Dakota's July Vacation

seazr · 07-16-2008, 03:59 PM

We got to the lake on July 1st and with one hour I took a rather innocent step backward onto my right heel (while recovering from the broken ankle on my right leg) and felt a terrible pain shoot up the back of my calf. As it turned out, I must have pulled, vs ruptured, my Achilles tendon. To compensate, I walked, hobbled is probably more like it, with the weight on my right heel to avoid any further strain on my tendon. Within a day, I bruised my heel from the new weight, which hurt almost as much as the tendon. Poor Dakota! Once again, I was back on very limited walking. Gene’s son—who Dakota loves—joined us. Twice, I asked him to walk Dakota and Sparky, Dakota’s best friend, to the lake. My sweetie pie Dakota would start down the dirt road with Sean and Sparky but would keep looking back for me. When he figured out I wasn’t coming, he would help back home and refuse to go to the lake!

Gene and I took Dakota for a drive to a beach on the lake so he could go for a swim.

Sean not only brought his dog Sparky, but he also brought his friend Scotty and his dog Buddy. Scotty has a bi-polar disorder and, in addition to medication, his Dr suggested her get a dog. So he went to the shelter and found a dog to adopt. I think this is the first dog Scotty ever had and he is soooooo protective about "Buddy" --to the point that I think he causes Buddy stress (smile). Buddy has never been on hardwood floors so he was really skittish and nervous when he first "slid" into our house. AND Buddy seems never to have been on stairs and Scotty choose to stay in the basement--he had to literally drag Buddy up and down the stairs. Scotty was a wreck the first day. Once we isolated Buddy from Scotty, Buddy acclimated just fine!! He preferred carpet, but got around just fine on the wood floor and trotted up and down stairs. What's cute is he decided Dakota’s new log dog bed is his, so that's where he spent time when Scotty is working. Dakota, as always, was a good sport about sharing!

Dakota and Buddy

Buddy in “his” log bed

Within a couple of days I was able to walk Dakota in the vast open area behind our house. While he was jumping for the ball, he pulled a muscle in his hind leg putting him on limited duty with me!

Finally, after a week or so, I recovered from my bruised heel and my tendon got well enough for me to take Dakota to the lake! He loved it, even though I didn’t take a ball so he would strain his muscle any more. I was shocked at how low the lake was after about four years of N California drought.

View from my kitchen—I have never seen the lake this low!

Remember the house staining project? It was a lot of work but it’s 90 percent complete—we’ll finish the rest in Sept—and it looks great!!

annieG · 07-16-2008, 04:08 PM

I always love seeing your beautiful pictures and reading of your adventures, though, I hope you and Dakota have no more mishaps. Your home looks beautiful, bet you can't wait to retire to it

**MaxandMe** · 07-16-2008, 04:49 PM

DIANE...i hope BOTH your feet heal asap

sounds like one and all both human and canine had a good time.
our pics are always so crisp , clear and gorgeous!!!! i love when you post pictures. and the color of the stain---WOW i love it!!! you home sounds so beautiful

thanks for sharing

Raleighsmom · 07-16-2008, 05:41 PM

Oh Dakota...you run thru that water with wild abandon!! I love that picture!!! You certainly have had your share of problems Diane...I hope you heal fast! Beautiful home,lake and surrounding land!

Natalie · 07-16-2008, 06:31 PM

Owww! I hope you are healing quickly. Your photos are BEAUTIFUL! What a perfect spot for a house! Love the windows! And I don't think you could possibly have a more happy doodle

Thanks for sharing with us!!!!

Tink · 07-16-2008, 07:01 PM

Oh Diane, I bet your heart dropped to your toes when you hurt your other foot! I felt awful for you just reading it! I'm glad you still managed to have a good time, and as always, enjoyed your beautiful pics.

Lucee&Rusty · 07-16-2008, 07:11 PM

Always love your photos Diane. Dakota, it is pure joy to see you romping through the water.
Sounds like Dakota went out in sympathy for his mom.
Has Dakota always loved the water?? Our two paddle in the water so far and I am hoping they become like Dakota!!

annabelles mom · 07-16-2008, 07:59 PM

great pictures - sorry to hear you hurt yourself

seazr · 07-16-2008, 08:16 PM

Thanks all! Actually, I hurt the SAME foot. After no use for 9 weeks, the muscles and tendons lost all of their former resiliance and failed under "light-use" circumstances!!

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Originally Posted by Lucee&Rusty

Always love your photos Diane. Dakota, it is pure joy to see you romping through the water.
Sounds like Dakota went out in sympathy for his mom.
Has Dakota always loved the water?? Our two paddle in the water so far and I am hoping they become like Dakota!!

Dakota was PETRIFIED of water!!! We were beside ourselves always having had water dogs. If your two are already paddling they'll be teaching Dakota water sports in no time!!

The tough part is overcoming their fear of "losing the bottom." Take them deeper gradually . . .

**lindamarie** · 07-16-2008, 08:16 PM

Sorry you hrt yourself again Diane. That stinks!
I love that log doggie bed! How cool!
Great pictures and suh a beautiful home!!

nwillner · 07-16-2008, 09:06 PM

Sorry about your injury. Wow - what fantastic photos! Can we come next time?

gene · 07-17-2008, 07:48 AM

Diane.....ouchie!! Please be careful, you know how I worry!!

Great pictures once again. Despite the downfalls, looks like you all had a great time!

Maddjaxx · 07-17-2008, 08:24 AM

I always look forward to seeing your pics. Great ones once again. House looks fantastic. Very, very nice. Hopefuuly you will both be released from the infirmary soon!!

blueteal · 07-17-2008, 10:40 AM

Wonderful pictures and stories except for the getting hurt part.
Take it easy.........both of you

07-16-2008, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
seazr Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sacramento Posts: 2,971	Dakota's July Vacation We got to the lake on July 1st and with one hour I took a rather innocent step backward onto my right heel (while recovering from the broken ankle on my right leg) and felt a terrible pain shoot up the back of my calf. As it turned out, I must have pulled, vs ruptured, my Achilles tendon. To compensate, I walked, hobbled is probably more like it, with the weight on my right heel to avoid any further strain on my tendon. Within a day, I bruised my heel from the new weight, which hurt almost as much as the tendon. Poor Dakota! Once again, I was back on very limited walking. Gene’s son—who Dakota loves—joined us. Twice, I asked him to walk Dakota and Sparky, Dakota’s best friend, to the lake. My sweetie pie Dakota would start down the dirt road with Sean and Sparky but would keep looking back for me. When he figured out I wasn’t coming, he would help back home and refuse to go to the lake! Gene and I took Dakota for a drive to a beach on the lake so he could go for a swim. Sean not only brought his dog Sparky, but he also brought his friend Scotty and his dog Buddy. Scotty has a bi-polar disorder and, in addition to medication, his Dr suggested her get a dog. So he went to the shelter and found a dog to adopt. I think this is the first dog Scotty ever had and he is soooooo protective about "Buddy" --to the point that I think he causes Buddy stress (smile). Buddy has never been on hardwood floors so he was really skittish and nervous when he first "slid" into our house. AND Buddy seems never to have been on stairs and Scotty choose to stay in the basement--he had to literally drag Buddy up and down the stairs. Scotty was a wreck the first day. Once we isolated Buddy from Scotty, Buddy acclimated just fine!! He preferred carpet, but got around just fine on the wood floor and trotted up and down stairs. What's cute is he decided Dakota’s new log dog bed is his, so that's where he spent time when Scotty is working. Dakota, as always, was a good sport about sharing! Dakota and Buddy Buddy in “his” log bed Within a couple of days I was able to walk Dakota in the vast open area behind our house. While he was jumping for the ball, he pulled a muscle in his hind leg putting him on limited duty with me! Finally, after a week or so, I recovered from my bruised heel and my tendon got well enough for me to take Dakota to the lake! He loved it, even though I didn’t take a ball so he would strain his muscle any more. I was shocked at how low the lake was after about four years of N California drought. View from my kitchen—I have never seen the lake this low! Remember the house staining project? It was a lot of work but it’s 90 percent complete—we’ll finish the rest in Sept—and it looks great!! __________________ Diane (and Dakota) http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e304/seazr/

07-16-2008, 04:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
annieG Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,929	I always love seeing your beautiful pictures and reading of your adventures, though, I hope you and Dakota have no more mishaps. Your home looks beautiful, bet you can't wait to retire to it __________________ AnnieG & Tanner

07-16-2008, 04:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	DIANE...i hope BOTH your feet heal asap sounds like one and all both human and canine had a good time. our pics are always so crisp , clear and gorgeous!!!! i love when you post pictures. and the color of the stain---WOW i love it!!! you home sounds so beautiful thanks for sharing __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

07-16-2008, 05:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Raleighsmom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Windsor,Ct Posts: 4,617	Oh Dakota...you run thru that water with wild abandon!! I love that picture!!! You certainly have had your share of problems Diane...I hope you heal fast! Beautiful home,lake and surrounding land! __________________ Kathie,Raleigh & Molly! "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier

07-16-2008, 06:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Natalie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 174	Owww! I hope you are healing quickly. Your photos are BEAUTIFUL! What a perfect spot for a house! Love the windows! And I don't think you could possibly have a more happy doodle Thanks for sharing with us!!!! __________________ Natalie & Puddles http://doodlekisses.com/profile/Natalie

07-16-2008, 07:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tink Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West central Wisconsin Posts: 2,506	Oh Diane, I bet your heart dropped to your toes when you hurt your other foot! I felt awful for you just reading it! I'm glad you still managed to have a good time, and as always, enjoyed your beautiful pics. __________________ www.tinkerdoodle.net Hickory, Ava, Hana, Misty, and Chip (happy master of his Harem)

07-16-2008, 07:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lucee&Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,028	Always love your photos Diane. Dakota, it is pure joy to see you romping through the water. Sounds like Dakota went out in sympathy for his mom. Has Dakota always loved the water?? Our two paddle in the water so far and I am hoping they become like Dakota!! __________________ Ingrid, Lucee & Rusty A dog may look at you with its eyes, but it sees you with its heart - anon

07-16-2008, 07:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
annabelles mom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lkkkkkkkkkkkkk Posts: 6,837	great pictures - sorry to hear you hurt yourself

07-16-2008, 08:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	Sorry you hrt yourself again Diane. That stinks! I love that log doggie bed! How cool! Great pictures and suh a beautiful home!! __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

07-16-2008, 09:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
nwillner Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 29	Fabulous photos! Sorry about your injury. Wow - what fantastic photos! Can we come next time? __________________ http://doodleworld.ning.com/

07-17-2008, 07:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	Diane.....ouchie!! Please be careful, you know how I worry!! Great pictures once again. Despite the downfalls, looks like you all had a great time! __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

07-17-2008, 08:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
Maddjaxx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,083	I always look forward to seeing your pics. Great ones once again. House looks fantastic. Very, very nice. Hopefuuly you will both be released from the infirmary soon!! __________________ Greg "I used to look at my dog and think, 'If you were a little smarter you could tell me what you were thinking,' and he'd look at me like he was saying, 'If you were a little smarter, I wouldn't have to.'" - Fred Jungclaus

07-17-2008, 10:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	Wonderful pictures and stories except for the getting hurt part. Take it easy.........both of you

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