Big Day Out

My sister and I left this morning to take an hour and a half drive to check out a campground for next spring (mixed reaction- I liked it & she didn't). Naturally, this was a prime candidate outing for Tug: two of his favorite girls, car (truck) ride, and snacks...there's always snacks...

My sister is getting accustomed to driving my pick up at my request. We're taking a long road trip in 4 short days this fall so we'll be tag-teaming the driving duties. (Tug was not invited as we'll be power sight-seeing.) So, we took the interstate as well as back roads and there was some rain involved, too. Interestingly, Tug was up and standing for much of the trip over when my sister drove. He was watching out the windshield and nuzzling us occasionally. Normally, he settles down after a little while as the side and back windows are too high to see out of without standing. This time he stood the whole time...

So, I drove us home after eating subs for lunch in the car which meant someone cute and furry had bits of bread and cheese. Guess who spent most of the time sacked out in back- what was up with that?? He's fully attentive for her driving and "whatever" for mine? I did figure out a possible answer: when she drives him places he usually has an adventure; I frequently take him on 15 minute errands which are a little boring but at least he still got a ride! Maybe I'm giving too much credence to his need for routine but he knows who pilots which vehicles and maybe it was her being in the driver's seat that had him so curious...

The one disappointment today was the rain kept us from getting him out and walking. It was just a drive there and back- with snacks!