During our latest pet friendly road trip I discovered a new driving game. With the word "school" on my mind for this weeks photo challenge, I found out that the word is everywhere! Signs for "School Bus Turn Around," "School Bus Stop Ahead," "School Crossing" and school direction signs as well as school names on the actual buildings, from preschools at churches and community centers to elementary, middle and high schools. Noticing all of the places "school" is posted made for a very interesting drive. With my own school days long behind me, I don't usually think about classrooms and formal lessons. But back-to-school season is upon us... which to me just means more traffic and rude drivers. On the plus side, when school is in session, the pets and I have the parks and trails of Cascadia all to ourselves. So with less crowded pet adventures ahead and a upon discovering a new driving game, I am glad school has been on my mind. That, and I stopped for some really fun pictures of the dogs on the way home from camping. Hooray for school!
Spot The Word "School" Driving Game With Three Spotted Traveling Dogs {52 Snapshots of Life Week 34}8/26/2015
Typist: Bethany
During our latest pet friendly road trip I discovered a new driving game. With the word "school" on my mind for this weeks photo challenge, I found out that the word is everywhere! Signs for "School Bus Turn Around," "School Bus Stop Ahead," "School Crossing" and school direction signs as well as school names on the actual buildings, from preschools at churches and community centers to elementary, middle and high schools. Noticing all of the places "school" is posted made for a very interesting drive. With my own school days long behind me, I don't usually think about classrooms and formal lessons. But back-to-school season is upon us... which to me just means more traffic and rude drivers. On the plus side, when school is in session, the pets and I have the parks and trails of Cascadia all to ourselves. So with less crowded pet adventures ahead and a upon discovering a new driving game, I am glad school has been on my mind. That, and I stopped for some really fun pictures of the dogs on the way home from camping. Hooray for school!
Try our new travel game: How many total times does the word "school" appear in the four photos above?
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Typist: Bethany
When out and about with the Wilhelm, Brychwyn, Huxley, Amelia and Leo, I am fortunate to have the most interesting conversations with people. Most people will simply comment on the menagerie, others ask questions about the dogs breeds, how they all get along or training. Every once in a while I have an in depth discussion with someone about life with and love for pets. One such amazing conversation occurred last week and while discussing the deep bond formed with pets, the woman I was talking with mentioned how much she missed her bearded dragon. At first I though it was odd to discuss reptile care when a reptile is the one type of pet I did not have on my walk, but this neighbor knew I was simply a pet lover, regardless of species. She explained "I never thought I would be involved in reptile ownership. I mean, me, with reptile pets? But this bearded dragon was not being properly cared for and when the opportunity came for me to take it home, to help it, I knew that it needed me." The woman whimsically described the changes she witnessed in the personality of the lizard as it adjusted to a correctly sized enclosure, basking light, comfortable bedding, branches and a hide, carefully monitored temperature and humidity and a well rounded diet. "After a few months, as I was cleaning the enclosure, that bearded dragon suddenly climbed up my arm and just cuddled up on my shoulder. That became out routine every day for years. We really loved each other..." the woman's voice cracked slightly then faded. There was quiet while my welling tears subsided as well. Then I creaked out that I completely understood and commended her for the wonderful end of life she had given that pet.
I tried to do the same for that poorly cared for pet store chameleon I purchased on a whim decades ago. I also got to share many wonderful bonding moments with my special reptile pet but not for as long as this kind woman was lucky enough to have with her rescued bearded dragon. Before she and I parted and continued on our walks, we both agreed that someday having another reptile pet, a snake, turtle, tortoise or variety of lizard would be fun and rewarding. I told her how much more comfortable I will feel properly caring for another reptile thanks to the expanding information petMD® and PetSmart® keep adding to the Reptile Care center and she was grateful to learn about such a great online resource. With that, the accidental crossing of two pet loving people ended. But the stories and feelings we shared will be remembered by me for a long, long time. I like to think that when she again cuddles up with a reptile pet someday soon, she'll remember our chance encounter as well.
Have you or has anyone you know ever had an incredible bond with a reptile? Please share your story in the comments.
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Typist: Bethany
Among the frequently asked questions I field when traveling with the pets is some version of"why bring them along as opposed to leaving them home?" My answer is that all three dogs, the cat and the cockatoo all seem to appreciate new experiences, meeting a variety of people and visiting unfamiliar places. Recently my reply was met by a young man exclaming "yeah, but you don't have to bring them all out at once! You could maybe just take two dogs, or one dog and the bird." I couldn't help but chuckle at his logical retort but I also explained that the five pets actually enjoy being together. When I am getting ready to go, for a walk or for a road trip, all five pets gather round, eager to come, together. I am also frequently asked, usually by children, which pet is my favorite. I explain that I don't really have a favorite but that they each have a special place in my life and in my heart. So for a favorite themed photo post, I considered a visual explanation of the favorte role each of the five pets play in my life. Then the truth of the "together is my favorite place to be" plaque that has doned the door to the master bedroom in our home for many years caught my eye. It's truth was what any Cascadian Nomads favorite post should be about! "together is my favorite place to be" is the answer to any and all questions about why I do what I do with my pets. Togetherness is also Wilhelm, Brychwyn, Huxley, Leo and Amelia's favorite past time. Since this realization and our adventure out with the plaque for this photo shoot, I may start toting my plaque everywhere! Together truly is the Cascadian Nomads favorite place to be. And we prove it everywhere we go.
Where is your favorite place to be?
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