture pictures before the honeymoon


The fella I'm named after (The guy standing, not the one being stood on).




How close to a Robin can I get before he flies away. About 2 1/2 feet...




What a weird thing to do to a home. This is a facade-ectomy. They preserved the original home on the site (good). Reused it with new construction (understandable). But, there's a huge gap between the original front and the new house which appears to be a patio or something (strange).


City horses






Aqua building


These signs are getting more and more elaborate and militant.


If I ever have a home, you can expect to be welcomed by something like this when you visit...


Oh accountant humor. Marylin's last day is tomorrow and she's making everyone jealous...