Kayaking with Finn!

[finn's mom]

Ok, I took these on Friday, but, finally got them scanned. Ugh, I'm so spoiled with digital! ;) I got a little sloppy on some of the scans, but, oh, well. And, we took the photos with a disposable, waterproof camera, so, they're not amazing. It was cool being able to drop the camera in the water to eachother, so, that we could get different views of Finn. :) Anyway, here he is, swimming alongside my friend, Brian, and, I as we kayaked. We kayaked a 1/2 mile out, and, then back. Finn did so well! He was a bit spastic at first, zigzagging between our two boats, and, not trying to keep up with us. We had to paddle slower than we normally would. And, he kept getting into the kayaks with us, probably three or four times. He never stays put very long, though, I have to work on that part of it. ;) But, on the way back, he kept up with me almost the whole way! It was so funny, he almost got competitive about it! He didn't swim unnecessarily back and forth, either...just hard and straight, it was beautiful to see! Anyway, here are the photos from his first mile-long kayak "trip!"

While I got the kayak ready, Brian was putting his jetski up...

on the jetski!

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swimming next to me...

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[finn's mom]

sorry for the different sizes, that's weird...

swimming by brian...that small broccoli floret looking group of trees in the distance is an uninhabited small island, that's where we kayaked to...

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[finn's mom]

in the kayak with brian...

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heading back with me...that group of tan and brown buildings is home, that's where we started and ended...

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I actually have a couple more, but, I have to remember where I put them. And, I'm going to resize those few big ones!

Hope y'all enjoyed! That was a good day!

[luvofallhorses]

Those pictures are breath-taking!! :) Finn is such a handsome boy!! Looks like you all had a fun-filled day!! :)

[gemini9961]

Kari that looks like so much fun. Finn seems to be doing okay in his new life jacket.

[finn's mom]

Kari that looks like so much fun. Finn seems to be doing okay in his new life jacket.

The jacket doesn't slow him down or bug him at all! He lets me put it on him with no problem, and, it doesn't get in his way at all, it fits him well. He gets crazy now when I grab it! :) Even after only three times!

[jackie]

Awesome photos!!!

[tatsxxx11]

Makes my Labbie and water loving heart proud to see you in action, Finn! Wow!!! You're definitely a water baby!:) We kayak quite a bit here, too. Have to say you are one good boy not to tip that kayak over!:) Love your water gear too:D Hugs to you Finn!:)

[finn's mom]

Have to say you are one good boy not to tip that kayak over!:)

Those open kayaks that Brian has are really hard to tip over. He did try to climb in with both of us a couple of times, but with the handle on the life jacket, we just lean in the opposite direction, and, it seems to work out! :) I think it'll just take him some practising to realize what we're doing and what's expected out of him, as far as kayak etiquette. ;) I really want to look into getting a canoe, as it would be a lot roomier for he and I to boat. But, he's just such a freak, it'll be awhile, I think, before I can trust him to stay in the boat when I ask him to.

[lvpets2002]

;) Awee what great pictures & Finn in enjoying.. Why does the water look so so cold?? Bur Bur..

[Flatcoatluver]

omg looks like so much fun!

[finn's mom]

Why does the water look so so cold?? Bur Bur..

I don't know why, I was thinking that, too...it wasn't that cold, though. It wasn't bath water like it gets sometimes, but, it wasn't that cold. I think it was just that it was getting a bit dark outside, and, the camera isn't the best either that we used.

[Vette]

That DOES look like fun! :D

hey do you reach out and grab the handle on his jacket and use him as a to pull you along?

that just looks too tempting. LOL

[finn's mom]

That DOES look like fuN! :D

hey do you reach out and grab the handle on his jacket and use him as a to pull you along?

that just looks too tempting to do. LOL


We did a couple of times...it's funny, he doesn't slow down at all when you grab the jacket, either...

[elizabethann]

Wow! Finn did such a good job keeping up with the 2 of you! Looks like he was having a ball! What a good boy!

[Vette]

Wow he must be a really strong swimmer!

did he stay clear of the paddles when you paddled along too?
or did you accidently boink his noodle a few times? LOL ;)

[finn's mom]

Wow he must be a really strong swimmer!

did he stay clear of the paddles when you paddled along too?
or did you accidently boink his noodle a few times? LOL ;)

he didn't stay clear all the time, but, i would just lift the paddles up...on the way out there, he was all over the place, and, kept swimming in front of the kayak, and, would make the kayak turn as he would turn around, it was funny. on the way back, though, he got the hang of it, and mostly stayed just far enough away. :)

[Vette]

Awww what a sweetie!


did you have in the kayak with you guys till you got out in about the middle and let him lose,, or was he swimming with you the whole way till you got out there?

[finn's mom]

Awww what a sweetie!


did you have in the kayak with you guys till you got out in about the middle and let him lose,, or was he swimming with you the whole way till you got out there?


He swam all the way. We just go down to the ramp and get in. He follows! :) And, when we're coming back, Brian paddles in front to make sure there are no dogs on the drive leading to the ramp. Just in case. If there are, we just chill in the water and wait. :)

[cyber-sibes]

Nice pictures!

[Suki Wingy]

looks like so much fun! I went canoeing on Sunday and I was wishing Niño was there the whole time!

[Uabassoon]

That looks like so much fun! I want to go kayaking sometime, but since I live in the middle of a desert I don't think that will happen anytime soon!

[finn's mom]

Thanks guys! I can't believe the ocean pics passed up these kayak photos! :) Funny! We did the kayaking on Friday and went to the beach Saturday, he had a big weekend! We'll probably be kayaking tomorrow too...

[poofy]

That looks like a lot of fun..finn is wonderful..great to be able to take him out like that,and enjoy the outdoors and him to..wow.. :D

[poofy]

That is why it looks so great to us..lol.. :) lOOks like an oasis to us ..since were on the desert so much.. Where I am by the supersition mts, I dont see a lot of really green..that looks so good..awwwwwwwwwwwwww, I could just fall in that water..lol.. :D

[finn's mom]

Well, anyone who needs a dose of water, just let me know. We've got room here for parched visitors. ;) Glad y'all like the photos, it is really nice living on the lake like my parents do. It's certainly spoiled me. I'm hoping to move by the start of the new year, but, now I really want to stay on the lake!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Breathtaking pics!! It is beautiful there!!

[lv4dogs]

Wow that looks like so much fun.
I've always wanted to start canoeing, but I haven't had the time, money &/or strength to start, something always backfires everytime I try to start.

[Samantha Puppy]

Spill it - that's just your secret weapon to get him to pass out at night and leave you alone! ;)

Looks like fun!

[beeniesmom]

Cool. He even got to try on his new lifejacket!

[dukedogsmom]

Finn looks so cute with his vest on. I sure envy all the fun you had. You should have a picnic on the island sometime. That would be great fun! I think it's funny how Finn got competitive about it. I wish we could enjoy our lakes down here. We'll have to come see you sometime. You're not that far away from me and I'd love to meet all of you.

[finn's mom]

You're not that far away from me and I'd love to meet all of you.

It would be so awesome to have you come here! I know I want to make a trip down there in 2006 to meet you and Duke! We'll have the most fun!

[Oggyflute]

Great pics Kari, I really like the one of Finn on Brians kayak giving him a big lick. :D

[finn's mom]

Great pics Kari, I really like the one of Finn on Brians kayak giving him a big lick. :D


Trev, thank you for checking out my pup's threads. :) And, yeah, that is a good one. Finn and I went kayaking yesterday, too...to the island and back. We actually had time to get out and play on the island for a few minutes before heading back. It was so cool, too, on the way back, he kept his mouth closed and breathed solely through his nose! He's learning, because otherwise he drinks half the lake. ;) I had to turn around, though, to make sure he was ok, a lot, because normally I can just hear him breathing though his big mouth, which is loud!