Sometimes all you can do is try...

I know, it seems kind of silly when we have a perfectly good pool in the backyard... 

I bought the boys a play pool.  We keep the big pool blocked off - the filter system can't hold up to the copious amounts of fluff Monty leaves in the water.  So I thought I'll just buy them their own personal little pool and they can get it as dirty as they want.

I should have known better...

Um, no....

We weren't surprised by Sam's lack of interest.  The only time I've seen Sam happy to be in water is at the lake or in very large puddles.

We were surprised by Monty...

My ball is getting wet...

Must... not... be... seen... in "Dora the Explorer" pool....

Honestly, Monty tried his best to not touch the pool.  ...and yes, it is a "Dora the Explorer" pool.  We might not have had this problem if I had bought the "Spongebob Squarepants" pool. 

Hot today, wasn't it?

Sam, you gotta get out here dog, the water is FANTASTIC! The ball is new, the cat is fake, and the sun is shining! C'mon Sammy, live a little!


You know I don't like to swim; and anyway, that's my ball and you're getting it wet. So hand it over.


But this is just GREAT! I know you're hot too, and it's gotta be over a 100 degrees today so how could you not love this? What do ya say Sammy, go put on that gear the Alphas bought so that you could play in the pool, and join me....we'll play tag with the ball.

That's it, I'll be out here waiting for you...heheh, this is gonna be so cooool!

OK, I'm ready! Hmmmm, where'd he go?

YOIKS!!!

HEHEHAHAHAHAH! Man, you shoulda' seen your face! Dog, that was HIGH-LARIOUS!!!! Woooo-hoooooOOOHhooo!


LATER THAT AFTERNOON....

Wellll....I thought it was funny.

Weather Report

Sam here. Sam has special report on the weather. Sam not as good as some of his weather friends, but Sam giving it best shot.


First off, it has been raining like crazy since Thursday. Mom got sent home early on Thursday, they were afraid she couldn't come home once the flooding started. Sam not complaining.

First off, this is greenbelt where Mom walks Sam. See the poles? That is where Mom and Sam walk. Sam needs boat now.


Mom still need to feed horses, even in this weather. She took some pictures of the Superstition Mountains - see how low the clouds are?



Mom even saw a waterfall running down the front of the mountain!


The roads have been flooding, but not bad enough that Mom can't get to Grandma's to feed the horses.



Sam has been rather disappointed that Mom does not take Sam with her. Sam rather disgruntled.

Mom: Ummmm, Sam?


Mom: Sam? You've got something in your teeth....


Mom: Right there...


Sam's Mom here... While I am wrestling the yogurt cup away from Sam, I thought I would share this picture Sam's Grandpaw John drew of Cisco.


We miss her greatly.

PTSD*

*Post Traumatic Shower Disorder

Wednesday's photo showed the preliminary to Sam's bath...he knew what was happening, and ran around the house for five minutes carrying his collar, hoping someone would put it back on him, and thus avoid the indignity that was sure to follow.

Then he spotted it: the black bath restraint! It was time to high-tail it out of there, pronto.



Caught! Notice the tautness of the leash. He had his butt planted on the patio and was refusing to budge.



It was futile...he pleaded one last time to be set free, to be allowed to roam and stink in doggie splendor, as nature intended.



But to no avail. His fate (and dampness) were assured. It began...



Please Sir, won't you spare me any further humiliation?



Once back inside, he took the opportunity to spray the living room with water in revenge for his peoples unconscionable behaviour. He didn't understand why we only laughed.



"Perhaps if I rub the moisture in the carpet; maybe that will shut them up! Oh, if I only had thumbs, I'd make 'em pay!"



All right, all right, that's enough laughing...somebody help me get dressed.

It's raining...

It is raining outside. Sam is an unusual Golden. He does not like getting wet. He doesn't mind standing in water up to his ankles, but he is not fond of water in general. However, Sam doesn't mind the rain today! He knows as long as it is raining, he won't be getting a bath! That makes Sam very happy!