Dear pals,
You know I am a water dog and I love my lake.
In my youth, I loved jumping off the dock, however this has changed. As some of you noted last week, part of the dock is new. It is all also on riser now, making it further from the water. Last week when I jumped off it, I went completely underwater and I did NOT like that. I don't want to jump off the dock anymore.
Last week, one night we were down for an sunset swim and there was a little plane. It made me very nervous. If you remember in the spring, we had a small forest fire and there were 2 water boomers working hard. Well it turns out those scared me and I now don't like planes at my lake.
Lady and Man think I am becoming sensitive and laugh a little at me. I think I am just attuned to what makes me happy.
In spite the lake problems, I still do enjoy a quick dip. We had another extreme heat wave last week and it was nice options cool down. When I am done, I pick up my bumper and walk home.
Dear Phod ~ we hope you get your "water wings" back again soon, you really do LOVE a good swim in spite of all that's been happening, right? So just try and try again and remember the fun and good times you've had in the lake ...
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ReplyDeleteNo, Phoddy darlin', you are just being more selective as you become a senior dog. We're allowed to make decisions about what we prefer once a certain age!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
you need a diving suit Phod... water in our nose or over our head is not our cup of tea...or water..
ReplyDeleteAs the Master of Your Domain, of course, you don't care for changes you have not approved— a higher dock or planes in your airspace. You look regal on your walk home. The bumper ads to it.
ReplyDeleteWe're sorry to hear your Lake isn't always as much fun as you would like, Phod. You sure are lucky to have a great place like that to cool off in when it's hot out.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you handled everything with aplomb. You're lucky to have a nice lake to cool off in!
ReplyDeletePhod I recall my first dive from a diving board....at the time my tummy did a backward flip into my throat...just sayin' I get you my friend!
ReplyDeleteHugs cecilia
Tastes change over time Phod...we totally get it!!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Arty and the Gang
As we get older, it takes more time for us to adjust to change if we ever can.
ReplyDeletePhod, we are pleased you can still enjoy cooling off in your lake, despite all the scary stuff.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a big shock for you when you took that bigger dive down. We hope you can try again and feel more comfortable next time. Try to relax and maybe you can have some more fun in the water.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
We are terrified of water but Dog Mom she is trying hard to fight the green envy bug. She'd LOVE to live by a lake with a dock but not likely in the near future.
ReplyDeleteYou are a smart dog and know what works for you. You will figure out all the new stuff.
Phod, maybe you just have to get use to that dock being a little different before you'll feel comfortable with it. But at least you still love your lake.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you got wet and went home with your toy....up to you big man.
ReplyDeleteSorry some of these triggers are upsetting to you. Here's hoping dips stay enjoyable; it's a nice way to cool off.
ReplyDeleteHi handsome friend, Ojo here! Wow, you are a fierce lake dog! I only swim a teeny, tiny bit. I wouldn't like planes at my lake either! Stay cool and have fun, friend!
ReplyDeletePhod, we feel your pain. Cinnamon is sensitive to the loud noises of the planes and runs and hides in the basement! Mom spent 3 hours looking for her one day and she was hiding in the pump room behind the tablesaw. How she got in there, we don't have a clue. And when she is finished swimming in the river, she grabs her stick and heads for the car! We do hope you start to enjoy the lake again, even if you have to go in from the shore and not the dock!
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