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Scaredy Cat
The Great Outdoors

Summer is here and Bob has convinced Scaredy Cat to go camping. Bob excitedly goes on and on about the things they can do while camping out in the woods. He pauses when he sees the look of unsurity on his friend's face. After a little coaxing, Scaredy Cat admits that he's really not sure if he really wants to do this. Being out there in the woods where there are so many things he's not familiar with gives him the heeby jeebies. The friends talk about Scaredy Cat's fears and Bob suggests they could camp out in the yard. They can still pitch tents, carefully build a fire to cook hot dogs and roast marshmallows in, and even go "hiking" through the neighborhood, pretending that they are climbing steep mountains. Part of their adventure could be to hike over to the park where there is a pond that they can pretend to fish in! True to the spirit of this adventure, Bob puts on his oversized, overstuffed backpack! Bob and JJ hope by starting off their adventure in a safe manner for Scaredy Cat, he will get over his fears of camping and they can do it for real in the near future.

June is Great Outdoor Month and it beckons us to go out and explore all that nature has to offer. Celebrated all over the U.S., the month is dedicated to the country’s diverse landscapes, which boast dense forests, long winding rivers, tranquil lakes, rocky mountains, and much more. Not only are we surrounded by so much technology every day, but the hubbub and the fast-paced life of the 21st century that have left many of us drained of energy. Therefore, visiting and exploring the great outdoors will provide us with a much-needed new lease on life, both mentally and physically.
Do you like outdoor activities such as camping, hiking and exploring nature? Or do you have agoraphobia (a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed) like Scaredy Cat and prefer to enjoy the outdoors closer to home? Do you get excited when you think of grabbing your hiking gear, fishing supplies and heading out into the great outdoors, becoming one with nature? Do you look forward to laying on a blanket in the woods, watching the stars up in the sky? Do you think that there's nothing better than cooking a hearty "camp worthy" meal over an open fire? This week show us what you and your pets enjoy the most for outdoor activities. Whether it's to go to the beach, swimming, gardening or a big adventure such as mountain climbing, we're looking forward to going on that adventure with you!

Here's the basics:

* Your submission MUST be related to the theme .
* You must submit your art to the PnF art gallery - only entries there will be counted.
https://www.pets-n-friends.com/community.php?id=20
* Put “The Great Outdoors” in the title or description
* The entry with the most votes will be declared the winner.
* To vote, click the "vote" button - you may vote for as many entries as you want
* Voting will be open immediately
* This challenge will be open from now until around 12:00am GMT June 21, 2022 (around 8:00pm Tuesday night in the USA)