Wednesday, September 9
Fishlake National Forest southeast of Salina, Utah
Canine Corner: For today’s post Bridget and Reggie take you with them on a favorite trail near our camp.
“Slow down, Reggie. Let’s make this a stroll through the woods, not a race.”
“Okay, Miss B. I’ll try. When I get excited, my legs, they go fast and it’s hard to stop ’em.
“Isn’t this a pretty forest? You want to be a great boondocker, don’t you, Reg?”
“I sure do, Miss B! I’m trying real hard. I guard our camps and I bark at those mean ol’ cows . . . and RVSue says I’m a good boy in the PTV, too.”
“That’s great, Reggie, but there’s more to being a boondocker than behaving in the PTV and barking at cows.”
“There is?”
“Sure. Part of being a boondocker is enjoying nature. Taking the time to appreciate the world around you. If you’re running and hopping and barking, well, that’s okay some of the time, but too much of that and you miss stuff.”
“Oh.”
“Look, Miss B! I’m not missing that #%$@ chipmunk!”
“Good gracious. I’ve been meaning to talk to you about your language. Where did you ever pick up bad words like that?”
“I dunno. . . . Wait! There was this guy I knew. I forget his name. Uh, let’s see . . . Winnie . . . no, Vinnie! That’s it! His name was Vinnie and he was my pal when I was lost on the streets. He showed me how to be a tough guy.”
“I see. He taught you to use those words. Do you know which words I mean, Reg?”
“Yes, ma’am. Oh, look! There’s our camp!”
“You’re changing the subject. You don’t need those bad words to be tough. Remember that. You have a new life with RVSue and me. A different life.”
“I sure do! Boy, if Vinnie could see all this . . . !”
“I need a break. Let’s stop here for a rest in the shade.”
“Aah . . . This is nice.”
“I don’t wanna’ break. I feel like exploring! Yay! Logs!”
“Good. Go play.”
“This is fun! I’m a boondockin’ dog! I’m a tough guy! I jump on logs! I ‘preciate nature! Wheeeee! . . . .”
~ ~ ~
Poor Vinnie. I wonder how the ol’ guy is doin’ . . . .
“C’mon, Reggie! Let’s go. I’ve had enough rest.”
“Comin’, Miss B! You know? I love the forest. You’re right about slowing down and noticin’ things. It’s really pretty here.”
“It’s a good life, Reg.”
“Wow, Miss B! Look at this #@*% place! It’s so $&%# big!”
“Reggie!!! What did I say!!!”
“Oops, sorry. I forgot.”
“We’re almost home. Boy, I could use a drink.”
“Me, too. I’m thirsty. We walked FAR.”
“There it is, Miss B! Home sweet home!”
“You can say that again.”
“Home swee–”
“Shhhh . . . . No talk. Just look at it and experience the moment, Reg, and be grateful for what we have.”
Bridget and Reggie
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