I know you haven't seen much of me the last week, and
We are pretty sure that it will be sporadic for
the next two weeks, but I told My Vickie
that we at least needed to check in and let you
know we are ok.
Like I said, it has been
foggy, smoggy, icy and bitterly cold
here in Northern Utah
The last few days with all the bad air,
fog and smog we have also
had the first ice storm that My Vickie
can ever remember happening.
Course Us Dog (like Dougal above and below)
still think we are in heaven, cause as you
know, we are good with water in whatever
form it should decide to show itself.
I have not been able to go for
walks or hikes for a week because
My Vickie says it is dangerous for her.
Apparently it wasn't too dangerous
for Dougal, his dad took him
for a long hike after the last storm.
But I did get to go and do a demonstration
about wilderness safety, Search Dogs
and Therapy Dogs
This was a great group of kids
and me, Tucker and Tye had a great time.
We even got to play soccer with the kids.
They had one of the boys climb way
up high on some stuff about 6 feet off the ground
and then they brought me in to find him.
Pfft....like that was hard or tricky to me.
Come on...it's me.
My Vickie would have got a picture of
me after I jumped up onto the high shelf
to find my boy but she was so surprised
that i climbed up there, she
didn't have time to grab the camera.
Back at the Day Care I found
my buddy Goose snoozing the day away
Actually, that is how most of us
have spent the last week.
Snoozing
Miss Bessie opened her eyes
for this picture, then went right
back to sleep
I guess I'll have to accept that this is
how my days are going to be for
at least a few more days, I kind of understand
cause this morning I went out to play
and cut my foot on the ice and kept slipping
and falling. Maybe you humans are right.
I mean, yes I have two more legs than you do
but no sense breaking one of them just
to get a little fun today.
I know that as soon as it is reasonable
My Vickie will take me hiking and to the river
to make up for it.
Stay Safe
Bert
Added Note: Thanks to Murphy and Stanleys
mom we have a new de-icer for all of those
of you who live in our area.
We are going out to try it right now.
THANKS MURPHY
Mix 1T rubbing alcohol and 1t of Dawn dish soap in 1/2 a gallon of water. It melts the ice and does not refreeze. We just did 17 steps off our deck and it worked great!
Keep Calm & Bark On!
Murphy & Stanley
45 comments:
Oh it looks cold to me, I'm glad we have only our daily rain. You look great between all the kids - I'll bet they all love you (who wouldn't love you). Stay warm and cosy ;o)
OMPUG you have so much snow and now crappy ice...please be careful outside tooling around in the snow...you are like wonderdog, bert, anytime anyone gets lost they just sing that little song to you!
stella rose
We think the bestest place is inside sleeping, way to cold and to much snow for us little guys!
Your Pals
Sus & Bites
Staying safe and warm is the best option at the moment we think - time for roaming and romping later :)
Woof! Woof! Golden LOVE the SNOW photos. You guys be safe n stay warm ... that's the most important. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
Bert, we did not get the ice storm here in Pocatello, but it warmed up enough to thaw some and turn the snow into ice. Mom tried to slip a few times this morning.
We are all getting cabin fever, soo ready for spring.
Keep warm and safe
hugs
Bailey, Hazel & Greta
Yes it is terrible!! Mom just used a dog-safe ice melt and it worked out well so if you do not know about it:
Mix 1T rubbing alcohol and 1t of Dawn dish soap in 1/2 a gallon of water. It melts the ice and does not refreeze. We just did 17 steps off our deck and it worked great!
Keep Calm & Bark On!
Murphy & Stanley
Oh Bert!! We're snoozing here, too, cuz it's raining, and while swimming is great, RAIN is not!! Mom doesn't understand our logics!!
-Bart and Ruby
Oh...we saw that about the de-icing in an email that was sent to Mommy but didn't think much of it (well, to be fair, we don't have winter). So happy to know it works!
Take care of your foot, Bert. Those are very wise words you said. We hope Allred is staying indoors too?
This winter, I'm learning lots of things on blogs that I haven't a clue about. Berms, salting, snow boots, Thorlos, de-icers and another mystifying thing I can't even remember the word. Who would have thought pretty icing from the sky could cause so many problems! Here's hoping everyone makes it through this awful season without fractured hips and getting SAD.
Dude it is better to stay in and sleep. OH MY Goodness. The top of all my snow is a thick layor of ice! And walking in it, well I am just going to say it, it SUCKS. I do not like that at all! I'll see you in a bit. Get the couch ready for me. Unless that deicer from Murphy and Stanley works. Then I will be outside with you. After all a guy does have to, you know, pee and poop.
Blessings,
Goose
Heeeeeeeeeello! Heck, I was hopin' sombuddy would feel sorry fur me and da sleet we is gettin' but never mind.
Thems is some incredible fotos...even if it is in da snow...hehehe.
Awwwwwe, looks at Goose sleepin' off our visit. Thank you so very much fur join' da Bucket List Tour, you really made it most joyfull.
Puddles
OMD we SAW Goose's Post about the Ice. We get a LOT of Ice here on our hill... you can bet your collar that WE will be trying Murphy and Stanley's De Icer stuffs..
We have SAFE T Salt butt it will NOT work if it gets below 22 degrees.
MOM wrote the "RECIPE" Down and will be givin it a TRY when the next Ice storm comes.... which we think will be in a couple of day.
THANKS... to all THREE of you fur givin us the heads up about this.
Best you stay in is right Bert! We don't need no broken legs or paws or noses.
Get your snoozing in now so that when the weather does clear up you can get back outside and run like the breeze.
Hugs,
Lily Belle & Muffin
Wozzers, sounds like you have more wintery weather than we have up here in Alaska. Sorry your not out enjoying it. I see you did get to enjoy the company of a couple Aussie friends...so it's all good!
Wow, you guys in the snow make me cold! I think the nappers have the right idea!
The photo with snow on your face is absolutely beautiful. Looks like you had a fun time with the kids. I hope you stay warm and snuggly tonight.
Kelsey
This is like our fifth time trying to comment. Our computer or blogger or modem or something is going crazy.
nearly forgot what we wanted to say. That de-icer sounds good. We don't get ice here much. Sounds like you had a fantastic day out with those kids (we don't like kids much--unless they have food.)
We're hibernating, too, because it's still too hot for furry creatures. Hope you get a melt soon so you can hike.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
That sure is some nasty weather you are having. I agree that you should just stay inside until it is safe to venture out. BTW it sure looked like you had fun with all those kids.
Millie
Hi Bert, So glad you and Miss Vickie are staying safe inside. Don't want any injuries at all. We are having nice weather but it is supposed to snow next week-I'm loving it being so warm and really don't want the snow. Thanks for the tip from the boys-we can get ice here on walkways and I've fallen before, don't want to again.
Have a great weekend my friends!
Noreen & Hunter
Oh thanks for sharing the de-icer tip. And you look just regal and gorgeous as you do your work with the kids. Take care and keep your Vickie warm.
Oh my, aren't you having some cold, snowy weather. Still, it sure can be fun. Penny the Jack Russell dog, however, wasn't too thrilled about it this evening.
I'm sure those youngsters adore you. I see Penny is having a well earned snooze! :)
Enjoy your weekend.
Gary
You do such a great job keeping the kids educated
We wish you could romp in our field at our house. The weather is great! You could play in our pond, too. Stay safe and warm til the thaw starts. (thanks for the tip!)
Glad to hear that you're keeping busy indoors and thanks for the tip, we're going to try it, we don't want the blind trio to slip and fall!
When it's that cold, you have to sleep a lot to keep up your strength!
Hi Bert! Looks like you have been having fun! Brrr!
Licks,
Ruthie
We'll be trying that de icing trick here for sure! Thanks for the tip!
I cut my pad on the ice the other day, too, but I don't let it hold me back from fun! I hope you can get out some soon!
Bunny
Wow thanks for passing on that great recipe. Mommy is going to try it. We don't use salt much, cause I get it in my toes and then I cry cause it hurts. I hope you get to go out and play soon, but napping is a good thing as well. I love when you do your school trips.
Loveys Sasha
Brrrrr....That really sounds COLD!
Hibernation would be a good thing right about now!
Oh boy you need a face wiper. It's freezing
Benny & Lily
Stay warm and healthy, pals
Cotton
We really enjoyed seeing the pics of you doing your rescue job!! It has been VERY frigid and snowy here in NY as well. We will pass that recipe for melting stuff over to mama to try out. Thanks for the tip! We are catching up on our naps...xoxo Chloe and LadyBug
That looks like an awful lot of snow! We agree that staying indoors sounds like a pretty good option! We hope Allred understands this too!
Woofs,
Tommy
Glad you're okay big fella. Your Mom must be SO proud of you! Deccy x
Sounds like a peaceful week. As usual, you look dashing and exceptionally handsome posing with the kids.
We hope you guys are safe.
Huggies and Cheese,
Haopee
YIKES! Just realized that the ice melting recipe doesn't specify HOT water. it needs to be HOT water. Sorry we forgot that! Several people (including us) used it and it worked really well. Sorry!! Please update to say HOT water - thanks!
M&S
We're sure glad to see that you're OK. We heard about the horrible ice over on Goose's blog. There is NOTHING worse than ice! Mom wrote down that ice melt recipe -- many thanks for sharing! We hope we won't need it, but it's there now, just in case!
Stay safe, buddy!
Play bows,
Zim
Wish you could come with your mama in June. It is the best month to visit Alaska IMHO.
It sounds like you must be having similarly insane weather as we're having. I hope that the ice melts soon for you. It sounds very scary!
I'm not surprised that Bert couldn't be tricked on a search!!!! I love seeing him with the kids. He's such a naturally loving and lovable dog.
Me is furry sick of snow! Me wants winter to bes over and today, wes gots above 0c (32f) for the first time in weeks and weeks! Kozmo went outside and quit tormenting mes! Me is so furry happy! Me hopes it breaks for yous guys soon too!
Kisses
Nellie
I hope the weather gets better so you can get back to those great hikes soon, Bert!
I too hope you get a break in the weather. I am excited to try the ice melt!
Glad you are resting up and being careful. Definitely cannot take a chance in getting more hurt than a cut, Mr. Bert.
But we like Goose's idea better... can we sleep until Spring?
Shelle, Milo, Dixie and Newby,
http://simpaticodreams.blogspot.com/
What a great recipe for a de-icer. And I love your new header!
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