I woke to reminders again, that Banner wanted to go for a walk, that there was chill in the air and that it was Happy Friday! This means that instead of simply going outside to take care of business, I was summoned with emphasis, as if she needed company for this activity, at around 5-5:30 in the morning. (Love you but no thanks) I told her that her door was open and she could go outside. After a few attempts, she went out on her own. Shortly afterward, we repeated these steps, and I began to wonder whether she had a uti. Upon the third round, I was ready to get up, less bright-eyed than my Newfoundland companion, but ready to start the morning, after a cup of coffee.
Good coffee has been hard to find. After looking through several bags, I decided to mix two. It still needed improvement, but the bad traits of each were diluted.
Banner took a relaxed position to wait out the time it would take for me to prepare and enjoy my coffee. I complimented her on her patience. Then I put my mug away and went to the back door, with the Newf still napping in the kitchen. A bit surprised, I walked back and asked whether she wanted to go to town for a walk. Oh yeah! She jumped up and gaited toward me quickly and happily.
There is a narrow window of time when the sidewalks around the park are almost fully shaded. Timing yesterday was perfect. Today there were some sunlit stretches. The highs are still high, but the length of sun intensity is only a few hours, so the sidewalks were still cool, like an air conditioner for Newf feet.
The maple leaves were colorful, dropping onto the sidewalk. Some of the Maple leaves glistened with sugar crystals. I collected several for countertop art, along with a couple of shiny new acorns.
Banner spent the morning walking at a joyous pace with her head up. It was a bit cool for a human in shorts still, but since my exercise therapist was not in a take-it-slow mode, that didn’t last long.
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