• Shortly after Thanksgiving, the old man worked to finish off his work-week. It seemed that Monday was only yesterday, yet it was Friday morning! Wow, how time can fly!

As he left the yard, all of the animals began to accompany him. He had quite the team, composd of Moonpie, Smokey, Bonnie Blue, Thunder, CoCo, Sandy, Little Buster, and Red. It was not just a simple walk. 

The animals began to compete for the old man's attention. It came very sparingly, as sparks were engaed and fires were being set. There were a few  very persistent team members, that would stop at nothing to get the attention they were demanding. Thunder, Moonpie, and Smokey went so far as to step directly into very small fires, as the old man set them. He gave them a little love, and then spoke very sternly to them. It was enough to satisfy their needs. All of the cats and dogs began to range out

It proved to be a very actve day, but we will skip ahead - into later the same day. Bonnie Blue picked up a scent trail, that was very interesting to her. She began to dig. In fact, it became a very involved excavation! She was even successful in gaining one of her pack members' cooperation. All together, the dug for multiple hours! 

Smokey had ranged off into the woods, while the old man thought Smokey had returned to the safe yard. In the meantime, Moonpie had discovered the dog's and their extensive dig. Moonpie watched with intense interest! In his youthful arrogance, he appeared to be saying "Yall dig it up, and I will catch it!"

Stay Tuned to find out what happens next!