I want to be a beach bum!

I had the best time tonight.  Mom came home from the gym, and I saw her pick up the little bag she usually brings when we go for walks, so I got pretty excited.  But she didn't get her shoes on and she started putting stuff in the new big truck, so I was confused.  Being a self-starter kind of dog, I decided just jumping in the truck and taking a stand would be the best thing to do.  I was surprised when mom didn't make me get out!!!

We headed out, just mom and me, and I was excited, but it looked like we were going to the vet!  Bummer!  Still I waited.  Soon we past the turn for the vet and kept going.  I had no idea where we were heading.  When we stopped, my friend Karen and her little dogs were there.  Now, I admit I had a little run in with Teddy once, but that was a long time ago.  He's actually pretty cool.  Zeke is just a little old man, so I'm good with him too.  We walked over the bridge and we were on the BEACH!   I LOVE THE BEACH! 

At first there were lots of other dogs on the beach, so I used my best manners being nice to everyone who wanted to exchange butt sniffs.  But we went for a really long walk where there were no more dogs and just nice people who wanted to talk to me.  That was nice. 

I don't really like to sit down on the wet sand much, but the walking part is good. 

After the long walk, we got back in the car and made another stop by the river.  It was nice there because we were watching the sun set over the water and I was able to just walk around wherever I wanted.  I was helping Karen take pictures.  Teddy and Zeke were tired out by the long walk so they stayed in the air conditioned truck.

After the sun went down, we went home. Man oh man was Rocky mad!  He could smell the beach on my paws!  I know he doesn't like to swim or anything, but I bet he would have liked that long walk on the sand.  Mom says she can't take us both to the beach at the same time because there are too many dogs running loose who don't listen to their owners very well.  That's too bad because I like walking with Rocky too.  Plus I know that next time, she will probably take Rocky and not me, so I didn't gloat too much.