We are too hot...and our faces have returned from outer space.

Although we aren't nearly as hot as our friend, Lorenza, in Mexico, who can't even go outside for a walk, we are still too hot for us! It is approaching 96 F (36 C) in our yard, with 50% humidity. [sigh]

Is it October yet?

Jon Farleigh is daydreaming of cool green pastures in Wales, his ancestors' country of origin.

"Lucky bass-turds."

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On a brighter, less obscene note, remember how Jon Farleigh's and Dewi's faces recently flew in space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour? Well early this morning in Florida, the shuttle, its crew and thousands of "virtual" smiling faces, landed safely back on Earth. It was the Endeavour's final space voyage.

Here is Dewi's certificate commemorating his face's maiden space voyage aboard the Endeavour.

(Jon Farleigh got a certificate, too.)

Hmmm. Maybe I should add "astronaut" to they boys' pages on the blog? :-)

NASA's final space shuttle flight ever is targeted for launch on July 8, 2011. Go check out NASA's Face in Space program to get your (or your pet's) face aboard!

Jon Farleigh's and Dewi's Mugs Blasted into Orbit with Space Shuttle Endeavour

Yes, you read right. No, this is not a kitschy tall tale. The digital likenesses of my dogs' faces are on board the today-launched Space Shuttle Endeavour, thanks to a tip this morning from Taryn, at A Tail of Two Cardis, and NASA's Face in Space program.

Just see for yourself in this photo (click to enlarge):

Okay, so maybe their faces aren't really there (in the Endeavour), but they truly are there somewhere, and after the shuttle returns safely to Earth, we'll get an official certificate from NASA to prove it.

Guess what? You still have time to send your pet(s)' (or your own) mug into orbit with the Endeavour. Just click HERE and get it done before midnight (US Eastern Daylight Time) today.