Mr. Buddylee Can Relate to a Pelican.

 

Mr. Buddylee did a lot of walking during his recent day trip to Cedar Key.  CLICK HERE for the location of this island.  We usually see a lot of Pelicans, and this day was no different, CLICK HERE for a typical collection perched on the remains of an old dock.

The more you look at a pelican the more it appears that this feathered creature is the Bassethound of the bird world.  Both animals have exaggerated features, the oversized head and feet are the two obvious similarities.  Bird and Hound are noisy, although Buddylee would probably win a decibel competition. And most important,  both creatures make you smile or laugh every time you look at them.

Mr. Buddylee: How To Shed A Wet Towel, Fast!

The joy of bathing Mr. Buddylee.  Fortunately, this activity doesn’t need to be done weekly.  Our Hound gets brushed several times a week and bath time is on an “as needed” schedule.  Buddylee gets the most joy from a rubdown with a dry bath towel.  When the over-sized drying cloth gets saturated with water, the rapid shaking proccess begins, and the towel covering is history.  He looks like a long-eared reptile shedding his skin.  CLICK HERE for the wrapped image.

 

Mr. Buddylee Never Jumps or Dives.

If Mr. Buddylee did decide to jump or dive from this mini dock, he is only a few feet from the United States Coast Guard Station, and the building is filled with dog lovers.  The Station is located a couple of blocks from Buddylee’s home.  The dock provides a great vantage point for viewing the Withlacoochee River.  The mouth of the river, at the Gulf of Mexico, is only several miles West.  Our Hound is drawn to this vest-pocket park almost daily to check out the shrimp bait pieces that never make it onto a hook.

Mr. Buddylee and ZuZu Are Relaxing And Observing.

 

Observers, 500 feet from the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve’s observation tower,  are relaxing and waiting for their parents who are participating in a clean-up morning at the 413 acre park.   It is located right on the Gulf of Mexico 2 hours North of Tampa right HERE .  Mr. Buddylee is 48 pounds and friend ZuZu is 13 pounds, but looking at this photo it’s hard to see the 3 times size difference.  This is a favorite location of both dogs and many visitors who search for the “real” Florida.  I am positive that  Mickey and Minnie, when vacationing from their Park, would enjoy a stroll on the Preserve’s many walking paths.