Cuailgne's (that's Kool-Lee) Canine Capers

Sea Dog

Oh man! My Dad got a kyak for his birthday and he's gonna take it out this weekend. He said I could go with him if want to! I'm so excited! My mom says, "Since you've both done so well, you Cuailgne for losing some weight, and Tim with cutting down on giving extra secret snacks, I guess Cuailgne can go too. But only for a little while at a time, and you must stay close to the shore. Cuailgne doesn't have a life vest yet."

Far out! Check out my new photos in my dogster plus photo book. I had so much fun! Lindsay and mom went too. While Dad and I kyaked around, Mom took Lindsay inot the water for some more swimming lessons, so she can be ready for the big Dog Swim at Blaisedel pool labor day weekend.

First I watched Dad paddle out for awhile. I swam out to him a couple of times. Then Dad taught me how to get into the kyak. It was pretty slippery, until Dad put a towel down for me. Kinda freaked me out. But I wanted to go with him so bad, I decided to try some more. He says he'll get a rubber mat for our next trip. Then I had to learn what it feels like to rock around a little bit in it. That really freaked me out, but I stuck with it. Then Dad got in, mom came up close with the camera (she always has that thing!) held the kyak while I got in with Dad. He held me by my harness while mom pushed us off. That was sooo FREAKY! But I didn't care! I was with my Dad, and we were paddling around together. Im' a Sea Dog now! Just like the ones I saw in Mystic! Ahoy!