This week with Arlene and Jeff:
...After choosing a sapling about three inches in diameter, Morales had cut the ridgepole roughly eight feet long, then cut the supports, notching one end of each for the ridgepole to rest on. A few minutes later, he had the ridgepole and its supports back at the campsite. Everything was on a slight slope, and there were numerous bushes between the two areas, but he planned to cut some of the undergrowth out of the way while returning for the saplings.
By the time he and Lobo had gotten back, Jasmine and Lila were almost finished clearing an area for the lean-to. As they came into sight, Morales stopped to stare. Jasmine was industriously working with the snow shovel, while Lila was beside her digging frantically, the snow arching out behind her as if the wolf had a snowblower between her legs.
I told Lila to stay and help Jasmine. What I really meant was for Lila to stay and protect her, but I suppose Lila took it literally. Even with those big feet, though, I never expected her to be able to move snow like that.
As they neared, Lobo whined and went on ahead to Lick a panting Lila.
When Morales had dropped the ridgepole and its supports, Jasmine stood to rest her back. "Wow. You two really moved some snow while I was gone," he complimented.
Jasmine reached to put her hand on Lila's head. "I had some excellent help," she returned with a smile. "Think what we've cleared is big enough for our shelter? We're going to clear an area in front for the fire, next."...
Have a goodun;
Roust