Why We Are Never Normal

Even when we try to do something routine like take an evening walk, we have to be different. So can someone explain why we are never normal?

Out for a family walk.

Out for a family walk.

Our spring weather is continuing and it has been absolutely beautiful. Hu-Dad spent much of the day on his computer or on the phone (that busyness is always busy), but we were able to squeeze in a great family walk at the end of the day. A perfectly normal family walk. What could possibly make things slightly less normal?

Oh, you silly humans.

Oh, you silly humans.

Fair enough. We had a family of five dogs our for a perfectly normal evening walk. And we had Typhoon. Who must always be creative and different.

At least I am actually walking forward.

At least I am actually walking forward.

12 Comments

  1. Donna Wolfe on March 11, 2016 at 10:57 am

    Rusty is whispering in Typhoon’s ear again! He will ever keep you entertained, I do love that pup – Typhoon!!

  2. Lori on March 10, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    Aww… Reading the other posts I never knew Rusty! I wish I had, but apparently Typhoon is the “reincarnation” of him. Yes there is always that one in the family that makes everyone shake their head… And laugh… And want to give him hugs and kisses and cuddles!!!!

  3. Susan McManus on March 10, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    Awww….it’s Rusty! Has Typhoon seen the video where the husky is getting a piggyback ride from his dad during a walk? It could be a new variation for hu-dad…..carrying one of the herd. 🙂

  4. DJ on March 10, 2016 at 9:50 am

    Definitely Rusty’s traits!

    • Kimberly Parker on March 10, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      Aww, I loved Rusty so much. I love seeing Typhoon repeating his funny traits!

  5. Golden Daily Scoop on March 10, 2016 at 8:39 am

    So cute! Bruin always likes to keep our walks interesting, too! lol

  6. Kia and Ellen on March 10, 2016 at 8:36 am

    I was thinking of Rusty when I saw this post. And was pleased to see the first comment! Happy walks.

  7. Mom, Ice 'n Ebby on March 10, 2016 at 3:23 am

    Mom sez: I’m beginning to wonder if Typhoon isn’t a reincarnation of Rusty!

    • The Thundering Herd on March 10, 2016 at 6:57 am

      We are all quite convinced that Rusty guided Typhoon to Chez Herd so that our walks would never be normal.

      • Andrea on March 10, 2016 at 7:29 am

        There’s always one in the crowd! Funny how we always seem to know who that “one” is.

    • Deborah on March 10, 2016 at 7:55 am

      My thoughts exactly!

    • Carolyn on March 10, 2016 at 8:37 am

      I definitely think Rusty had a paw in getting Typhoon there. 🙂

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