Angel Jake at the RBC (Rainbow Broadcasting Corporation)

Angel Jake at the RBC (Rainbow Broadcasting Corporation)

Friday, September 14, 2007

Just Harry's Four-Minute Fugue

Mom and Dogdad went out for dinner to get over the shock of Just Harry's scarey adventure. While they were gone, JH told me where he had gone. He chased the UPS truck around the corner and down the street.

Here is a map from Google. It's a little blurry, but you can see the townhouses and part of the golf course. It must be an older photo because some of the roofs still have blue tarps from Hurricane Wilma.
Anyway, we outlined a red path from our townhouse around the corner and down Gatehouse Road, and then back. This is a path he often takes with Mom or Dogdad, so he knew it. When he got to the stop sign at the next corner, though, after chasing the UPS truck, he told me he knew he was exhausted and had better turn around for home.

Mom said this must have been a new UPS driver because the one who usually delivers our packages knows better than to knock at the door and would never have driven away seeing one of us guys loose on the street.

Jake

20 comments:

Koobuss said...

Oh boy, that is terrible! A real scare!!

What was Just Harry going to do with that UPS truck if he caugt it? There probably aren't any bones in there.

Maybe he is waiting for a package. Does he order things online when everybody's in bed, or over the phone when nobody's home? This might need some looking into.

Koobuss Kisses,
Koobie

pee ess Tell you mom to look for a large envelop from my mom some day next week. Be sure Just Harry doesn't get it first.

Asta said...

Oh My Dog
You scawed me to deaf..and Mommi too( and she has a stent in hew heawt and can't take this sowt of thing)
Thank Dog hthe wascel is safe at home..actually he's a vewy clevew littleguy to know the way so well, but he can't do that pleez tell him, I Asta, would be absolutely beweft, if any thing happened to eithew one of you..
see you at the pawty(unless you'we gwounded now)
smoochie kisses
ASta

Simba and Jazzi said...

I'm so glad Harry decided to go back home. I bet your Mummy nearly had heart failure.

Simba xx

Jackson's J1 and J2 said...

Are you still going to the pawty, or are you grounded FOR LIFE! J1's previous dog Watson once ran away from the dog sitter's house and gatecrashed a dinner pawty, ate a ton of catfood and waited patiently to be found. I think J1 aged about 20 years that night. J x

Molly the Airedale said...

Did that UPS man have a bone cookie on his truck? That could have been the reason! Ours does carry them! It wasn't worth it JH! Your mom will buy you all you want, trust me!
I hope we see you at the pawty!

Love ya lots,
Maggie

KEY WEST COLLIES said...

JH, you can't scare everyone so much. Essex did something similar several years ago. She scared Dad something fierce. Pawlese don't do that again.

wally said...

Oh that's so scary! My ma ape would have had a heart attack! Hope everyone is ok, safe and secure at home for a LOOOOONG time! But I do understand wanting to give the UPS man the what for. I always give him a good talking to when he shows up, though my ma ape says he only brings GOOD STUFF. Still...

wally.

Snowball said...

wow.. JH, I was holding my breath as I read this post. I am glad that you are unhurt. Please dun do that again.

Luv,
Snowball

Anonymous said...

Mannaggia! (I really don't know how translate that for you, but know that my mom says this way when she's really disappointed)

I hope you'll be more careful next time....your poor ma' might be very VERY scared!

Your italian pal Jimi The Rocker

PS. My two 'sisters' Tina and Nana' send lotta smooches too!

PreciOus said...

What an adventure for Just Harry! Thank doG he knows the way home! Phew!

Snuggle,
Precious

Asta said...

Hi Jake..JH can go play volley ball..I'm too exhausted..I'm coming to lounge undew the twee with you
I need a dwinkie, so I'll get that fiwst
smoochie kisses
Asta

Gus said...

Well, now we know he is paying attention on walkies, and thank dogness for that. Last time Teka went walkabout, she was gone overnight and it wasn't until early afternoon that the man who found her called E.Beth. Guess he figured out she wasn't a keeper, but I know that JH is such a cute and darling wire that someone might be tempted to keep him!

Glad you guys got to go to the party. I'd have been Ground-ed-ed!

Balboa said...

Again, I am just so glad Just Harry is a smart boy and came right back home.

Frenchie Snorts
Balboa

Buster the Wired Fox Terror said...

Oh wow I am so IN AWE of JH! I always wanted to get one of those truck driving uniform guys....

Bussie Kissies
Buster

Asta said...

Hi Boyz
Thanks fow the voteI weally ppweciate it1
I had no idea youwere such fabulous volleyball players..do you know what good excewcise beach volley ball is? I guess that's why youwe in such good shape..youwe wight Jake, Jh is weally something.I'll nevew fowget Jh wunning with the ball and about 20 of us chasing aftew him hehe..what a gweat sight.
Aiw Ruby will be taking wesewvations fow the westewn pawty soon I think..can't wait..have a nice westful sunday..I think we all dwank a little too much spiked wallymelon juice
smoochie kisses
Asta

Roxie Smith Lindemann said...

Back in my younger days, I would take the occasional tour of the neighborhood, too, but I soon learned I had a pretty good deal at home with my moms. Glad you figured that out quickly, JH, and that you made it home safe. Good to have met you and Jake. Hope to see you in cyberspace again soon!

Scruffy, Lacie and Stanley's Place said...

Oh Man, JH...that is soooooooo cool. Mumsie's last WFT chased a mean, very mean UPS guy. Sarge jumped in the truck with him and mean UPS guy KNEW he was there and started to drive off. Mumsie was screaming to make him let her grab old Sarge. She finally stood square in front of the truck and would move till he had surrended the wiry hostage. She's much older now because of it...
Thankful barks,
Scruffy

Scruffy, Lacie and Stanley's Place said...

PEE ESS How did you not get grounded????????

William Tell said...

What a scary adventure! My heart's still pounding.

William Tell

Stanley said...

Sounds like your regular UPS driver is a great guy (and former dog catcher???)!

Just what IS Just Harry's interest in the PUS truck? I'd like to know.

Goober love,
Stanley