11/22/2004: "July.02.2004 - Chow-Trines"
mood: Not Sure Yet
We've invented the official "Chow-Trine"
What is a Chow-Trine??? It's the ChowChow version of a latrine. Human has strategically placed Chow-trines throughout the back yard so that I can relieve myself in a clean bed of cedar mulch. No mess, no smell, no fuss!
Why it doesn't even feel wet when it rains !
I've got my own personal tree, my own night light and a few other decorative acoutrements that make my king's life more substantial!
I love using my chow-trine and use it all the time.
Human has been bragging that cedar mulch is easy to clean, cheap to build, helps get rid of weeds, mosquitoes and makes the yard look and smell nice. Apparently it's very easy to clean up after me too.
I like it because it feels just like peeing on expensive carpeting... and no splashing either!
Human says the cedar will last at least two years. I heard human saying that she will be trying the new rubberized version that is supposed to last for over 20 years.
Does the Snot Nose baby use it yet? NOT !
Well.... when ever she gets caught, she gets picked up on put into one of the Chow-trines - when will that sharpei learn? Oh well at least she goes OUTSIDE and not inside.
Here she is once again, trying to look very innocent and trying to get away with murder. I never get away with anything... why does MehMeh always get away with everything?
I just sit back and watch this all and shake my head.
Why go through the dog door when I can now open the entire screen door! Besides - I'm not a dog, I'm a Chow. The dog door is for the Snot Nosed Shar-pei!
MM Note 1: 3 Chowtrines totalling 15 bags of shredded cedar came to just under $75.00 including the pressure treated lumber.
MM Note 2: For apartement or condo dwellers.
We made one Chowtrine on our balcony. We made a wooden box lined with a shower curtain from the dollar store and used only 1 bag of cedar mulch. So you don't have to have a large yard to do this. It's very effective.