The Coffee Shop Mascot
I went for a walk yesterday.
There was nothing exceptional about it but by the end of it I was flagging a bit. So was Penny.
We made our way up the village with Penny on a slack lead so she could stop and sniff any piss that took her interest. If she did stop, I would just carry on knowing she’d catch up.
As we approached the coffee shop her pace quickened. Off she went at a trot and straight in the coffee shop gate, across the terrace to the door. I had no choice in the matter. Penny wanted the coffee shop and that was the end of any debate.
I should point out that Penny has a thing about shops. She is very reluctant to enter any door that isn’t home. She prefers to be left outside, waiting happily until I return.

Not so the coffee shop. Not only does she love the shop but everyone inside loves her. So yesterday I opened the door and in she shot. Squeals of delight and the word passed around that Penny had arrived so everyone could come and see her.
Me?
They hardly noticed me.
What a sweet girl. Did they give her a treat?
She always gets a fistful of sliced chicken. As soon as that's finished she heads for the door!
aw Penny, you are brilliant who wouldn't be happy to see ya, and your human
They're happy to see her all right. I'm not too sure about me.
Now that's a smart girl. She knows what she wants alright. I don't suppose you got a handful of chicken as well?
You are kidding? Anything I get I have to pay for, despite Penny being the shop's mascot. And to be honest, I doubt if I would want a handful of chicken slices. Now if they offered me a free cake…….
Ganddad – no posts since this one? Are you OK?
Liz (concerned)
Have a heart! I only missed one day, which I seem to do a lot these days. Thanks for being concerned though. Most people couldn't give a damn.
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