Saturday, August 27, 2011

Canine Corner#1

This post is out of order as Mom is way behind.  Long travel days and lack of Internet service have caused her so back up so I am going out of order.  We crossed into Canada three days ago and made great time on the way to the Maritimes, stopping off a bit to practice our French in Quebec.  We made it past Quebec City last night and found a delightful park right on the St. Lawrence Seaway.  The plan was to head out to the Gaspe peninsula but watching the news of the hurricane, we decided to stay put.  The course is a bit uncertain and we may in fact be in a wind tunnel, but it is civilized, paved and includes a restaurant and nice facilities.  All the dogs speak a strange version of french  but they smell the same as at home.  Since Boogs can't see or hear he has no clue that we are in a somewhat exotic province.  The park puts those Minnesota Scandinavians to shame.  It is groomed and in perfect order.

Boogs and I were disappointed at the border crossing.  We had our rabies certificates and Dr. Dana's statement that we were cootie free but the agent didn't look at us.  We were even sporting chili pepper scarves.

Boogs has pulled his usual tricks on the trip.  He finds edibles everywhere and even jumped out of the camper-over 3 feet high-and was spotted 20' from the camper.  Talk about not knowing your limits-115 years old, blind and deaf.  Go for it Boogs!

I, on the other hand, have been the "good dog."  I'll admit that I try to take advantage of his disability but Mom is pretty sharp eyed and usually calls me on it.  We have met all kinds of dogs on the trip-from Yorkies to English Mastiffs.  My favorite were the chocolate labs who lounged on the dashboard of the large motorhome.  A great vantage point for guarding the camper and spotting potential canine friends.  I suggested that we could use a larger RV, something with a nice couch to lounge on.  Right now we are either on the floor or on the bed and travel in the back seat of the truck while underway.

One highlight was in Minnesota where the rest stop included a large grassy area.  Mom broke into a run and Boogs and I followed suit.  It was great to see the old, blind guy running like a pup.  He seems to have complete faith in his "service team."

Ragamuffin

1 comment:

  1. It is nice to see that Raggie is being allowed use of your blog site, Joan. As I said in an earlier comment, he is out there on the animal network more or less constantly.

    When I clean up after my animals I occasionally get scraps of printouts from Raggie's emails that have been received here.

    Raggie has an iPAD. internet Primarily for Animal Discourse.

    Boogs is of course a wonder. A living example of how "blind and deaf" humans are to thngs that can be sensed and enjoyed.

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