Yesterday was the worst day ever!
All day long there was thunder, thunder, thunder.
I didn’t dare take my person for a walk.
She would have gotten scared and run off for sure.
The thunder finally stopped at night, but the rain kept coming.
All night long it rained – and even into the morning.
But finally, everything changed.
My people left me – well, that’s another story – but while they were gone my neighbor dog Toby came and busted me out of dog jail and we went for a walk together.
Finally, my people came back home.
I got to show my person how much nicer things were on my trails.
The sun had come bursting through the clouds, the rain had cooled things down, the air was clean and fresh, and the hummingbirds darted here and there because there wasn’t even any wind.
And everywhere I stuck my nose…
…there were great sniffs.
And more great sniffs.
My puddle was full.
I even found a tree that was willing to scratch my back.
Oh, and did I remember to tell you how many great sniffs I found?
A day sure can make a difference.
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fredrieka
August 14, 2014 at 11:12 am
fianlly I am glad you walked and are safe my sweet boyfriend
Bongo
August 14, 2014 at 12:03 pm
Thanks Fredrieka. It was really great to get out on my trails again with no thunder in sight – or is that in sound.
misswhiplash
August 14, 2014 at 11:21 am
there you are…. not everyday is a bad day..you have to have the rough with the smooth otherwise you would never appreciate either one..but I am glad that your puddle has returned.xxx
Bongo
August 14, 2014 at 12:04 pm
Patrecia, it was really great to find my puddle again. It’s been coming and going all summer.
misswhiplash
August 14, 2014 at 12:26 pm
Maybe it will stay awhile now
Bongo
August 14, 2014 at 3:53 pm
I hope so.
Two French Bulldogs
August 14, 2014 at 11:25 am
Hopefully that sun will dry up all those puddles
Lily & Edward
Bongo
August 14, 2014 at 12:04 pm
Lily & Edward, the puddles are the best part. It would just be nice to have all the puddles without the thunder.
marina kanavaki
August 14, 2014 at 11:29 am
Ah, Bongo the day has brought the poet out of you! What a beautiful day.. sniffs, a full pond, sniffs, birds, sun, sniffs, back scratching, fresh air, sniffs, sniffs… 🙂
Bongo
August 14, 2014 at 12:06 pm
Marina, I just can’t help myself when the thunder goes away. It makes me feel so good.
Dalton
August 15, 2014 at 1:31 am
Sounds like things are improving for you!
Bongo
August 27, 2014 at 9:00 pm
Dalton, things keep going up and down around here. More thunder today!
eripanwkevin
August 15, 2014 at 7:55 am
I’m so glad that you finally had a lovely walk!!! and met the sweet tree that scratch your back! BOL! 🙂
Bongo
August 27, 2014 at 9:04 pm
Kevin, that scratching back tree was awesome. Now if I can just keep the thunder away permanently.
Marty the Manx
August 15, 2014 at 6:17 pm
What fun changes!
Bongo
August 27, 2014 at 9:09 pm
Marty, the refreshing changes after a rain are really special.
Susan C. Willett
August 18, 2014 at 3:01 am
Nothing like a great walk full of awesome sniffs. And a tree to scratch your back. What a great day!
Wags (and purrs) from Life with Dogs and Cats
Bongo
August 27, 2014 at 9:32 pm
Thanks Susan. I wish all the days this time of year were the days after a thunder day.