2009 West Coast Greyhound Gathering
 Arrival at the Friday morning registration booth behind Lemo's
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 Finishing registration and getting some last minute event information
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 First stop - vendors room at the Veteran's Hall
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 Some hounds checking each other out while their owners are shopping - there's an imposter in the group!
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 Lots of greyhound bling on display.
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 More bling for the hounds.
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 Sammy looking for goodies while bystanders wait to see if something is found.
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 Aren't we the handsomest hounds?
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 Everyone (and every dog) gathered at the Mission for the blessing of the hounds.
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 Lotsa sharing and storytelling going on while waiting for the blessing to start.
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 Another of the hounds waiting to be blessed.
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 Nice butt Sammy! Guess your admirer likes it too!
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 The priest (Irish I might add) speaking before he blesses each hound.
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 Sammy gets blessed and sprinkled with holy water. All sins forgiven, including the cookie thievery at the Veteran's Hall!
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 Getting ready to head out for the pizza and auction event Friday evening after being blessed.
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 Sammy streaking down the chute (first photo)
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 Sammy streaking down the grass (second photo)
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