Boston T. Party
Saturday, October 17, 1998Onancock, Virginia
New local author, Mickey is doggone unusual
A recent book signing reception for a new local author took on a decidedly unusual flavor.
The Oct. 17 reception was held on the deck on the waterfront in Onancock at Hopkins & Bro. Store. What made this party unusual was the author. Mickey is a Boston terrier owned by his agent, Anne Nock, (author of "Child of the Bay"), and they are neighbors of Hopkins & Bro. Store. Mickey recently published his first book, "A Boston's World," about life from his point of view. The reception gave friends and local dog lovers a chance to meet Mickey and pick up copies of his book, complete with his paw print. Over 100 people shared in the fun and brought their own dogs along for the festivities. 
The guests came in all sizes, shapes, and colors. Some were black, some were white, some were brown, and one was even white with black spots!
Some were shaggy and some were neat, some had tails and some had none. the tiniest guest was only seven weeks old and the largest was the size of a small horse.
The guest of honor, Mickey Nock, was neatly dressed in black and white and he greeted each of his guests as they arrived. After a busy afternoon of signing books and answering questions, Mickey and sister, Winnie (A Boston, too), scampered back across the street to their yard to play ball. All in attendance agreed this ought to be only the first of many "dog friendly" events as everyone enjoyed meeting new friends, the two-legged as well as four-legged varieties. 
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