Dopeycrats Party in Mishgun

October 17, 2000

It's Poppy Deucher (aspiring Secretary of Commerce, that's me in the picture at right!), reporting from Mishgun on the social event of the fall season.

As politicians gather around the country for their fall fundraising events, dignitaries came from far and wide to attend the Midwest's finest soiree for bassets and their slaves. Just about everyone who is anyone gathered at the Tiefer estate in South Rockwood, Mishgun on a soggy Sunday afternoon for fun, food and drinks -- and to raise money to help homeless bassets -- and for drinks.

Nick Wittenberg (Dopeycrat Bassetude Director and aspiring Poet Laureate) held a book signing for his brand new bestseller, "Nick's Adventures in Fatherhood." It's an EXQUISITE read, even if it's a bit risque!  Later, he and the entire Red Bay Gang relaxed in their compound around the firepit where marshmallows were being toasted.  Rumor has it that the margrets were flowing.  Red Bay also hosted a private pawty on Saturday for invited guests, including Caruso Gallagher (Director of Cabinet Intelligence).

Leonard (Secretary of Energy) and Earl (Director of ATF) Smith-Fenchel were in attendance, charming those of us females at the party.  (Ooooh Leonard -- I love those ears, especially that left one!)  I also had the opportunity to chat with Caruso before the "chow-down."  Earl, the paws-down favorite, won first place in the chow-down.  I, on the other hand, dropped out.  (Memo to committee: Butter the popcorn next year.)

The Bostelman clan was there in force -- Millie (Puppy Welfare and Protection Agency), who is just recovering from major surgery, spent the afternoon snuggled up in the car, while Ethel (CIA) appeared as movie star Zsa Zsa (she looked great as a blonde!) and Freddy (Federal Catfood Inspector) attended as Santa Claus.

Dopeycrat notables also scored points in the dog show:  Freddy Bostelman got second (he is also coming off major surgery three weeks ago!). And none other than yours truly took second place in non-rescues (girls) seven and up.  Yaaaay Poppy!!!!

It was entirely too bad that the Dopeycrat candidates passed on the opportunity to visit the Midwest, especially given all the talk these days about Mishgun being a key battleground state.  However, it was the chance of a lifetime for those of us singles to meet, mingle and sniff, and sniff some more. I can only say, "So many boys and so little time!" 

And while I've never met him, I'd guess that da Moose would have said the same!!