This past week brought high temperatures to our usually moderate coastal climate. But it didn’t stop us from heading to the creek for some fun and exploration…we adjusted our schedule to leave the house even earlier, before the sun got too high in the sky.
And I made sure we spent a lot of time cooling off by trudging through what remains of the creek.
Bowser’s mommy sent me this shot of Bowser, post-walk 🤣. Same girl, same 😉
The following day: rinse and repeat!
What a life!
We hope you stay cool, explore and relax this weekend.
Bowser here. Oma is away again on another of her vacations. Mommy says she is on the west coast of the island, doing some broken kayaking….no, wait…kayaking around the Broken Islands.
So I am a bit lonely for her. But I have the rest of my pack taking me on adventures (take that, Oma!) so that is helping a lot.
Helping the pack fish and catch crabs at Roberts Memorial Park. I was here before, when I was a young pup – see this post.
I hope you are helping your pack out this weekend.
Rock on,
The Bowz 🐾
p.s. Mommy says Oma probably doesn’t have internet or even cell coverage (whatever those things are) where she is, so she won’t be able to reply to any comments for a couple of days.
It’s been very hot and dry here and the family has been walking to the ever-shrinking creek nearby, to cool off. When Bowzer’s daddy and siblings are involved, there will be critters found!
First up – a froggy friend getting a ride on Daddy’s shoulder:
Next up: a crayfish was found (and quickly released).
Bowser got brave and worked on his swimming skills (not his favourite activity, but needs must at times 😉). We were all very excited to see him actually swim in case you couldn’t figure that out 😂:
We went to our favourite tree, dubbed the Magic Tree. It seems a bit other-worldly, with all those exposed roots in the water. So many little fish love to hide and swim among these roots:
Bowser loves climbing on this tree to better watch all the water shenanigans.
Although Bowser is not a fan of swimming per se, he loves exploring the shallower parts of the creek.
Here he is, crossing the creek where it is shallow enough he doesn’t have to swim (always his first choice!):
We eventually made our way back home again, but it didn’t mean the critter fest stopped. Bowser’s big brother (henceforth to be known as The Snake Whisperer) found the most beautiful little snake in my garden. Who was quite content to wrap him/herself around his hand and observe us all. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree – just saying!
All this exploring and critter-talk makes a body tired:
We hope you have some fun this weekend, and also take time to rest.
Bowser here. Oma has been pretty busy the past couple of weeks so I’ve had to stay over at Mommy and Daddy’s more than I am used to, during the day. There have been big white trucks in the front yard and strangers over at Oma’s. Here is a picture of me looking good at Oma’s – she just washed her kitchenyum-yum room mat and I am decorating it.
Not so Patiently waiting for you, Oma. Let’s do something fun please. At least drop something tasty!
Oma asked me to show you what she has been busy with.
It’s behind that solid door in her entry way. The entry way is currently in the process of being renovated as well – Oma
Here are the before/in-progress photos.
View of toilet with wallpaper border scraps decorating itView of other half of roomOriginal lighting and wall paper borderVanity torn out
And here are the photos of after.
Walls repaired and painted, plumbing and electrical in, floor laid, baseboards doneView of new laundry/rest roomView of “new” (relocated from main bath) toiletView of opposite cornerNew ceiling lights
Oma is so happy! She says now she has another useful room in her little house.
Can we play now Oma?
Bowser says he hopes you have time to play this weekend. Oma says she will be busy painting the entryway.
When I bought my new patio furniture I knew I was going to get a lot of use and enjoyment out of it. I didn’t realize how much someone else would enjoy it as well.
Guess who hogs the best seat in the house?I ask you: who can resist this face?Cozying up to Donna.These snacks are for Book Club. Book Club is for the PEOPLE who have READ the book. Capisce, Bowser?
We hope your weekend is filled with snacks and lounging in the shade.
Last Sunday the whole pack went on a road trip to see Bowser’s “other” grandparents for their birthdays (only 1 day apart!). Grandma Judy suggested we go for a walk on a trail she had discovered nearby.
Did someone say walk? Ready for action!Bowser’s other grandmother points out our route.This trail has spectacular views.Waiting for us to catch up.Bowser trying to figure out how to get down to the river.Bowser says it is important to stay hydrated!Friends were made on the walk.Hurry up, you guys!!!Checking out the streetforest art on some abandoned buildings along the trail.Post-hike Bowser. Chillin’ like a villain.
We hope your weekend has some fun walks and some chill times too. Happy Canada Day long weekend, to my fellow Canadians!
I’ve said it many times and it still holds true: A tired doggo is a good doggo.
Snoozing on Mommy and Daddy’s couch.Bowser loves pillows. Which is a good thing, because I have lots.My neck hurts just looking at him.Bowser really knows how to nap like a boss doggo.
We hope you are having a boss doggo type of weekend.
