5.20.2009

Crossing Over

Today was very trying for my family. When mom tried to wash her hands after lunch, nothing came out of the faucet. Harrumph, I said. What the heck, mom said (g-rated version, for the kids).

We decided to go out and potty and see what was going on out there. What we found was a big hole surrounded by men. Water was spewing out of the hole, and a raging river was running through the parking lot, right in my path!

I looked upstream for a way around, but all I saw was the scary gurgling source of the river, and four men admiring the handsome boxer.

I looked downstream, but the river ran as far as I could see.

Mom insisted that I cross, and I gave her the look. Hey, my paws are dry and they are staying that way. I was angry, and she knew it.

But mom can be very persistent, and she would not budge except in the direction that would make me cross the torrent. Gamely, I crossed, braving the rapids and resisting the tug of the current.

Success. Hours later, I got my revenge on mom, when the water came back on and she was forced to take an ice-cold shower. Vengeance is sweet.

15 comments:

threecollie said...

Poor Cubby!

Casey said...

I can't believe your mom was so mean! My mom is always nice and walks down far enough so I can jump over the rapids without getting wet.

Peanut said...

Geez how could she make you do that? That isn't right. She should have picked you up and carried you across.

Joe Stains said...

I would have totally been MAD I hate to get wet. Even just my feeties.

Moco said...

I have to agree with Peanut. Your mom should have carried you across that raging river. We can see that more Voodoo is in order.

Moco said...

I have to agree with Peanut. Your mom should have carried you across that raging river. We can see that more Voodoo is in order.

Scottie the 'Cutie' said...

Hi Cubby!

Just dropping by to say Hi after Moco told us that it's your birthday today(18th June)! So, hope you have a GREAT day with lots of treats, toys and cuddles!

Scottie

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

I've heard some woos that it is your barkday!

Happy Happy Happy Birfday!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

Life With Dogs said...

LOL! Vengeance indeed!

Peanut said...

Happy Birthday Dude

Molly the Airedale said...

Happy gotcha day, Cubby! We hope you are having the bestest day ever!

Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch

Asta said...

Cubby
That was vewy bwave of you to cwoss that wapidly sweawling wivew.

I hope you have a much bettew day today and get to celebwate.
HAPPY BIWFDAY CUBBY!!!!
may you have many many mowe wif lots of tweats and pwessies
smoochie kisses
ASTA

Petra said...

Hooray for you, Cubby! You made it! And I heard from Moco that it's your birthday today, so happy, happy, happy birthday!

Sharon said...

Happy Birthday Cubby!!!

Lacy said...

w00fs, happy gotcha day, Cubby...me iz sorry me iz late...hope u got a lot of ear scratchies..and u has many many more gotcha days..

b safe,
~rocky~