Happy Saturday!
It was a cold, yes COLD, morning at the park. A cloudy and windy 66 degrees. I wish I had had long sleeves under my jackets and pants instead of shorts. I was there for two hours, and would have stayed longer if I hadn’t been so cold. I even turned on the heat in the truck on the drive home.
The dogs had a blast. Six out of seven of our core group showed up, only Barky and Humpy were no shows. A few of the semi regulars showed up, as well as three new dogs. Since it was cooler out, most of them were feeling frisky.
I got nipped twice. For some reason Urban always runs to me when he is wrestling with other dogs. They were bouncing around my feet and my hands got in the way. Urban really likes me, although I think he likes the bribes in my pocket better.
Echo got into a scuffle with Nelson, and lost a bit of skin. Nelson’s dad made him leave but I think it was just an accident. He told me to let him know if there will be a vet bill. I think a trip to the vet isn’t necessary.
I don’t know what it is with Echo and Nelson, they will be playing one second and squabbling the next. You can’t really call it a fight, more like having words, only this time there was some blood.
I was thinking about opening all the windows in the house today, but as chilly as I got at the park, I think I would be closing them pretty quickly. It’s supposed to drop down into the 50s for the next two mornings.
Cerberlicious, how I hate that name, is an Australian Shepherd. He was supposed to be a mini, but he just turned a year in May and he is about three inches taller than Echo and weights 50 pounds. Not a mini.
I hope it works out with him; he can be very protective to the point of aggression. He is so nervous. If he behaves well at the park, I think he will burn up enough energy to calm down a bit and be a lot better behaved. I expect he will do well with Coco as she is high energy, loves to run, and is very good natured.
The dog park did wonders for Ripple’s confidence and disposition, I hope it works for Cerby.
I’ve been hearing some horror stories about aussies, but then I’ve heard many horror stories about Shar Pei
I think my mother is going to be mad at me today.
I got a text from a cousin asking about her and I didn’t pay attention and sent my response to the entire cousin group text. She got mad at me for doing it before, I don’t know why, but with her there doesn’t have to be a reason.
However, I did say one thing in the group chat and I hope my sister doesn’t go running her mouth but I know she will. I told them that the doctors have given my mother six months and I think that is a generous estimate, and I do think that. However, I would never say that to my mother.
I think I need to go back to bed and start the day over.
I put the dogs out and thought while they are out back, I’ll water the plants out front. Then I don’t have to deal with them trying to get out the front door.
I came back in for more water and when I went back out, Adam was on the porch swishing his tail and BB&W cat was in the neighbor’s yard. They obviously do not like each other.
While I was watching them a young couple came down the sidewalk with a baby in a stroller and walking two dogs. I had said good morning to them and commented on how nicely their dogs walked past the cats and how my dogs would never be so nice. She said she had seen my dogs at the plunge and how nice they were. Right on cue my dogs came to the gate and started barking and then I don’t know how, they got out. All they did was run up to the other dogs to say Hi, then up to the porch where I was. I got Ripple in, but Echo saw BB&W cat and the chase was on. Around the yard, across and down the street. I yelled for my son and he jumped up out of bed and took off after her. He got her by the scruff but she got away so he ran in for her harness. Surprisingly, she came up to get her harness on, but she knows the harness means going bye-byes. Finally got her in, but we have no idea how they got out. The gate is latched. There is one spot that Echo can fit through, but we keep the trashcan there. I didn’t think Ripple’s fat ass could get through there, but maybe if he is sufficiently motivated.
At least all they want to do is say Hi and aren’t aggressive.
We’re going to go out later and my son is going to stand outside the gate to see if they will try to get to him. Guess it’s good we found it now than after Cerby gets here.
I shouldn’t pick on Niece2, she is taking excellent care of my mother. She has a good heart, but she doesn’t think. She is also totally optimistic; it never occurs to her that things could go wrong.
I need to get busy, I’ve not done much of anything today.
