Scooter's Abyss

It has been raining non-stop forever and when we finally had a clear day, I (Scooter) offered to lead Mom and Dustin on a neighborhood reconnaissance mission.  Fresh mud puddles have the best flavor and highest nutritional value.

As protector of my pack, it falls to me to sniff out anything dangerous.

Mother is oblivious to everything except wildflowers; but, since there weren't any, she decided to admire the local rocks.  Why, oh, why does Mom love rocks?

Being a genius investigator, I discovered something dangerous lurking at the edge of our road.  It just appeared and isn't noticeable until you are close. 

Do you see it now?

A massive pothole is devouring my road!

Of course, I discovered it first.

I yelled at Dustin to warn him, "DON'T FALL IN!"

He clings to me when he is afraid.

It is the biggest, most hazardous pothole in the universe and since I found it, we all agreed it should be named after me.  Explorers often name discoveries after themselves so it is decreed to be  "Scooter's Abyss." (Maps and GPS coordinates will soon be updated).

It was unsafe and threatened to swallow cars so Mom called our local county's Department of Pothole Annihilation and requested a road repair crew be dispatched.  They quickly obeyed.

Their excellent work met my strict standards.  However, everyone knows potholes will multiply if left unguarded.  Since it is in my territory, it is now my responsibility to watch over this vanquished enemy so it never returns.  The world can sleep easy tonight - I am on duty!

Rocks in My Neighborhood
Happy Birthday, Nana! Love, Scooter (Another exciting neighborhood walk)