Ice covered rocks; snow on the ground; layers of clothes; limited skin exposed to the air … and a spiked coffee as soon as I get home. Winter has arrived at last! What is there not to love about S. Ontario?
Of course there are “some of us” who have a double layer and fitted fur coat, and also expect to be taken out to sniff trees, hydrants, walls, light posts, road sign posts and other objects that are pee targets … regardless of the temperature (about -20C when this pic was taken on Monday).
Some of you will notice that he has boots on. He doesn’t like them, but adjusts very quickly once his nose takes charge of the walk. At least he does not get the pain from salt crystals being jammed between his pads, or the burning sensation of salt on his paws!
What a wonderful winter day you went out and enjoyed. Thanks for sharing. I am dreaming of the day when we can have a big dog again.
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We might have it cold here …. but with blue skies and sun (and a big dog), who could want for anything more? 🙂
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…”and a good time was had by all!”
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Indeed! 🙂
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Welcome to the “hardy” Canadian club for those of us who venture into the cold for our fur pals. What a beautiful stroll along the water!
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There’s a lot to be said for a cold and crisp day, and while I miss the ocean …. a huge lake is a pretty good alternative! 🙂
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Those dog boots are a good send on wintery days. Enjoy winter moments along with that spiked coffee.
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Indeed I will Monika. Winter is a time to be enjoyed to the fullest (given the lack of alternatives)!
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Beat a sharp stick in the eye. 👁
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It certainly does! 🙂
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Benjamin is so clever! He recognized the word “dog” in the email amidst my inbox and said : “That must be from Ray!” As soon as I opened the post and he saw the photo he laughed and said : “I love Ray’s boots and Mr. Colin’s funny hat!” He wanted me to make the photo larger and was disappointed that Ray couldn’t “get bigger”, he also wishes that the snow would come to his house too! When I read the post to him, he laughed and said “that the ‘pee targets’ will get yellow frozen all over them!” Since Ray’s nose is so tiny, Benjamin kissed his index finger and placed it on Ray’s nose and wants you to “give Ray lots of treats.” Thank-you x 2!!
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Always happy when Benjamin is happy! Check your email. 🙂
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you are in South Ontario? You must not be that far from us, we are 34 miles north of Detroit!
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Well I guess “not far” is a relative term. We are on the outskirts of Toronto. 🙂
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Bless him 😀😀😀💜
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🙂
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I can’t even imagine -20c… but glad to know that you and Ray have embraced the season.
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Given that I cannot control the weather, it seems very practical to simply embrace it! 🙂
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Noticed Ray’s boots Colin. Maggie has some too now, though we haven’t tested them out fully yet. Our snow has gone, but it’s bitterly cold here and we had a heavy frost again this morning. Hubby has just bought me a new woolly scarf. It’s wide, thick and long so will keep neck, chest and midriff warm. Maggie goes out with her coat and fluorescent jacket on every time now. She’s shed her winter coat and feeling the cold bless her.
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Sounds like you’re all ready! 🙂
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Having read about the foot rot affecting dogs and having a couple of long journeys for hospital appointments, we decided to play safe. She won’t be happy………………………. !!
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Looks invigorating. Enjoy.
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We do. There is a sadistic satisfaction in knowing that our sub zero temperatures will kill off a lot of “bugs”!
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Too funny! I end up breaking out in a sweat trying to bundle up enough to stand around outside with my older dog who works his nose far more than his legs.
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Can totally relate. I get dressed first and then get Ray ready. I am sweating before I can get him through the back door! 🙂
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All I can say is Brrrrr.
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Just have to dress for it! 🙂
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