JODIE: Are you having some kind of a problem Old Nutty One?
COCO: Yes, I'm trying to make a point like Dad does when he says "Just like that!" and snaps his fingers.
JODIE: Please don't tell me that that you are trying to make the snap sound.
COCO: Well, of course I am. I want to explain how everything was just fine and just like that (snap) it all changed.
JODIE: Oh, our little Numb One, you are something else. You can't make the snap sound because you don't have the fingers to do it. You can't make a snap sound with your paws, silly goose. Whet's got you going, anyway?
COCO: Can't you see that????? Our pool is covered again!!! No swimming, no diving, no fun.
JODIE: Of course it's covered, we're getting ready to go away again and Dad always covers the pool when we go away.
COCO: Are we going away tomorrow?
JODIE: I'm not sure. Sandy, do you know?
SANDY: Well, I'm not 100% positive, but I think we'll be leaving in about a week.
JODIE: How did you arrive at that?
SANDY: A few days ago I saw Dad counting our cans of food. He left a few on the shelf and took the rest to the motorhome. When he wasn't looking I looked at what was left and if I counted right it will last us until next Thursday.
COCO: Wow!! I'm impressed!! I didn't think you were that sneaky.
SANDY: I resent being called "sneaky". I just happen to be quiet and unobtrusive. And.....I am VERY observant. I pick up a lot of good information by watching Mom, Dad, and the two of you.
JODIE: Such as?????
SANDY: Ok, such as you, Jodie. Don'y you think I haven't noticed how you lie beside Dad when he's on the computer and keep your eyes on him? Then, as he turns to rise, you roll over on your back wagging your tail, begging for a belly rub.
JODIE: So???
SANDY: So....when you're not there I get in your position and when Dad goes to get up I roll over on my back and wag my tail like crazy. I squint my eyes at him and he's a goner. Belly rub supreme.
COCO: Ya, blah, blah, blah. If we're not leaving for a week, why did he cover the pool so soon? Why couldn't he cover the pool the day before or even the night before? That would let us get in every last swim.
SANDY: If you haven't noticed Coocoo....
COCO: THAT"S COCO!!!! ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FAT EAR???
SANDY: Sorry, a mere slip of the tongue. As I was saying, if you had noticed, Dad has been pretty busy working on the Jeep, the motorhome and the house. In addition, they've been going out a lot, so Dad is doing the best he can to get everything ready. It makes sense to me. I'm excited because I have never been to Massachusetts before.
JODIE: We've been there several times and I think you'll have great time. In the past they have brought us to several lakes to swim and it's a lot different than the pool. We often see fish and ducks and even get to chase geese.
COCO: Well, I'll find something to do until it's time to travel
SANDY: Yes, I know. You'll sit in front of Mom and stare at her until you get a cookie!
JODIE: Ooh, that's what I was going to say! I guess we know Coco too well.
COCO: Yeah, yeah, yeah. You bozos should talk. When I get a cookie, you get a cookie. You get the cookie without begging because I do all the work.
JODIE: When Coco is right, she's right. I'm sorry Coco. Sandy and I are both grateful that you are so diligent in your pursuit of another cookie, bone, or whatever is being put out for us. How about if we just take it ease for the next few days and we'll be on the road. Coco will have her head on the dashboard looking ahead. Sandy, you'll be curled up on a rug sleeping, and as usual, I'll be huffing and puffing in my normal state of travel stress.
SANDY: That works for me. Bye all
COCO: Yeah, me too. Bye all and woof at ya later.
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