Icy Messy Walk!!!

All of the trails were so icy today that even I, Merlin the Magnificent had a few slippery moments. Of course I make it look like I am gliding along dancing on the ice, my tail as my sail. Mimi sometimes falla flat on her belly with all four paws sticking out under her. It is really hard to show any dignity at all while that is going on.

(icy path)

Anyway, Mimi and I played Canines Cops and Rodent Robbers for most of the walk today. Those little squirrels and chipmunks and things I don't know the names of are still running around in the woods. Now, they steal an acorn or some other morsel of goodness from the floor of the woods and dash across the path and right in front of us. Well, off we go to catch those rodent robbers. Mimi dashes under the thick pricker bushes, while I take the high road in pursuit of those thieving little critters. OK, it's just a game but I like to get into character.

(Rodent Watch)(Rodent Seek)

We saw Mel (Hound Mix) and Buddy (Bichon Frise ) on our second loop of the smaller loops up top today. Mel confronted Mimi with her big girl bark and sounds of superiority. I had to, once again, fly into action with my Merlin the brotherly savior act. Mel is not afraid of me at all even though I am twice as big as her. I like that kind of spunk in a dog! Buddy was blending into the scenery but I could still see how handsome he is.

(Mimi and Mel)
(Buddy and Merlin)

I saw Manny (Black Lab) as we were leaving and that made me remember how much I miss my BDFF Bosco. Hey Bosco, if you're out there, I miss you bro! I'll try not to look sad!

Merlin the Actor