[Dangerous Doug]

I took my 105 lbs. German Shepherd for an evening ride in my ERA. This was before my Cobra was painted and I was still using the vinyl seats. I threw a blanket down on the seats, coaxed him in (no problem: "Ride?! You're taking ME for a RIDE?!!!"). We went for an evening ride and he just hung his head over the door and took it all it.

Donner (roughly, "Thunder" in German) was very protective, particularly of my son. He'd position himself between anyone that came over to the house and Cameron himself. If you wanted to approach me you needed Donner's permission first. He hung out with me while I worked on my Cobra, and was with me during my transplant recovery.

I'm glad I had that time with him that one evening. He was a bit big, and I got a couple of odd looks at the Shell station. He seemed to have a good time, and I was privileged to provide that moment for him.

I have to admit, though, I was inspired by "The Art of Racing in the Rain". Glad I did it.

Damn! I truly miss that magnificent dog!
DD