Staying Alert And Ready For Action

July 21, 2016 / The Thundering Herd /

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Staying alert and ready for action should be an easy task to accomplish. Unfortunately, warm, sultry weather brings on the nap desire.

Headed out to check on things. Can you stay alert and watch for danger?
Headed out to check on things. Can you stay alert and watch for danger?
Sure, boss. Staying alert, boss.
Sure, boss. Staying alert, boss.

As Natasha and Kiska handle security duties, they maintain reasonable expectations for Qannik’s contributions. In this case, they simply asked Q-Tip to monitor the horizon and alert for issues. Exactly how hard can that be?

Must keep eyes open.
Must keep eyes open.

Those eyes are getting very heavy. Summer days are designed for napping and relaxing, not focusing your attention. Come on, Q, you just have to stay focused until they return.

Not going to make it.
Not going to make it.

Don’t worry, Q, humans have the same problem with staff meetings.

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7 Comments

  1. Bell Barbara A. on July 20, 2023 at 5:58 pm

    My beautiful Snowflake! He was a delight and is missed

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  2. Shari on July 20, 2023 at 4:56 pm

    When you are that adorable, you don’t need to be alert. You can just be

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  3. HokiePack on July 20, 2023 at 2:29 pm

    Love me some Q – My Ghost sheds just like he did – Clumps !! Summertime napping is the best!!

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  4. Juno's mom on July 19, 2023 at 2:18 pm

    As with most security guards, he found it unstimulating.

    Reply
  5. Debbie & Miss Ruby on July 19, 2023 at 9:51 am

    We all get tired and lazy in the HHH weather!!!

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  6. JEAN BURKHARDT on July 19, 2023 at 6:21 am

    Too funny-the entire herd couldn’t stay awake for guard duty!!!

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  7. Lori on July 21, 2016 at 7:46 am

    Yep those heavy eyelids on warm summer days get us all Qannik!

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