If your vet can't find an underlying cause, try taking the dog for long walks, at least twice a day - and take him to the dog park as often as you can. He's used to having lots of exercise, and his new living situation doesn't allow him to burn off all of his energy.

I would look into having them shrink-wrapped. I think you can get it done at places that sell posters and prints.

Here is a picture of what he wore. It wasn't a specific character - it was just a "scientifiction" inspired outfit..as you can tell from the jodphurs and shoulder pads.
http://tinyurl.com/2ctae87

The 1-up mushroom looks like this: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/OneUp

As for specific shops to check out helmets - try Aurora Cycle Center, 10201 Aurora Ave N. or Lake City Powersports.

Do you have a mower? If you have the mower, I'll pay the $50.

My mother and I both loved reading My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell and Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons.