Alex has pegged his spot for the moment. Good thing he moves before Carlos comes up. Usually, Alex starts on the floor, then comes up when the room cools down. All that fur keeps him warmer than the rest of us!

Romping with the cat. One is always following the other!

Finn is patiently waiting for me to throw the stick. This is a bit trickier in the small home yard-on the hill-in the snow, than it is at the park! He got a couple throws in, but mostly had to wait until Sunday at the park. We made up for it this morning! It was too cold to take the camera though - 8 degrees does not make you want to take off gloves for pictures!

Run, boys! RUN!!!

Friday, Jan 21 - snowed last night and the dogs are crazy with excitement. I was off Friday, so brought over Gregor and Finn for play time before dark. You can see that Carlos, Gregor and Alex were having a great time dashing on the hillside in the snow. Sorry, I missed the shot where Gregor dumped Alex off the rock wall. He rolled over in the snow, shook himself off and went right back to dodging through the trees and bushes!

January 20 - Big day for the President and a big day for me. This is my birthday. Does this mean I only "age" every four years? Sounds good to me! I tried to find a current, complimentary picture, but will have to wait until I (hopefully) get my HP812 returned this weekend. Then we will try a for a new updated shot. Today is filled with good things, best being a day off from work. YIPPEEE! I have to go soon, take Kit to the vet. He was my self-birthday-present in 2001. Time for his annual check up and shots. Plans to get the car cleaned inside and out, and get a manicure/pedicure. A haircut would be a plus! Guess I better get the shower in first! More to follow -

Temperature is going down fast tonight. 39 now, with a low of 28 tonight. Alex doesn't care, he has all that extra coat! Hopefully, it will slow down the rain and the flooding!

Kit's place to watch from (and sleep in) this week -

Have you ever seen such an eager fellow? Tuesday night, Gregor and Finn came to play for a bit. I think they all had a good time. What do you think? It is warm for January - 64 degrees tonight. The rivers are high and there is much flooding. Our back yard is slippery on the hill. I got home before dark tonight so I could do potty duty. Almost slipped on my behind! It is supposed to get VERY cold this weekend. At least I can stop mopping for a day or two.

Tuesday night, raining and 46 degrees. Alex is getting practice standing on the rug and getting dried off as he comes in from outside. This is one more thing that Carlos can teach him. Carlos is GREAT about stopping, laying down and letting me clean off his feet.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

A Picture Share!

ALEX'S LINKS

Visit this site to see Alex's canine friends in their own place. Some day, we will figure out how to put this on the sidebar so it is not lost in the Archive. Meanwhile, enjoy!

Getting warmer every day! Better enjoy the snow NOW!

White Christmas in Cincinnati

Some folks are digging out from our record snow this week. Some are not. I tell folks we live on a hill, kind of like the inside of a spoon when there is snow and ice. Can't get anywhere without going up. So true, and so slippery.

Alex is finally able to enjoy the snow from Wednesday again! It has been pretty cold out. OK, truth is, he enjoyed it, I just could not get any pictures.
This morning, we walked down the road to the right behind Alex. This leads to a dead end on the hillside where we sometimes let the dogs play and run. Alex was in sucha hurry this morning he litterally pulled me all the way DOWN. Good thing we didn't ge a picture of that!

Snow is too hard on back porch to dig into today. Maybe later?

Dog's Night Before Christmas

Dog's Night Before Christmas
Author Unknown
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.
My dogs were nestled, all snug in "MY" bed,
While visions of chewie toys danced in their heads.
I in my sweat pants and Dad in his sweater,
Had just settled down to read the Great Dog Reporter,
When up on the roof there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my chair to see what was the matter!
Off to the window I flew in a flash,
Tore open the shutter and threw up the sash.
The moon on the crest of the new fallen snow
Gave a luster of midday to the objects below.
And what to my wondering eyes did appear
but a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.
With a little old driver so lively and quick
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
With a sputter of ashes -- a flurry of soot,
He slid down the chimney with all of his loot.
My Dogs stood there so regal and proud,
Guarding their home with barks oh so loud.
St. Nick showed no fear and called them by name,
He knew in his heart they were gentle and tame.
He brought out his list, checking it twice.
"Well, my beauties, all year you've been very nice.
I have in my bag toys and much more,
Just tell me what you pups really long for."
My dogs talked to each other -- much to my surprise
and turned to Santa with tears in their eyes,
"We have chewies and balls and ropes to be tugged,
We are pampered and coddled and petted and hugged.
But for Christmas, dear Santa, we have but one care,
that all dogs be loved as much as we are.
We want no dog beaten, whipped or chained,
No dog abandoned, abused or maimed.
We want all dogs, no matter what size,
to see love reflected in their master's eyes."
St. Nick stopped for a moment to gather his wits,
"I have nothing to stop humans from being such twits."
All dogs are so beautiful and are such a treasure,
Living only to be loved and give humans pleasure.
This lesson I will try to teach
Then maybe your wish will be within my reach."
St. Nick leaned over and kissed each beautiful head.
"Now you gentle giants, go off to bed.
Think good thoughts and dream good dreams
Of running and jumping and playing in streams."
St. Nick turned to me, his face wet with tears.
"Be proud of your babies, they are such dears."
In an instant St. Nick disappeared in a poof,
And I heard him chuckle as he ran on the roof.
He jumped in his sleigh and to his team gave a whistle,
and off he flew like the down on a thistle.
And I heard him exclaim as they drove out of sight,

"Merry Christmas to All and To All Dogs a Good Life!"

Canine Christmas Eve

Gregor waits by the tree - "hurry, hurry!!"

Finn makes short work of a new holiday toy while Carlos looks on.