Peggy decided to go kayaking on beautiful Dragon Lake near Quesnel BC to celebrate her birthday.
It was Peggy’s birthday. We picked out a nice campground near Quesnel, BC and declared a layover day. I am expected to celebrate the day appropriately. When we first got married Peggy told me that forgetting her birthday was grounds for divorce. Apparently her first husband missed one…
I’d been careful when leaving home to pack candles, animals, and a hanging birthday sign. “What’s with the animals?” you ask. Peggy’s family has a tradition. Over the years they have gathered dozens of miniature plastic and metal animals. Several of them are placed on the birthday cake. The person having the birthday is then expected to make the sound each animal makes. Like what sound does a hippopotamus make? I’ve been known to leave town on my birthday.
I gathered cards, gifts and a birthday pie along the way. Our friends Bob and Linda joined us and I explained the animals. Peggy then made the necessary growls, grunts, coughs, chest pounds, etc. and had a good time. It appears I am married for another year.
What we didn’t realize was that our campground was about to go to the dogs. Robert’s Roost Campground was hosting dog agility trials. Our campground filled up with dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes. We went over to watch the action. The dogs are expected to run through tunnels, climb over bridges, weave in and out of a line of sticks, and leap over hurdles in a timed performance. Their owners run along beside shouting instructions. I think the owners work harder than the dogs.
A number of hurdles had been set up for the dogs. (Photo by Peggy Mekemson)
Hurdles are set at different heights to accommodate dog size.
This guy seemed to float over his hurdle. “Jump!” his owner urged. (Photo by Peggy Mekemson)
An even smaller dog weaves his way through the poles. (Photo by Peggy Mekemson)
Peggy captured the passion this dog was showing. (Photo by Peggy Mekemson)
Another shot that captures the intensity of the dogs participating in the agility trials. (Photo by Peggy Mekemson)
Stepping out on the bridge at the dog agility trials.
Another dog challenges the bridge. This time from the opposite direction.
Tunnel exit at dog agility trials. (Photo by Peggy Mekemson.)
Bob and Linda’s dog, Sister, stands in our shadows and watches the action. She decided that much more than “Good dog,” would be required for her to leap over hurdles.
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