Look at this!
Somebody’s decorating the cactus on my trails.
And it isn’t even Christmas.
Oh, I know.
It’s almost Easter and this is kind of an Eastery color.
It must be an Easter decoration.
I saw a bunny today. Maybe it was the Easter Bunny coming to decorate.
But wait.
Is this really an Easter decoration?
This looks like it might be a balloon.
A balloon that had the bad luck of landing on these pricklers and popping.
Maybe I should investigate this and find out what’s really going on.
Hey person, can you go get my Detective Dog hat for me?
I’ve got an important investigation and I don’t have time to get it myself.
What do you mean, I don’t need my Detective Dog hat?
What clue?
You’ve got a clue for me?
What kind of a clue is that?
If you won’t get my Detective Dog hat for me I guess I’m going to have to get it myself.
I’ve got some serious investigating to do.
And I don’t think I’m going to ask my person to help.
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pouringmyartout
April 8, 2014 at 10:37 am
It looks like the cactus was chewing gum, blew a bubble, and it popped on its face…
Bongo
April 8, 2014 at 10:40 pm
That’s got to be it. Thanks for helping me solve this mystery.
pouringmyartout
April 9, 2014 at 6:01 am
It is my pleasure
misswhiplash
April 8, 2014 at 10:53 am
Detective hat! Oh my oh my…the one with the covered eye..a cheeky chappie!!! In that hat you can discover anything..that was a lovely smiley photo of you today . I think you are right it is a yellow balloon that went POP on the spikey bits..love u
Bongo
April 8, 2014 at 10:41 pm
Patrecia, I guess I’ll have to search high and low for my Detective Dog hat. I think my person lost it.
fredrieka
April 8, 2014 at 11:41 am
Oh I sure hope it is a balloon and not the other thing humans use when the door is close Woof, Woof
Bongo
April 8, 2014 at 10:43 pm
Fredrieka, it must not be that other thing because they don’t pop.
fredrieka
April 9, 2014 at 3:27 am
Oh good woof
Genevieve Petrillo
April 8, 2014 at 1:48 pm
That balloon did some bad decision-making. I am afraid of balloons, so I’m glad it didn’t head this way….
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Bongo
April 8, 2014 at 10:44 pm
Cupcake, I think balloons that are already popped are harmless so you’re safe hanging out on my trails.
marina kanavaki
April 8, 2014 at 1:55 pm
What kind of cactus chews gum, I wonder… Such mysteries you stumble upon each day, Bongo! Maybe that hat should never leave your head! 🙂
Bongo
April 8, 2014 at 10:45 pm
Marina, I am thinking that whenever my person gets my leash I should get my hat.
philosophermouseofthehedge
April 8, 2014 at 4:35 pm
Silly cacti! Is cinco de mayo so close already?
(those can’t be doggie treats for a special day can they?)
Bongo
April 8, 2014 at 10:46 pm
Karen, they didn’t smell like doggie treats, but maybe that cactus is getting ready for Cinco de Mayo. Maybe I’ll find a new decoration every day until then.
guineapigsqueak
April 8, 2014 at 10:29 pm
Could it be that isn’t a cactus but an animal in disguise? Whee mean, what sort of plants have mouths to chew gum?
The Pigs xx
Bongo
April 8, 2014 at 10:51 pm
Pigs, that’s the mystery. You never know about these cactus.
eripanwkevin
April 9, 2014 at 7:44 am
Oh no…poor cactus….I’m sure he/she didn’t want to have that balloon around his/ her body.
You must find out what happened, Mr Detective Dog! 🙂
Bongo
April 9, 2014 at 12:04 pm
Kevin, I think the trail clean-up crew took care of it because that balloon thing is not there anymore. The only problem is that I’ll never be able to finish my investigation now.
Two French Bulldogs
April 9, 2014 at 10:24 am
You better install trail security cameras
Lily & Edward
Bongo
April 9, 2014 at 12:05 pm
Lily & Edward, that’s a great idea. That would help me with all kinds of investigations.
FireBonnet
April 9, 2014 at 6:36 pm
I agree that taking your detective hat with the leash is a very good idea. You seem to find all sorts of mysteries out on your trails!
Bongo
April 9, 2014 at 10:35 pm
FireBonnet, I think it should be required gear whenever I leave the house. And if it’s windy I’ll make my person carry it.