ARE YOU SURE?

              Hey, boss, when are we leaving for our vacation?            

              Excuse me?

              I hear people talking about going on vacation, and I was wondering when you and I are taking our vacation.

              Aside from the fact that you are being rather presumptuous in thinking that you are going on vacation with me, do you know what you are asking for?

              Yeah, I’m asking to get in the car with you and driving to some far off place, where we can hike and hunt all day, maybe take a dip in the pool, enjoy a nice dinner, and then go to bed.

              That does sound like a nice vacation, Minnie, but you might like to know that Vinnie never went on vacation with me.

              Why not, boss, didn’t he like to travel?

              Not as much as you do, but that isn’t the reason he didn’t go with me.

              What was the reason, boss?

              He didn’t go, because I once took Timmie, your grandmother, on a vacation with me.

              That sounds pretty exciting, boss. Where did you go?

              We travelled down to West Virginia to enjoy the scenery and do a little hiking.

              Did Timmie enjoy it, boss?

              Not as much as I thought she would.

              Why, what was there not to like?

              To begin with it meant spending long hours riding in the car, and cars aren’t made for dogs. After a few hours, Timmie grew tired of looking out the window and had a hard time finding a comfortable place to lie down.

              I think I can understand that, boss. I like your car, but I confess that it isn’t as comfortable as the floor in our house.

              Now you're beginning to understand, Minnie. But wait, there’s more. When we were finished driving for the day, we had to find a place to stay. I hate to break the news to you this way, but dogs aren’t always welcome at the places people stay.

              Are you telling me, boss, that I may get thrown out?

              I’m afraid that’s the way it is, and what is worse you would never be able to go in the restaurant to eat with me.  You would have to stay home, while I go to eat.

              That is completely unacceptable, boss.

              That’s why Vinnie never went with me on vacation. I didn’t think he would enjoy himself. So what do you think, do you still think you want to go with me on vacation?

              On second thought, it may be better if I stay home.