Chris's friend, Steven, came over to help work on Chris's car. He brought his Yellow Labrador Retriever puppy, Diesel. So Ruby had another playmate. At first Diesel was pretty shy/overwhelmed. Rocko, Merlin, and Spencer were a bit curious about this not neutered male dog. Spencer was being his usual, nippy/bully self. I put Rocko and Merlin in the utility room with their food and water. She and Diesel just romped all over the yard playing together. So much for keeping Ruby quiet.
While the dogs were playing, and Chris and Steven were working, my parents were planting some plants that they'd purchased at the nursery. I helped a bit, too.