February is a favorite month of mine. Yes, it is usually bitter cold but the days are filled with bright blue skies and the nights full of stars. You can feel the days getting longer and know that Spring is just around the corner.
Well, February in the Northeast has been anything but typical. Only one major snowstorm, and that melted quickly. The temperature has been as high as 70 one day and it feels like Spring is here. So I decided that with a warm evening in the 50's and a bright moon (not quite a full moon) we all would go for a walk. The boys - Fionnegan, Gunnarr and Shorty have had real cabin fever so as soon as I said "Who wants to go for a walk?" they all ran to the door. Gunnarr was first in line to get his harness, and even little Fionn, who sometimes tries to hide at these times, was right there for his harness as well. Shorty tries to be cooperative and lies down! So I was able to slip his on while he was reclining.
Off we went to the local school. There are lights in the parking lot and it is on a street that is not busy. And the special bonus, the asphalt will help trim Shorty's nails! You could sense the excitement in the car. All three looking out the window excited for an evening romp. And the moonlight was simply beautiful.
We had a great time, no wet pavement to get white paws dirty (and hence no need for a bath after a walk), minimal traffic and I also had a light as bright as the moon for those dark corners. My goal was to walk them until they were tired and would get a good night sleep. Maybe it is me who needs that good night sleep.
So while our February is uncharacteristically warm, we have enjoyed the evenings with time on the porch to enjoy some fresh air. A nor'easter is reported to be arriving in a day or two, not sure if it will bring rain or snow with the heavy winds, but at least we have gotten a bit of exercise before being confined indoors. Whatever happens we are ready. March will entre as a lamb but will soon become a lion!
Here are a few pictures of my boys.
Fionnegan and Gunnarr cuddle after the walk. Good idea. Need some rest to recharge those batteries after the run around the school!
Well, February in the Northeast has been anything but typical. Only one major snowstorm, and that melted quickly. The temperature has been as high as 70 one day and it feels like Spring is here. So I decided that with a warm evening in the 50's and a bright moon (not quite a full moon) we all would go for a walk. The boys - Fionnegan, Gunnarr and Shorty have had real cabin fever so as soon as I said "Who wants to go for a walk?" they all ran to the door. Gunnarr was first in line to get his harness, and even little Fionn, who sometimes tries to hide at these times, was right there for his harness as well. Shorty tries to be cooperative and lies down! So I was able to slip his on while he was reclining.
Off we went to the local school. There are lights in the parking lot and it is on a street that is not busy. And the special bonus, the asphalt will help trim Shorty's nails! You could sense the excitement in the car. All three looking out the window excited for an evening romp. And the moonlight was simply beautiful.
We had a great time, no wet pavement to get white paws dirty (and hence no need for a bath after a walk), minimal traffic and I also had a light as bright as the moon for those dark corners. My goal was to walk them until they were tired and would get a good night sleep. Maybe it is me who needs that good night sleep.
So while our February is uncharacteristically warm, we have enjoyed the evenings with time on the porch to enjoy some fresh air. A nor'easter is reported to be arriving in a day or two, not sure if it will bring rain or snow with the heavy winds, but at least we have gotten a bit of exercise before being confined indoors. Whatever happens we are ready. March will entre as a lamb but will soon become a lion!
Here are a few pictures of my boys.
Fionnegan and Gunnarr cuddle after the walk. Good idea. Need some rest to recharge those batteries after the run around the school!
Here is Shorty on the porch with Fionn behind him. My observation is that the dogs are developing a close bond. They interact more and more - not just the wresting but also look for each other when they are outside.
Gunnarr and Shorty seem particularly close, and Gunnarr often watches for Shorty at the door. Shorty goes outside often and likes to sit on a porch and watch the neighbors and anything else that may be happening. Fionn seems to be content staying inside with me.
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