Is anything ever simple?

Hi All,
I know it has been awhile since my last post, but sometimes life trumps blogging.  This is one of those times.  There is a lot happening at Poodle Place. You won't believe it! Is anything every simple?
On that note, both of the "boys" went to the holistic vet and chiropractor today.  Ok, so you think I am as nutty as my dogs? Perhaps.
To make a long and unpleasant story short, both the chiropractor and vet feel Baron needs additional assistance.  Are you ready for this, dear readers?  They recommended swimming!!!  While our heroine (ME - in case you forgot) truly loves to swim, I never thought of including Baron in my daily swim routine. Imagine the joy of swimming in one lane while Baron is dog paddling in the next!  Would the other swimmers object?  Baron is thrilled at the prospect of encroaching on my "me" time, and insists that poodles are welcome everywhere.
 When we returned home from the vet's, Baron ran to my swim bag and tried to eat my snorkel. Perhaps I never mentioned my swim routine?  I will detail it another time. 
After much discussion of the options, which involve yours truly (ME) standing up to my knees in cold lake water or colder stone quarry water, the vet recommended a special pool for dogs (no chlorine).  Lucky me, I get to drive approximately 2 hours round trip twice a month to take Baron for a swim. Monthly is ok, weekly is better. Why am I not excited???
Unfortunately, my friend Patti recently sold her house (and pool); I am sure if she knew Baron would need to swim, she would have reconsidered.  Anyone else want to make an offer to help Baron?  Before you jump in (pun intended), remember that Baron has NEVER gone swimming hence you may have to provide a life guard and possibly floaties or a life vest.
More later
Botswain