Another bath

no pictures to share of my latest bath but as soon as I heard the water running I knew what was up. First I tried to hide behind Gpa's chair and then behind the toliet but Gma sounded so stern I just decided to get it over with. One of Gma's grandson's sez it doesn't pay to argue with Gma so I guess I won't. So - as soon as she turned off the water I jumped right into the tub and actually ---- don't want anyone to know ---but it really felt good. Course I always get even when I get out cause no matter how many towels are around me, when I shake I get everything wet:):):) Gma used some kind of a loud blowing machine on me this time - at first I was scared but then, it felt really good and was so nice and warm and helped get me dry. And, she got a new hair brush that doesn't scratch so bad as the other one and I love to have her brush me. She sez "Scout you are soooo beautiful" and that makes me happy.

I also forgot to write that I got to go shopping IN THE STORE with them the other day. WOW There were so many smells there and Gma got me a whole bag of treats (Gpa bought a new leash) and when I 'SIT' at the ck stand I got another treat. That was a pretty special outing.

Running at BREAK-NECK speed!

And I almost did (break my neck) - this was a traumatic day for everyone. So, I decided to rest quietly behind Gpa's chair (one of my favorite spots when I want to have some quiet time).

Gpa was trying out a new 30ft leash tying me to the fence while they worked in the front yard. We were having a great time and I had plenty of room to play (but not go in the street) while they worked and I could be close to them. When, all of a sudden, Gma had things swarming all around her and she yelled and ran into the house (she got stung by bees). And then.....while she was in the house, I saw a squirrel on the backyard fence and went running at BREAK-NECK speed from the side yard to the back and.....YIKES!!! something about broke my neck halfway to the back fence.... Gma/Gpa gave me lots of hugs cause I was really scared and they said they couldn't put my collar back on me cause it was 'broke' - I don't know what that means but I feel really sad not to have my collar today. I tried to tell them it was ok to put it back on but....I heard Gma say it broke the black plastic and she was glad it didn't really break my neck. I think they will get a shorter leash to use while in AZ so I can't gain quite so much speed.

We did enjoy a great run today at Parkrose school/park - boy Gpa can throw that ball soooooooo far and it is sure fun to run/catch. - I don't think any other dog can outrun me. He is sure proud of me for bringing it back to him EVERY time until I finally ger tired and wait for him under a shady tree by the gate - I hold the ball in my mouth so he'll be sure and come.

time to go 'pillow-up' for my afternoon nap.

SIT STAY - (sigh)

I'm really getting good at SIT STAY - I get all kinds of rewards when I do:)

Gma even let me get on the couch if i would 'pillow-up'

and then......we went to the beach and had more fun - I really like riding in the Jeep (they let me have the whole back seat) - I'm in trouble right now tho - I've found SOMETHING under the deck at home and sit and stare for hours and bark once in a while (oh dear that's what seems to be getting me into trouble)! Gma even sprayed my face with water - wow that was a shock! THey don't like it when I stand the living room window and bark either - it's just that all those school kids run by so excited and I want to be running with them.

Travling in a moving house (RV)

Wow - this was an experience. I could walk around the house while we were driving, sit by Gma, look over the dashboard, even rest my front legs on Gma's lap while Gpa was driving. And then, we even slept in this house (they brought my small pillow-up). My preferred sleeping spot was the couch so I could look out the window. This is some sweet way to travel.

and then we all played at the beach EVERY DAY! I chased the ball, caught the frisbee (almost everytime Gpa threw it) and don't mind bringing it back to him so we can keep playing. I got to run in the ocean one day but Gma put an end to that when I went back to our house smelly and WET.

They let me have the back of the Jeep when we go for a ride and it's sure nice - we even open the window on top so I get fresh air. Wow - this was fun. I didn't even mind when we walked on the beach using the leash (I don't think Gma wanted me to get wet again).

we had a good time - 4 days at the beach

SO MANY PARKS

Everyday we try a different park - lets see if I can remember them all.

Parkrose (at the high school) fenced - no rules - not really a dog park so isn't used very often.

Lents park (corner of park - no fence and strict rules but  I can run - lots of friends there.  One man got a $600 fine for not having his dogs on the leash just outside the 'no leash' posts.  G&G are very careful there.  We walk all around the park with the leash before & after my run.

Lynch Wood (fenced on 2 sides with a forest of trees and SQUIRRELS next to it - lots of friends.  Just a shame I can't chase those squirrels.  G&G have me walk with leash through the forest before they let me run - that is really hard with squirrels running all around.  But, I forget about them when we get to the running area.

Cherry Park (fenced on 2 sides) limited hours to run and not as big of an area as others - quite a few barking friends.

1000 acres!!! - FUN - no fence, no limits, water, new parking area for all who come to run.  I only chat with friends as we pass on the trail - there is just so much other exploring to do and I am anxious to get to the water.  G&G also like to walk in this park.

Walking around the neighborhood - leash only - We walk about 2 miles through around the neighborhood.

When I get home I take a lot of naps and don't really chase the squirrels  up the tree anymore cause I'm too tired.

PLAYING SOCCER

My favorite backyard toy is still the soccer ball - Gpa & I have daily games.

1000 Acres to run!!!

RUN RUN RUN and then run some more - G&G found 1000 acres and we walked, played in the water, chatted with other dogs for about 2 hrs. YEAH!!! fun - G&G forgot to bring my ball or frisbee so I had to help them find a stick to throw in the water.  and then.....on the way back to the car I found a great pile of horse poo - ahhhhh - it was great to roll in (Gma wasn't very happy).  And Gpa kept calling me to 'sit" oh my I get tired of sitting.  I don't want to hurt their feelings but they don't walk very fast but they did let me run ahead and lead the way.

AND THEN.......

THE BATH!!!  Actually it felt pretty good & I let Gma brush me while 'we' got dry sitting out in the sun.