One miniature fox terrier for sale! Cheap. Just kidding. I wouldn't take anything for my Skipper, but I'm beginning to understand just a little why he might have been making his way in world alone when my friends found him. That dog is a full-time job almost.
This morning, I was checking my email and I kept hearing him doing his high-pitched bark thing out back. I figured I'd better go try to quiet him down, lest the sensitive young man who lives upstairs in Nolan's house next door pitches a hissy fit. When I got to the back yard, this is what I found. Skipper was well on his way to China. Every now and then, he would stop digging and bark at the hole. I couldn't see a thing except dirt and rocks, and I told him so. But he insisted there was something down there, and he meant to have it. Dig dig dig dig dig dig dig.
I tried and tried to distract him from his task. Sophie just stood and watched with an expression on her fact that said, "Idiot." Finally I got him away long enough to shove dirt back in the hole and drag a 50 pound bag of pine bark mulch over the site. He sniffed around the bag a little and then went off up in the wooded area. I thought the problem was solved. I decided I'd come back later and repair the hole more efficiently. I went back to my email.
In a while, I looked out back again, and here's what I saw:
The Skipster had demolished the bag of mulch and uncovered his hole. He was on his way to China again. He was not, however, barking. So I left him alone and let him dig. He finally gave up and came inside. I suppose the scent of China lost its charm for him. Now I have to give him a bath. And I have a total mess, along with the hole, in my back yard to repair.
Thank you, Kris, for your cake order. Please e-mail me at suscleve@aol.com and let me know when you want your cake and I'll meet you at the church. Love you. Give your mama a hug for me, please.
I hope those of you who wanted the recipe can get to it now. Sorry that link was broken. I fixed it, I think.
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On 11/18/2010, Debra said ...
He probably dug his little ole self right out of his last yard.
On 11/18/2010, Debby Messner said ...
Oh my that is so funny. He was on his way to CHina. I know you love that little stinker.
On 11/18/2010, Helen in Switzerland said ...
Oh my, it looks like you've got your hands full there!
On 11/18/2010, Gretchen said ...
I think you need to take advantage of his natural talents and rent him out for landscaping work in the fall and spring :) I know I'd hire the cute guy to dig holes for trees and shrubs.
On 11/18/2010, Kai said ...
He is VERY persistent! But Debra is right - he probably DID dig his way out of his former yard. Looks as tho' you may need more than mulch to keep that cutie in! (And if he comes inside barking in Chinese - uh-oh! - he MADE it to China & back! LOL!)
On 11/18/2010, LaVoice said ...
Maybe he needs a day at obedience school.
On 11/18/2010, Sandy said ...
I have laughed until I have tears in my eyes. That was so funny. One thing's for sure, you're not lacking for entertainment with Skipper around!! I'd take him in a heartbeat! He's got spunk!!!
On 11/18/2010, Barbara Anne said ...
How funny! That is, unless he digs his way out of your yard, too. Does Skipper now have a collar that has his name and address on it or perhaps one of those ID chips?
Don't you wish you could bottle Skipper's energy?!
Sensible Sophie was probably looking as only a big sister can look at an irritating little brother!
Never a dull moment...
Hugs!
On 11/19/2010, Jo said ...
Skipper is so cute!!! Reminds me of the concrete figure I saw a couple of weeks ago at Homestead Hollow.
All you see is the backside of the dog stuck up in the air and where his head should be looks like it is underground. You do have your hands full. We have a part rat terrier and she stays in trouble a lot. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
On 11/19/2010, Our Sears Kit Home said ...
Susan,
You are a wonderful story teller with a great sense of humor.
On 11/19/2010, Donna said ...
Susan, I know how you feel! We got a beagle mix at the shelter on Wednesday. She dug her way out of the fence on Thursday (the neighbor finally caught her). I came home today from errands and she was out again! I finally have put her in my garage until my husband gets home from hunting. I will just walk her every few hours. You gotta love them!
Hugs,
Donna
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