"Oh boy, this is a surprise Clark. This is just a real nice surprise. "

Late Friday, Head Believers J & J were surprised by the arrival of Uncle Gary, representing the Scranton Delegation. To quote Cousin Eddie, it was "a real nice surprise." First stop, Yazoo Brewery, of course, followed by dinner at Germantown Cafe.

Mystery solved!

The mystery of Howie has been solved! (See "Who made the cut?")

While working in the yard today, the Believers struck up a conversation with our neighbor. Now this is a fairly new neighbor. We've spoken a few times, but they work a lot and have a baby, so chatting it up with us isn't on their priority list, and rightfully so.

Howie has been the main topic of conversation here at the "Circle G Ranch" lately, so we asked our neighbor if he knew anything about Howie. Turns out, Howie belongs to him! His given name is Hyde. (Yes, he. We were right the first time.) And he has been neutered, so we are relieved.

We will probably continue to call him Howie. But this unfortunately means the Believer who resides in Nolensville won't be able to take him home after the Camp Meeting.

Here's another photo of Howie!

Who made the cut?

Each year there are new faces at the Camp Meeting. This creates more unique and eclectic conversation. This year we have invited our new neighbor. She enjoys sleeping all day, playing in the dirt, and climbing trees. She dislikes the mockingbirds that dive bomb her in the backyard.

Yes, she is a cat. She has two shaved spots from a recent scuffle with the law, so we named her Howie. (You know, the bald host from NBC's hit show "Deal or No Deal." And, unfortunately, that was before we realized he was a she.)

Howie Girl, as we now call her, doesn't necessarily like to be petted. She just enjoys wholesome fellowship.

Questions about Howie may be directed to lggsec17@aol.com, who will assume ownership of Howie Girl after the Camp Meeting.