🐾Chickpea and the Loyal Pup: The Cod walk That Wasn't🐟

It was a bright and breezy spring morning, and Chickpea could barely contain her excitement. She had a very special mission ahead of her: her first-ever walk with a four-legged customer! 🐶

This wasn’t just any walk. The plan was big, adventurous, and full of promise. Chickpea had mapped out a lovely 90-minute stroll that would take her and her new furry friend to the Seafood Shack outside Garsons Farm Shop, nestled among the winding lanes and fields of the countryside. The goal? To pick up some fresh, juicy cod for lunch.

Her four-legged customer, a spirited pup, was as excited as Chickpea. His tail was wagging, his paws were skipping, and he was ready for the adventure. The two of them set off with smiles and tail wags, the sun shining down on their path.

But as they reached not even a quarter of their journey, something unexpected happened.

⛔️ Screeeeech!The pup came to an abrupt halt.

Chickpea stopped in her tracks, looking down at him, puzzled. The pup stood there, looking up at her with those big, soulful eyes. Chickpea could see that he was thinking. He was deep in thought, clearly not interested in continuing.

“Wait a second,” the pup seemed to be saying. “I never go for walks without my family. This isn’t how I roll.”

No amount of coaxing or funny voices from Chickpea could change his mind. Despite the beautiful countryside around them, the friendly companionship, and the tasty cod waiting halfway, the pup was determined. He wasn’t going any further unless his family was by his side.

Chickpea felt a little deflated. She had made plans, but now she realised that her new friend wasn’t part of those plans—at least not in the way she’d imagined.

But she understood. Sometimes, pups have their own rules, and listening to them was just as important as making plans. With a deep sigh, Chickpea turned around, walking alongside her pup as he led the way back to his home.

Back home, a little behind schedule, Chickpea had to decide what to do next. Her mission to Garsons Farm had to be postponed, but that didn’t mean her day was over. Chickpea didn’t let herself get too frustrated. She had a backup plan.

Instead of hopping into the car, she grabbed her bike. 🚲💨 Chickpea loved cycling. The wind in her hair, the freedom to zip down country lanes—she decided this was the perfect opportunity to add a bit of fun to her day.

She rode down to Garsons Farm, picked up the cod for her Zoom tortilla wrap session, and made her way back just in time.

However, when Chickpea opened her laptop to start the session, she was met with a surprise—no one else had joined.

A moment of disappointment flickered, but she quickly smiled and reminded herself that the show must go on. Rather than feeling frustrated, Chickpea chose to embrace the moment. She hit record and practiced her tortilla wrap-making script, even though it was just her and the camera. After all, any extra practice was a chance to improve, and it would build her confidence for the next session.

As she went through the script, Chickpea felt a sense of accomplishment. But the day’s little adventure didn’t end there. Peanut, who had been helping Chickpea with social media, worked some editing magic on the picture of the tortilla. He made the image look so professional and mouthwatering that it could have been taken straight from a food magazine. 🌯✨

It was one of those moments when things hadn’t gone as expected—but they had still turned out great. Sometimes, the detours bring the best surprises.

🌟 Moral of the story?Stay flexible, stay kind, and find the gold in the unscripted moments. 🐾🌯🚲