The first part of our trip was fun though we had weather challenges! Jennifer (with Rockie) and Corina (with Jackson) both came up to spend some time at the lake with us. Our first afternoon there was overcast, but the dogs still got to do some bumper retrieving off the dock.
We expected our normal varied weather- some sun, some rain, etc. but instead got mostly storms! Starting that night we had two storms hit — the second storm bringing gale force winds along with it. The lake and all the trails flooded- the dock sections all floated off.
We still managed to get out for shorter walks around the lake, lots of swimming for the dogs, trips into town, and cooked lots of good meals. We didn’t get the usual “lounging on the deck swing in the sun” time, though.
Rockie loved playing with the puppies, and also discovered his inner field dog, especially after doing a field double perfectly on his first try.
Jackson and Rockie love each other
Here’s Jackson looking doubly handsome with his reflection in the water… click on the image to see it in a larger size.
We took a day trip out to Charleston, Oregon, where we visited Sunset Bay State Beach, and Cape Arago.
Here’s Jackson in a typical beach pose.
Rockie, Sport, and Jackson at Cape Arago.
Saw a bunch of seals at Cape Arago…
Back at the lake, the dogs did lots of shore diving (since we had no dock!)…
Here’s Rockie:
Jackson…
Sport…
My favorite swimming head picture (L to R- Jackson, Sport, K’Ehleyr, Lola)
We went for a boat ride to the sand dunes on a relatively clear afternoon toward the end of the week. (I’m taking the photo, and all the dogs are being held because they were upset I was in the other boat!)
More pics will be posted in a separate album– but that’s the flavor of the first week of the trip. Until later!
