Lake Seneca, NY

A friend of ours suggested visiting the finger lakes, which we had never heard of before so we decided to check them out. Who knew it was the Napa Valley of the east coast. There were over 50 wineries and breweries along these lakes, most of which were dog friendly. They also had beautiful parks and great hikes.

Enjoying a beautiful sunset on Lake Seneca

Enjoying a beautiful sunset on Lake Seneca

I wish that people would think of us vertically challenged when putting up these railings, it really messes up my view.

I wish that people would think of us vertically challenged when putting up these railings, it really messes up my view.

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Daddy and I enjoying a beer at Two Goats Brewery in Hector, NY.

Daddy and I enjoying a beer at Two Goats Brewery in Hector, NY.

One of many great views in Watkins Glen Park.  The best hike of the trip so far.

One of many great views in Watkins Glen Park. The best hike of the trip so far.

Mommy and Me in Watkins Glen.

Mommy and Me in Watkins Glen.

Taughanock Falls State Park.

Taughanock Falls State Park.

Map of the Finger Lakes.  We were between the two larger lakes.

Map of the Finger Lakes. We were between the two larger lakes.

I don't know what people are putting in the wine but there are caution signs for Unicorns.

I don’t know what people are putting in the wine but there are caution signs for Unicorns.

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Buffalo / Lewiston, NY

Spent over a week here, and went on some day trips into Canada. Very nice people and great food.

Mommy and I at the Niagara Falls.

Mommy and I at the Niagara Falls.

I didn't know we could grow this big...... Am I small??

I didn’t know we could grow this big…… Am I small??

That's right, I'll take you other two down the same if you get out of line.

That’s right, I’ll take you other two down the same if you get out of line.

Daddy had to go back home to work for a week, which was great cause it was a girls week with Nicki.

Daddy had to go back home to work for a week, which was great cause it was a girls week with Nicki.

Had amazing wings at Brickyard BBQ in Lewiston, NY.

Had amazing wings at Brickyard BBQ in Lewiston, NY.

This photo doesn't really give the magnitude of this apple pie.  It was like a bowling ball filled with apples.  Absolutely amazing.  This was after 4 adults had a piece.  Unfortunately I didn't get any.

This photo doesn’t really give the magnitude of this apple pie. It was like a bowling ball filled with apples. Absolutely amazing. This was after 4 adults had a piece. Unfortunately I didn’t get any.

Mommy and Nicki dropped me off at daycare and once again went gallivanting around.

Mommy and Nicki dropped me off at daycare and once again went gallivanting around.

Mommy and Nicki at the Ziggy Marley concert in Art Park.  I don't know about this girls week crap, so far I have just seen the inside of doggy daycare, I can't wait for Daddy to get back.

Mommy and Nicki at the Ziggy Marley concert in Art Park. I don’t know about this girls week crap, so far I have just seen the inside of doggy daycare, I can’t wait for Daddy to get back.

Catching up with old college buddy Corey "The Ambassador of Buffalo".

Catching up with old college buddy Corey “The Ambassador of Buffalo”.

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Petoskey, MI

Mommy and Daddy caught up on a lot of work, because it was raining and cold all week. Found a great little hole in the wall, The Polish Kitchen, and had some great food.

A nice sunset in Petoskey overlooking Lake Michigan.

A nice sunset in Petoskey overlooking Lake Michigan.

The Giant Asparagus make another Cameo.  Honestly these are huge.

The Giant Asparagus make another Cameo. Honestly these are huge.

Mommy found a great polish restaurant.  They had the best pierogi's, stuffed cabbage and dill pickle soup.

Mommy found a great polish restaurant. They had the best pierogi’s, stuffed cabbage and dill pickle soup.

Petoskey had lots of rain, which in turn meant lots of toweling off.

Petoskey had lots of rain, which in turn meant lots of toweling off.

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Mackinac Island, MI

Leaving the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and stopped at this neat little island in the middle of Lake Huron.

Bridge over the Great Lakes from the Upper Peninsula to southern Michigan

Bridge over the Great Lakes from the Upper Peninsula to southern Michigan

I'm scared and this ferry ride is rough.  I am a lap dog right??

I’m scared and this ferry ride is rough. I am a lap dog right??

Downtown Mackinac Island.  It's nice not having cars, however you do have to watch out what the horses drop for ya.

Downtown Mackinac Island. It’s nice not having cars, however you do have to watch out what the horses drop for ya.

A chapel made just for dogs to howl in.  How awesome.

A chapel made just for dogs to howl in. How awesome.

Mommy and I on the hike to Arch Rock.  A great little trail.

Mommy and I on the hike to Arch Rock. A great little trail.

It was so cold I had to wear my jacket.

It was so cold I had to wear my jacket.

Arch Rock.  Another time I had to help the humans and take a great picture.  They sure are lucky to have me.

Arch Rock. Another time I had to help the humans and take a great picture. They sure are lucky to have me.

View of the waves in Lake Huron.

View of the waves in Lake Huron.

Pathway down from the fort on Mackinac Island.  No cars allowed only horses.

Pathway down from the fort on Mackinac Island. No cars allowed only horses.

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Munising, MI

We left Wisconsin and headed further north around Lake Michigan and into the Upper Peninsula.

Once again I took this amazing picture for my humans.  This is at Pictured Rock on the base of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Once again I took this amazing picture for my humans. This is at Pictured Rock on the base of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Pano of Mommy and I at Pictured Rock

Pano of Mommy and I at Pictured Rock

Who knew that Michigan had beaches with waves.  What you don't see are the swarms of mosquitos attacking Mommy and I in 50° sunshine with a strong breeze.  These are some viscous creatures in the UP.

Who knew that Michigan had beaches with waves. What you don’t see are the swarms of mosquitos attacking Mommy and I in 50° sunshine with a strong breeze. These are some viscous creatures in the UP.

Finally the humans do what I want to do.....

Finally the humans do what I want to do…..

slurp slurp

slurp slurp

Tried the famous Pasties (pronounced pass tees, no dirty thoughts here)

Tried the famous Pasties (pronounced pass tees, no dirty thoughts here)

Made a new friend Harvey from Detroit.  He was cute.

Made a new friend Harvey from Detroit. He was cute.

WTF it's supposed to be June and the high is in the low 50's.  Good thing I have my fur coat.

WTF it’s supposed to be June and the high is in the low 50’s. Good thing I have my fur coat.

Pretty drive on the way to pictured rock.

Pretty drive on the way to pictured rock.

I even got to meet Smokey the Bear.  I hope this guy knows I could totally take him.  Do you see the fear in his eyes.......

I even got to meet Smokey the Bear. I hope this guy knows I could totally take him. Do you see the fear in his eyes…….

Michigan grows the biggest asparagus you will ever see.  I don't know what asparagus is but it makes my humans pee smell.

Michigan grows the biggest asparagus you will ever see. I don’t know what asparagus is but it makes my humans pee smell.

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Wisconsin Dells, WI

Daddy's Birthday Dinner at Mac's in downtown Wisconsin Dells.  Four heart attacks in bowls.  All four varieties  of macaroni and cheese were absolutely delicious so I was told.  I just got the usual chow with veggies....blah.

Daddy’s Birthday Dinner at Mac’s in downtown Wisconsin Dells. Four heart attacks in bowls. All four varieties of macaroni and cheese were absolutely delicious so I was told. I just got the usual chow with veggies….blah.

Grandma and I on the way to doggie day care, while the humans went out gallivanting around.

Grandma and I on the way to doggie day care, while the humans went out gallivanting around.

The group getting ready to ride the ducks (old WWII amphibious trucks) through the trails and lakes.

The group getting ready to ride the ducks (old WWII amphibious trucks) through the trails and lakes.

View of the river from the Duck

View of the river from the Duck

Daddy riding a bigger version of me.

Daddy riding a bigger version of me.

Enjoying the campsite before heading north to Michigan

Enjoying the campsite before heading north to Michigan

Family photo op with grandparents before leaving.  Daddy says I took a good picture for them, which is hard with these paws.

Family photo op with grandparents before leaving. Daddy says I took a good picture for them, which is hard with these paws.

Beef Jerky and Cheese Curds......Life is good and so is Wisconsin

Beef Jerky and Cheese Curds……Life is good and so is Wisconsin

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Chicago, IL

Returning home to both of our hometowns. We grew up two towns over and met in St. Petersburg. Was great to see friends, family, eat beefs, go out, and eat move beefs. Did we mention we ate beefs? No really we had like 4 each. Weather was perfect and wish we had more time to visit.

Dinner at Hofbrau House

Dinner at Hofbrau House

How to properly spell Munchen

How to properly spell Munchen

Visiting with Trista

Visiting with Trista

Visiting with Amy

Visiting with Amy

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Visiting Uncle Rick and Aunt Theresa in Plainfield.

Visiting Uncle Rick and Aunt Theresa in Plainfield.

Some Nesting Swans Came out to Visit Munchen

Some Nesting Swans Came out to Visit Munchen

Baby Swans.........or Munchen Snacks?

Baby Swans………or Munchen Snacks?

One of about 15 Nesting Pairs on the Lake.

One of about 15 Nesting Pairs on the Lake.

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The properly Dressed "Beef" AKA Chicago Style Italian Beef Best Dressed, in my opinion, with Sweet Peppers and Giardiniera Made Proudly by Portillo's

The properly Dressed “Beef”
AKA Chicago Style Italian Beef
Best Dressed, in my opinion, with Sweet Peppers and Giardiniera
Made Proudly by Portillo’s

Rhonda Enjoying her 4th Beef of the Trip

Rhonda Enjoying her 4th Beef of the Trip

I Wonder How Many Beefs He's had Over the Past 94 Years???

I Wonder How Many Beefs He’s had Over the Past 94 Years???

Pop with his Two Great-Grandchildren Munchen and Parker

Pop with his Two Great-Grandchildren Munchen and Parker

Having a Shot of Whiskey with Pop (94 Years Old on his way to 100)

Having a Shot of Whiskey with Pop (94 Years Old on his way to 100)

The Ladies Driving the RV

The Ladies Driving the RV

Hanging out in St. Charles with Karen and Chas

Hanging out in St. Charles with Karen and Chas

My New Boyfriend River

My New Boyfriend River

With my Family for Brothers 45th Birthday

With my Family for Brothers 45th Birthday

In Hanover Park Visiting Heather, Ean and Puppy Scooby.   Did I mention Heather's Husband is a Manger of Portillo's...Coincidence....I think not.

In Hanover Park Visiting Heather, Ean and Puppy Scooby. Did I mention Heather’s Husband is a Manger of Portillo’s…Coincidence….I think not.

 

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Whiting, IN

Stopped by to visit Sal and Jules in Whiting, Indiana. This town is right on the base of Lake Michigan and about 40 Minutes from Chicago.

Jules with a slice of Chicago Deep Dish Pizza... Was excellent!!

Jules with a slice of Chicago Deep Dish Pizza… Was excellent!!

Playing with Lincoln in the RV

Playing with Lincoln in the RV

Future Gator in the Making

Future Gator in the Making

Throwing "Helicopters" in the wind.  These are little seeds that when thrown in the air will spin on the way down.

Throwing “Helicopters” in the wind. These are little seeds that when thrown in the air will spin on the way down.

Jules and the boys.

Jules and the boys.

View of the Chicago Skyline from Whiting.

View of the Chicago Skyline from Whiting.

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Bloomington, IN

Stopped by Bloomington Indiana to visit friends Ben and Ellen. This little gem of a town in the south east section of the state really impressed us. The area was very hilly and had a North Carolina feel but was filled with good ‘ole Midwest people.

Dinner in Downtown Bloomington.

Dinner in Downtown Bloomington.

Drinking with Ben, Ellen and Candice

Drinking with Ben, Ellen and Candice

Pretty Winery North of Bloomington

Pretty Winery North of Bloomington

Me and Mommy looking for Ducks....

Me and Mommy looking for Ducks….

Found them...

Found them…

Great Local Wine

Great Local Wine

Family Portrait by Candice.

Family Portrait by Candice.

The ladies

The ladies

Downtown Bloomington

Downtown Bloomington

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Nashville, TN

I stole Mommy's Chair...

I stole Mommy’s Chair…

Campsite at Nashville Shores

Campsite at Nashville Shores

View of Office in Use

View of Office in Use

Downtown Nashville

Downtown Nashville

This one goes out to our friend Mark

This one goes out to our friend Mark

Listening to some music on the strip.

Listening to some music on the strip.

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