This is what happens to you, when owing a "Giant" Alaskan Malamute!

Once again, we had a wonderful time and what an amazing dog friendly hike did we have with our Mals and friends. We had a little problem getting to Hunters Street, as it seems that their was no direct entrance as indicated on the map. We tried Maple Street and came to a T-junction with Hunters and we were on our way to a unbelievable walk in the park. Thor could not wait for his girlfriend "Rosa" to appear and poor Anton, as the top picture shows, had his hands full. These outings are really becoming the highlight of our lives. 

Sorry, they just don't want to bring me with the Volvo.		Hi Rosa, I have missed you lots ... how about a cuddle?		Lets get going, it will be hot soon

 To all - plus of course the dogs Rosa, Chanuba, Canobie and Jason.

Kirstin, Thor and I had a really excellent walk today. Thor was a total hooligan trying to chase "his girl" Rosa everywhere for the first few hours. Putting her in front of the pack was a smart move and ensured that Thor was continually focused on his "girl" and kept powering along the trail.

Come, come, come it is time to get going.		Don't we enjoy our swim, if the humans just realise this is the reason why we go along on the outings.		Thank Anton, that cooling off has been most enjoyable. Next time I will go for a swim.

Thanks for making the starting time of the walk earlier - Thor found it a lot better starting the walk at 08h15 - rather than 09h30. We finished the walk just after 10h00, rather than 12h00 like last time - and this meant the dogs were spared the brunt of the main heat of the day - which really got to him at Faeire Glen. Thor had so much energy this time around - and the abundant shade afterwards really helped. He downed 3 liters of water during the walk - but kept jogging along chasing after Rosa. There's a budding love affair going on there.

And - WOW!! - he's starting to get a bit better around water - he crossed those two tiny 5cm deep streams without a problem and even got into the water at the dam with the other dogs. I was amazed.

After we finished the walk - he started pursuing Chanuba instead as Rosa was tied up and Chanuba was coming on to him -but she was quite like a typical woman - playing hard to get and then being all coy! Poor Thor couldn't decide what to make of her behavior.

"Thor the Beast"

He has broken the "un-official World weight-pulling record over 10 meters" and that to get to Rosa.

And then - the end of the morning - with Thor tied to the towing hitch at the front of the UNO - the desire to get to Rosa proved too much - and he literally started to move the car - pulling over 765kg on a grassy uphill. I think we were all impressed. Anyway - it was an awesome morning - thanks to all who joined in!

 Anton and Kirstin  Looking forward to the 23rd April outing.

They have given us some nice grip this time.		It was nice meeting old friends again.		This time we had lots of shade along the way. What an amazing outing we are having.

Once again the walk was a great success. We really had a great time and today. Thor was really into the swing of things, he was very determined NOT to be carried over the streams again. He most probably thought; well I have to impress the girls today.  Jason actually behaved himself around Thor until we were back at the vehicles and it just became too much for him that Thor was getting all of the girls attention that he charged him, luckily he was tied up.

For a change this was an easy walk, no hills or slopes, the dogs went for a swim in the dam and some geese came closer to have a look. When Thor pulled the Uno,  what awesome power he really does have.  Anton I would hate to think what would happen to you if Thor decides to take off while you are walking him. I think we will just see a cloud of dust behind Thor and somewhere in that cloud would be Anton in agony.

Francis, how about giving us some chicken.		Anton, watch what we are doing behind your back! Hope Rosa is not watching.		Thor, that is my mommy Kirstin.

Chanuba, my female Mal, was off leash and really gave Thor a hard time, she could smooch him but if Thor made any advances that was a no go, talk about playing hard to get. Rosa was the perfect lady again loving the attention Thor was giving her.

I love our walks I don't even get up at 6am during the week because Francis takes the kids to school......so for me to get up a 6 am on a Sunday, well I just love the friendships we have formed and the fun we have - see ya all on the 23rd April, looking forward to our next walk........Mandy
 

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