Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Yes, Virginia, there is an Armadillo

Boating with Dory dog means you get taken for a walk at least twice daily. At the dock, no problemo, grab the leash and off she goes leading the way. At anchor, more problemo, grab the leash, grab the doggie life jacket, put dink in the water, load the pup, row/motor dink ashore, unload the pup, tie up the dink and off she goes leading the way. Then, after a good pee or two and nice poo the whole process is reversed going back to the boat. This is payback for all that unconditional love you receive. It's also good exercise and a
way to meet interesting critters and people.

A few weeks ago we encountered an armadillo on a evening walk at the marina. The armadillo was busy rooting around in the leaves and doing what armadillos do. Crossing back and forth across the road
oblivious to the world.

"Why does the armadillo cross the road?...To show the possum it can be done." In case you were wondering.

A day or two later as I was loading stuff in the truck at the marina, another boating dog owner came by with a big spotted dog. I asked about the breed  and he said "Lab - Australian Shepherd, the smartest idiot on earth".

As he was responding the dog did what dogs are supposed to do when you take them for a dog walk....he took a BIG poo.

The guy was making some excuse about not having a 'baggie' to pick up the poo when I said, "It'll give the armadillos something to eat".

"Armadillos?", he asked.

"Yep, saw one walking down the road just the other night".

"A live one?".

"Yep,......dead ones can't walk".

A few moments of silence for it to sink in....then.

"Well, nice talking to you....come on Jake".