Back from the country

We have been in the Sierras, for some quiet and fresh air. Between the warmth of the sunshine and a lovely little breeze - the weather was ideal. This was the first trip for Lulu, so I wasn't sure how she would take to it. She rode well and stayed in the back seat which is arranged with three little doggie beds across the seat. Usually they each pick one and stay there, but she is more restless and kept crowding Nik and Bud into giving up theirs so she could have it, then she'd change her mind and want hers back again. Everyone put up with her and eventually she settled down. At least this all happens behind me so it doesn't distract me from the drive. When we got there we immediately set out on a nice long walk so they could take care of their business and work off some energy at the same time. Once we got inside the deck enclosure, the leashes came off and she was ready to see inside. Nikki and Buddy showed her around and there was not an inch that didn't get sniffed properly. Then the girls had an all out rough and tumble wrestling match and we were right at home. They could bound from the couch to the two recliners and back without touching the floor. They tired me out! And since they had not slept during the ride, we were all ready for a nice nap. Later, I found a way to hook the leashes in the golf cart, so we could all ride together without them slipping, falling, or jumping off the seat. They were very secure and we set off for a ride around the park. We saw three deer and a squirrel that looked like it needed chasing, but they were restrained. Even Nikki seemed to enjoy the ride. The next couple days I spent reading, walking, doing artwork and visiting with friends. Gene made bacon for the dogs one evening while the rest of us ate hamburgers. He sure knows how to get a dog's attention. Cat and Gene used to have a black dog, same size and breed as Lulu. Blackie was a great dog. So they took right away to little Lulu. And Nik and Bud were already best friends with them too.

We had the park practically to ourselves. Maybe because it's Father's Day weekend, there was just hardly anyone there. It was blissfully quiet. The photos here are of the deck and my favorite reading spot. I am calling it a porch rather than a deck. It has that cosy porch like quality. Wouldn't you like to curl up there for a few hours with a good book? - or a nap?