Here is the big 2000 lb brute. They roam wherever they want to in Custer State Park. Elroy sometimes acts dumb. Can you believe he had the audacity to bark at this huge creature? Maybe he thought being in a truck was safe. But it doesn't matter, the bison or buffalo (whichever) didn't even raise an eyebrow-just kept on chomping on grass and pretended he didn't notice. I wonder if Elroy's dog macho-ness was slighted. . .Perhaps Elroy should of been forewarned on a walk when he spotted a big buffalo dung pile and sniffed. Doesn't dogs sense of smell analyze poop samples?: The size of the dung pile should of been a tip off - much bigger than a cow pie or even a doggie left over.
He also wasn't too smart in sleeping through some magnificent scenery of purple mountain majesty. I doubt though if he would of appreciated the view of the dead presidents heads on Mt. Rushmore framed by the end of a tunnel. The scenic drives with hairpin curves and few guardrails up and down rocky mountains afforded worth while views. Even though Ron has a tendency to drive on the yellow line while on the outside of a sharp curve. Many quick prayers and Holy Crap! I was saved again.
From the above picture, I think he was still holding on even out of the truck.
Almost out of the park, seeing Sylvan Lake was almost as much a treat as finally having lunch at one of the park lodges. We didn't tell Elroy that we had buffalo burgers for lunch. So, when we got back home, he could sleep peacefully on MY chair.
Elroy..you are just too cool for words!! Gloria and Ron so glad you are enjoying your new "views" Love your pictures! Have a blast this summer!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could take a trip up there to see all this beautiful scenery. I too thought that dogs had poo analyzing skills instinctively. Perhaps Elroy didn't care because he thinks he is a person.
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