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July 23, 2008
OFF LEASH: On teamwork
"Off Leash" is an occasional column by Fiddler. Past columns can be found here.
So far the baby – if that is still the correct term for the small, bipedal being who sometimes “pets” me by vigorously tugging my ears – has proven of limited use. He cannot, for example, open the pull-tab on a can of ALPO Beef Selects. Or take me to the park. Or do much else of interest.
But he can, as it turns out, open the backyard gate. I learned this recently when he, of his own accord, flipped the latch, permitting me to dash out, down the driveway and across the street where -- surprised by my sudden freedom -- I happily peed.
Of course I returned. And now that this security flaw has been exposed it will no doubt be remedied. Still, it’s nice to have an ally.
Posted by teb at July 23, 2008 12:13 PM