Louisiana
12-17 July 2011
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On the first day of Lucy's visit to her friends Craig and Diane, we
visited this wonderful steam paddle wheel boat, and had a lovely trip
around the waterways, though it was very hot and humid!
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Craig enjoying the ride!
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Some of the unusual swamp-like scenery - there are 'roads' through the
area, and you need to know your way!
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Lucy takes a turn at the wheel
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The boiler
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An unusual sight - the largest soup tin in the world, perhaps?
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The 'Graceful Ghost' back at her mooring
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Lucy & Diane, looking forward to getting back to air conditioning!
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Another day, we took one of Diane's cars out for a spin - this is her
old Porsche.....
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....and this is the new one!
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They have also just bought this RV for super-comfort when away at dog
shows - lucky them!
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Shreveport happens to have one of the rare towers with bells installed
for English style change ringing, so of course we had to go and visit!
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Lucy with the Shreveport ringers, who are coming on very well,
particularly considering they are all learning at once!
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Great numberplate!
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From there, we went to a bar where Craig has a regular weekly gig, and
enjoyed listening to the band
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The following morning, it was snack time for the dogs, before we went
out for another ringing practice
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Back home, it appears to be snack time again.....
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That afternoon, we were privileged to visit the home of Dr Cline, the
American part of the Pascavale Cavaliers, and here is Diane is having a
cuddle with the renowned Ch Pascavale Enchanted - Winston's grandfather!
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The following evening there was a car rally nearby - it was too hot to
stay long, but here are a few of the cars there
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On Lucy's last day, we visited a town just over the Texas border where
much of it is still looking like the 1950s - great fun!
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Back home, Johnny is coming at a run!
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Ch Luphenex Land A Victory RN, also known as Winston, poses
for a photo with Marie
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And here's a temporary houseguest, Bella the chihuahua
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The champ again!
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Marie taking possession of the comfy chair
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And Roux looking cheerful.
Another wonderful visit - looking forward both to Craig & Diane visiting
next year, and my next visit to them!
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