Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Walking the Neighbor's Dog

James and I went out for a walk this evening. We took the long way as usual even though his foot was hurting. The orchard is typically pretty quiet when we walk and our talking probably scares away most wildlife, but once in a while we see something on our orchard walks. Tonight was one of those rare times.

We were just rounding a bend in the road when a barefooted man appeared. "Earth dwellers!" he commented as we came into view. He struck up a conversation and asked if we walked there often. We commented on his bare feet. "I'm just out here walking the neighbor's dog," he said. Sure enough, there was the dog a hundred feet or so behind him, hobbling along on three legs... Too funny!

I think he may have been tasting a little of the dirt on the bottom of his toes when he realized that we were the neighbors who owned the dog. I had to laugh just a little bit as Jasmine came hopping along and did her trademark somersault in the road, landing at our feet. We talked a little bit with Martin and gave the dog a pat or two before heading home. Jazz decided to stick with Martin tonight. I suppose maybe we'll see her again in a few days. Goofy dog.

8 comments:

  1. "Earth dwellers!" Maybe he was homeschooled?

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  2. The silly dog was on the back porch when I took Sofie out for a potty break before bed. This morning she is singing tunes and wagging her tail.

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  3. Haha, funny story! They sound like an interesting pair.

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  4. Jasmine is a free spirit:-)

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  5. Martha, I was in the grocery store yesterday after running into my little brother, and he commented on the small watermelon in my cart. He said there were huge ones, with seeds. So...I had Sam bring the small one back over to the produce section and switch it. Sure enough, this watermelon is GIANT. And we shall have some fun with the seeds! (Price Chopper....) Oh, and can we drop Rosie off up there to wander around with Jasmine?

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  6. I'm thinking those giant watermelons will be back in abundance one day. I'll be keeping my eyes open for them.

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  7. gotta love you neighborhood, has earth dwellers, barefoot natives and three legged dogs that do circus tricks!

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  8. Yes, Judi, it's an int-restin' place.

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