North Lake Camping · Day 1
July 3, 2004
37 Photographs
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So much open space… there’s nothing else for a poodle to do but run around like a maniac!
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“Stretching my legs feels soooo good!”
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Bob (the Rhodesian Ridgeback) isn’t missing out on the fun either.
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Still running like there’s no tomorrow!
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Lots of good sticks to chew on...
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Let’s be sure to find the perfect one!
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Mindy discovers she can’t really walk on water! The water surface must have looked solid to her, so she merrily walked right out onto it. Then, splash! “What a novice!” thinks Jamie, the poodle in the foreground.
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After discovering she can’t walk on water, a surprised Mindy scrambles back up onto the rock while an amused Bill and Lisa look on.
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Jamie (foreground poodle) is an old hand at this water business, and she demonstrates to Mindy that it’s not as solid as it looks.
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We come to a creek crossing, and Mindy’s not too sure how to get across.
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Boulder hopping is still new to Mindy, and she’s trying to figure out what’s solid enough to stand on.
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Mndy finds safe ground on a boulder as she tries to figure out her next step across this creek.
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Mindy is finally across the creek, and Bill giggles at her antics that got her there.
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We all continue on our hike around North Lake.
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Back at camp, Mindy finds the perfect…(wait for it!) ...
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…three-dog chewing stick!
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There’s plenty of room on this stick for three sets of canine teeth.
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It’s the stick that keeps on giving...
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…and giving...
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… and still giving!
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Bob marches off proudly with the whole stick...
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But Mindy’s not done with the stick yet...
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There’s still more chewing to do!
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Mindy and Bob leave no inch unchewed!
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One final inspection of the stick, and the chewing’s just about done.
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Now it’s time to relax. The wind has picked up, so the dogs curl up under some covers. Jamie has a bit more fur, so she hangs out in the breeze.
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“I could get used to this outdoor life,” thinks Mindy.
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“Can we do this everyday…?” Mindy asks as she starts to dream about finding the next chewing stick...
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Mindy looks dignified even under a big painter’s drop cloth.
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Mindy finally gives in to the exhaustion...
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…and can barely keep her eyes open any longer.
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Jamie joins Mindy and Bob under the covers. There’s quite a chill on the wind now.
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Snooze time for the dogs while we humans start getting ready to fix dinner.
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Outdoor-master-chef Bill starts the meal.
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You’d hardly think we were camping, with Bill bringing all the comforts of home right here into the outdoors.
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“There’s no point skimping on comforts when you only have to carry it 5 feet from the car to the camp!”
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“Yeah, this is my idea of roughing it!” muses Lisa.