Thursday – A Little Personal – Beach Time

~ John W. Howell

A Little Personal

“Well, Lucy. We finally have some time for a good old walk without freezing to death.”

“I know. I’m just wondering about the sun though. There isn’t any.”

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“I know, but think of it this way. No panting. Besides look up there. I see some sun.”

“I suppose you are right. We can’t have everything so we should be positive. Let’s go down by the water. Come on humans.”

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“Look at that Lucy.”

“What is it?”

“Take a sniff. What does it smell like?”

“Oh, it has a briny, fishy smell.”

“Yeah, you’re right. I wonder?”

“Wonder what?”

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“What it tastes like?”

“Muufff. Strong bouquet of fish. Definitely has mouthfeel issues along with a distinctive eel-like finish. Patoo. Not for me.”

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“I’ll pass too. Look over there. Shells”

“Hey neat. Good source of calcium.”

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“You two leave those shells alone.”

“Yes pops. What’s he doing, Lucy? I don’t want to look.”

“He’s fine.”

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“Have I ever shown you my bird dog imitation, Bailey?”

“No. I think you might need to work on it though.”

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“How about my tracking bloodhound impersonation?”

“The same advice you gave me.”

“Okay, so who’s the wiseacre dropping plastic shampoo bottles in the Gulf?”

“I would love to test my locking jaw on their leg if I knew.”

“What do you say, humans? You had enough?”

“Yeah, Boss. Look at the cart over way down there. I would hate to have to carry you.”

“I guess you ladies want to go back, huh?”

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“Well, here we are, Bailey. I had fun. How about you?”

“Yes indeed. Thanks, parents for the walk.”

“Our pleasure, Ladies. I mean it happens every day but if you want to thank us that is very nice.”

“Hey, Lucy. I have a question.”

“Shoot.”

“How come your leash is always loose.”

“Trustworthy, Bailey. Trustworthy.”

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Published by John W. Howell

I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

74 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Beach Time”

  4. The last line is perfect – Trustworthy. Kinda gets to the heart of things, doesn’t it? Oh, the wisdom of our 4-legged family members. 😀

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  6. Maddie is jealous of Lucy’s leash being on the ground. Of course, Maddie would be in Louisiana by now if that happened. She says to tell Lucy that the point is good, but she has to lift the leg higher for it to work. Humans aren’t good with subtle gestures.

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  12. I would have given odds on it being Bailey who was the trustworthy one! 😀 Mind you, I always thought it was Benjie who the real ‘good boy’ until he went to doggie heaven & my bins haven’t got tipped over since..! 🙂 However, Toby has discovered how the touch-top kitchen-bin catch works, so a new avenue of mischief could be explored pretty soon! >< 😛

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  18. Lol! These two are special and I love the pictures and dialogue. But, I do hope you picked up the starfish, John! I can never find one of those when I’m on the beach. 🙂

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  23. They had their outing for the day, and quite a diverse one with all their finds and taste-testing. It looks like Bailey could use a lesson from Lucy on leashes and staying put. I get the feeling she must be highly adventurous.

    Fun post as always, John. Thanks for the stroll along the beach.

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