After two days of heavy rain, we welcomed our dear friend, Susan Matthewson, who trained up from New York to share the Lake George experience with us. Some of you may remember Susan as a partner with Pat in the Ladies Member Guest tournament.
But I must tell you about the dog show yesterday, featuring the "Dazzling Dogs," a pack of Welsh Corgies, who have taken agility training to a new level. The trainer (see pic) put each dog through what she described as a "dance routine." This consisted of the dogs runing through her legs both forwards and backwards. One dog was paralyzed and needed a hind leg wheel assist-see pic. The best part of the show were the frizbee throws which the dogs caught in various leaps and bounds. I must admit I was jealous and humbled by the dazzlers!
The next day, Pat, Mike and Susan drove into the village of Lake George for some sightseeing. My take on Lake George is that it's the Vegas of the Adirondacks but without the gambling. Sure has the glitter and junko shops. Undeterred our fearsome threesome ventured out on a wooden sightseeing barque and marveled at the mansions along the shore. After a hearty seafood lunch, our threesome checked out Fort McHenry, a replica of the 18th century fort that guarded the portage bewteen Lake George and the Hudson River. (pretty sketchy was Dad's description) In the afternoon, Pat had to do a three hour Board of Director call which required two cell phones to complete. I'm worried about the radiation poisoning from a three hour cell phone call. Mom was glowing in the dark that evening. Meanwhile, Susan and Dad took out a row boat from Susan's bed and breakfast dock and drifted quietly down the shore. They encountered one pontoon boat that was equipped with a bar, stereo system, keg beer and tables on the afterdeck. This was essentially a floating bistro; should be quite a party venue!
The threesome dined at the "Log Jam" eatery that evening and then bid Susan a fond adieu back at the camp site.
We departed this AM and arrived in the Delaware Gap KOA campground. Tomorrow we're off to Baltimore to pick up Geoff's art work. And then we arrive at Coyla Barry's house on Friday. Coyla is Dad's sister.
We're almost home!
Had such a good time with your mom and dad, Jasmine. I know sometimes as you get older you think your parents are really out of it, but your parents rock. You are one lucky upper middle class dog.
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