Sadie wasn’t allowed in the helicopter, but she was very much a part of the lake adventure. Son John $pencer took a photo of Sadie in the canoe with him, showing Rose standing up on the paddle board in the distance.
Here is a good close-up of Sadie on the board with Rose. They laughed about the danger of falling off. Rose hinted that $ was waiting to see her fall into the cold water and would have laughed. I’m sure $ would have phrased it as being concerned she would take a splash. In any case, it was Sadie who fell in the water. Rose had to pull her back on the board.
This was $’s birthday, which we celebrated much later that day.
Forty years ago, this was the boy with his cake.
John was amused that $ went back to eating olives and crackers after having cake. It reminded him of the family story that after our wedding, his sisters ate dill pickles with wedding cake. I don’t know about you, but I like my cake standing alone!
Mehrling Muse 
On a paddle board in colder weather. She has better balance than I do!
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I might have called Rose unbalanced if she had fallen off the paddle board.
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From a cute little boy to a handsome man. Great pictures. I´m sure Sadie loved every minute.
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Sadie has gone to the airport with Rose and $. I will share the house with a very sad dog when $ goes to work tomorrow.
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And with a train on the cake at that! Love Sadie on the board with Rose and in the canoe with $!
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That little train had a good workout, but $ did outgrow his affection for trains.
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Maybe with ice cream….Never been on a paddle board but long time ago I did water ski
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Water skiing is very exciting. I did it only a few times and was never good at it. The board Rose used looked much more stable than some I saw on Long Island.
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Seeing Sadie on the paddle board she must have pointer blood. She looks like on of those fearless leaders of old preparing to lead from the front. Rose looks pretty steady out there. I bet John $ enjoyed his cake before hitting the olives and crackers.
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I know John $ is my son, but he endured the cake. He doesn’t care for sweets!! He is the only one I’ve ever known who would prefer an olive rather than cake. He was nice about it, but I’m sure he was happy the five of us finished the cake in one sitting.
Sweet Hugs
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Rose is brave on the paddleboard, as is Sadie! Those two are perfect for one another as they love spending time outdoors. Sadie is probably already pining for Rose after she leaves to return home.
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Sadie and $ were home around 10 pm. The dog is missing Rose. She’ll be looking for her tomorrow. Poor thing!
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Poor Sadie – it’s probably better $ visits Rose instead of the other way around as it makes it harder for Sadie.
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Sadie had a remarkable day, not moping, after all! She was very well-behaved while walking this morning. She WANTED to go with me and didn’t try to turn back early. When the first car came by, she listened, turned her head, and sat down before I told her to. She was outside with me while I was tidying up the garden, and she only slipped away twice. Both times she came running when I whistled for her. Good dog, Sadie! Good dog!
She might be awful tomorrow, but I hope she is resigned to living here quietly again.
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Well that worked out better than you thought! Hopefully when Rose didn’t return from what Sadie perceived as a “day trip” she didn’t change her demeanor on you.
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I was the only one here most of the day, and Sadie stuck with me. She thinks I’m better than having no one.
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Ha ha – you were the last mule in the stall as that saying goes. Sadie likes to spread her love around.
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Sadie loves us all in varying degrees.
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Some people have odd tastes!
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Yes, they do. Do you know anyone who would prefer sausage to chocolate??? I thought not.
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Heavens no!!
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Beautiful picture with little.nice adventure.
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That mountain lake is gorgeous, and John and Rose enjoyed every minute there.
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Thanks
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What a great birthday! Seems the cake pictures are off. Little boy with big cake then man with little cake. If one were to pick a cake accompaniment I would choose ice cream.
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Ha! Ha! I hadn’t thought about the sizes of the cakes and the son! That is most amusing that you caught it.
Yes, ice cream would be a much better accompaniment than olives and savory crackers. I’m glad there are sane members of the family.
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lovely adventure Anne … memories too! That cake – ahh!!!
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Both cakes were chocolate — a family favorite.
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