So today, after a lazy morning of coffee with a friend, I decided that the puppy and I needed some exercise and today was the perfect opportunity to go for a walk in the rain.
(Warning to all who decide to be this impulsive....check the weather forecast)
Armed with my trusty winter parka, a knitted hat and good walking shoes - Shadow and I embarked on our walk. Well, we drove to our usual place and THEN we embarked on our walking int he rain experience.
Just a couple things....
- Check the weather forecast. Rain is fine. But combined with loud CRACKS of thunder isn't so meaningful as one would think when walking with a GREAT DANE PUPPY. Lesson Learned.
- When one wears glasses, one should remember that glasses unlike, oh I don't know....windshield on a car, are not equipped with mini-wipers. Or defogging thingys. Lesson Learned.
- What do you get when you mix water and sand? Quicksand! Ok, so maybe its wasn't quicksand but it sure as hell did a great impression of it. Lesson Learned.
- Large puddles are not only a magnet for children but they also hold a fascination for puppies. Why walk AROUND the puddle when you can happily splash your way through it. Coating yourself and your owner in yet more water. Awesome. Lesson learned....or something....
- Leaves are slippery when wet. I won't go into that anymore than to say.....ouch.
- Apparently my parka isn't, after all, water-proof. Lesson. Learned.
- The softball field that is lovely and green can be misleading in the rain. It might look less muddy than the path....but it is in fact a slick mud slide. Again this type of area holds a fascination for both children and dogs.
And I have one more Bucket List item down!
