Summer in Florida is somewhat less than magical - at least in my opinion. The heat and
humidity make it impossible to stay out after the sun is up and by the time the sun goes down... you don't really want to be outside anymore. However, there are still gardens to weed, lawns to mow and dogs that need to run and play.
Beau, Finn and Bindi have spent many of these days out at the farm. It's the one place they can go where they can play with other Ridgebacks and run safely off leash and have a marvelous time. We usually leave for the farm early enough so that it is still cool and we are home by the time the sun makes its turn and the real heat settles in.
It has taken some time, but even Beau has started to play and run and swim now. I guess he is finally comfortable with the gang. It does my heart a world of good to see him off in the pond or running after the others than standing next to me with drool coming from his jowls.
As I watch them, it amazes me that the dogs of the farm - and there are many - readily accept my 3 in to their pack. I think it's because we have been going out there for over 2 years now and they feel that they know my 3 pretty well. There is always that initial growling and getting to know you and then they remember and it's off to the races.
For the most part, I get to sit under a shade tree and watch all of the action. After about 2 hours, the action slows down and that is when the baths start before we head in the car for home. Once at home, the afternoon is spent snoozing away and dreaming of the next time we visit the farm.
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