We saw the piano by the side of the road Wednesday morning; we are theorizing someone had a piano-moving mishap and another person placed the sign as a joke. Unfortunately someone had already claimed it by the time we came back around that afternoon.
The dog is - probably - a Toller retriever, but we're not entirely sure. Her name is Lily and before she goes anywhere needs to learn some manners. Also, my mom is a bit attached to her, buuuut... if you come help us chop down all the scotch broom in the background of the piano-picture, I'm sure we could work out some sort of trade.
Kex: this article sums up the issue pretty well:
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