Critter Camping 2016

Fresh from the Groomer
Fresh from the Groomer

Hi my name is Nala.  Gypsy and LoneStar love to take me camping.

Most every campground we go to people have their pets with them.  All the parks we have visited have several rules that must be abided by:

All dogs on leash

No dogs left outside camper unattended.  Must be tied or kenneled.

Clean up after pet

Noisy and out of control pets are not tolerated.  All dogs bark to communicate but nuisciance barking is annoying to all others in the campground.

Nala's First Kennel-8 weeks old
Nala’s First Kennel-8 weeks old

I was only 8 weeks old here and stayed in my kennel while we traveled.  I even slept there at night.  As long as I had toys I was happy.

Nap Time
Nap Time

They put a soft cushion between the seats and that’s where I lay while we were on the road.  I matured real fast and no longer needed the kennel along on trips.

Nala Making Friends
Nala Making Friends

I like to go camping and meet new friends.   So far, most dogs I met  in RV parks  are friendly but my Gypsy always asks the pet owner  if their dog is friendly towards people and other dogs.  Never assume, just because they have their dog in an RV park, that he/she is friendly.

Nala with Life Jacket
Nala with Life Jacket

I am not sure about this.  They put this vest on me.  Little did  I know it involved me going in the water.  I was only 10 weeks old here.

Click this link to watch my video, I did pretty well for my first time swimming.

 

Nala--Bath Time
Nala–Bath Time

No body told me I would have to have baths while we were traveling.  Kate keeps me warm in a towel and dries me off.

Nala & Hook
Nala & Hook

Ten Pin always brings my cousin Hook camping.  I love playing with him even though he is quite a bit bigger than me.

Nala & Hook
Nala & Hook
Nala & Hook
Nala & Hook

Hook is such a gentle giant.

Click on this link to see Hook and I playing

Nala and her stick
Nala and her stick
Nala
Nala

Ever since I can remember, I love to play with sticks.  As I grow, so do the sticks (logs) I try and conquer.

Nala & Buddah at Little Sand Lake
Nala & Buddah at Little Sand Lake

Yes, I even like cats, although they don’t like me very much.  All I want to do is play.  This is Buddah.  We are up at the Albee’s Little Sand Lake Resort II.

Click on this link to see us play.


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2016 Graceland, Memphis Tennessee

Pool Room
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Awards Case
Awards Case
Gold Records
Gold Records
Wall of Awards
Wall of Awards

On our way home from Green Bay, WI we made a stop at Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley. I was pretty young when Elvis was hitting stardom, and not one of his big fans.  However, I must say, after seeing Graceland and hearing of all the good causes Elvis contributed to, I do have a better appreciation for him.

Seeing where he lived was an awesome experience

Entry to Graceland
Entry to Graceland

The home Elvis was raised in was very modest.

Model of the home Elvis grew up in.
Model of the home Elvis grew up in.
The Home of Elvis
The Home of Elvis
Living Room with custom furniture
Living Room with custom furniture
Stairway to second floor--No Access allowed out of respect for Elvis
Stairway to second floor–No Access allowed out of respect for Elvis
Dining Room
Dining Room

The home of Elvis was continually filled with friends and family who often would partake in meals served in this lovely room

Dining Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Kitchen

With all the visitors, the kitchen was open 24 hours a day to accommodate them

Elvis' mothers bedroom
Elvis’ mothers bedroom

Elvis’ mothers bedroom

 

A room to relax
A room to relax

This lovely oversized pit couch is where Elvis and guests would relax

Elvis' pool table
Elvis’ pool table

Many guests  played pool here.  If you look closely, in the upper right corner right by the pocket, there is a tear.  This was caused by one of Elvis’ guests attempting to make a trick shot resulting in a tear to the felt.

Pool Room
Pool Room

Notice the walls and ceiling.  They are decorated in cloth.  It took three people ten days to completely cover this room in the material.  It was quite lovely and gave the room a warm, relaxing feeling.

Jungle room
Jungle room

This was one of Elvis’ favorite rooms.  The furniture was real unique and quite popular in the 70’s.

Pasture
Pasture

Elvis had a great love for horses and would often go riding with family and friends.  When they found out he was going riding they would want to join him.

Awards Case
Awards Case
Gold Records
Gold Records
Wall of Awards
Wall of Awards

Anyone who knows anything about Elvis knows that his music awarded him many gold records and other awards.  It was breathtaking to see all these hanging on the walls and encased in glass.  The man had great talent

Wardrobe
Wardrobe
Wardrobe
Wardrobe
Wardrobe
Wardrobe

Every concert Elvis performed at he always wore a very showy costume, whether it be beads, bangles, fringe or bling.  Above are just a few of the outfits he wore.

Pool
Pool

Decorated with bushes and plants it looked very inviting,.

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These were Elvis’ vehicles he owned.  Great vintage automobiles.

Limousine
Limousine

This is the limousine that Elvis’ rode in to many of his concerts.

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This was Prascilla’s car.

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These were Elvis’ big boy toys.

Elvis' Plane--Lisa Marie
Elvis’ Plane–Lisa Marie
Elvis' Plane--Lisa Marie
Elvis’ Plane–Lisa Marie
Meditation Garden
Meditation Garden
Elvis' final resting place
Elvis’ final resting place

Elvis had been buried at another location, but with fear of vandalism he was moved onto his estate for security.

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Buried along with Elvis are his mother, father, and grandmother.

Elvis RIP
Elvis RIP

The trip to Graceland was unforgettable.  I am sure one day that we will revisit and once again be awed by the beauty of Graceland.

Heartbreak Hotel
Heartbreak Hotel

The song Heartbreak Hotel was released as a single on January 27, 1956.

Desk Phone at Heartbreak Hotel
Desk Phone at Heartbreak Hotel
Heartbreak Hotel Lobby
Heartbreak Hotel Lobby

Entryway into Heartbreak Hotel.  So elegant.

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Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys

One of the few Packers games I have seen live.  The excitement was over the top.

Gypsy & Ten Pin
Gypsy & Ten Pin
Four-legged Packer Fans
Four-legged Packer Fans

Packer fans come in all shapes and sizes,

Hook (R) has his Packer Collar

Nala (L) has her Packer Sweater

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Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys

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Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys

 

Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys

 

Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys

You have to start the game right with a tail gate party.  The neat part of tailgating, everyone shares their food and beverages.  It was fun to walk around and see how everyone was set up.

Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys

Some really came prepared

Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys

Packer fans now and always

Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys

The ultimate tailgate grill

Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys

Everyone had their own idea of what their tailgate party should consist of

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Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys

A little drinking fun

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Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys

LoneStar with a pre-game cigar

Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys

Really cool Packer bus–Can you say ultimate Packer fans

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Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys

Gypsy enjoying beverages at the tailgate

Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Tiny Packer Fan
Tiny Packer Fan
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys

The tailgate parties ended and then it was time to find our seats

Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys

Just a few people

Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Gypsy & LoneStar
Gypsy & LoneStar

 

Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys
Live At Lambeau Field
Live At Lambeau Field
Packers vs. Cowboys

It was so awesome to be at the game but unfortunately the Packers lost to the Cowboys.  It still was an awesome experience.

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