Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Spike Appreciation Day - 2007

Shawn declared Monday, September 17, 2007 to be Spike Appreciation Day.

The day started out OK. I slept in, as usual. Then I moved to sleeping on Mandy's lap whilst she played on the computer. She started complaining that I smelled bad and that I was farting a lot (I was. A lot.). She couldn't do anything about the farting, but she could about my general smell. I got a bubble bath. Complete with rubber duckies.

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I was toweled off and left to dry for a bit.

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After I was dry, we left the house for Spike Appreciation Day activities. Our first stop was McDonald's, where I got to eat a whole 6 piece chicky nuggets. Yummy!! We then went to the pet store, where I picked out two new ropes. I also sniffed at some cats that were there. It was all fun.

We left the pet store and drove to the park. I was so excited, I could hardly contain myself. The part of Mill Creek Park we went to is a wetlands area. I had to be kept on a leash the whole time. That didn't stop me from sniffing everything, and piddling on whatever I thought necessary to mark! I also had fun rolling in the grass...and the goose poop that was everywhere. What can I say...I like smelly things.

Checking out the geese
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a groundhog
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going over a little bridge to an island

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of course, i had to stop and sniff at stuff along the way
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There is a boardwalk through part of the wetlands. We walked to the end of it and back - not far - looking into the water.


walking down the boardwalk
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looking over the side
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a few minutes later, I jumped in. Shawn quickly pulled me out of the water. :(

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Where I jumped in the water...you can see where i disturbed the mud at the bottom

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Before I jumped in, it looked similar to this section. see all the animal tracks?
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Shawn kept me on a short leash after that little bit of fun

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I'm ready to go back...can I jump in the water again?

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Wait...there's even more water over there!!

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We came home after the park. I played with my new ropes and decided to nap for a bit. After a while, Mandy decided it was time for the second bath of the day. I did not appreciate that!

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I've had enough of this
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Mandy toweled me off, and I curled up in a towel on her lap. I was dog tired, and slept like a log for the rest of the night.

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It was a great day. I can't wait for the next one!!


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