4.08.2011

April 8, 2011

White Dog, the rest of The White Dog Army, and Michael gathered around for a family meeting. Steve and I announced to the nervously awaiting group that we were taking a road trip this weekend, leaving early tomorrow morning...the first overnight ever with all of us!

"What does that mean," asked Puff timidly. "You are not getting rid of any of us are you?" Steve scooped her up to caress her, "Littlest One, you are part of family forever more, no one is EVER going to get rid of you. This is a fun adventure."

White Dog was already rooting in the closet looking for her luggage. She has travelled extensively and loves Road Trips. Nuka, seeing her sister starting to pack, immediately demanded we help her choose a wardrobe to bring along...even though she had no idea what a Road Trip entailed. (Our last family Road Trip was when we went to Dallas to pick up Nuka from her adoption transport last November and Puff had not joined us yet).

Quinn, who is not a fan of hotels with their strange smells and noises (and lack of doggie door), was relieved to hear that we had rented a vacation house for the night that had a yard. His next concern, seconded by AWD and SAWD, was about the availability of food. "Really, White Ones," I said. "Do you think we would not provide food, yes, and treats even, on the Road?" A sigh of relief rippled through WDA.

"Doesn't anybody want to know where we are going?" I asked as Michael started to head back to his teen cave and the pups scattered. Everyone stopped and turned around.

Daisy Mae, the White Dog of Love (at least to Quinn), and her family adopted a huge macaw from a friend moving to Central America. Her mom came last weekend to get Ta-Ne (the bird)but its HUGE cage could not fit in her car. So this weekend we are strapping the 4'x6' panels on Pumpkin's roof and taking a drive down to Las Cruces. "Yes, Quinn, of course Daisy Mae will be there and she is making you a special lunch!"

After completing our mission, we will head to the Gila National Forest (with their famous Cliff Dwellings) and spend the night outside of Silver City. Sunday we will have a morning and early afternoon of hiking and exploring before heading back home.

White Dog took charge and started issuing orders about what to pack and how to prepare. There was a brief flurry of white movement and then one-by-one everyone drifted off to nap in true pup preparation for the arduous schedule ahead.

15 comments:

nancyturtle said...

Sounds like great fun! Have a good trip WDA!

Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and Mom said...

Sounds like you're in for a very wonderful fun trip. Can't wait to hear all about it.

HAVE FUN!

Sun Dog Pack said...

Happy trails!
The Sun Dog Pack

KB said...

Have a great time, WDA! Of course your humans will bring food and treats for you. No worries - they love you!

I hope that all the newbies to "road-tripping" love it as much as our dogs do.

The Daily Pip said...

Sounds lovely! Have a most wonderful trip!

Your pal, Pip

Teddy Bear said...

What a fun and exciting weekend. Your first road trip together with the entire White Dog Army. We pray for safe travels and can't wait to hear about all the fun.:)

Love,
Teddy Bear

Brian's Home Blog said...

That really does sound like quite the adventure! Y'all will take pictures...won't you?

D.K. Wall said...

What a fun trip. We bet you get as much attention unloading from the car as we do.

Asta said...

White doggies
How could you even considew that you wouldn't have plenty of foodabulls and toys and tweats when going somewhewe?
It sounds like a pawfect woad twip
have a most wondewful time! i know you will cause you'll all be togethew and safe
smoochie kisses
ASTA

Kari in Alaska said...

enjoy your trip!

Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com

Sagira said...

How cool. I hope you guys have a fun and safe trip. :)

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

Road trip!!!! Have a safe and fun time - hope it all goes smoothly.

Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

Now that I know how much fun roadtrips are, I know woo will have a blast!

Safe travels!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: Please furgive our timely visiting and khommenting - the GR was ovFUR 500 - and Mom's head was ready to leave the mooring - we hope woo understand!

ForPetsSake said...

The stage is set - I can't wait to hear how this trip goes! I can just imagine tiny little suitcases a;ll packed and ready for a journey :)

FiveSibesMom said...

Have fun and safe travels! Can't wait to see some pics!