My 17 Year Old Co-pilot

 I am Ryan's favorite co-pilot who doesn't talk!! 

My life began on February,14, 2005 at Twin Oaks farm in Perkins, Oklahoma. I was a hard-core lake dog, spending weekends at Lake Carl Blackwell. 



Me as a puppy with my friend Ruco


                                                                     I love my dinghy!




This is me starring on the TV show "The Real World in St Thomas". They cut my dad's face out of the picture



My ski boat


Between the years of 2005 and 2009 I rode shot-gun with my dad to Key West, FL. and back to Oklahoma. My next trip was from Oklahoma to Washington state along Highway 1 back to Oklahoma.  


I rode in the back of the truck (which is my favorite spot) until we got to LA and got pulled over. Apparently it's illegal to ride in the back of the truck in Los Angeles.


 In 2010 I jumped aboard a 60' sailboat on Clear Lake, TX to begin my adventure cruising the Caribbean. I went to 65 different Islands and 15 different countries. over 160 different ports.  

                                                                                                                                                                    


Daydreaming in the Bahamas


I'm supervising the ambulance build.


May 4, 2022...All ready to go!!


Now I'm ready for my next adventure.
My dad and I are off to Juneau, Alaska to drive whale watching boats for cruise ship guests.

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