It's time for an impromptu event this weekend! I knew about this a couple weeks ago, but we weren't planning to go - primarily because of having no dog-sitter. Then I found out they allow pets. There was another event in June that allowed pets, but I had chosen not to take Tyler because ... well, I'm not sure, I just was concerned it would be a major pain in the butt. He's never been camping before, and he tends to bark excessively in new surroundings.
But this time, for some reason, I was feeling adventurous. So we decided to go, and take him! Initially we were going to go tonight, but we couldn't pull it together in time, so we're all packed up and leaving very early in the morning, hoping to get there before 9:00 a.m. (and it's about a 2 hour drive).
I'm so psyched! I'm really looking forward to this little event for some reason. Maybe because I've been to too few this year, and because I can take Tyler - instead of having to labor over finding someone to watch him, and worrying about him while I'm gone.
I still don't know how he's going to handle it, or behave, but ... I figure the worst case scenario is that I'll have to sit on a blanket on the ground with him practically in my lap rubbing his belly all weekend. (that always calms him down, so no matter what he's doing, that should stop it) And I can't see the down side of that, me and Tyler having a whole day of serious 'us' time couldn't hurt anything.
But I doubt it'll be as bad as all that. I mean, he's traveled before - he's been to the ocean 3 times now, and always handled the beach quite well. We've been on other numerous small trips. So he's not a total travel novice.
I think we'll end up having a grand time, Tyler included - because he does still love to get out to new places and explore. So I think we're going to have a blast.
Updates, and pictures of Tyler's first camping event, Sunday evening.
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