Sunday, February 7, 2010

did I do this??

Now, I am typically not so narcissistic to think I am able to alter outcomes or situations. I am able to leave football games at half time, knowing that my team will win or lose no matter if I am there or not. BUT, the weather..it is getting a little creepy.
Some odd years ago, I was explaining to someone how my mom found my name on the hurricane list in 1976. And that the name pops up on the list every few years, but had not become a hurricane. And..this is the important part..I would say that I hoped the hurricane was big enough for people to remember it. I didn't want my namesake to be a piddly depression that bounced off in to the Atlantic. yeah...my bad.
And last year I was complaining that Richmond never got snow, I have lived here 10 years and we really needed a good snow. Not just a piddly one..but a BIG one.
Over the last 12 month, we have over 40 inches of snow. Here are more photos from the 3rd round of snow this weekend..we got about 10 inches total from this one.
Again..it was blizzard like conditions for the SECOND saturday in a rowShiloh still wanted to eat it..Dante did find one thing he likes about snowy Saturdays.But..alas we awoke to another beautiful Sunday morning with a lovely blanket of fresh snow...again..And after a few of these weather events, I have learned to preempt the sore joints and muscles by giving the aged ones Rimadyl prior to playing! So Dana, Shiloh and Henry had a nice pain free romp.
Then they all enjoyed some play time together.


Minor crash b/c Henry forgot he lacked snow brakes.Cali was playing with her toy and threw it for herself..and psyched herself out.Dana figured out the snow was lightest by the fence.
Miss Dana looking pretty
Maybe we will see green grass again by spring. I don't live in the northern states for a reason..I like snow but in small doses. But I will try to keep my weather wishes milder and to myself in the future. ;-)

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Crazy days of winter

What a winter! I feel like I am back in the 'snow belt' where I went to college. We received ANOTHER snow this weekend. This time, no one got stranded at our house. I have a minor cold so I have been pretty home bound.
This was the view on Saturday outsideand insideThe snow finally stopped late Saturday night. we were left with a difficult exit..and a solid 16 inches of snow (this was average..some were higher some were lower)And of course, the dogs enjoyed the snow...well maybe not ALL the dogs..Shiloh likes to eat the snow

Dana cautiously surveys the land for a place to pooAnd the next few photos..I like to call.. Cali is crazy and loves the snow a whole bunch.Then Henry joins the fun

For some reason, Cali liked rubbing her face in the snow this time. it reminded me of the 'sand incident' at Beach Bound Hounds a few months ago.It is a good thing she is so darn cute



This might last a few days. And once I am well, I will take more photos. Stay warm!

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Happy Birthday to Roo

Our Dana Roo Roo Pantz turns 9 on Monday. She will celebrate with a new toy (with the crinkly paper that she adores) and a new sterilized bone just for her. She is our special Dana..from the moment we first met 4 years ago
you became our Dancin' Dana.
Happy Birthday, Dana!!!We are also watching Jackson this weekend. he is a funny boy. He enjoys some sunshine.While the 'geriatrics' playThen Jackson and Cali want in on the fun..Throw the ball, LADDYYYY!!!Queen bee wins again...
To the victor goes the spoils..
We had 9 dogs arrive on Saturday..always a fun time. check out the photos on the GPA blog linked on the right!