He's such a sweet little guy! I just love him to pieces!!!
Happy Birthday Buddy
Buddy celebrated his first birthday with us. He was rescued by Lab Rescue NC on 10/27/08 so that has become his birthdate. We are estimating that he is 8-9. He had a big day! He got a new dog bed, new toys and lots of treats. He really excited because I told him Sam's birthday is in 3 weeks so we'll have another party then!
Dog running with Buddy in Hilton Head and Lesson Learned #11
Well, Buddy got to go on his first vacation with us. He's not super fond of the car but he did pretty good. On the way down, he didn't sleep at all and neither did Sam. I'm sure he was wondering where he was going. We went for a long walk when we got there and I think Buddy decided he liked vacation. Sam defnitely liked vacation. Some guys on bikes went by us and commented how happy the dogs looked.
Lesson 11: Well, I should always carry my phone when running. We were fine but I've not run on Hilton Head before and I've not run long distances since tweaking my leg. I decided it would be neat to see what Buddy does when he sees a horse. We'd run about a mile or so when I came to a map and saw where the stables were. We headed in that direction and that is when I figured out that this might not have been a great idea. Greenwood Drive is very long!
We made it to the stables and Buddy looked at the horses but didn't pay them to much attention so we just kept going. About 10 minutes later is when I wished I'd had my phone..... "Hello Don, get in the car and come and pick us up!!" That crossed my mind but actually we were fine however if I'd had my phone I would've called him to let him know we were fine. I figured he'd be wondering about us. Sure enough, we turned down our street and here he is coming in the car to look for us. This was our 2nd day in HH, needless to say Buddy slept really well on vacation!!
Don and I decided to rent bikes after breakfast and we rode on the beach to the Salty Dog. My right leg was not so happy but it seems to be fine now. I'll know tomorrow after my run with Buddy!
Dog running with Buddy and dog walking with Sam
One of my neighbors asked me this morning if I forgot someone. I was getting ready to run with Buddy and Sam wasn't with us. Sam seems to understand now that he isn't being left and that I WILL come back and get him to dog walk with him. I bought some new running shoes yesterday at Charlotte Running Company. I highly recommend them, btw. They do a great job of helping you find a shoe that is a good fit for your foot. They felt really good although I don't think they made me run any faster :) LOL
ahhhh vacation
Vacation See Spot Run style. I was lucky enough to live in Corona Del Mar, CA for three years. I try to go back every chance I get.... this is why :)
Buddy, Sam, the dog walker, and thunder
Poor Buddy. As soon as I opened the door to go outside for their dog walk this morning, it thundered. I had no idea it was doing anything. Well, he came to an abrupt stop where he just digs his legs into the ground like "I'm not going anywhere!" Bless his heart, we walked long enough for Sam to poop and headed back for the house. Buddy needs another dog walk this morning once this passes (which of course means Sam Sam gets another walk too.) Right now Buddy needs the pet sitter to comfort him and tell him it's okay. Poor guy.