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Weekend Fun

Monday, August 3rd, 2009 | Dogs | 1 Comment

We were able to get out to Galena, Illinois (border of Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa on the Mississippi if you’re not familiar) this weekend for some relaxation. The dogs came with us of course, and the servants of Indy’s sister, Vasey, met us out on Saturday for the day.

It looked like rain at first, but it just kept the temperature a little cooler (albeit more humid) until after we had finished our morning hike/play session with the dogs.

We let Indy & Gryffin loose in the riding arena for a bit.

Then we went to look for the horses.

They were more interested in food, so we wandered over to a clearing that’s away from the highway to let them rampage a bit.

Even Beowulf rampaged a bit.

Then we hung out at the house again and waited for our friends. Dan needs one of those straw pipes or something.

Gryffin loves to pose for pictures no matter where we are.

Then Vasey showed up.

Then everyone started getting silly.

Especially Indy.

We hiked around the property-up and around some hills, over a little stream-and ended up on a hill that’s a fair distance away from the road. So we were able to let everyone off leash again for play time. But they were pretty warm, so there was not much playing back there. They did pose for more pictures, of course.

Vasey is such a pretty girl. Just like her sister.

It looks like Indy’s pouting here. Not sure why.

More posing.

I got them to run every once in a while.

I could get used to having 3 Swissies.

Funny face from Beowulf, caught on camera!

Back at the cabin, Vasey was trying to get beer.

Then we got them to play more again.

And then we let them crash in the house so we humans could go watch the sun set on the Mississippi.

Happy Monday!

Tags: Galena, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Swissy

Happy Friday!

Friday, July 31st, 2009 | Dogs | No Comments

We’re off to Galena in a few hours. Well, after I get my much-deserved 80 minute deep tissue massage and our new appliances get delivered.

So next week, we’ll have lots of new pictures! Indy’s sister is meeting us tomorrow, assuming we don’t get crappy weather. And our Saint Bernard friends, Reggie & Maxine, will be out for a visit too!

Talk to you soon!

Tags: Galena, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Swissy