Taking a Spring Break Trip with the Dogs

Duffy and MacGregor had been so well-behaved after the girls had taught them tricks that Charlie and Judy decided that they could go with them on their annual spring break trip. The boys were home from college, Scott could get off from work, and the girls had their vacation time, as well. They all finally decided that the best place to visit this year would be San Antonio.

San Antonio has the Alamo, River Walk, Six Flags Over Texas, and Sea World among other tourist delights. So they packed their van and headed to the South. The first afternoon they arrived in Waco, Texas, and found a motel. Then, since they had time, they decided to visit the President's ranch in Crawford, Texas. Since this ranch is the Bush's home you can't really visit it, but you can get close. The folks in Crawford are very protective of the President's family and respect their privacy. The family drove nearby the ranch and deciding that the dogs needed a break, stopped to accommodate them.

Duffy, who had been so good lately, ran away. He ran right on to the ranch followed quickly by Secret Service agents. The Campbells were appalled. The agents would not let them on the ranch to help, so they could only wait and worry. What was Duffy doing? MacGregor was very worried and whined and barked, but he would not follow. He was so much better behaved than Duffy!

Soon a pickup truck appeared with President Bush himself driving. Duffy sat beside him on the front seat next to his dogs, Mrs. Beasley and Barney. The President pulled up to the van and asked if the Campbells were missing a family member. They were so sorry to have put the President out by having to catch their dog! When he saw MacGregor sitting there, he asked them if they had time, would they like to visit the ranch, as he was sure that his wife Laura would love to meet them and give the dogs some treats. Charlie said that they could not impose on his valuable time, but he insisted. The Secret Service men checked them all very carefully and decided they were no threat, and then they could follow the pickup back to the ranch house.

Mrs. Bush came out of the house, greeted the family, and fussed over Duffy and MacGregor, finally giving both of them doggy treats. The Campbells thanked their hosts and headed back to Crawford, wondering whether anyone would believe this visit had happened. Living with Duffy could be quite exciting!