Friday, December 10, 2010

Xmas Party

Dog Blog Post #171: Ok, I'll admit it. I talk about dogs a lot, and my puppy even more.

He's a puppy, after all. That makes him adorable by definition, and therefore everything he does is adorable, which gives me lots to talk about.

I even bring in pictures and tape them to my door. Now, who wouldn't be cheered up by that?

It appears, however, that not everyone at work is as enamored with puppies as I am.

I know, hard to imagine, but it's true.

Take, for example, our annual office Christmas party - a simple pot-luck affair. Despite being a confirmed introvert (borderline hermit?) I actually like the annual office Christmas Party, and did not hesitate to sign up with my "signature" dish.

(Why "signature" is in quotes is a whole other story, but as this is a dog blog, not a cooking blog, or (to be truly in context) an office party blog, we'll move on...)

Soon after I signed up, somebody (and yes, we all knew who) put a sticky note over my "signature" dish and wrote in "Puppy Chow".

I suppose I should have taken that as an admonishment to tone down the talk of puppies - but really, where's the fun in that?

And so I thought...

... and I pondered...

... and I chatted with some coworkers who do like puppies...

... and I came up with a plan - a plan that embraced my assignment of bringing in Puppy Chow!

And so it was that people entered the feast and beheld the picture at the top of this post (recreated on my kitchen table for your viewing pleasure.)

Now, I'm not sure I won over my puppy-hating coworker, but he did give a begrudging chuckle and partook of the offering (after I reassured him (and everyone else) that everything there was "people food".)

Alas, in a final twist, I have been informed that I must now recreate my offering next year, and no doubt forever more, knowing this crowd. And here I thought only good deeds were supposed to punished!



6 comments:

Wendy Krehbiel said...

OK, I really need to give you my husband's recipe for something his family calls "puppy chow" and make every holidays. Basically crispix cereal with peanut butter, chocolate and powdered sugar. Very tasty! I assumed that's what you were talking about when I started reading your post! Let me know if you want the recipe to add to your feast next year.

Jo said...

love how you were able to bring "puppy chow" to the party. I hopped over from Two little Cavaliers and am now following your blog.

24 Paws of Love said...

Some people have no idea what they are missing out on having puppies and dogs. I love the way you handled that whole situation. Great idea! I think the funny part is that he actually ate the "puppy chow!" That was awesome.

Hopped over from the blog hop. come by and visit us!

www.24pawsoflove.com

greygirl25 said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog, so glad you did. Your Goldens are beautiful.

I'll be following them now.

Terri www.greyhoundgardens.blogspot.com

Two Little Cavaliers said...

That is awesome! Joke was on your coworker who wrote that on the sticky. Guess everyone liked your Christmas Party offering.

sim only contracts said...

hey....
Some people have no idea what they are missing out on having puppies and dogs. I love the way you handled that whole situation. Great idea! I think the funny part is that he actually ate the "puppy chow!" That was awesome.