Royal K9 Korner: Introducing 'Cora'

Nope, Cora is not a new dog!

Last month we decided to start looking into purchasing a motorhome. The anxiety we felt during this year's fire season had given us a sense of urgency. We began watching Craig's list and RV related websites. We were fortunate to find just the right one in Abbotsford, in a very short time. The price was right, and we snapped it up. Thank you, Bob and Colleen, for posting your motorhome for sale! We love it!

28 ' 1989 Corsair HOME!

Thank you Logan and Lucas for the thumbs up and tagging along with us to pick it up and drive our truck back home.

Logan and Lucas give 'Cora' their seal of approval!

We took our first over night camping trip in many years this Thanksgiving weekend. Of course, we had a visiting dog join us. Lil Molly was great company for Lady May. She was a bit hesitant when we started out but soon settled in to the hours long drive to our favourite camp spot at Rogers Creek along the Duffy Lake Road.
We arrived at dusk, just enough daylight to head to the water for a quick sniff around. Daddy got the campfire started and the dog mats in place. We were so happy to have the earth damp after a good rainfall and felt worry free at last. We listened to the sky open up and drench the earth while we drifted off to sleep, warm, cozy and dry!

Lady May - "We'll soon be at the creek lil Molly. You'll see. You'll love it!"

Wow you were right . I love this!

'Cora' in place, fire started and dog mats positioned.
Easily slid under the RV during the rainy night.

The next day we gathered the dogs and set off for a walk. Lady May was excited to be able to run and enjoy all the fresh scents with her buddy lil Molly. Their long leads gave them ample opportunities to safely check things out before we reached them. Then they were off again for another scent to follow.

'Es Brueggli Fuers Schatzeli'
Rogers Creek Bridge

The air was fresh and clear. The weather was definitely cooler, and the ground was good and damp. Autumn is certainly in the air.

With so many scents to explore we occasionally took Lady May out of her chair to fully enjoy herself.

Most of the time she was content to just be along for the journey.

Can you turn out the lamp please dad. I'm tired

By bed time everyone was ready to sit by the fire and relax some more. We anticipated rain and we were prepared. 'Cora's' furnace was pumping out heat and the beds indoors had warm quilts waiting to wrap us for a good nights sleep.
We spent a short time outside, had dinner and then headed indoors for the warmth.

lil Molly to tired to wait for me to take her halter off.
I had to do it while she slept.

Another little soul fast asleep while I removed her halter.

The floors of Cora are a smooth lovely hardwood. Lovely for us but not so much for the dogs. Way to slippery. I happen to have a roll of 1/8th inch Neoprene hanging around. Not my chosen colour for Cora's floors but never mind. I covered them so now, the dogs could enjoy themselves without slipping. Perfect and I highly recommend it!
The girls were ready for snuggles and dreamland. Mom and dad enjoyed a good chat, laughs and a game of cribbage. It's been so long since we felt such relaxation. It seemed long over due.
We were back home in time to greet our next visitors, little Suzy Q and Countess River. Lady May and lil Molly had so much to tell them.

River - "You mean you slept in there? Wow! Cool!"

River decided to check it out for herself.

Wow you even had toys!

When we were driving home, the surrounding mountains reminded us that camping season is just about over. We'll be getting 'Cora' ready for the winter soon.