crusty snot ring.. dirt coated rosey cheeks and twinkling eyes proceed to explain the intricacies of the mole hill the dog was digging in grimy fingers tell a different story with grass stained knees to fill in the gaps yet the excitement of the tale grips me as I hear about the most giant gopher ever and the fight that ensued between my ole hound and a chipmunk straight from the fires of hell I ask him to repeat the really good parts thrilled, he explodes forth with all new details seems giant squirrels have invaded my backyard and only my rascally black lab can stop them hearing gravel on the driveway I envision the face of my daughter as she spies the condition survey’s the scene at least this time grandpa is clean