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CAMPING AT PALO DURO

Camping in Palo Duro was lovely.  We were fortunate that there had been a lot of rain, so the wildflowers were blooming extensively and the colors of the landscape were enhanced.  The rains also provided cool weather, so the humans … Continue reading

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GPS: THE ULTIMATE REVENGE AND THE SPORT OF ADVENTURE

Written 5/11/2010 Packing and leaving the National always takes more time with less enthusiasm than packing and arriving.  That’s a given. Greg and I left on Sunday morning.  Well, it was 4 minutes until noon by Eastern time.  The dogs … Continue reading

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DESKUNKING YOUR NEWF

In the late 90s, our female Newf, who was the object of worship by the cats, encountered a black and white kitty cat.  If you alarm bells didn’t sound, let me be clear:  she approached or was approached by a SKUNK! … Continue reading

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“PACKING YOUR DOG” FOR THE TRIP

It is well into travel season again, and we’re all excited about the journeys we take, including the dogs.  Our Newfs love road trips. This morning I drove past an SUV that was packed to the hilt.  Luggage was crowded … Continue reading

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