PAULA(STARFIRE) #311

#311 PAULA (Greyhound) Orlando, FL - York, PA PAULA #311/STARFIRE a 4 yr 65# female ex-racing Greyhound finally made it to PA. Drive Susan M had tried to pick up Starfire about a month ago but was unable to take her. This time, Susan picked up Paula from Carol near Gainesville, took her to an overnight at her home, and then the two of them drove non-stop in her personal vehicle all the way to York, PA. The receiver, Judi, graciously offered a bed for Susan for the night. Just after she had settled down for a much needed rest, Susan was startled by what she called a choir of singing from all the Greyhounds in the house. It was not barking but a beautiful song. She believes the other Greyhounds were welcoming Starfire to the fold. Starfire joins other greyhounds and 3 beautiful kitties belonging to the receiver. According to Susan, the home belongs to the pets and the humans are the guests. All these pets are definitely loved and cared for and pampered. There is one dog who has his own special "doggy door," because he won't use the doggy door the others use. During the trip, Starfire, an ex-racer sidelined by a broken toe, rode comfortably in the backseat of Susan's extended cab pickup. She was amazed at how Starfire could fold herself up into a small area and thus didn't always take up the entire backseat. This is just the first of four pets Susan will be transporting while she is on vacation. Her next destination is Martha's Vineyard, MA. Operation Roger Driver Susan M pu 11/3/08 del 11/4/08 ***************************************************** E-MAIL From Susan: Mon Nov 3, 2008. I received Starfire the Greyhound dog at a rest area just south of Gainesville, Fl. She is a pretty dog, very good natured and sweet. She spent the night in my home with my 2 dogs Kelly and Tinky. Tues Nov 4, 2008. Up early, drop my dogs off at kennel, head for York, Pa with Starfire. I drove 922 miles and arrived at Judi's house at 11pm.She and her husband had arranged for me to spend the night in their home, so I went straight to bed. Being very tired from the long drive. Wed Nov 5, 2008. I drove from York, Pa to Springfield, Mass and checked into the hotel. Thurs Nov 6, 2008. Went to So.Hadley, Mass which is 7 miles from my hotel, to the Stephen King event. Got back to hotel late eve. I recorded the entire audio of this event and you may LISTEN TO THE AUDIO on iTunes from my podcast PRO TRUCKER PODCAST. I also got my new book "Just After Sunset" signed by Mr.King. **************************************************************