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George McGovern

(7,946 posts)
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 03:26 PM Jun 9

Out and About Away From Home Overnight. Shadow stayed and slept-over with friends.

My wife and I attended our granddaughter's H.S. graduation. It was nice.


Afterwards we stayed the night with our good friend Karen. We met Ellie and Winnie. Ellie, at left, is four years old. She came from Ukraine. Karen's had her
for two years. Winnie is three. She came from Karen’s breeder since Winnie’s guardians could not take her to Texas when they moved.


Next morning we started home and passed this message on the freeway.


Nearing home we crossed over the Columbia River at Vantage, WA.


Turning into our driveway we were greeted by an excited Puppy Dog.





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Out and About Away From Home Overnight. Shadow stayed and slept-over with friends. (Original Post) George McGovern Jun 9 OP
What great photos, George McGovern! MIButterfly Jun 9 #1
Thanks MIButterfly! Out of state college, on a cheerleading scholarship. We are proud. Straight 4.0! George McGovern Jun 9 #6
4.0 - That is really impressive! MIButterfly Jun 9 #13
Thanks ever so much! 'Course she can't leave for college 'til she cleans up her room . . . George McGovern Jun 9 #14
Congrats to your grandaughter! SheltieLover Jun 9 #2
Thank You! Our granddaughter graduated 4.0! George McGovern Jun 9 #7
Wow! Good for her! SheltieLover Jun 9 #19
Ty SJ! Granddaughter got cheerleading scholarship to school in Oregon. George McGovern Jun 10 #21
Thank you, your wonderful pictures always make me feel better Walleye Jun 9 #3
Ohhh, that's so nice of you to say Walleye. Why I take pictures. George McGovern Jun 9 #8
What a wonderful weekend you had, George! Diamond_Dog Jun 9 #4
YW DD! TY! George McGovern Jun 9 #10
Congratulations to your granddaughter. Ellie and Winnie are beautiful dogs. Do you think LoisB Jun 9 #5
Yes we do Lois. When we turned into home she barreled up the driveway! George McGovern Jun 9 #11
George montanacowboy Jun 9 #9
Thank You montanacowboy. Bridge is back to two lanes. No delay. Maybe dbl check first. George McGovern Jun 9 #12
Well it will be less windy montanacowboy Jun 9 #15
You're welcome. Less wind is what we hope. Ellensburg's wind can be a blessing/curse. George McGovern Jun 9 #17
What beautiful photos of a beautiful event in your lives! And an incredibly sweet homecoming, too. highplainsdem Jun 9 #16
You betcha' highplainsdem. Thank You! George McGovern Jun 9 #18
Patiently I've Been Cooling My Paws wyn borkins Jun 10 #20
Oh wyn -- I'm ROLF! (not really, otherwise I'd need help getting back up!) George McGovern Jun 10 #22
You're Welcome (n/t) wyn borkins Jun 10 #23

MIButterfly

(710 posts)
1. What great photos, George McGovern!
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 03:33 PM
Jun 9

I love them all, but especially Shadow running to greet the people she loves the most!

How proud of your granddaughter you must be. What are her plans for the future?

George McGovern

(7,946 posts)
6. Thanks MIButterfly! Out of state college, on a cheerleading scholarship. We are proud. Straight 4.0!
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 04:03 PM
Jun 9

MIButterfly

(710 posts)
13. 4.0 - That is really impressive!
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 04:19 PM
Jun 9

Congratulations to and best wishes for a wonderful future for your granddaughter!

SheltieLover

(70,627 posts)
2. Congrats to your grandaughter!
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 03:37 PM
Jun 9

Haha Shadow, the world traveler. I'll bet she was glad to be back home.

My gawd, it is so beautiful where you live!

George McGovern

(7,946 posts)
7. Thank You! Our granddaughter graduated 4.0!
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 04:06 PM
Jun 9

btw — Shadow stayed home and had a sleepover with her buddy Wilson. That's why she was glad to see us when we got home.

SheltieLover

(70,627 posts)
19. Wow! Good for her!
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 07:00 PM
Jun 9

Oh I'll bet she was happy when you both returned!

And I love that the 1 dog was adopted from Ukraine!

George McGovern

(7,946 posts)
21. Ty SJ! Granddaughter got cheerleading scholarship to school in Oregon.
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 08:21 AM
Jun 10

Shadow WAS glad to see us back home.

The adoptee from Ukraine has blossomed here in the states.

Diamond_Dog

(37,497 posts)
4. What a wonderful weekend you had, George!
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 03:59 PM
Jun 9

Graduations are such happy events. I wish your granddaughter the best of luck in her future endeavors.

Those two doggies are so precious!

Beautiful scenery crossing the majestic Columbia River.

And a happy camper running to welcome home Mom and Dad.

TY for sharing this happiness with us George!

LoisB

(10,941 posts)
5. Congratulations to your granddaughter. Ellie and Winnie are beautiful dogs. Do you think
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 04:01 PM
Jun 9

Shadow missed you?

montanacowboy

(6,535 posts)
9. George
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 04:08 PM
Jun 9

how is the bridge at Vantage? Is traffic still one way? we will be going over to Montana soon and deciding whether to go through Vantage or up Over North Cascades Hwy.
Love your doggie pics, looks like you have a wonderful place in Ellensburg.

George McGovern

(7,946 posts)
12. Thank You montanacowboy. Bridge is back to two lanes. No delay. Maybe dbl check first.
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 04:19 PM
Jun 9

We have been blessed living here in central Washington state. We are, however, having to move to just north of Spokane, much nearer to our daughter and granddaughter. Thank You for liking Shadow's pics! She has given us eight years of joy. If you'd be interested to check her out, she has a photo archive in DU. Be happy to advise.

Wish you all safe travels, good trip to Montana.

montanacowboy

(6,535 posts)
15. Well it will be less windy
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 05:03 PM
Jun 9

in the Spokane area. Thanks and will check before we leave on hwy conditions!

highplainsdem

(57,024 posts)
16. What beautiful photos of a beautiful event in your lives! And an incredibly sweet homecoming, too.
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 06:29 PM
Jun 9

Thanks for sharing these!

wyn borkins

(1,369 posts)
20. Patiently I've Been Cooling My Paws
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 04:01 AM
Jun 10


Shadow's so happy you came home
Look at me, I'm flying to meet you

Been waiting for you day and night
Where's my treats cause I was good

Now let's walk so you can tell me
About your trip cause I'm all ears

George McGovern

(7,946 posts)
22. Oh wyn -- I'm ROLF! (not really, otherwise I'd need help getting back up!)
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 08:28 AM
Jun 10

I love how you transposed Puppy into your reply followed by your perfect poem!
Thank You!

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