Lifeguard On Duty

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Mice can't swim. Well, maybe they just can't swim in chlorinated water. Just about every time I go out to skim the pool, I find some poor mouse floating face down. I think last week alone I pulled about five mice out of the water.

It's a shame really. Preventable too I think, with the proper precautions in place. So I've hired a lifeguard to help alleviate the situation. She's a good swimmer, although I think she just really wants to work on her tan. But she's pretty friendly and she works for cheap. If only I could get her to shave her legs.


Side note: Stiffy, pictured in the background, does shave her legs as far as I know. At least when she comes to the pool anyway.

Comments

Anonymous said…
she's rockin' those sunglasses!
July 13, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Velvet Ginger said…
Awwwwwwwwwwww your lifeguard is adorable! Does she have to wear a "Little Swimmer's Pullups" ?
You certainly don't have to set mouse traps as long as you have that pool! I hope Stiffy is wearing sunscreen!
July 13, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Rita said…
That is great! LOL
July 13, 2008 at 2:14 PM
Anonymous said…
Lookin' cool by the pool.
July 13, 2008 at 8:13 PM
Martini Cartwheels said…
Thanks Lynt. Coco Channel always tries to look her best, even when sitting by the pool.
July 13, 2008 at 8:55 PM
Martini Cartwheels said…
She should be wearing them Ruybe Jean. She likes to watch more than she likes to swim however, so I don't think we have had any piddles in the pool. But hey, that's what chlorine is for :).
July 13, 2008 at 8:57 PM
Martini Cartwheels said…
Thanks Rita. Coco really does not like wearing those things, but I think they look smashing on her.
July 13, 2008 at 8:58 PM
Martini Cartwheels said…
All she needs is a drink with an umbrella Chewy and she would be all set. She's much more of a lady than the little one.
July 13, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Me. Here. Right now. said…
That is hysterical. And, thanks on the birthday wishes.
July 13, 2008 at 9:23 PM
Martini Cartwheels said…
You're welcome Hahn. Hope your birthday was awesome!
July 14, 2008 at 4:46 AM
Anonymous said…
She's adorable. No way could I ever get shades on my pooches. Adorable.
July 14, 2008 at 4:51 AM
Velvet Ginger said…
Just think Coco is a doll!
I bet she does piddle a liddle down there!
July 14, 2008 at 5:18 PM
Baxter and Teddy said…
What a hottie!! We give her four paws up!! Whoooooohooooo (The one that DOESN'T shave her legs)
July 20, 2008 at 6:29 PM
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