Category Archives: dogs

I’ll take the “Extra Virgin”! Every Time!

Posted on December 18, 2013 by storiesbygary

As we drove up the coast of Oregon towards Cannon Beach last weekend, I pondered the joys that could lay ahead. My wife Marsha was taking me to Cannon Beach for my birthday present, for four days. I had no … Continue reading →

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When all you want to do is slap the crap out of someone!

Posted on July 19, 2013 by storiesbygary

There’s just something about old cars and trucks. Summertime brings out the 1000’s of old 1930’s-70’s models that the owners have painstakingly brought back to life, and in many cases created even better than original. For the past few weeks … Continue reading →

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Tell God you tried something new???

Posted on July 12, 2013 by storiesbygary

This morning while at the local Vet’s with my new puppy, Oliver..a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, 18 months old, I had a great discussion with my vet Martin Bennett. We got into a conversation about getting so involved in things … Continue reading →

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When I die, I will come back as a puppy!

Posted on June 21, 2013 by storiesbygary

Father’s Day 2013 found me in one of my happy places, of which I have many. This year, it was on one of my favorite golf courses, in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. My wife who is a regular golf partner, long … Continue reading →

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You will see the endless possibilities

Posted on June 11, 2013 by storiesbygary

Anyone who has experienced opening day fishing knows the feeling of not being able to sleep in anticipation of what morning brings. It seemed as though I had slept only an hour or two when I awoke at 6 AM … Continue reading →

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Fish On! A week on the famous trout waters of Montana!

Posted on June 4, 2013 by storiesbygary

My travel adventures have just taken a whole new dimension, with the addition of my newest travel companion, Oliver. Oliver is a 10 week old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, who will be traveling with me on my adventures around the … Continue reading →

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