Free Adoptions at Boulder Humane Society - And a Fire Update

The Boulder Dome Fire is currently 70% contained and evacuees have been allowed to return home since 9 a.m. this morning. The fire is still burning, and has crisped about 150 acres. Luckily, the winds have died down appreciably and it's overcast and cool. I turned some heads this morning, because it's in the upper 50s, with a high expected near 80, and I went out grocery shopping in my shorts, T-shirt, and sneakers. I was comfortable. Other folks out and about had sweatshirts and coats on over sweatpants. Maybe I'm still running hot from the infection - all I know is my shorts and T are very comfortable, with the window wide open and the patio door open for the kids to run in and out.
The Humane Society of Boulder Valley is having free adoptions today and tomorrow. Again, if you live in the area, and can afford the time, love, and expense of having a pet, please adopt one of the deserving critters from our local Humane Society - you will receive a spayed or neutered pet that is up-to-date on all it's vaccinations, and is micro-chipped for identification purposes. All you have to supply is a home, love, and food. There are plenty of puppies, kittens, dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and birds that are available for your love. If you can afford it, please get some free love from the Humane Society.
Super Saver, the 2010 Kentucky Derby winner, has been retired from racing. WinStar Farm, the colt's owner, says he has nothing more to prove as a Classic winner. He was removed from training several months ago, when it was discovered he had condylar bruising surrounding all four cannon bones. It is not certain that the colt's legs could have held up if he had continued in training for racing.
The 2010 Breeders Cup races will be run next Friday and Saturday at Churchill Downs, outside of Louisville , Kentucky. One hundred and eighty-four horses have been pre-entered in the 14 races that will be run over two days. The first Breeders Cup race to be run will be the Marathon, run at a distance of one and three-quarters miles, with a purse of $500,000.00. There are currently 13 horses listed as participants in this Grade 3 event. This first Breeders Cup race is scheduled to leave the starting gate at 4:10 EDT on Friday, 5 November. ESPN2 will have live coverage of Friday's races, while ABC and ESPN will split Saturday's coverage.