Mermaid Parade

Just back from Coney Island where I went to see the Mermaid parade. So many people and so hot. A wild time but I think I function better in less heat and around less people. Hit the beach and it was quite windy so no matter how you sat you got sprayed with sand. No, Chelsea didn't join me. Met a Shih Tzu and his owners were so sorry they brought him. Not the weather for Shih Tzus or most dogs. Okay, gonna jump in the shower now. Later.

Provincetown

Just back from the Provincetown International Film Festival at the tip of Cape Cod. We sold the DVD to several people including five stores. So, if you end up in Provincetown check out the pet stores and video stores there. Chelsea, of course, was with me and a male friend. Yes, the one I've written about before. Don't get excited. I doubt he will be my husband but we have a good time together. Provincetown is quaint. One main street, Commercial Street, filled with shops, restaurants and some street performers, mostly Drag Queens. The weather was cool which I didn't mind. Didn't get into a bathing suit. I'd rather it be cool than hot and humid. Okay, the newsletter is on its way. Stay tuned.

update- Provincetown

Philly was quite a wonderful experience. It was the first International Dog Film Festival and we were found through the internet. It was at the Museum of Natural Sciences and it was sold out with a three page waiting list. People were annoyed that they couldn't get in. Chelsea was not there physically because she wasn't allowed into the museum. But she was there in every other way. Of course, most people asked where she was, afterall, she is the star. No problem, she needed a rest. My faithful and incredible assistant, Roja, came down and assisted in selling the DVDs. There were lots of films, mostly short shorts, 2-10 minutes. We were the longest at 30. We made a weekend of this and visited old friends who I hadn't seen in at least 16 or 18 years. They now had a 14 year old son. Amazing what can happen over a decade or two. I did come down with the guy I'm dating which I can't go into now. Funny, after the film a common question, I'm asked is if I met someone. If you see the flick you will know why. I hestitate to say yes. Not sure where my current relationship is heading. Quite challenging in many ways. Did I mentioned I received an email from someone I was hanging with in college. Thirty years later...wow! I was written up in my alumni- Suny Binghamton and voila he found me. The one thing about being out there...like I am at the moment, due to the website, the film and press, is that people find you. So far, I've been thrilled about everyone who has. I'm a bit sentimental and love to have contact from friends. I just got bad news yesterday. My best friend in first grade, Gail Seslowe passed away from a heart attack. Too young. Chelsea is pacing and giving me that look like when are we going out. I better sign off. Please write. And yes, we are headed to Provincetown next Thursday. Our dogamentary is screening at the Provincetown International film Festival on next Friday and Saturday, hit here for details.
http://www.dogamentary.com/Premieres.html.
And I've been asked about the DVD. You can also buy in a VHS format and it does have all the extras too. Go to
http://www.dogamentary.com/main.html and then hit DVD/VHS button. We are on Amazon too but it's better for us if you buy it from our site. Please spread the word. We will soon be looking to set up a screening tour to raise money for animal welfare groups and will find a sponsor. If you are interesed in being involved, please email me.

DVD is out

I cannot believe how much time has passed since I wrote. So much is happening. First you will see the DVD is available on the site. Pretty cool. We have a few theatrical screenings coming up. One this weekend in Philly and next weekend in Provincetown, Cape Cod at the film festival. Check out the screenings page.

It's quite late and I can barely keep my eyes open. Chelsea is sound asleep. I better in the morning that the nights.
Oh, yeah, we are starting a newsletter with an animal pyschic, Catherine Ferguson.

If you have any stories you want publish about your doggie, feel free to email them in with a your doggie pix. We will publish one or two monthly along with a couple of free psychic readings.

Please let me know what else you'd like from a newsletter.

On a mundane topic, it's so cold in NY for the beginning of June. I had to run home today and pick up my winter coat. I tend to get cold quickly and so does Chelsea. Chelsea is doing okay but she has lost a couple of pounds whch I can't seem to figure out. She is eating better than ever. The doctor took tests but he doesn't seem to be alarmed. He said that her liver enzymes are slightly higher but nothing to worry about. Anyone have any suggestions.

We are being interviewed by a Japanese newspaper tomorrow. I'm thrilled because I'm told by many that they are nuts about their dogs too, and treat them like kids so hopefully, they will relate to our film.

Well, must get some sleep. Hugs, Gayle