We found Lucas via newspaper at a breeder near Viejas casino in San Diego county in July 1998. We'd wanted a dog forever, but with years of San Diego renting and apartmental bias against large dogs, we had to hold off until we finally bought a house in east county.

We wanted a lab because of their mellow temperament and gentle nature. (Nature is strong with labs, castration does not effect their sex drive!)

Hug me.	In retrospect I should have had shots taken every month, but at least there's a growth progression. These we all taken prior to getting a digital camera.
Double exposure	This row is all from a too-early in his life hike up El Cajon Peak.	Wait for me!
Zot!	Am I supposed to blow these out or eat'em?
Engarde	Five years later he still insists on chasing the hose	Evil buds Lucas and 'Pern. No added colors or effects, just pure retina flash.
Huh?	What?	I AM the handsome dog
Yes, I am a little lap dog.	Anybody we know?	Bones are boring - where are the scraps?
Waaaaaterrrrr!	In "lake" Barrett (they're all reservoirs) in San Diego	Trying to dislodge rodents
Various	snoozing	poses.