The Tin Slide

I scrambled down the porch steps and spotted a big weathered tin watering can sitting in the cedar mulch! The curved metal handle made the most irresistible arching slide. I hopped up onto the lip, steadied my paws against the cool zinc rim, and leaned forward. Whoosh! I slid belly-first straight down the curved metal slope, landing right into a soft pile of wood chips! The hollow tin gave off a loud, metallic boom that echoed all the way under the porch! I popped right back up, ears twitching with absolute joy, already sizing up the handle for another take!