Harrumph…

It is hotter than Hades here in South Texas, so it makes sense to go for a walk when it is cooler. Early morning, before the white hot rays sap a person of all energy, is probably a good time. I am trying unsuccessfully to hit my 7,000 steps per day; while I was out of town for three weeks, it was a cinch to meet the goal.

I ventured out this morning around 9:00 to boost the step count; it was not a good idea. It seems that some dog owners think it is ok to let their pets run free. Three such creatures came barking at me as I attempted to walk and I made a U-turn. These were pit bull puppies and I was taking no chances; one of the owners of said creatures was outside watering his grass and said nothing. On to plan B, reversing my route around the complex only to have a large dog run out at me from nowhere!

“Oh, he’s friendly, he won’t hurt you,” I heard the owner say! At least she apologized for frightening me.

Yeah, right! You know that, I don’t. When a large animal runs toward me, I am scared witless!!! My whole problem is that this is a mobile home community, the pets shouldn’t be! My new neighbors have a puppy that they just started putting outside during the day. The poor thing whines and cries for company and to be free.

Give me my cats….

Fluttering by,
~ba