This stuff has already melted, but it will be back
It was so cold on my run last weekend I had to wear a toque (wool hat for you non Canadians), a jacket and mittens (my hands are ridiculously cold all the time). That run inspired me to do the closet swap – you know – pack all your summer clothes up and bring out the sweaters. Gotta love life in the north. I shouldn’t even bother putting winter clothes away for the short “hot” season we get, but it is more out of principle.
Did you know we had 3.5 months snow free this year? Pretty amazing hey?
Regardless of the cold, I am still loving running in the wilds right now. With no bugs and the beautiful colours who could resist?!
Kobi on our foggy weekend run. Notice she’s sticking her tongue out at me.
Kobi has been loving the cooler weather and has 4-7 epic squirrel or grouse chases every walk and run. Unfortunately one of these epic chases resulted in an injury, a back injury of all things. She must have slipped or tripped as all I heard was a yelp and then she wasn’t keen on jumping up anymore.
What did you say? I can’t run?
I drove her 390km (230ish miles) one way (and then back again) to see a veterinarian as we were pretty worried (no vet in my town). No fractures or breaks, but she’s on anti inflammatories and is going to need 3 weeks of rest. Ever tried containing a hyper-super-fit dog for three weeks? It’s not going to be easy. Poor Kobi. She is showing signs of improvement already so everything should be a-okay soon enough.
I think this will be our Christmas card as I never get all 4 critters in one shot
How many months snow free do you get? Any ideas on how to keep a hyper dog calm without excessive exercise?
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October 10, 2014 at 8:17 am
We have, on average, one snow day every 4 years – does that count? The entire Las Vegas valley will come to a standstill and it will be the top story in the news for days 🙂 If you ever make it down here for a visit (I have a lovely guest room now that the girls have moved out) October is the niceset month of all – no longer ungodly hot and beautiful every day.
October 10, 2014 at 8:42 am
That counts! I recall very well hearing about your ‘snow days’ down there. I will make it down your way soon. I have to – never been there yet! I’ll aim for October too! I don’t want to hit one of your ‘snow days’.
October 10, 2014 at 8:47 am
We get between 5-7 months of snow free weather in NS…but you never know when it’s going to snow sometimes! We are having amazing weather this week and it’s wonderful but I know that the mitts and toques have to come out very soon! Poor Kobi, speedy recovery buddy!
October 10, 2014 at 8:53 am
I could tolerate 5-7 months snow free. Enjoy your beautiful weather for Thanksgiving! Kobi is doing better every day. It’s going to be hard to hold her back!
October 10, 2014 at 10:34 am
Only 3.5 snow free months!!!! I was just thinking that didn’t the snow recently melt away for you when I saw the title of your post. I can’t live with so much winter. I don’t even like how much we have in NYC and I know it’s not really all that bad.
October 10, 2014 at 10:43 am
It did recently melt. We get 2-3 snowfalls that don’t stay too long. Then winter really shows up. Winter is relative I think. I’m sure if I had 6 months snow free I’d still complain 😊
October 10, 2014 at 12:39 pm
Here in Colorado we probably get 4.5 months snow free, although it hasn’t snowed yet, and normally does in October. Our last snow was May, so we shall see! Poor Kobi – hope she heals up soon and can get back to being her adorable active self!
October 10, 2014 at 1:09 pm
I could handle 4.5 months snow free, heck I think I could handle Colorado in general. Dogs hide pain so well. There are times when I think I imagined everything and she’s 100%, but then you see her flinch a bit when she goes to scratch her neck and you know she’s still hurting.
October 10, 2014 at 2:13 pm
I don’t get any snow, so this is crazy to me!
October 10, 2014 at 9:45 pm
Wow, no snow ever. I’ve never lived where there hasn’t been snow. I’m not sure if I could live without it. Well, some days I sure could.
October 10, 2014 at 4:02 pm
Kobi is a precious baby!!! Just the cutest!! I hope Kobi feels better!! Awww!! I love your last picture!! So sweet!! Would make a fab Christmas card!! 🙂 🙂
October 10, 2014 at 9:48 pm
She is precious! Thanks for your sweet comments!! I hope to get more photos of the whole crew but they hardly ever sit still long enough!
October 11, 2014 at 8:24 am
12 months snow free 🙂
October 11, 2014 at 9:26 am
I guess that’s why everyone loves California! I think the seasons are so programmed into my life I wouldn’t know what to do without snow.
October 11, 2014 at 9:52 pm
Wow!! Snow already! We get about 11.5 months snow-free here in Vancouver 😉 Now rain is a different story, although we’ve been pretty lucky the last little bit. Makes me worried about what Mama Nature has in store for us this winter…
I love your animal pack!!! Looks like a fun bunch 🙂
October 11, 2014 at 9:58 pm
I think I prefer snow over all the rain you get in Vancouver. Although I would just have to get more pretty rain boots instead of snow boots. When it snows in Vancouver we sure all hear about it! It’s a pretty big deal.
My little pack is petty fun. They hardly sit still long enough to get a photo of them all together.
October 13, 2014 at 1:32 pm
Poor little Kobi! I’m sorry to hear about that, but glad he’s on the mend!
No snow here yet, but the frost is setting in. I just wish it would hurry up and get here so I can swap out my shoes for some skis. I can’t deal with this 80 degrees one day 30 the next. Although the fall foliage has been delish this year!
October 13, 2014 at 3:48 pm
Kobi is getting better but I fear she’s already overdoing things.
Once all the leaves are gone (like now) I just want it to snow already too. Now it’s just grey outside. Enjoy your fall colours!!
October 13, 2014 at 3:53 pm
I don’t know why I called Kobi a he. That’s my biggest pet peeve in the world 🙂
October 13, 2014 at 3:55 pm
No worries. It’s a boy’s name I think. She’s a bit of a tomboy anyway.
October 15, 2014 at 2:39 pm
Oh wow! You are a dedicated pup momma. Poor Kobi! Lots of marrow bones or frozen peanut butter kongs to keep her occupied? Thats a tough one, hope she heals quickly. Send some snow to NY! We are still hitting 70s some days )= I’m ready for cooler weather.
October 15, 2014 at 3:11 pm
Good idea on the peanut butter kongs. She seems really good but yesterday I let her off leash and of course she ran like a maniac and when she came in she went straight to her bed downstairs. She never does that unless I’m down there too so I know she needs more time (just like the doctor said). I’d love to send some snow and cool weather your way! It’s cold up here and it snowed again yesterday and hasn’t all melted yet.
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October 21, 2014 at 8:25 am
I can’t believe that crap. It’s still 90 down here.
The only way I can think of to calm a dog without exercise is to give him a job – like carrying something, etc.
October 21, 2014 at 10:00 am
I can’t believe it’s still 90 down there! Kobi does need a job. I’ve noticed that she’s taken to guarding her food and dog treats very intensely since her injury.
October 15, 2015 at 10:55 pm
Hi Angie, it is a year later. They are talking some snow this weekend (but it will not stay), and the last snows are around the middle of April. So I guess 6 months snow, 6 months snow free.
Have a marathon also this weekend, and am the process of getting my cold weather running gear together.
Hope all is well with you, Kobi and the rest of your household! 🙂
~Carl~
October 16, 2015 at 1:56 pm
We haven’t had any snow stick around yet. I’m kind of looking forward to it to be honest! I have my winter gear out and ready to go!
I need to catch up on your posts! A marathon! Awesome! Have a great race!!
October 16, 2015 at 3:23 pm
Thank you so much Angie!