Well, the difference a week and the COLD makes. Up until just recently we've been super lucky with our 'winter' weather and it hadn't felt like winter AT ALL. Everyone was joking that maybe we had skipped the season and just jumped right into spring.  Well...winter has finally shown his cold, unpleasant face! Do you remember the swans and all the pretty ducks that we on the lake across from Dad's house just last week? There were these two: And all these guys? And mom's favorite, this guy? Well...a little less then a week later and no waterbirds of any type are swimming around anymore! It's been cold enough in just the past few days that the lake is already covered in a layer of ice. Mom says she doesn't think anyone will be venturing out onto it for skating or anything just yet...but if these 20*F temps keep on, it won't be long until we can walk across the lake and not just around it.

Finally we've got a bit of weather that looks more like winter! Mom would be complaining, but she too much wanted to see a little bit of winter white.  And a little bit is just what we got.  It looks like snow, but really it seemed to be mostly ice. What? You want us to go out there? Well, ok... I'll go... ....but Honey says 'absolutely not'. Mom quick! Look over there...something in the tree! It's a cardinal! Look how bright red he is against all the dull colors of winter. ((Mom note: Can't wait to get the new lens for my camera that I ordered last night! Should give me a MUCH better zoom for things like this!)) Alright Mom...I came, I saw a bird, I did my business (both kinds!)...but now I'm cold and it's wet and I'm ready to head back inside. 

We got a bit more snow this morning, about two more inches. Nice, soft and fluffy! I do love me some good snow...it's lots of fun to run around in... ...and I do mean run, that stuff is COLD so you have to have you're good time in it FAST. Love making tracks in the snow!

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You remember the other day I told you momma said I was looking pretty shaggy? Well...apparently THAT is code for 'You already have an appointment with the groomers!' So it wasn't just a statement...she used it as a warning. The good news is I kept most of my furs, with the exception of my face and feet and bottom. It's been awfully cold, and Momma says we aren't out of it yet. Though spring is right around the corner, winter is hanging on and not wanting to let us go. As a matter of fact, this coming Sunday straight into Tuesday we're supposed to be getting more snow. So no, we are NOT out from mean old winter's grip yet. I'm crossing my paws and hoping that spring comes to save us sooner rather then later. Until then, I think I'll just stay inside where it's nice and warm and play with my squeeky-fox.

...anyone else out there having some super winter weather happening? We are here in my corner of Pennsylvania! Lots of snow is coming down, and dog oh dog is it cold out there! Momma says the what the weather humans are calling winter storm Hercules is here, and we're supposed in an area where it's projected to get 8"-10" of snow. ...8 to 10 inches?! That's almost more snow then I am tall! Mom and I were supposed to go over the poppa's house tonight. I have a grooming appointment for tomorrow and Momma has an appointment somewheres, too, and poppa's house is closer to where all this is. We could technically still go...but there is a problem. No, it's not Hercules...not yet, anyway. This Hercules storm isn't causing to much trouble yet...this is what it looked like outside half and hour ago! The problem is the house heater! Mom says that this house stays nice and warm when it's cold outside due to an oil fuel heater...the prob...

It's getting to be cold out there! Feels even colder since all my furs got cut  ThanksalotMOM! , so Mom got me a sweater. Not sure how I feel about it, I really do prefer my own furs. To be warm though, I will wear it. Mom plans on getting me a few more, so I have options during this winter. Speaking of winter...I have not seen any of this 'snow' stuff I see other doggie talk about on other blogs. Mom keeps grummbling about it when it comes up in talking, but I wish it would come here so I can finally know what it is!