Gerald's Journal, Volume 2

Tomorrow my job starts. Mr. and Mrs. Barkley are driving to a place called Slippery Rock. I think that is a funny name for a town. Since Barney is old, he is staying home. My job is to feed and water him once every day and to let him out to go to the bathroom three times a day during the weekend. He is a Sheepdog and his hair is so long that you can't even see his eyes. I always wonder how he can see like that, but Mr. and Mrs. Barkley told me he sees just fine. They will be home Sunday night. They are paying me $20.



My Dad got me this really great watch. He says it has all the bells and whistles. I don't want to make him feel bad, so I don't tell him that there are no bells and whistles, but there is an alarm and it's still a great watch. He helped me set it so that I know when to let Barney out.



My Mom and Dad said that this is my job and that they will not help me. I have to remember to do it all by myself. I think I will spend my $20 on either a Go-Cart or maybe Doritos. I'm not sure yet.