Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Adventure Part 2 Fishing & Squirrels

Hello Friends.

Glad you could come back for part 2 of my adventure with my MOM and my gal pal Belle.  Today I think I will show you my mad fishing skills and Belle's squirrel skills.  Ready?  Lets go!  Oh warning, there a few, I mean more than a few photos.

The sun rises on a new day.
 
"Here fishy fishy."  I am the fish whisperer.
 
Did you know that fish like to hang out around old fallen sticks?
 
I taught Belle that you must be prepared.  As a beginner you should keep your mouth open just in case a fish swims by.
 
Me, I am a pro fisher dog, and all I have to do is scan the water and BAM I can catch them.
 
When you see this you know you are on to something.  Those are cutthroat trout, or as I call them...dinner.
 
Belle on the other paw is very skilled at squirrel watch.
 
I think she has found one.  Notice she is focused, never taking her eye off the critter.
 
And there it is friends, the squirrel.  They are only brave when they are high up in a tree.
 
I give squirrel watch a try.
 
Belle was a great teacher.  Butt then my gaze went to the water.  I was thinking about fishing.  At this point I MUST thank my buddy Bert for helping me over my fear of water.  Without his encouragement I would not know the beauty of being a fishing dog.
 
Belle and I shared each others passions by taking turns doing what we love.  Here she waits for me as I do a little fishing.
 
 
"Hey Belle what are ya looking at?"
 
Oh I see it now.
 
Not only are Belle's eye beautiful they are super sharp.  Did I mention that Belle is just over 9 years old?  Yep she is.  And she has accomplished something many dogs have not, or humans for that matter.  She has hiked Kings Peak here in Utah.  That is no easy feet my friends.  Kings Peak is generally regarded as the hardest state highpoint which can be climbed without specialist rock climbing skills/gear and/or guiding. The easiest route requires a 32 plus mile hike, much of it over boulder fields.  Belle did not take the easy route, she took the hard route.  The peak of Kings Peak is at 13,528 feet.  I just could not help butt take a moment to brag on my friend Belle.
 
Belle also is skilled at the spotting of Chipmunks.
 
That's one of the things that makes life so beautiful: we all have our passions and different likes.  While Belle is great at the whole squirrel thing and I am a pretty good fishing dog, we share our interest with each other and that is beautiful.  WOW just think what would happen if more of us would do that.  We could be swimming in beautifulness.
 
"Hey MOM there are fish over here!"
 
I should be a fishing guide.  hehehehhe
 
Belle and I hope you can join us tomorrow.  I think we'll show you just how many sticks there are in Bridger National Forest.
Blessings,
Goose
Note from my MOM:  I am often asked how can I fish when I have a dog who gets into the water where I am fishing.  "How do you ever catch anything?"  "Isn't it frustrating?"  I love to go fishing with Goose.  I cannot think of one time I have ever gotten frustrated with him (well maybe when he out fishes me).  Just to watch him enjoying what he loves is inspiring, amazing, and always puts a smile on my face.  Truth be total I have more success catching fish with him than without him. 
 
 
 
 
 



 

32 comments:

  1. Again, amazing place! Great that you share each others passion s, accept your differences and celebrate your similarities. Well done Goose on your fishing skills, and Belle: that chipmunk is cute.
    Dina

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  2. Oh my goodness! These pictures are absolutely amazing!!! What fun it must be to be out in the wilderness with your two furry friends!! I just love watching them...and the squirrels...and the chipmunks!! So glad you are having fun!!
    xo
    Jeanne, Chloe and LadyBug (who are very jealous that they are not out camping somewhere right now!)

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  3. I would love to take Mollie to a place like that, so I could fish and she can play in the water. You guys have the best fun ever xx0xx

    Mollie and Alfie

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  4. Oh OMD that is the best place ever. Fishes, squirrels, chipmunks..... Heaven. Glad you had such a great time in a beautiful place. Lovely. Have a tremendous Thursday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  5. Hari Om
    My heart is singing Goose, to see you and Belle so at ease with each other - I agree, so many peeps forget just to breathe, let alone allow another to do so!! What is even more evident is that Mom can enjoy her break away equally as much because you two have got it 'sorted'.

    I am relaxed just taking in these views!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  6. So how many fishes did you catch goose? That sure is a beautiful place

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  7. GOOSE, BELLE AND MOM WHAT AN AMAZING SQUIRRELY FISHING TALE!!!

    MOM NEARLY SPIT HER COFFEE AT THE CAPTION
    "I taught Belle that you must be prepared. As a beginner you should keep your mouth open just in case a fish swims by." THAT WAS SO FUNNY.

    GOOSE IS YOUR BRED OF HUNK OF HANDSOME K9HOOD KNOWN FOR HUNTING SKILLS? BELLE IS SURELY THE GIRL TO HAVE ON SUCH A TRIP.

    QUESTION FOR MOM:
    OBVIOUSLY GOOSE AND BELLE ARE VERY WELL TRAINED AND OBEDIENT. HOW DO YOU KEEP UP WITH THEM WHEN YOU ARE OUT IN THE WOODS? I WOULD THINK ALL THE SCENTS HAVE THEIR NOSES IN SCENT HEAVEN
    WHATEVER YOU DO BRAVO FOR HAVING SUCH GOOD CAMPING BUDDIES
    HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF AND MOM

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  8. Goose you and Belle are EXCELLENT Hunters and Fishers. We Totally ADORED this post... it was full of Beauty and Furends sharing a good time together... and FISH FOOD... well Food that is FISH. We have had fresh caught trout and it is DELICIOUS...

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  9. I think Flattery would like to try her paw at fishing! She studied them very carefully at Bass Pro the other day. I am really enjoying your adventure!


    Bunny

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  10. Wow. You and Bella are having an amazing trip. Fishin, huntin, explorin. And the scenery is bewtiful. I wish I was there.
    Wags,
    Ranger
    Pees. Is Bella your girlfriend? She is pretty.

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  11. Joy. That's what shows up in the pictures :)

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  12. Thanks for sharing another amazing chapter of your adventure.

    Millie & Walter

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  13. Hope mom made some fish and squirrel stew
    Benny & Lily

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  14. WE are just smiling ear to ear. Goose your post fills our hearts with the joy we see watching you and Belle enjoying your trip.
    Thank you
    hugs
    Bailey, Hazel & Greta

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  15. I just LOVE this post, Goose! Not just because of the beautiful photos of you, the scenery, you, Belle, you, and umm... you - but for what you said! We do all have different talents and it's a beautiful thing when we share them with each other!
    You ARE the fisher-dog, Goose!
    Cammie!

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  16. Goose, the pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!!! Guess what......now I am hungry for some FISH!!! BOL!!

    ~Higgins

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  17. Wow you are really a pro fisher dog. I wish I could catch a fish too, but that's not possible outside of water, right? Oh wait, I read about flying fishes, but they are hard to find, huh? Maybe Belle can show me how to catch a squirrel? Thanks for inviting me to your wonderful trip.

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  18. You have THE best adventures ever... oh and look at that big 'ole fish!

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  19. Fantastic! The problem with squirrels is you can't trust them. Our North Idaho resident squirrel throws things at us!

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  20. Wow, Goose, you and Belle sure had lots of fun! It's grreat how you were really able to play to each others' strengths.

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  21. Hey, Goose,can we borrow Bella to help find those pesky squirrels that are burying those nuts in our yard?

    You two had a great trip and Mom took some fantastic photos.

    Woos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning

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  22. Great pics!! We did not know Belle was so accomplished!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  23. the note at the end says it ALL.... amen and amen... i loved every second of every word and every photo of your amazing fishing trip with two amazing canine friends... the focus on fish and squirrel life makes me happy and i was not even there.

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  24. What an amazing hiking trip! The pictures with the new camera are fantastic (Thank you to your friend.)

    We are envious of all that fun and beauty. We love Goose how you and Belle are taking turns with the fishing and squirrel hunting. That's TRUE friendship!

    Daddy said he WISHES he could catch fish like that!

    Hugs,
    Lily Belle & Muffin

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  25. Hi Goose, Love the memories you've shared here-such fun for you and your two favorite gals to be fishing with. Thanks for sharing buddy!
    Noreen & Hunter

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  26. Your mama is so good to you Goose. Are ya all having fish stuffed squirrel or squirrel stuffed fish for dinner?

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  27. Belle is quite a focused gal! I think that she was staring at a rodent in almost every photo :) And, you, a fishing guide! I love all the photos of you two, obviously having a fabulous time. I know that your mom did too! Who wouldn't - with companions like you and Belle?

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  28. Beautiful pictures! I think it is funny that we both have a picture of a chipmunk on our blogs today. Those guys sure are busy this time of year...lol. I am glad Belle got to watch her squirrel and you and your Mom got your fish Goose.

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  29. What an amazing vacation you all had.
    my Mom wants to fish in a river someday.
    Thanks for sharing your pictures with us.

    xo Cinnamon

    the pix of the fish was beautiful.
    Thanks camara friend.

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  30. Hi Y'all!

    Way to go Goose! Of course you would make a great fishing guide! You find dinner and all I do is find birds for my Human to photograph.

    Y'all come by now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  31. And the adventure continues. What incredible fishing and pointing skills you and your gal pal Belle have. That's so sweet of you to take turns and let the other revel in their own strengths for a while. You've got a great friend in Belle, sweet Goose. ...not to mention a great hiking prowess in her as well. Wowzers!

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