"Labor-Dog" Weekend

Three days - five dogs. Of course there were road trips! 

We had just gone to Mount Pleasant to see trains and such - without dogs - so it only seemed right to take the girls to Boone to see trains. Gary was in charge of the girls.
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After unloading from the van, Gary leads the girls from the parking lot
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The girls seem unfazed by the engine's steam and whistles
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The girls greet me briefly, but there's more train spotting to do!
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They locate the electric trolley that leads downtown
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The girls watch for traffic before crossing
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They locate an engine on display near the street
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The girls lead Gary across the street
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Gary keeps the girls moving
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One final trip by the train before heading to the van
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We stop at a wildlife area near Boone.
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Gracie enjoys an opportunity to swim!
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Shakin' off the water!
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Lisa Marie prefers wading into..and drinking..the water
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Yum!
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The water reflects the quiet setting
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Priscilla keeps her toes on the sand
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Lisa Marie dunks her head!
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Priscilla heads further inland
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Hey!  Wanna play?!?
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Gracie accepts the challenge to romp
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They get a bit frisky
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Lisa Marie finds interesting scents to explore
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The water calls both Gracie and Lisa Marie back
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Priscilla says goodbye to the preserve
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Gracie gets another chance to swim later at Badger Creek
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She heads straight for the water!
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Gary takes Elvis for a walk by the water's edge
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Elvis is tickled to explore Badger Creek
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Hi, Gary! Look at me!
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Elvis notices movement in the grasses
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The boys share a brief camera pose
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then Elvis is ready to go home!