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Message started by Kawishiway on Jun 28th, 2007 at 3:10am

Title: Gustav (The new canoe dog)
Post by Kawishiway on Jun 28th, 2007 at 3:10am
I'm proud of him!  Puppy Gus did well.  So...most of you know of me as a rebel..and yep... I am, but I'm also a leader of my church.  Never would have guessed huh? Take that HR!  HA!

After two years of suggestion I was able to put together our first annual church singles group canoe trip this late spring.  8 showed.  Two floated with me in my canoe.  My Pastor was at the Bow, I thought I was at the Stern...as it turned..it was Puppy Gus, ever so silent, in the stern, behind me, sleeping, patient, quiet, motionless, perfect.

I think I got me another canoe dog.

Oliver would be proud.

In training.

k  

Title: Re: Gustav (The new canoe dog)
Post by intrepid_camper on Jun 28th, 2007 at 3:39am
K,  I was sorry to hear about Oliver but glad to know of Puppy Gus and that you are initiating your church and friends into the world of canoeing sports.  Do you have a photo of Gustav on maiden voyage?  IC

Title: Re: Gustav (The new canoe dog)
Post by Kawishiway on Jun 29th, 2007 at 4:23am
IC,

No pics of Gustav yet.  Soon enough.  He's got some mighty big shoes to fill.  Here is a shot of Oliver,  Olivia, a couple days after you met him on Birch.  Here he is proud on Swamp lake.

k

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Title: Re: Gustav (The new canoe dog)
Post by canpaddle on Jul 1st, 2007 at 9:30am
Is your little buddy there left of right pawed? What kind of dog is it anyways? Sure is cute.

Title: Re: Gustav (The new canoe dog)
Post by intrepid_camper on Jul 3rd, 2007 at 3:35am
Is that mud up to Oliver's armpits?  He looks more disgusted and relieved to me.   :D

Title: Re: Gustav (The new canoe dog)
Post by canpaddle on Jul 3rd, 2007 at 3:12pm
I know. And dont all dogs enjoy a romp through the mud?

Title: Re: Gustav (The new canoe dog)
Post by Kawishiway on Jul 7th, 2007 at 7:38pm
Yes, Oliver was disgusted and relieved at that moment.  Disgusted with me most likely as I lead him into the muck and sunk myself first.  He then merely followed and sunk too.  Relieved of course to be on a solid platform again though he did enjoy a romp through the mud as stated.  He had quite the personality.  I think Oliver was right pawed.

I do have some pictures taken of Gustav now but none in a canoe or a kayak yet. I do have one that might be appropriate for posting a puppy shot.  I'll get a shot posted for you soon.  I think Gustav is right pawed as well.

k

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