Vacation Part I -A Trip to Hell (Michigan, that is!) Updated with new pictures, pg 2

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07-20-2008, 09:01 PM
Cincy'sMom

Vacation Part I -A Trip to Hell (Michigan, that is!) Updated with new pictures, pg 2

This past week we rented a cottage in Michigan and finally had a vacation that the puupers got to go along on! What a fun time we had! The place was absolutley perfect for the dogs, with scces to the lake for swimming, lots of places to hike and plenty of sunshine to relax and enjoy!

Part II of our vacation starts next Satruday, when Ralph and I off to Disney World with the dance studio to perform at Magic Kingdom, unfortunetly, the dogs don't get to tag along for that. But while I am back to work to 5 days (and off to minneapolis for 2 of those days!), they will be at home with Ralph, overseeing the bedroom remodeling (new paint and carpet who-hoo!)

Welcome to Hell!
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Sittin' on the dock of the bay....
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"Our" cottage
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Tired out after a hike through the woods
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Our last day there, we had a few visitors...
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I'm not sure how, but it appears my dad managed to avoid all the pictures!!! Maybe my mom or Christy got some they can add.
07-20-2008, 09:13 PM
Cincy'sMom

Here is a link to the album:

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Spots loved to watch Ralph fish
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While the girls preferred to be IN the water.
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07-20-2008, 10:04 PM
4 Dog Mother

Great pictures, Amy! I am just loading mine onto Shutterfly so I will have to post them tomorrow. Thanks for helping make yesterday easier for us by inviting us to spend the day with you. It was loads of fun!
07-20-2008, 10:09 PM
boomersooner

Wow! Sounds like you had a wonderful trip! It is so cool that your dogs got to go along and enjoy themselves, as well....Have fun at Disney World....
07-20-2008, 10:46 PM
Cinder & Smoke

< snikker >With that title, I was almost afraid to open this thread. :pLooks like Ebberbuddie had a great time.And those "visitors" look kinda familiar. :)Did Tucker ever try *dippin a toe* in the lake?He looks kinda High & Dry in his photo.Dance Well at Disneyland!:)
07-21-2008, 07:43 AM
4 Dog Mother

Did Tucker Go swimming? Now did you mean did Tucker go out in the water on his own or did someone take him out and he had to swim back? Here he is thinking about it.
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Hmm, should I or shouldn't I?
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Tempt me with a ball, huh?
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Here comes Cincy - she sure makes it look easy
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Got any advice for me, Cincy?
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07-21-2008, 07:53 AM
4 Dog Mother

Oh, my God, what is my Dad doing to me? Sink or swim has new meaning for me!
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Almost there, Mom, Mom where are you? Dad was trying to drown me!
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Wow, look at me go!
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Did you see me Sadie, did ya?

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SSheesh, I look like a drawned rat, if they had wanted a fish, they should have bought a fish!
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07-21-2008, 08:06 AM
Cinder & Smoke

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Originally Posted by 4 Dog Mother

SSheesh, I look like a drawned rat, if they had wanted a fish, they should have bought a fish!
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* snikker *I remember a similar look and thought from poor Bowser the first couple of timesthat I "tried to drown" him!:D
07-21-2008, 08:34 AM
4 Dog Mother

Looks like I will have to wait til I get home to add anything more. My computer at work won't let me add pictures. If anyone knows why, they can let me know.
07-21-2008, 09:09 AM
moosmom

Been THERE done that!! 3 years of HELL!!!!
07-21-2008, 11:32 AM
Cincy'sMom

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Originally Posted by moosmom

Been THERE done that!! 3 years of HELL!!!!

I know your time in Michigan was rough, but the area around Hell was so beautiful and the vacation so peacful, I told Ralph, it that was Hell, sign me up twice!!
07-21-2008, 12:20 PM
lizbud

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Originally Posted by Cincy'sMom

the area around Hell was so beautiful and the vacation so peacful, I told Ralph, it that was Hell, sign me up twice!!

Me too.:) The place where the cabin & lake was actually in Hell,
Michigan?

The cabin looked great & so were the pictures of the pups. It was nice that
your "company" was able to join you.:)
07-21-2008, 01:12 PM
shais_mom

great pics - Looks like a lot of fun! :D
07-21-2008, 01:32 PM
Ginger's Mom

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Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

< snikker >With that title, I was almost afraid to open this thread.

Hehe, so was I. But now that I did I am completely jealous. It looks like a great vacation and exactly the kind of thing I have been wanting to do with Ginger for the past two years. Great pictures! I am glad you had such a good time. The visitors look like they really enjoyed themselves, too. Tucker is going to be keeping up with the girls in the water in no time. :)

Have fun in Disney World, try to keep cool.
07-21-2008, 01:34 PM
Cincy'sMom

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Originally Posted by lizbud

Me too.:) The place were the cabin & lake was actually in Hell,
Michigan?

The cabin looked great & so were the pictures of the pups. It was nice that
your "company" was able to join you.:)

The actual address of the cabin was Pinckney, Michigan. From there is was a mile up to the post office in Hell. At least 1 morning, the dogs and I walked to Hell and back!!
07-21-2008, 04:59 PM
lizbud

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Originally Posted by Cincy'sMom

At least 1 morning, the dogs and I walked to Hell and back!!

I love it.:D I asked because it looks like a place I would enjoy as well.:)

Have fun at Disneyland.
07-21-2008, 05:58 PM
4 Dog Mother

I don't know if anyone will see these pictures or not but here are some more

Christy taking Jasmine out on the Kayak
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Christy running into the dock with the kayak
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A hazy picture of grandfather and grandson
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Dominic didn't like the way the sidewalk felt under his barefeet so he walked tiptoe all the time - it was so funny
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Oh, my goodness is Christy going to throw Dominic like they did to Tucker to see if he can swim?

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07-21-2008, 06:11 PM
4 Dog Mother

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Jasmine in her life vest
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Spot & Sadie
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07-21-2008, 06:16 PM
Cincy'sMom

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Originally Posted by lizbud

I love it.:D I asked because it looks like a place I would enjoy as well.:)

The whole are up there is just great. THe lake we were on is Hi-Land, but it is on a chain of 7-8 lakes, ad there are several others around that aren't connected. The day we hiked we were at Silver Moon Lake (not inthe chain) One day we canoed over to Half Moon Lake ( I used a disposable camera for that in case we tipped, will add those pictures later!). Lots of cabins for rent and camp grounds around.

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07-21-2008, 06:25 PM
4 Dog Mother

And last but not least there was a rope swing out over the lake - what fun trying to use it - Christy came in first - I suppose cause she is part monkey
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Amy getting ready to go
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Ralph
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And even I tried it
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And last but not least one of Amy and Ralph
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07-21-2008, 06:50 PM
AdoreMyDogs

What darling pictures! What fun that looks like! I've been to Hell, MI, but I didn't stay, just drove threw because I wanted to say "I've been to Hell and back" hehe.

I LOOOOVE that last picture of Jasmine catching raindrops on her tongue. What a perfect, delightful picture!

I'm glad you had fun. I'd love to have seen more of Hell when I went there (I went there while going to college in the U.P.)