Smoky’s Log #8

The humans have this prism-shaped speaker that connects to their iPod and plays music. I knew it was going to rain a LOT, and I knew electronics and water don’t mix. When the humans forgot to bring it in, I went out there and covered it in a weighted-down plastic bag, so it didn’t get wet. Then I took the bag off before the humans found it. However, as I made this post, I checked the speaker to make sure it still worked right. When it turns on, it says in a loud voice, “POWER ON. BLUETOOTH MODE.” I didn’t think the humans had heard it, but then it automatically paired with the iPod. “PAIRED.” I heard Isabella say, “Why did the speaker turn on? Nobody touched it!” I hid from the humans, and then Isabella noticed that it wouldn’t turn off! She set it down again, and I tried to unstick the power command. Being an aquatic snail, my slime had caused it not to respond! I turned it off, and I hoped the humans didn’t notice the “POWER OFF.” But I’d hit it one too many times, and it turned back on! The button got stuck again, and I had to hide. This time it randomly disconnected! Then it turned off successfully, but made a popping sound, flashed red, and turned back on! This happened several times, then it started beeping loudly and going into “A… UX MODE.” (With that exact enunciation!) I turned it off, finally figuring out that it had gotten wet, and my snail slime had made the water sink in, confusing the system. The humans set it outside to dry. I went to unwind with some music. However, I’d forgotten that the humans were still around. They immediately noticed the music playing and turned it off. I’m going back to the tank. Hope they didn’t notice too much…

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A German Shepherd named Raini shares this account with her human sister Isabella, her snail sister Smoky, and anyone else who wants to share their stories.

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