Friday, January 26
“Good morning, cuties! You ready to go outside and greet the day?”
How does one greet the day?
For Reggie and Roger than means lifting one’s hind leg and aiming at a bush or a rock.
Once I’ve dressed the crew in their harnesses, I snap on the red leashes and open the door.
“Well, it looks like another beautiful — AAACCKK!”
Down I go, falling forward. Reflexively, my hand flies out to break my fall, the same hand that was holding the leashes.
“OW, OW, OW!”
I rub my knee, do a mental check of all body parts, and thank God that the only result of my stumble is temporary pain.
“That damn tether, ” I mutter, glaring at the tangle of blue line lying like a snake on the mat. “I knew I’d trip over that thing one day.”
Now where did Reg and Rog go? Oh, good. They’re not running off. I’ll get up in a minute and it’ll be easy to grab the ends of their leashes.
I continue to rub away the pain in my knee.
Suddenly Roger lets out a yip and takes off! Reggie runs tight behind him! I swivel in time to see them flying through a forest of cholla in pursuit of a furry animal.
All three disappear, dropping into a wash.
“OH, NO! A COYOTE!”
Okay, time out.
Generally speaking, I tend not to invent things about which to worry. I don’t let my imagination come up with scary scenarios based on what I conjure up that might happen.
I can do this because at some point in my life the realization hit me and was internalized that most situations fall into one of two categories. There’s the predicament or scary thing that can be prevented or controlled to a manageable level, and there’s that over which one has no control at all and therefore needs to be ignored or accepted. In other words, make adjustments and move on.
This is neither.
This is different.
This is real possibility, even probability, of a catastrophe so horrendous that it cannot be ignored or accepted. And I’m frantically wracking my brain to come up with a way that it can be prevented.
And right away!
I’m aware that a pack of coyotes will send one coyote on reconnaisance to act as a decoy for prey. Then, when the prey makes chase, the decoy leads the prey to the pack whereupon the prey is surrounded.
My heart nearly stops at the mental picture of Reggie and Roger — perhaps at this very moment — surrounded by coyotes who gnash their teeth as they move in for the kill.
What to do!
I rush to the door of the Best Little Trailer. Inside I open a cupboard and pull out an air horn.
There’s no way I can fight coyotes but the noise of an air horn might make them back off.
Dammit, where are those needle-nose pliers! Oh well, this comb with have to do!
I’m out the door in a flash, bearing air horn and comb, and take off in the direction of the chase.
Gee, even if there’s no fight with coyotes and they get away, they’re going to be covered with cholla spines.
Dear God!
I scan the desert landscape.
And then, as quickly as this entire chain of events began, from me tripping and falling to the crew disappearing after a coyote, the crisis ends.
Here they come!
Running through the cholla, leashes dragging, and not limping at all! Reggie reaches me first. I’m overjoyed.
“You’re such a good boy, Reggie! You, too, Roger! Such good boys!”
They wiggle with delight as if to say, “Guess what! We chased off the big, bad coyote and we found our way home again! We made you safe, RVSue! Aren’t we sumpthin?”
Yes, you are . . . .
A quick inspection reveals not one cholla spine stuck in either of them. Not one.
Stunned with amazement and flooded with relief, I pick up the ends of the leashes and follow Reg and Rog as they lead me on a walk.
Good idea. I need a walk to decompress. Sheesh. What a way to start a day . . . .
On the way I pull out three cholla spines from the leashes, picked up while dragged on the ground.
What’s that old saying?
God looks out for fools, small children, and chihuahuas?
rvsue
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Wow, just finished reading the last post. This is nice.
NOT ONLY THAT, SECONDLIFE… YOU’RE FIRST TODAY! CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you, Sue. It must be a reward for a faithful reader. Please be careful. My wife’s aunt just recently had a fall and broke her hip. She had a major surgery as a result. Do you have an RV door handle grab bar? It can a be helpful for going up and down the steps of the RV.
Good advice. I do use the handle. I tripped after I let go and began walking across the mat. I need to put that darn tether away before going in for the night.
Wow! Blessed all is well. Assume your injuries are minor.
Hi, Stephanie. No injuries. 🙂
I was holding my breath.
Happy all are safe
I am, too! Hi, Sue…. Great to have you here!
So glad you are okay and the boys came back. Every time I fall I seem to fracture or break something, so I am especially happy you did not !! Not the kind of heart racing that is healthy. Stay safe.
Thanks, Kathy. No falling, ya’ hear?
Hi Sue and the Boys, I second the motion “What a way to start a day”! I guess that will get your blood pumping and heart racing. Was so relieved to finally get to the end and find that all’s well that ends well. Whew.
Those boys were so good to just give chase for a few yards and then come back home where they belong.
Stay safe (and sure footed) out there my friend, Judy
Hi, Judy,
What made it very scary was it wasn’t just a few yards. See that photo of the cholla forest I posted? Imagine them running through all that. It’s a miracle they didn’t pick up any cholla.
4th! Yay!
Jeesh, in the time it took me to type, I lost that position!
OMGoodness! What a start! How this could have turned out and not for the better. Thank goodness that it all turned out well! What a huge relief and through it all, Reg and Rog probably did not have the worry that you had. Totally oblivious to it and that is sometimes what’s great about our little doggies.
Hi, Renee! Oh this was a great adventure for the boys. They loved the chance to run and chase.
. . . and they came back! Good boys!
OMG, so scary. Glad the entire crew remains unscathed…well, for the most part! 🙂
We’re all fine. The boys are whining for me to pay attention to them, so, yes, we’re back to normal here. 🙂
Good afternoon.
Good afternoon to you, too, Bruce. Keep trying! 🙂
Good heavens! I am so thankful all 3 of you are OK!!
Me, too, Rochelle. 🙂
Close call. I hope your hand/wrist is all right. That is how one breaks them. You need to learn to roll.
You’re right, Marilyn. This fall happened so fast I don’t know if I can think fast enough to do that though.
I can’t stress enough how important learning how to fall is! Over 3 years ago when I stepped on that lint roller I wish I knew then what I know now! My fault was instead if letting myself land on my ass, I grabbed for the bed attempting to break my fall. Instead I severely damaged the bottom 3 discs!
This ended any long walks, any extended standing around and talking, and began my need to sleep in my recliner instead with my sweet husband!
I know, it all happens so fast! But the right move could save you a lot of pain!
I am so glad this wasn’t a serious fall for you, but hon, ….. OK, you know!
I’ve been taught to fall, but it was at a clown class. So now, I know how to fall safely and get laughs.
Oh my goodness you had me on the edge of my seat. I am so glad you are all home safe and I hope there are not bruises for you.
Thank you, Helen. I’m perfectly fine. Not even a bruise. I’ve fallen before in the desert and hit a sharp rock. This was nothing in comparison. I think the mat helped.
Wow, that was an exciting post. I was thinking of all sorts of tragedies until the happy ending. Of course my ex-husband used to call me Miss Worst Possible Scenario, when we were together. I’m so relived that everyone is fine, let’s shoot for more boring starts to your days; Sue and Crew!
That’s funny, Pam…. I’ll work on the boring starts to our days.
“Miss Worst Possible Scenario” from your EX-husband. There’s a lesson in there somewhere methinks. 🙂
You are a great storyteller Sue! Ive read plenty of other blogs but yours is perfect every time!
But I always sigh when I come to the end!!!
Thank you, Taunj a. Are you new here? Welcome and congratulations on becoming a blogorino!
Geeze you guys…..with a quickness..the post is up and off to the races!
Phew.
Glad the boys returned unscathed.
Have you got some instant ice packs?
I have frozen stuff that could be used as ice packs and I think I have something you recommended in the past, some kind of ice pack, somewhere around here. 🙂
This was a hard slam of my knee bone, not much to bruise. I’ve fallen on that same knee several times throughout my life. As a kid, it required stitches. In my age, I think it’s turned to stone. Haha!
As you pointed out, some “adventures” can’t be ignored or managed. I’m glad this one turned out okay. I’m also glad you have a habit of learning from this stuff. That keeps unwanted adventures to a minimum.
Very true, Calvin. Learning from mistakes is a form of turning lemons into lemonade.
Wow that was a close one! Ours little poms have run off into the woods where there are coyotes yipping all the time and scared the life out of me, so I can emphathize! Glad they are safe and cholla free and that you are OK too!
Thanks, Jan. You KNOW from experience how scary this was!
Sue you are an amazing story-teller……I was saying “ouch”, “OMG”, etc. before I even thought to remember & process the fact if-you-were-telling-a-story-you-were-safe, and okay. I have two large dogs and as much as they wear me out, I would be totally panicked in the same situation. May God keep watching out for chihuahuas, small children, fools, and solo RVers who are very, very brave! TGIF…….
Thanks for the nice compliment, Laura. May your crew never put you through a panicky situation! 🙂
Oh, my! I couldn’t wait to get to the bottom to see if all was well. I hope you haven’t suffered any lingering effects from your fall. Accidents are the lingering shadow that I worry about when thinking about taking off for a life of wandering. Glad luck was with you on this day!
Thank you, Suzette,
The sunshine of the vagabond experience tends to make those “lingering shadows” fade. I don’t expect any lingering effects from the fall. It wasn’t that bad, just painful for a short while.
I’ve seen the coyotes sucker a dog into the brush. The small coyote came by first & the bigger one followed the barking dog. The dog escaped & came yip yip yipping back out of the brush.
Hi, Rob,
Coyotes aren’t stupid. They’ve learned a few tricks or two. I read your comment hoping you’d let us know the dog escaped. 🙂
I have doggy gates set up at all 3 kitchen doorways and so far, I have taken a bad fall at 2 of them, sigh. I’m glad you are all right and the boys too!
Hi, Pat,
No more falls! I read your comment and you know what popped into my mind? Those flags that people put above their ATVs so they’re seen coming out of a dip in the road. You need something to alert you…. just as I need to be more careful about what I leave lying around.
Gosh Sue! I’m so glad you and the doggies turned out to be OK! It must have been so frightening to see them run away after that coyote! How overjoyed you must have been when they came back unhurt! You are such a good story teller.
Thank you, Dawn. Reggie and Roger are very fast. They ran full-out from shortly after my fall to all the time I was inside the BLT trying to figure out what to do, and then the time I went after them. They covered a lot of ground and there is very little area around here that doesn’t have cholla. Lots of spine clumps on the ground as shown in the fourth photo of this post.
Sue,
Watch that step! Glad everything came out ok. It’s been a learning week for me. I have learned what a cholla is and after your last post I rushed to Google to find out what a javelina was…we don’t have javelinas in Tennessee. We just have boars and feral hogs. Thanks for the lessons—and stay safe out there.
You’re welcome, Joe. Those were lessons I learned after coming out West. 🙂
Great post and photos too, sorry been real sick and weak with my Lungs, been trying to do things real slow, I’ve been sleeping a lot and I’m still tired, I think that the smoke did it to me real bad and so had my appointments moved up, hopefully my Lungs heal soon, I’m going to communion Sunday at a friends Church, which I need to do , Love to you all ,,,,, Rusty n Piper
Sorry to hear bout your fall, hope your better ,,, stay safe down there,,, Rusty and Piper
Thank you. Wishing you the same.
Rusty wishing you a speedy recovery.
By having your appointments “moved up,” I hope you mean they’ll be sooner rather than later. I understand you not feeling like writing a comment here. I do appreciate you letting us know, thank you for that, although I wish your news were better.
Prayers for you to get stronger and to be well again. Love to you, too, Rusty.
Sending prayers, love & hugs, Rusty. Take care of yourself & feel better every day.
Dear Rusty, so sorry to hear you have been sick! Glad you were able to get your appointment moved up! 🙏 and 💕 for your healing!
Thanks all, yes # 1, Lab has moved from the 5th to the 2nd and to see the Lady Doctor will be at same place on the 6th of February,, I feel so bad that I wrote my Last Will and Testament, all it needs is 2 witness’s and dated, which will be finished this Sunday at Church,,,,, Rusty
Hi Rusty,
You don’t know me but I’ve been reading about your and all your comments from the beginning. I feel I know you… as nutty as that sounds. I just want you to know that one more person is praying for you.
Hi Rusty,
I am so sorry that you are not feeling well. My dad had lung issues too. When you can’t breathe it just makes you so “tired”…physically and mentally. I hope your doctors can give you something to help those lungs heal. Until then….know that there are a lot of people who care.
Love from VA,
MB, Wyndy (hound/retriever) and Bella (Chihuahua)
Sending prayers and healing thoughts your way, Rusty. May you get well soonest.
Jules has been dealing with the effects of pneumonia since Thanksgiving. She is just now getting her energy back. Take it slow…your body will make you rest in order to heal. It’s been one step forward..two steps back in this household.
There is so much “cooties” out there….I generally go shopping at night.
Take good care. This flu season is off the hook!
Yes I have just come down with it. Struggling to breathe and coughing, nose all stuffed up. It’s kind of scary, what with people dying. My doctor phoned in scripts for antibiotics and steroids so I’m gonna give that a couple of days and see how Iam. And I was also avoiding as much human contact as possible. Oh well.
Glad you are on meds, Desert Ginger. I hope you start getting some relief. Chloe…take good care of your Mommy! Feel better soon!
Hi, Ginger,
I hope the antibiotics and steroids help you to regain your health soon!
Feel better, Jules! Take good care of yourself!
Sending up some extra prayers for you, Rusty. I hope you start feeling better soon. **hugs**
My family and I are going to the “Ark” here in Kentucky the 31st and as I do now I wear a Mask and Gloves and walk with a walker that has a seat, if I don’t, I’m out of breath in about 225 ft “down hill” and in need of a chair which is there waiting for me at the big house,,, yes and too as Cindy and Jules, been sick since Thanksgiving, it’s just my Lungs since after Christmas and the Gov says the flu shot is wrong for this strain that’s going on all over the States and I don’t do the shots I’m allergic to,, I keep telling myself that I’m getting better and some days it feels like I am, then my body takes a step backwards,,, I thank you all for your prayers and pray for all to be safe and free of this sickness,,,,,,,,, Rusty
Rusty, I just wanted to tell you of my experience with damaged lungs. About 35 years ago I was helping a guy move and had put muriatic acid on the back seat floor of my car. I had intended to secure it with other things so it wouldn’t tip over but it was the end of the move and that didn’t get done. It was raining that day so I had all my windows up. It was a couple of miles to the new place and by then the fumes from the muriatic acid eating the carpet on the floor had filled the car. By the time I got home I was too weak to do much. Went to bed for a couple days but I did not get on the road to recovery until I made the decision to stop eating. I only drank water for two to three weeks until one morning I woke up and had energy again. I slowly began eating again and had no more trouble. Fasting is the best thing you can do to let your body spend it’s energy on healing, not digesting.
Hope to hear you are improving soon. Love, Gloria
I’m late to comment Rusty & DG, but praying for you both. Take care of yourselves. Rusty did you get your papers witnessed this morning? Hope so, at least that will give you some piece of mind.
I was expecting this to end with you in a cast of some kind. So glad I’m wrong! As for the monsters, not getting eaten by a coyote was one thing. But not a single cholla spine? Your last sentence says it all. I’m so glad you are all ok!
Thanks, Pat,
Yeah, I’m still amazed that the two of them returned without one spine. Gosh, Reggie has picked up a few just walking on the road where the spines tend not to be.
Oh my, nothing like making my heart beat faster! So glad everything worked out ok; and that you and the crew are safe and sound! Well I know the crew is safe and sound; hope you are also, and there is no lasting effects from the fall. Amazed they made it through the Cholla with no prickles.
We are finally boondocking – and not in a parking lot. We are up Darby Well Road. Maybe not as far up as we wanted; but we are in a 40 foot class A, so options are a little limited. Hoping to stay the entire 14 days; we’ll see how two old women can do with the fresh, gray and black tanks.
Who knows we might even update the blog that we haven’t written in a year!
Congratulations, Lisa! I hope you enjoy the experience. You’re sure to see some pretty sunrises and sunsets from that vantage point. As for emptying tanks, you’ll be saying, “What’s the big deal? Nothing to it!” 🙂
Thanks, Sue. We’ve actually been RVing for 5 years. First time to really boondock. So just not sure how long we will go before needing to empty. I’m an old hand at actually dumping. 😀
Good luck, Lisa. I might be one of those “old ladies” joining you in figuring out Boondocking. Hope so. I hope you tell us how everything goes these next two weeks.
Oh my gosh! Way too much excitement for early in the morning. So glad it all turned out OK! I do worry a lot too, about Princess Roxie getting snatched up by a coyote but all we can do is our best. Sometimes Shit Happens. Glad it didn’t happen to you, though falling on your knee is not fun; I’m still nursing a weird numb spot from when I fell on my knee a couple weeks ago. You take care!
Hi, Janis,
You’re right. We do our best to keep our loved ones safe without letting worry get in the way of living. I hope that numb spot clears up.
Our pets sure can scare the bejeebers out of us. Glad it all worked out.
Thank you, Teri.
OMG I thought you fell from the BLT on to ground at first. Glad you didn’t get hurt…bad. I think what saved Reg and Rog from getting any cholla needles is that they ran into the wash. The air horn might have scared Reg & Rog if they have never heard it before. My dogs don’t like loud noise so I’m assuming they don’t either. Anyway good for Rog and Reg for finding their way home.
Hi, Rita,
I didn’t write that part about my fall very clearly. That’s the difference between a blog and writing, say, a page for a novel. No editors to read and suggest changes!
You’re right about there being less chance of picking up cholla when in a wash. However they ran a long way through the cholla before they chased the coyote into the wash. He was weaving around the cholla with the crew right behind him.
I didn’t get to the point of calling Rog and Reg home before there they come running toward me. Good boys!
I have enough unwelcome idle time that I can edit pretty much every word I write. (Well, sometimes on Facebook it’s after posting.) There’s a real difference between enjoying non-work time and being truly idle. I discovered some time ago that I edit better than I write, maybe because I just don’t have a passion for writing.
Oh Sue, I was holding my breath that both you and the crew were ok. Scary.
I am still recovering from my fall where I hit the side of my head and then got a laceration on my forehead and eyelid. Falls are no joke. Can be totally life changing.
Glad you all were ok. Now be careful! Hugs!
Thanks, Jolene,
It still confounds me that you suffered such serious injury from that fall. How terrible for you! And now you have the recovery which I’m imagine tests your patience as it would anyone’s.
Wishing you completely healed…. Thank you for being a faithful reader and commenter on my blog, Jolene.
Sue, when I fell, I had blacked out. I had nothing at all break my fall from a standing walking position. This was a hard wood end table that had no give whatsoever. When everyone saw my laceration that also happened, they could not believe how bad it was. The ER doctor said she had not seen one that bad in years. Took her 45 minutes to an hour to stitch me up my daughter said.
It has sure been awful that is for sure but I keep telling myself it could have been so much worse. You would not believe the picture if you saw it. lol
Wow! That was quite a morning you had. I am so glad the boys returned unharmed and that you were none the worse for wear after the fall. My daughter has so many coyote tracks in the snow by her house. She put a whistle on the leash in case she has to scare them off. He is a small dog with failing vision & when she takes him out just before bed, she never knows what could be lurking.
Way to get the adrenalin going for the day! I hate when the dogs get into situations I can’t control. You had a good ending tho so that’s what’s important. Would hate to see how my dogs would handle a coyote.
In New Orleans for a weekend visiting my sister and niece. Unfortunately it’s raining but probably won’t last. At least it’s warmed up a bit.
Oh my dog. That was the scariest thing I’ve read today. I’m so glad the boys came back without being injured, and glad also you’re OK. Wow. It could have been awful.
Whew! You had me going there for a minute! What good boys they are! They probably thought that they better get back and make sure that you were OK! They do know when we hurt. I am glad that you are OK. Hannah is learning about getting stickers in her feet, but she actually tried to eat a cactus. She will learn about that too. She wants to taste everything. We are on a learning journey!
Take care!
My heart stopped reading then tears as they were running home towards you!! Thank God.
Hope your knee is ok but you’re probably saying” what knee” and overjoyed the kids are home and safe!
Glad you’re all good! A friend fell this week and fractured her wrist – good that it’s not her dominant hand. Six weeks at least in a cast. I’m recovering from the cold going around. Not bad – just trying not to spread to others & staying home.
It’s Gasperilla weekend, Sue. Remember that when you lived in FL? Not my thing. My guess is probably wasn’t yours either. Any blogorinos dressing like pirates/going to the parade?
So happy to hear you and the boys okay. That was a scare! I spotted a coyote in my neighborhood a couple of streets from my house about a month ago. It makes me so nervous cause I have a doggy dog for my guys. My yard is fenced all around so it is secure but sometimes at night the guys start this wild backing (could be a cat, coyote,squirrel whatever) I have visions of waking up to a coyote in the hallway.
So glad u & doggies are safe & sound though maybe achy. Wondered about what would have happened if outcome was a fractured arm? What would we do in that situation? I ponder this as a lone traveler & welcome comments as this situation could happen in the wilds. Maybe because I read your blog religiously, had a dream where my doggies chased a coyote & were were severely injured. Weird huh! But in reality was walking toward airport at Death Valley a few years ago & had 4 coyotes near so turned back. Luckily Molly & Gizella were on leashes. Never know what can happen in a blink of an eye.
I often wondered about getting hurt in a remote area…what would I do? So I usually have a whistle, solar charger for my cell phone, water of course, snack bars and a radio/phone with gps attached. All this in a back pack. I drive a stick shift. When I hurt my left knee I couldn’t drive my truck. Luckily I got hurt in the city so I managed to get around by city bus, taxi, rides from family and friends. I’ve come to the conclusion to take precautions but not go nuts about it. I’m a pessimistic person, always have been, so I tend to go over board haha.
Pessimistic or prepared! I’d say prepared…for whatever can happen!
Nothing wrong with that! 👍👍
OMG! Thank goodness you are all okay! What good little boys indeed to come running back home and no harm or cactus spines to remove. Ugh! My heart can start beating again. I can imagine your fear, Sue.
Alls well that ends well! So glad you didn’t seriously hurt yourself when you fell! What GOOD boys to come right back home! I hope chasing the coyote wasn’t too much fun….sure wouldn’t want them to make a habit of chasing coyotes!
Hugs all around! We love you so y’all be careful! 💗💝💕
Oh Geri! I started to type that – all’s well that ends well – and changed my mind. Too funny. I was gonna ask if anybody remembered who said that first?
This was terrifying to read. I have a 9 pounder and stay close to his side as we have hawks and owls around our yard. I have seen a coyote in front of my house. I am hyper-sensitive to the perils of a small dog.
I am thankful your sweet, FAST boys made it home to you ‘none the worse for the wear’.
And, I am SO thankful that you are ok. Falls are tough on us – I know that from experience!
Always reading, sometimes commenting. Love your blog!
I can imagine it took a while for the adrenaline to leave your body – you probably could have lifted the BLT ! Smart to grab the air horn, not sure I would have had the presence of mind to do that 🙂 Sure glad they were just fine.
That was an exciting story, Sue. I’m glad things worked out for the best. Please be careful out there. As you know, even in the welcoming winter mood, the desert can be fickle. There is a wash near my house and the coyotes do exactly like you describe – they lure prey prey into a trap. If we could only tell our pups to be careful too…..
I am SO GLAD you all are alright!!
Nothing like pumping some adrenaline to start your day! Good aerobic exercise, too. Glad all turned out well.
Missy, you be more careful, falling can be deadly! I’m glad you got lucky this time but please, no more.
Good lord, heart stopper….
Glad all was well….
That was heart stopping scary. Glad all’s well that ends well.
Oh man! My heart was in my throat! So glad you are all ok! Good boys 🐾🐾 returning quickly.
What a way to start your day and what a way to start mine! 5:10 AM with a near heart attack! LOL! So glad both you and the crew are OK. I’ve fallen a couple of times as an adult….mostly involving slick mud/ice while carrying hay to horses….and when I got up I said to myself, “OUCH! That hurt! I should have been more sympathetic when my kindergarten kids fell on the playground!” 🙂
Love from VA….MB, Wyndy and Bella
Thank God you and the boys are ok! May you, Reggie, and Roger continue to be watched over by your guardian angels. (Thank you Spike and Bridget 💕)
Sending love and extra hugs to you, Reggie and Roger from me and Gracie pup! xxxooo 🙂
Morning Sue, I went back and read your post again! I was so glued to your words yesterday, I only gave the photographs a quick glance! Now that I have seen the photographs I wanted to tell you that the close up of the cholla cactus tells the tale of how much pain those thorns can cause! YIKES! Seeing the boys calmly walking in front of you, on their leashes, safe, was a great way to end that heart thumping story!
Hoping y’all have a great weekend! We are expecting rain!
I too like the closeup of the cholla cactus. Doesn’t leave a lot to the imagination, does it! Wouldn’t want to be attacked by one of those.
Glad you’re ok and that the boys came back unharmed. I worry about coyotes and eagles with my small dog.
Gosh, how awful that your morning walk began with pain and fear. It’s wonderful that part was over quickly and had a happy ending! I noticed in your reply to Cinandjules that you’ve landed just that way on your knee several times since childhood. I think that’s a saving grace.
Our mind, body and muscle memory automatically kick in when needed. You were active and outdoors often as a kid, not a couch potato indoors all the time. As a youth in good shape the right moves to best protect you were learned, and continue to help you to this day. Your tripping over the tether might have had less desirable results without the training you’ve had.
The way we’ve been created is a marvel! Now all parts of you will memorize the action involved in putting the tether out of your way each evening so it won’t be in your path come morning. That will become automatic, too, nice, huh?
It’s also nice that the boys had so many opportunities to be off leash, like at the red sand beach and while you were camped near Del, Skeeter and the gang. They are willing to come home quickly because they know they can expect more chances to run free. I realized my dogs ran for as long as they could when they managed to escape from our fenced in property, because it was an extremely rare treat. That’s how I learned I needed to find safe places besides our half acre yard to let them run free , come back to me… rinse-repeat.
The title of this post reminded me of another one you had written after Thanksgiving that began with the words The Power of sunrises. I hope your mornings after Friday’s have been more like the ones you described in the older post, Sue.
Delicate shades of pink as the sun rose here today were glowing softly on the frost covered trees and paths between them…though the colors weren’t strong the grace felt accompanying them was. May you receive as lovely a gift as you begin your day.
Thank you, weather. Our “lovely…gift” is a warm, soft wind. The crew and I are going on our walk now. I started a post yesterday and wasn’t happy with the result. Will try again today.
Another exquisite sunrise, all over the world. 🙂
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Good morning, blogorinos!
Thank you for your comments expressing relief that the crew returned unscathed and I didn’t injure myself.
I’m going to try to stay away from the computer today which means I may not reply to the latter comments. Know that I always appreciate hearing from you and enjoy reading your messages to me and to fellow blogorinos. You make this blog a warm, kind, interesting place.
Bye for now . . .
Sending wishes for good health for everyone!
Sue
OMG! That was a little too exciting of a way to start the day!
Very glad to hear everyone was OK!
Omgosh! So glad all are safe! You ok today Sue?
OMGoodness!! Sorry to read about your spill. Not good. Alsom glad “the boys” weren’t covered in those cholla spines. You’re very fortunate on all scenarios. Hugs to all.
My heart sank when I started reading! Not only the fall but the boys after a coyote! They are so small and cats and dogs are on a coyote’s menu! Thank goodness they returned so quickly. Very scary. I worry about you out there alone in the boonies about illness or something like getting hurt. I too am a solo camper/traveler and wonder what I would do especially having a pet. I hope the days after aren’t too sore for you. Sometimes it takes to the next day to really feel it. I too fell in a parking lot from strong wind and broke my wrist. Cast 6 weeks, couldn’t even pull my jeans up with one hand(try it sometime!) lol.
Also so sad to read about Rusty. I had this same flu once long ago when young and healthy and it near killed me. It’s very bad this year spreading to so many! I am hiding and hands almost pink from washing so much if I dare to go out. Geeze.
Best to you and hugs for Rusty. Been reading here so long I feel like I know these blogerinos. Stay safe
I’m so glad you and the boys are ok. That fall and the coyote could have been a disaster. Yay that the boys came running back!
I saw a mama deer chase a coyote in the middle of town. She didn’t just chase him a little, she gave him a real what for, flat out, get out of here and never come back, chase. That coyote looked absolutely terrified and just kept on running. I had no idea a deer could chase off a coyote.
I hope all the Blogorinos get well from their flus and illnesses soon or stay well to begin with. It’s been a bad winter for sickness.
Just checking in, and what an adventure awaited! Like everyone else, so relieved about the happy ending. Looking forward to your next post. Honestly, Sue, we never know what we’re going to see when we tune in. Your blog is so alive.
Rusty and Piper – More prayers on the way. Heal up and take care.
CinandJules – 45 degrees here in Upstate NY this morning. Yeah! As you know, we’ll greet happily any day above 20.
Geri – Eastpoint is a great place. We love Apalach and the whole panhandle. Best oysters ever. We’ll be driving through in about a month – staying at Grayton Beach this year. We were in Port St. Joe last year.
Good morning Sue! Having a late breakfast and coffee ☕️ with you and the crew this morning. Blog was so suspenseful I just had to re read it this morning, along with the latest comments. It is an overcast, foggy day here. Great for drinking coffee and reading blogs! Have a great day!
So grateful to read that all ended well for you and the crew! Isn’t it amazing the way things that momentarily seem so bad can turn out all right? Is it just me, or does anyone else think this is karma smiling on you for the loving care you give to the boys and the compassion you have for all animals?
So Glad you and the crew are okay. Falls on our knees are no fun. I did that back in the summer. I also slipped and fell on the ice a couple of weeks ago. That was a land on the rear-end fall, where there is much more padding. I did sprain my wrist/hand, so I but a brace on it for a couple of days.