The Great Seaside Escape: No Swimming, No Ice Cream… Honestly, Mum & Dad! 🌊🍦
Hello, my lovely humans!
Reggie here, your favourite Rottweiler, back with another monthly update.
Missed my last update? Catch up with Reggie's September Report: Ear Drops, Stolen Food & Sensible Walks before we head to the seaside!
Now, you may remember that in August, Mum and Dad took me on holiday. We travelled about 50 miles in ten days, and I needed approximately three days to recover.
Exhausting stuff, being on holiday.
Well, apparently Mum and Dad decided I hadn't suffered enough because October arrived and we were off on another adventure!
Destination: THE SEASIDE! 🌊
Naturally, I packed my enthusiasm, my excellent manners and my very handsome face.
Mum and Dad packed everything else.
Fair arrangement, I thought.
The Beach: A Five-Star Experience… Almost! 🏖️
Oh, humans, the beach!
All that sand, all those wonderful smells and so much space for a very important Rottweiler to investigate.
I had a lovely time walking along the beach with Mum and Dad.
Well, I say lovely…
There was rather a lot of walking involved.
Honestly, humans, why do you go somewhere beautiful and then insist on walking absolutely everywhere?
I have four legs, not unlimited batteries!
Still, there were plenty of interesting things to investigate.
I even spotted a rather large dog and gave him a friendly bark.
Obviously, I was introducing myself.
"HELLO! I'M REGGIE! WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FRIENDS?"
Unfortunately, Dad and my lead had other ideas.
Apparently, shouting across the beach isn't considered a polite introduction.
Who knew?
I also spotted some little dogs running about.
They looked perfectly pleasant, but frankly, they seemed like an awful lot of work.
Besides, I already have Albus.
One Albus is quite enough, thank you. 🤣
The Great Swimming Scandal 🌊
Now, this is where my holiday review takes a rather serious turn.
There I was, standing beside the beautiful sea.
The waves were rolling in.
The water looked wonderfully inviting.
And I thought to myself…
"REGGIE, OLD BOY, THIS IS YOUR MOMENT!"
I was ready.
The sea was ready.
Unfortunately, Dad wasn't.
Apparently, the water was too cold.
Apparently, if I got wet, I'd make the caravan wet.
Apparently, these were perfectly reasonable excuses.
EXCUSE ME?!
Nobody asked the Rottweiler for his opinion!
I was permitted a little paddle, which was rather lovely, actually. The cool water felt wonderful on my paws.
But a proper swim?
Absolutely not.
Official complaint number one: Swimming privileges unfairly restricted.
Complaint status: UNRESOLVED.
And Then There Was the Ice-Cream Situation… 🍦
Now, humans, I need you to sit down for this.
We went to the seaside.
There were lovely walks, fresh air and all the usual holiday excitement.
But do you know what was missing?
ICE CREAM!
Who takes a handsome Rottweiler on a seaside holiday and doesn't give him an ice cream?
It's practically a holiday tradition!
Nearly as bad as taking me to the beach and not letting me swim.
Naturally, I lodged a formal complaint with Mum and Dad.
There were looks.
There may have been a little dramatic sighing.
I made my disappointment very clear.
And eventually…
SUCCESS!
Mum and Dad reviewed my complaint and agreed that I had made a very reasonable point.
REGGIE GOT HIS ICE CREAM! 🍦🎉
My official review:
- Reggie: Complaint submitted.
- Mum and Dad: Complaint reviewed.
- Outcome: ICE CREAM APPROVED!
- Mum and Dad's rating: ⭐⭐⭐
- Swimming complaint: STILL OPEN.
I am a fair and reasonable dog.
But I do not forget.
And Then the Peace and Quiet Ended… 🐾❤️
For a little while, it had been just Mum, Dad and me.
Peaceful walks.
Lovely cuddles.
A nice quiet caravan.
I was beginning to think I could get used to this holiday lifestyle.
And then…
THE FAMILY ARRIVED!
The little people!
And ALBUS!
Suddenly, there were bags everywhere.
Shoes everywhere.
Excited voices.
People coming and going.
And one very enthusiastic little Jack Russell who apparently hadn't received the memo about this being a relaxing holiday.
Goodbye, peace and quiet.
Hello, chaos! 🤣
Honestly, humans, I don't know how you manage it.
One minute I'm enjoying a peaceful holiday with Mum and Dad, and the next I'm surrounded by my favourite little people and my rather energetic furry companion.
But here's a little secret…
Don't tell them I said this.
I wouldn't have it any other way.
Because the best thing about a holiday isn't really the beach.
Or the lovely walks.
Or even the ice cream.
Although the ice cream was VERY important.
It's having your family together.
All the laughter, all the cuddles, all the noise and all the happy chaos.
That's what makes it special.
Family rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Would I do it all again?
Absolutely.
Although next time, I shall be requesting swimming privileges in writing before we leave.
Until Next Time… ❤️🐾
Well, humans, that's the first part of my October adventures.
I've had a seaside holiday, made several important complaints, enjoyed an excellent ice cream and welcomed my family into the caravan.
Not bad for one handsome Rottweiler!
But October isn't finished with me yet.
Apparently, there are pumpkins involved.
And Halloween.
And something about my very special gardening skills…
Until then, be kind, enjoy your family and never underestimate the importance of a seaside ice cream.
Lots of love,
Reggie 🐾❤️
Chief Holiday Inspector, Official Ice-Cream Tester and Proud Member of Reggie & Co
Because nobody is picture perfect… just be Reggie & Co perfect. ❤️
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