Elbee: I Am Never Hiking with that Lunatic Again

After getting so much static about hiking alone, I decided to quiet the naysayers by taking a Dood with me. Elbee seemed like the logical choice. Apparently not so much according to him. He has a few issues.

ELBEE  The next time Pack Leader decides to go hiking alone, I’m just going to let her go. Charley’s too old and Gus is too little, plus he’s afraid of everything, so I get stuck.

To be honest, I enjoy hiking when it’s not hot out so at first it was fine.  We were  walking in a picturesque canyon. (My vocabulary is getting so much better thanks to Charley). Then it all fell apart. We started up this ridiculously steep trail called the “butt burner” which, by the way, was totally unnecessary because my butt is perfect and I have no body issues.

20160630_195746_1467483521682_resized-1Oh and before I forget, do you see this hat? She thought it would keep the sun off of my face. Seriously? I look like the Queen of England. I refused to wear it.

I don’t mind a little exercise but if I wanted a personal trainer, I’d hire one. It was one steep hill after another. Each time I thought we were done, there was another one. Then I heard coyotes doing that fake dog barking in the distance to try and trick me. The foxtails were impossible. Plus I practically had to drag her up behind me.20160702_090028_1467483378647_resized

Just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse, we had to stop and take a selfie.  I only gave profile so hopefully no one will recognize me. I hate taking close up photos when I’m a hot mess.20160702_092740_1467483377736_resized

Even though I was still pulling foxtails out of my paws, I will admit that I felt pretty good when we finally made it to the top. But as I was catching my breath and enjoying the views, She asked a complete stranger to take our picture. Still not my  best, but at least it wasn’t a close up!

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Ellen Morrow

In her former life, Ellen Morrow was a carpool mom and award winning bodybuilder. Today she is a nationally certified therapy dog handler who volunteers at UCLA Medical Center and Providence Hospital with her GoldenDoodles. She's also the mother of three grown daughters who all think she's a little crazy or in the words of a friend, "a little unconventional." She is also an avid hiker who has survived a rattlesnake bite!

5 thoughts on “Elbee: I Am Never Hiking with that Lunatic Again”

  1. Elbee is my spirit animal! I too am averse to hot, steep trails and sweaty selfies. My butt is not in such good shape though. I probably need to tag along next time.

    Thanks for a fun read to break the Monday-monotony 🙂

  2. I’m with you Elbee… I have been with PL on that trail! Whew, it’s a killer without the heat!! Although I am with Ursula…my butt could use the workout, but I will stick to the air conditioned gym!

  3. This is delightful. Thank you so much for this wonderful story.
    I look b forward to many more. Really love the photos.
    Sheila Cohen

  4. I finally had a chance to read your Blog. Very funny and inspirational. You should take the show on the road “Diana and the Doods”. (has a certain ring to it) Just don’t upstage me!
    Cher

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