Last week, in what was the biggest tease since Britney Spears circa 1999-2003 Super Dog opened for business. The first day of Super Dog is always a monumental day in the calendar. It signifies the beginning of spring and the coming of exams (other than the obvious of being able to buy hot dogs outside of school). While in class I recieved multiple text messages notifying me that Super Dog was out. From Jon: 03/27/07 10:20am: SUPERDOG!. From Jordan 03/27/07 10:23 am SUPERDOG!!! (note the three exclamations on this one, rather than the one my brother chose to use, emphasizing exactly how big of a deal this is).  From Jonny 03/27/07 11:06 am Super Dog is Back. Jonny wasn't nearly as excited to have Super Dog back but did a good deed by letting me know that it was open for business. I also recieved a call later in the day from Andrew but by that time, I had already devoured my first dog of the year. . Immeadiately I began hyperventilating, I put down my pencil got out my wallet and counted out my spare change. $2.50 for a regular dog, $3.50 for a super dog. I only had $2.50 so I would be getting a regular dog. I rushed out and got my dog and could not wait. I have developed a consistent method of applying condiments to my Super Dog. Step 1, lots of regular mustard a few splotches of honey mustard (for flavour). Step 2 onions, lots of them, I want to see minimal dog under those onions. Step 3, pickle(s), depending on the type and mood. But mustard/onions always are a must. I put on the mustard before the onions because I used to do it the opposite way and this way the amount of mustard on my face is minimized. I bit into the dog and was in heaven. After all, I am the self proclaimed Super Dog champion, and a member of the Super Dog hall of fame (customers section). After I completed 3 frequent eater cards (10 dogs per card 5 = free drink 10 = sub captain...er free dog). During spring session 2003. Those were the days.

 

Here is the problem. Super Dog came out last week, officially beginning the season. While it is a tad cold out, it is still warm enough for a hot dog stand to be up and running. Now that they have come out once, they have officially begun Super Dog season, so every warm day has the potential to be a Super Dog day. So now, every day with decent weather, I am thinking, omg omg Super Dog Super Dog, I have to get it. I get myself all worked up for Super Dog, only to come outside and be disappointed. I was so upset, I walked all the way down past Portage Place hoping that some other hot dog stand (don't call me a traitor, desparate times call for desparate measures). Unfortunately, there was none. I was so upset that I went to A&W and instead of asking for a Whistle Dog combo no relish. I asked for a Super Dog combo no relish. I then quickly corrected myself. How depressing.

 

Now every warm day I think, this could be it, this could be it. And when it comes, I'll be in first in line getting a Smokie combo. I'll pick the chips.