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Sunshiny Day!

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Hey Peeps! It’s me, Penny!

Come ON! We’re going for a walk in the woods!

Yesterday the sun came out and it was so pretty that I bugged and bugged my mom to take me somewhere fun.

I would just like to point out how beautiful my fur is.

So she did! We went over to a park in Rose Township. Usually we don’t see anyone over there, but since the day was so beautiful we saw quite a few people walking in the woods.

Really mom? You want me to SIT??!

That’s OK, Mom just asked me to sit and watch her while other people and their dogs went by, so I did. Apparently mom and I are very slow walkers.

This is a very scary horse dung bucket. I barked at it a lot.

We went up and down some hills in the woods and I wasn’t scared at all about being under the trees! I guess that’s because it wasn’t windy and nothing weird was blowing around. You know, like leaves and stuff.

Hey Mom! I jumped over the rock, you got that on film, right?

Then we walked beside a couple of pretty ponds. Mom was using a compass on her phone to check out where Southeast is in relation to the bridges we were standing on.

Sure is pretty around here!

Apparently the Milky Way core is visible again and at this time of the year, the SE is where to find it.

Whatever, mom.

On the way back to the car she let me pick which trail to follow. She was sorta glad I picked the shorter one, especially after a fat tire bike went by and I got the zoomies.

This is me being crazy. Mom was not amused.

Mom says zoomies in the woods are not as fun as zoomies in the living room.

I beg to differ.

OK, I’ll be serious if I have to be. For a moment anyway.

Signing off for now,

your zoomie pal, Unstoppable Pretty Penny.

Author: dawnkinster

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41 thoughts on “Sunshiny Day!”

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  1. lois
    March 14, 2024 at 12:42 pm

    Hey, little zoomie Penny! Did you tell you mom that you are getting so much exercise when you do that?! Sounds like you had a great walk–and jump, too! Mom jumped too, right?!

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  2. Carol
    March 14, 2024 at 12:44 pm

    You are such a good girl, Penny, making sure to get your mom out for adventures likes walks in the parks. I think it’s a very good thing that you keep her on a leash like you do, or she might get in trouble. But I think you know that already, don’t you?

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  3. Denise
    March 14, 2024 at 12:45 pm

    Hi, Pretty Penny! Thank you for taking us along for your walk! Your furs were absolutely gleaming in the sunshine. Mom and Dad are taking good care of you! Do you like to be brushed? Having zoomies in the leaves means that you get to bring some leaves home in your furs! Sending gentle, loving pats on the head for you. 💕

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    • dawnkinster
      March 19, 2024 at 4:57 pm

      I didn’t mind being brushed when I was a little squirt, Ms. Denise. But I don’t want to hold still long enough to get brushed these days. Mom remembers the days when I lay in her lap and let her brush me as long as she wanted. I hardly fit in her lap any more!

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  4. 100 Country Trek
    March 14, 2024 at 1:51 pm

    Yes this doggy is walking in the park . Anita

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  5. Debbie
    March 14, 2024 at 3:05 pm

    Miss Penny, you have the prettiest fur! It’s such a nice coppery color, quite different from Monk’s almost-black portions. But zoomies on the leash? In the park? No No No!! I’m forever reminding Monk not to do zoomies on the leash — it’s dangerous for puppies and mamas — but that zoomies in the fenced-in back yard, or inside the house, are just fine. Cute, even. What a great day you had!

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    • dawnkinster
      March 19, 2024 at 4:58 pm

      Mom didn’t appreciate my zoomies in the woods at all, Ms. Debbie! And yes, mom and dad love my copper colors. I am totally different than my big sister, Katie, who might have been quite a bit like your Monkey! 

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  6. The Widow Badass
    March 14, 2024 at 5:04 pm

    Dear Pretty Shiny Penny, zoomies on the leash are definitely not as fun as zoomies off the leash! For either you or your mom! Stay safe and have fun!

    Deb

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    • dawnkinster
      March 19, 2024 at 4:59 pm

      I know Ms. Deb, but I just couldn’t help myself! Mom says she needs to find me a place where it’s safe to do zoomies, cause our living room isn’t big enough and apparently it’s too dangerous in the woods!

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  7. Karma
    March 14, 2024 at 6:38 pm

    Great that you and mama got to have some fun in the sun!

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  8. Mike
    March 14, 2024 at 6:50 pm

    Great adventure Penny! Looks like a nice day for a walk.

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  9. Terri Webster Schrandt
    March 14, 2024 at 8:06 pm

    You had a beautiful sunny day, pretty Penny! My Brodie loves being outside too. Enjoy!!

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  10. DailyMusings
    March 15, 2024 at 5:51 am

    So glad you and mom got out on such a beautiful day!

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  11. Laurie Graves
    March 15, 2024 at 8:12 am

    Of course that bucket needed to be barked at. And what better reaction than zoomies when a fat tire bike goes by. After all, Penny is a Sheltie. 😉

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  12. P. J. Grath
    March 15, 2024 at 1:38 pm

    The living room is better for zoomies because you’re not on a leash. So maybe the backyard is best?

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    • dawnkinster
      March 19, 2024 at 5:03 pm

      Mom says as soon as she can trust me to not run out into the street she MIGHT let me have zoomies out in the backyard. So far I’ve had a couple of zoomies out there when I’m on my long leash. Just about took mom’s knees out though.

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  13. Dale
    March 16, 2024 at 10:11 am

    That does look like a beautiful day! You are so pretty, Penny. Looks like you recently had a bath, your white is so white 🙂

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  14. Shelley@QuaintRevival.com
    March 17, 2024 at 3:47 pm

    The doggie zoomies are some of the best moments, way to enjoy them! 🥰

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  15. Linda Schaub
    March 17, 2024 at 7:51 pm

    You are full of joy and energy Penny – you must bottle it up sometime, especially the energy from your zoomies. 🙂 The sun fills all of us with joy!

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  16. annhay1
    March 17, 2024 at 11:44 pm

    Zoomies are the best, no matter what animal you are!!! :-)

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  17. Joanne
    March 19, 2024 at 2:53 am

    Penny, your fur is indeed beautiful and you definitely make the woods look even more beautiful than they already are. ❤
    I hope you showed that scary red horse dung bucket who's boss!

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  18. sara
    March 20, 2024 at 5:39 am

    Oh Penny, you make me giggle! And yes, your fur is gorgeous!

    I can just imagine your mom being in quite a pickle during your woods zoomies 😂 

    You are FUN!

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