Tuesday dawned, well, I don’t know how it dawned because I was off work and I slept in. When I did wake up, though, it was a beautiful day outside. Thanks to Abraham Lincoln for having a birthday so Mr. Taleteller and I could both be off work. After we got up, had a leisurely breakfast and watched a little television, we decided to go out and about for a while.
It was a nice day, so we decided to take Bunny and Küster along with us for a few things. The few places we had to go into where the dogs couldn’t come would be short stops and we weren’t worried about them getting cold. We also had a host of dog friendly stops to make, and let’s face it, it’s a lot more fun to go to those when you have your trusty canine companion at your side.
We stopped at the back of a local community college with an area that’s rarely used and did some training with Küster. The puppy wonder did what he does best and made it look easy. Mr. Taleteller was very pleased, and Küster was quite pleased with himself, as well.
Of course, we can’t go out with Bunny in tow and not have a stop where she can get out and stretch her legs, too. We went downtown to walk on the Pimetoui Trail since it was so beautiful out. Since it was a Tuesday, that meant there weren’t many other people out, either, although we saw a few. Küster and Bunny were both able to walk along and enjoy the day without too many distractions to get a certain Black Tornado in trouble.
As we were walking out, I noticed a group of teenage boys goofing around and leaving the trail. Bunny’s ears perked up in hopes of someone who couldn’t resist petting her, but the boys departed. Truth be told, I was relieved to see them leaving because they were acting like fools and, frankly, I don’t suffer fools well. Küster barely noticed them. I think he was too busy trying to sniff goose poop at the time. In any event, we walked on.
We passed through the memory garden and the memorial for Dan Fogelberg. Mr. Taleteller was being funny and we paused from time to time to take pictures of the dogs or admire the view. It was really a fun, relaxing day. While we began to head back to the van, I started wondering what I could write about our experience that would make it something new and entertaining for our readers. As Fate would have it, I didn’t have to ponder it much longer.
I noticed a bit ahead of us that the teenagers we’d noticed before had reappeared on the trail behind us. I had a slightly uneasy feeling that they seemed a little too aware of us, but most people won’t bother my husband or Küster, even if Bunny and I don’t look too intimidating. I wasn’t afraid, but I also had a feeling that something was up. On top of that, Bunny and Küster both had become very aware of this group of hooligans in front of us. The boys were goofing around and soon one of them was laying on the ground. After that, another joined him and another after that.
Before we got too close to them, all five of the boys were laying in an odd pile on the middle of the path. They weren’t moving, and I wasn’t going to say anything to them. Bunny and I walked up and I stepped off to the side of the trail for us to walk around. I saw a few of them trying to hold in laughter, and I wondered if they really thought they could sit up and scare us as we walked past.
Now, I realize that walking with Bunny is generally not great security. She just doesn’t look scary or intimidating, while Küster I could understand people being a little wary of. I didn’t want any trouble with these boys, I just wanted to walk on and forget them. As we passed the last boy, however, Bunny leaned down to sniff him out of curiosity, and that’s when he opened his eyes. He let out a girly squeak and nearly wet himself.
The other boys found this uproariously funny, and I admit that I did, too. Küster and Mr. Taleteller were behind us and I saw the Black Tornado get a wide berth, especially from the boy who was probably still having heart palpitations. I should have been a bigger person, but I admit that I laughed and then we walked off. I heard one of the boys shout for us to let the dog go as they walked off. I’m not sure which one they were talking about, but we ignored them and headed for home.
I never thought that my little hound would be the one to scare some hooligan in the park, but I guess it just goes to show that you never know what can happen. I didn’t bother telling the boys that she’s friendly. It might help the next person who walks through with a canine companion to have a good laugh as well.
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Oh, that is hilarious! I can only imagine that kid’s view, as he opened his eyes to find Bunny’s nose in close proximity! I do hope that “learned them”, at least a little, to not behave like morons in the future.
Bunny probably had that royal “Don’t mess with me” look in her eyes. Good job, Bunny!
Too Funny! I can just picture Bunny scaring the wee out of one of those boys. BOL! Good Girl Bunny!
You get ‘em Bunny! I occasionally come across someone who gives the boys a wide berth. I usually figure the must be allergic.
That is so funny…I can’t imagine anyone being scared of sweet faced Bunny…Other than that intrusion it sounds like a really nice mid-week walk
Lovely photos and a lovely walk, except for the youths. All I can say is, where was Morgan when you needed her?:)
What a hoot !
I has to admit those boys was not smart…even though Bunny don’t look intimidatin’ you nevers know what a dog is capable of and they had no idea her temperment eithers. But to hears him scream likes a little girl would has given me a chuckle too.
Wonder what Morgan would has done…hehehehee.
Puddles
PS” in dat last photo f me and Pip in da car withs your collar…Pip also had on your crown…BWHAHAHAHAHA!
Hahahha Oh Bunny that was to funny.I hope you told MOrgan about it when you got home. I think she would have been very proud of you.
Blessings,
Goose
I’m with Sue – bet they would have thought twice if Morgan was there! LOL! Glad you had nice weather and a day off to enjoy it with Mr. Taleteller and the pups!
You goooooooooooooooo Bunny!!!!! Great job!
Oh Bunny how could anyone be sceared of that beautiful face.
Hooray for the Pink Caped Crusader! Even if a gentle sweet dog like Bunny feels fear coming from a human,
she might take advantage of that, just a little!
Kisses,
Stella
Way to go Bunny! You are one fierce greyhound.
It definitely would have been a different story if Morgan had been there. Those boys would think twice before doing anything like that again.
I love it! Go Bunny, you show those punky boys
I hope he did wet his pants 
Good job Bunny, BOL
Snuggles
Benny & Lily
I can just imagine what would have happened had Peach and I walked past a group of boys laying on the path… Oh my, they’d never lie in the path of a dog again! Not that she’s mean, and she definitely looks LESS intimidating than Bunny (10 pounds of blond hair and a 3 mile tongue) but she is loud and furious in her love. She barks, she growls, she throws herself, she dances, she rolls her eyes, she lolls her tongue, she sniffs eyeballs, she puts her paws down shirts and pants.
They’d have left with little tap-dancing claw marks all over their extremely goopy faces.
Way to show them Bunny. Could yo have imagined if Morgan would have been wtih you. BOL Sniffs, The HoundDogs
BOL!! Way to go , Bunny! You show them who’s boss!
We love you!
See you at the circus!
Teenaged boys are SO weird. I wonder what they even thought they were doing? I’m glad I didn’t run into them with Silas–he’s not happy about people who do unusual things.
LOL, They are lucky that Morgan wasn’t there. She would have been on full alert.
So much sunshine! And green grass! Your photos make me so envious.
I love that Bunny scared the teenagers. Who would have thought an elegant dog in a pink frock could make a hooligan pee his pants? That’s our girl. He’s just lucky you didn’t have Morgan with you!
If only Morgan had been out with you guys too. Or maybe not, the boys might have been shredded
I hate kids like that. We get too many of them here too. Was I ever as loud, stupid and obnoxious when I was a teen? I really don’t think so. We had stricter, more responsible parents in those days and thank god for that.
What a cute story. Oh those teenage boys find just about anything funny (especially if it has something to do with burping or excrement), but this time the adults got to get in on the fun too.
Yea, Bunny looks real scary in that pink coat!
You guys look like you had a perfect day, with perfect weather!
That is HILARIOUS! Love it.
O Bunny, my knees are a knocking!
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Maybe I’m just being old and cranky. But *why* do teenagers mostly travel in huge packs these days? When I would go out with friends the most were ever were was four, me included. I just don’t “get” it.
Hahahahaha! Sounds like they were just ‘boys being boys’ (and having two myself, I know ALL about that), but it can be very tedious when you’re not part of the in-joke. I imagine they might have been curious about Bunny (GSD/Shepherd-type dogs being more commonly seen) and simply didn’t know how to behave. Teenaged boys can by very immature at times.
However, that’s so funny that she scared the pants off one of them! HAHAHAHAHA!! I’d love to have been there! It’s true that for those who don’t know greyhounds, even the most gentle can be intimidating because of the public perception of the aggressive-looking dogs rocketing around a track with bulging eyes and all their teeth showing. Met that a LOT here in England, and here in England, racing is more well-known and the dogs more often seen on the streets.