My trio at the lake

I've had these photos on my camera for a couple weeks, but, we weren't able to get them onto the computer. Our computer has been fixed, though, so, I hope some of you enjoy these pictures. I haven't been chatty on Pet Talk because I have recently gone through some things that have made me realize I needed to cut back on my internet time. Great things, though, nothing bad at all! ;) I'm taking time today to share these, though!

First...Finn!

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Dudley! He's funny looking wet!

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Finn and Dudley...taking off after the stick...

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That stick was hard to throw!

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Bringing the stick back!

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tug o' war!

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chewing...

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More to come...

Pretty Freckles...I think she looks happy here, David says she looks rabid! ;)

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Pretty dirty Freckles!

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All three!!!

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Freckles basically "supervises." ;)

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And, that's all! We took Dudley and Freckles to the lake this weekend when David's nephew visited. Dudley retrieved sticks on his own, it was so funny! I don't think I'd ever seen a retrieving schnauzer. ;) Hope someone enjoys these! They're not great, photographically, but, they're fun! Hope everyone had a great Independence Day!

Happy 4th to you too Kari!! Great pictures!! I just love Finn, as well as Dudley and Freckles!! Looks like everyone had a blast!

Fun pictures is right. :) I enjoyed watching them all play.

What do you mean you have found other things to do with your time rather than be on Pet Talk? I am kidding, Kari, that was a joke. I am glad you are finding more interesting and rewarding ways to spend your time in Texas. but I am also glad that you can still find the time to share the kids with us.

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What do you mean you have found other things to do with your time rather than be on Pet Talk? I am kidding, Kari, that was a joke. I am glad you are finding more interesting and rewarding ways to spend your time in Texas. but I am also glad that you can still find the time to share the kids with us.

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;) Well, it's kind of a long story, but, let's just say I went through (and am still going through) some self-improvement/help/discovery training, and, am just trying to manage my time better. Staying online for hours getting nothing done at all is a bad, bad habit. It is one of my biggest downfalls, so, I'm working on it. Today, I slacked off some, but, I'm trying not to make it an every day thing. ;)

This is too funny, Freckles and Dudley are howling like crazy because they heard a siren outside! Finn looks totally confused! How funny!

Looks like they had a blast! It looks like they are getting along a lot better. Thats great!

Looks like a fun day! Dudley looks too cute swimming and retrieving with Finn. Freckles is doing what Tash would have been doing ;). Looks like a lot of fun Kari, love the pics! :)

It looks like they had a blast! :D we're taking Rocky to the lake this weekend weather permitting and I will get pictures if we go. :)

Great pictures! That looks like a nice place to go to play and have fun! :D

Great pics...I love pictures of dogs enjoying the water!!

Fantastic pictures! Makes me want to go out to the beach myself :D Glad to see you active again!!!

It looks like all 3 have settled in nicely with each other. I liked the pics, shows how happy everyone is. :)

Thanks for the replies, guys! They had a lot of fun, they always do at the lake. WE always do, too! ;) It's a great, quiet lake, and, it's awesome to be able to just let the dogs do their thing, and, there's no one around to be disturbed by them at all. It's fantastic!

I can't believe I missed this thread. GREAT pics!! as always Kari and I'm glad to see you back. We missed seeing your posts and pics of Finn. He is the most handsome Lab on the face of the earth. How are the dogs getting along?

Looks like they had lots of fun. I love them sharing that big "stick"... :rolleyes:

great pics and while I applaud you improving yourself (I should do the same ;)) we will definately miss you!

Thanks everyone, for checking out the pictures!

Maltese Love, they are getting along better daily! We leave them alone when we go to dinner and stuff now...Finn is so patient and tolerant and gentle with them both. He forgets he's big sometimes, and, knocks them down...but, for the most part, he realizes his strength. I'm proud of him!

pnance...hahaha, that stick really was more like a log! ;)

And, yeah, shais mom...everyone needs improvement. i hope i never stop improving! it's a daily, life long process, for sure. once i get into a "groove", i'll be able to allow myself half an hour to an hour on the computer, and, it will be better that way! i miss parts of pet talk, too, so, don't worry...i will probably never go away completely!

:D looks like they had tons of fun!! great pics! :D

Now that is what I call a stick!!! Looks like they had a great time!

Wonderful pictures! The last picture made me laugh, it looks like Freckles is giving the other two an earful. ;) It looks like you guys had a blast. I hear ya, on the internet thing, I spend was to much time on my compuer somedays. Like now, I really should be cleaning the house. ;)

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Wonderful pictures! The last picture made me laugh, it looks like Freckles is giving the other two an earful. ;) It looks like you guys had a blast. I hear ya, on the internet thing, I spend was to much time on my compuer somedays. Like now, I really should be cleaning the house. ;)

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hahaha, i know! she really does bark a lot at them, it's her worst quality. ;) but, it's bearable when it's outdoors.

and, yeah, i'm off to clean, too! i'm gradually getting better. it's sad when the internet is the first thing you do. blech. ;)

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Now that is what I call a stick!!! Looks like they had a great time!

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Yeah, it was HEAVY! But, it didn't break in Finn's mouth, so, it was the winner!

Lovely pictures of doggies having fun. Thanks for sharing.

Great pictures! Where you went looks beautiful. Looks like they had a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing!

What fun pictures Kari! Sorry I'm so late commenting. I just wish I had more time to spend on Pet Talk but my job takes time away from that :( It sure looks like a good time was had by all at the lake. Kisses all around for those cuties. It really feels like you and David are doing great together. Love ya!! :)

Wow, you have a trio now? I guess I missed a lot!

Very fun pictures, though. Finn is as handsome as ever :)

All three are so adorable. I just love Finn's manly-ness. He's such a hunk! :D Dudley probably has to be one of the cutest wet dogs I've seen. And Freckles is beautiful. Each time I see a picture of her, I see the resemblance between her and Ethan more and more.
Wonderful pictures!

I love the duo stick-retrieve! what a beautiful lake - it looks clean, clear, & sunny!

Aw, you guys rock! Thank you so much for the sweet remarks!

David and I are doing awesome! He is a wonderful friend and so much more!

The trio is also doing really well...they are all great dogs individually and usually great as a group, too. They are just LOUD when they play, that's my only complaint. Finn loves a chase, and, you just have to get out of the way so you don't get a blown knee. ;)

Dudley is absolutely one of the cuddliest little dogs ever. He gives hugs, just like a little person, and, totally looks like a teddy bear. He is so soft, even his feet and his bones don't hurt somehow!

Finn is a big ol' goofy hunky man of a dog. He is too big sometimes for his own good, but, I love him more than anything.

Freckles is a princess. ;) She's even got a pink collar, now!

Thanks again for the loverly comments!