Empty water barrel on a 99 degree day

We had a high of 99 today. I did not go outside until 7:30 p.m. as I had to run an errand in town.  As I was walking to the garage, I saw Walter trying to get my attention and moving wildly side to side.  Just from his movements I knew he did not have any water.

Sure enough he didn't.  Apparently when he knocked down the barrel he broke that pipe contraption his owner rigged up.  The worthless teenager only limited himself to picking it up so passing traffic would not see it knocked down.

I took five gallons which he quickly lapped up.  I needed to leave so told him to hold on a while longer and I would bring him more when I returned.  I hated to do that but they were waiting on me.

When I got back, I almost got caught by the kid.  Luckily, I spotted his flashlight as he was heading for the corral.  I put down the gallon I was carrying and turned on my own flashlight and met him at the fence line.  I informed him Walter did not have any water (like he didn't know). You know what he said?... "I gave him water yesterday"...what an asinine reply!  I wanted to say "you ate yesterday, does that mean you did not eat today?"

I think his father must be out of town so he is in charge of Walter. If you have been reading this blog for a while you know how well he takes care of him...grrrrrrr!!!

Came back later as I fully expected he would ignore my petition but believe it or not he filled his water barrel...wonders never cease!