OK, I tried to postpone this watery post as long as possible for reasons that you are probably well aware of by now. However, higher authorities ruled differently and I was bound to get WET as part of the Cool Hot Summer Fun series. Yes, you read that right. Don’t get me wrong, I do love to DRINK water. However, do not soak me in the stuff. It’s wasteful you know. And it certainly isn’t fun.
There are many ways to get wet and all are bad: in the bathtub (not a good idea for the interior of your bathtub; I do have nails), a pool (are you nuts, I would drown!), on a wet towel (ok this one isn’t too bad), … Anyhowls, you get my drift. The other day headquarters decided that we had to try something else. Ms. Zulu and I both love to drink from a hose, so the thinking was that we would enjoy playing under a lawn sprinkler. Hmmm, in what kind of universe does that not totally soak you?
This is not gonna work you guys
Of course Ms. Zulu and I are always a good sport so we did try this new game. The first attempt was with a spray nozzle attached to a water hose. The nozzle was quite rude. He was quick to point the finger, or whatever part it was, at us. I’m happy to report that the end score was: Spray Nozzle 00 – Benji 11. I even stayed dry and got all the treats. Ms. Zulu didn’t stay completely dry but she didn’t get wet to the bone either. Nor did she get any treats now I come to think of it. She can have some of my treats. Oh, I guess I inhaled them all. Well, I’m sure there are more wherever they came from. Look in the pantry.
Ms. Zulu got a bit wet and was still smiling
Since both Ms. Zulu and I didn’t really seem to cool down from this game, some more serious looking equipment was pulled out of the shed-with-one-hundred-and- thousand-plus-tools and a real sprinkler was attached to the hose. I will give you an update on that later.
In the meantime stay dry,
Benji
Life of Benji 
wow congrats Benji&Zulu… the water hose got no treats, ha! we still have no clue if I like water or not… the mama promised to buy me a little pool to see what happens… crazy huh? what shall happen… we have a pool in the garden, that’s all…
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The summer is still young…don’t lose hope…or pray for lots of rain to get a pool in Da garden. Benji
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You are a brave recruit, Benji. Sam despises water so much he won’t go near a nozzle or outdoor faucet for ANY amount of treats and acts as if he’s being punished during baths. Luckily I’ve become a bit more clever about bath-times to make it less traumatic for him. Keep up the good work and it’s nice to see you’d be at least willing to share treats with your sister.
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I take outdoor baths with warm water and treats. It helps as I don’t like enclosed spaces in combination with cold water. Benji
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I make Sam’s baths like a hotel spa but he still hates them. Even with treats. 🙂
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Oh Sammy boy; I’m with you. All I can say is try to get as many treats out of the ordeal as possible. Benji
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There are not. enough. treats. in. the. world. for water torture in my books.
Your fur-iend,
Sam🐾
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I’m sorry to hear my fur-iend. Then the only advice that is left is run run run. Woofff, Benji
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I prefer guilting mom, that way she pays more attention to my dramatic theatrics. 🙂 Heh, heh.
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I hear you. Whatever works man 🙂 . Benji
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I love water in the sprinkler…..I run from it and then sneak up on it. It’s kinda stupid though…like it doesn’t see me. MOL
Shoko
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Lovely story with the photo’s
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Thanks, it’s fun to do.
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The wet Mr. Zulu.. He sure has his hair in style! 🙂
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She sure does like to keep up with fashion 🙂
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Since Lucy loves to splash in puddles on walks, I tried the sprinkler setting on the hose on her and she ran out of reach. Oh well.
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Maybe aim a little lower on the low setting?
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OK
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🙂
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It’s still cool where we are, down in the 50s and raining. I wouldn’t mind a little warmth, but I know the summer heat will be here before long.
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In the 50s, that sounds like my kind of weather. I could run forever! Benji
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