Hey frendz! This is your always attentive JournoDog, sniffin’ the sniffs and tail-wagging for the truth.
Am so ‘cited to share that it’s vacay time!
My Editor Team of Ma and Dad have moved my newsroom to a lakefront cottage on the lake shores of the Northern Mitten.
While the hoomans call this a “vacay-tion,” I call it a deep-dive investigative assignment meant to motivate my whiskers to expose all scenic scoops.
I’m in deck dog mode.
As a JournoDog on Vacay, this means uber-sniffing the crisp lake air and listening for serene sounds of temporary lake life.
The Developing Water Situation
The Northern Mitten air smells like unclaimed trees, fresh water, and pure investigative opportunity.
Some white floof piles are scattered around, but the lake isn’t too icy. Sunny Spring is here, mostly.
Local sources (mostly my paws) confirm that the water levels are notably high so far this season.
The lake is practically knocking at the wooden deck, but doesn’t come up to top of deck steps or up close to cottage.
Whether I’m sniffing the breeze through the screen door or monitoring security from the wooden planks, I can confirm: the vibes in the first days have been “paws-itive.”
My 24/7 Nature Channel
At our little cottage, I’ve found a new reality show to bing-watch both indoors and OUTSIDE, in full screen mode with surround sound.
My new fave lakeside show: Reality Quackers!
It’s a non-stop action series featuring a cast of feathered pros that I refer to as “The Real Quackers.” They make the same sound as my rubber quacker, but they swim and splash around in the big lake.
Sources say Buffelhead and NCIS Mallard 🦆are the main cast, with supporting roles by herring gulls and other white birdies.
They swim right and then left… Then, in a shocking plot twist, they swim left and then right. They dip below water and pop up nearby!!! It’s the most compelling reality-TV I’ve ever seen!
I can view this show through the large glass screen and doorwall, or as a deck dog with the waves lapping on the rocky shoreline.
The scenery is high-def, and the smells are broadcast in 4D.
These real quackers seem very dedicated to their route, and even when they swim a bit closer to the wooden deck and peak my journalistic interest, they refuse to come onto the deck for an official interview.
Surveilling Waterfront Security
Time for the latest episode of Reality Quakers frolicking on lake.
Even as light lake waves gently splash splash and roll right up to the edge of the deck, the quackers continue their “Left-Right-Left” patrol. Every little bit, they dip below the water before popping back up nearby.
It’s wack a quack!
These quackers seem to mock my leashed status with their free-swimming lifestyle.
My alert ears can sense the rhythmic slap-slap of the waves against the wood, punctuated by the occasional “quack” from these feathered locals.
SECURITY ALERT: Fixed my gaze on a strange security threat in the calm water at sunset. Ma said it’s a floating stick, but I’m convinced it’s a gator. Just lurking waiting for chance to chomp on Ma and Dad. But no fears, my beloved hoomans: JournoDog on guard!!
I am also successfully keeping the gas grill from floating away as I’m now leashed to it. You’re welcome, Dad. Reward with cheesy burger soon!!
With that, until the news beckons or a scoop is worth sniffn’, JournoDog out.
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Remember, love your pets. Support local journalism whether you’re on vacay or hunting for scoops on daily grind. And try to find some smile and happz for your heart as much as possible.
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