The return of Misty walks

 As Misty got her strength back, I started giving her some limited walks.  Starting Wednesday night...

Off we go!

 

A very short walk, going directions we don't usually take...

She enjoyed it, and did good!

On Thursday, I took her a bit further- and she struggled a bit.  But I think it was because she took her pain meds just before, and she got a bit 'buzzed'...

She did spot a varmint, and I let her chase it!  She fell in his hole going past it, then I told her, "He went in there!" and she came back and fell in again....

Friday we got the go-ahead to stop the pain meds, so I took her to Shoaff Saturday morning to see if it would affect her.

It was a bright, cool morning, dew everywhere.  But...

Little did we know we walked into the annual Walk For Polio!

People were everywhere, getting ready to start the walk/run

Though invited by the lady that greeted us, Misty opted out.

Just a hint of mist rising from the water

I took doggie exploring parts she hadn't been to, then left quickly

I had seen the tow display on the way in, but not the car show that was also going on down the way

Later, I took a longer walk myself...

So much color!

Misty will like this, they paved the trail behind the Alumni building!

It got so rutted, with so many big stones.

Hey, I probably cut the fabric to that boat cover!

Meanwhile, the neighbor's new porch is done.  Nice!

That brings us to Sunday, where she actually got a legit walk in- 1.6 miles...

Had a varmint peaking at us- Misty, off her game, didn't notice

She did great, only getting a little tired down the homestretch.  Maybe later in this vacay week, I'll try her down to the river- IF we wake up in time to beat the heat dome!