Wallace's camp 2010

We had an awesome week at Wallace's!   I had my weekend covered so ended up having 13 days off!  The weather was great, we fished, swam, kayaked and visited with friends.  Very relaxing and much needed!  We used David's boat so John didn't have to deal with trying to launch his boat from the access near the boy scout camp.  The first day we were there we were all swimming and these very loud air raid like sirens went off from the boy scout camp.  Turns out one of the beaver dams let loose on a pond above sunrise and that lake rose a foot in 15 minutes.  The road was washed out above our camp.  It didn't affect us though.  We drove into town that evening to get Barbeque from Tylord's for dinner and got the scoop from the firemen blocking the road.

We fished everyday, caught lot's of perch, bluegill and bass.  John did some trolling and caught a nice trout.  Austin did amazingly well, despite the fact that he is 13!  I did get some arthritis medicine for him for the week as every time someone would go down to the dock you had to go up and down a flight of stairs.  We didn't think he would be here last year but he did it!  The acupuncture still is making a big difference in how he feels.
Molly and I went to Burlington on one of the days that was cloudy and enjoyed pizza at American Flatbread (They make a gluten free crust for me that's great)  We brought home pizza for dinner too.

We all were able to read a couple of books, James Patterson is one of my favorite authors.  It was a great week with great weather too.  Martha came out for lunch one day and we had a nice visit.

Molly swimming at Sue's

Molly has been enjoying Sue's pool on these hot days.  We had 99 the other day, very hazy, hot and humid.  Glad some rain came in last night.  It's about 70 degrees now.

Girls day out!

lunch at the Lakehouse, thanks to Mike and his gift certificate! (my last preceptee)

ducks off the dock next to our table, Heather 

would like it here!

Well Molly is very busy this summer, working at the Benson store almost everyday!  She got her first paycheck the other day and it made it all worthwhile!  She likes it and has learned a lot, works a variety of shifts, sometimes 6am -2 pm, sometimes 4-8 or 9pm on the weekend.  She had a day off yesterday so we headed to Rutland, I had an eye appointment, then we got manicures and pedicures for a treat!  Did lot's of errand, hit Hannaford's on the way home to get groceries.  We are set for Camp!!!  Can't wait to kayak and eat seafood!  lots of cookouts too!  John will be using Wallace's boat so that will be one less headache for him.  Hopefully there will be good fishing.  Looking forward to having friends and family stop out and relax!

Cookout on July 3rd, 2010

Had a great cookout on the 3rd, Sue Gilmore and Martha joined us.  Normally we would do it on the 4th but I had to work :(

Gordon Setter Family Reunion

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Had a great visit with Austin's breeder and her husband on June 29th.  The McCoy's arrived with Austin's brother Blaze and their new female Libby around 1:30 and visited for a couple of hours.  The dogs got along well, although Austin was a bit intimidated at first and snapped at his brother.  Austin is about 70 lbs. and his brother is much bigger, probably about 85 lbs.  The female dog belongs to Austin's father's breeder.  She is 5 and has been a kennel dog all her life.  Just had a litter this spring and the owner new that the McCoy's were looking for a companion dog since their female (Austin's sister Bridie) died this spring.

Molly's got a job!

Molly applied at the Benson Village Store and got hired!  She starts next week and is really looking forward to having some of her own cash!  She also had an interview for a perdiem job in phlebotomy at the hospital that went very well....

It's raining again!  I'm so sick of rain.  Austin had his acupuncture treatment today.  He really enjoys it and likes this vet so much more.  Very little shaking and only a little panting intitially.  He's so funny, he enjoys going in the car and settles right down in my truck.  He's just happy to be with you.  His breeder is bringing his brother and another Gordon setter for a visit on the 29th.  We'll post pictures.  He's been really fascinated by this little bird that built a nest in a shrub outside our front door.  He goes out and sticks his nose in the bush then jumps when the bird flies out.  

Hopefully we will be heading to Douglas's orchard this weekend to pick some strawberries and maybe sweet cherries will be ready too.  It's an annual tradition...Heather remember when you were here and picked with us?

Graduation!

Well Graduation has come and gone!  Molly had practice several days before and had to be at the school at 6:15.  They put up a huge tent which was great and the weather cooperated nicely!  Loads of people were there to support their kids.  Lots of speeches and well wishes and pictures.  Molly was thrilled to be through but sad to leave all her friends.  An exciting time in her life and she's looking forward to Colby-Sawyer...September will be here before we know it!  Here are some pictures from the evening: