SAM in the MARSH

MOM with DAD'S  SISTER

Hi There, Well it has been a fun and busy week. We had family visiting from Atlanta and New York. Dad's sister and one of his cousins and her husband, sister and brother-in-law. Of course you know what that means, I was left at home while they had a good time shopping and eating out. Hump! I shouldn't complain too much since I still get to swim and have my rides.

Today I am sharing a few pictures from one of their outings. Dad stayed home with me and they all rode in one car. There is a wonderful seafood place to eat that has been mentioned on the travel and food channel as a must see place to visit. It is the Five Island Lobster Co. in Georgetown, ME. Now this is about and hour north of Portland. The day they decided to go was socked in with fog which hung around until late afternoon then fog came back in.

I'm making my weekly therapy dog visit today then I'm going for a weigh in. Oh NO! Mom doesn't know but Dad and I made a McDonald's run when she was out shopping and on her outings. Dad told me to only put 3 paws on the scale. Oops, I just can't say no to TREATS. Catch you all next week if I'm not too weak from Mom taking away my extra food, after all, without it, I may waste away to normal. Love and Hugs, Sam and Family

SAM

MY  BUDDY  WILSON

Hi Everyone,

This is my friend Wilson. He was here for three weeks and we had a great time. Wilson's Mom sent us the pictures she took so I am sharing them with you. Besides taking me to the park, Mom and Dad have been doing a lot of golfing this summer. I still don't know why I can't go along, after all I love riding in a golf cart, not to mention my love of balls!

My visits to the veterans home is so much fun. I have a favorite wing where everyone is excited to see me. I even get to visit the different rooms. Some of the beds are low and they can reach me easily while other beds are high and I put my paws on the edge and stand up so I can be reached. A couple of my new friends even have treats for me. Mom says, years ago they had metal collapsible drinking glasses. Well, Mom has a plastic collapsible bowl for me so I can get a drink of water while we are visiting. (She says the water fountains are off limits. Go figure.)

Last Sunday Dad's sister, Suzanne flew into Portland and is staying in Kennebunkport. Mom loves it since it gives her a reason to go shopping and have lunch in one of her favorite towns in Maine. Tomorrow Suzanne and dads cousin, Marie and her husband and another couple are planning a trip to have  lunch at Five Islands Lobster Co. in Georgetown, ME. Georgetown is north of Portland and south of Bath. Dad says it's crazy to drive that far for lobster when we have the same lobster here in Scarborough, But you know Mom, she's always up for a road trip and new adventures!

I am sure Mom will take a lot of pictures and report on the lunch and area. My next blog will have family pictures and a report on the restaurant since it was written up on the travel network. Here are the pictures of Wilson and I. I'll check in next week, I hope. As always, Sam and family

OCEAN  PARK

WON  TROPHY

Hi Everyone, It's been almost 3 weeks since I've checked in and boy have I been busy. I met a friend in the RV Park who stayed here for 3 weeks. His name was Wilson and he is a yellow lab. We became best buds and got to go on outings together. He loves to swim and run on trails just like me. It was sad when he left on Friday for his home in NY. Every time I pass their site I double check to make sure he hasn't returned. His Mom took lots of pictures and will be sending them to me. So keep a heads up for pictures of the two of us.

Every week, as you know, I get to go visit as a Therapy Dog. Now I hear them call my name when I am coming down the hall. Some even whistle for me to come to them. Now don't tell Dad, but some give me TREATS! (I don't want him giving me less at home! I might waist away to normal.)

Saturday I had the BEST day EVER! Mom and I left home at 6:30 am headed to Ocean Park Beach for a Doggie Breakfast. There we met some of my Therapy Dog Class Mates as well as made new friends. We had swim time, free play, a special blessing and games. They had all sorts of events from largest to smallest dog, youngest to oldest, best tail wagger, best kisser, best vocalist to name a few. Mom entered me in the Sit Down Stay contest and I won a trophy along with 3 others. Then they gave a trophy for the one who came the farthest and I beat everyone out. So I came home with 2 trophies! Here are some pictures for you to enjoy. I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer and I look forward to seeing you in the fall. Take care and I will try to do better about writing. I miss you all, Sam and Family