Fun in the Sun and Snow

I been cooped up for days.  We went out today and finally had some fun.  It was kinda warm and that made it even more fun to play and wrestle in the snow with my bff Katja.

But first I had to tell Katja that I felt bad that she lost her brother Kolja who died during the big snow storm.  He was 14.

Then I thought, "Life is Short" so lets play.  And we did.

Handsome Me Again
With My Mardi Gras Bandanas

We like to play Stick Tug of War sometimes.  We both win when we each get half.

Blizzard

I ate chicken Gizzards and I heard Daddies talk about this blizzard.  Sounds the same, but boy are they different.  This one means LOTS of SNOW!  This morning I didn't want to go out.

What happened here?

I couldn't find a spot to pee or do my business this morning.  That Blizzard stuff was too deep.

Helping Daddy

Neither Snow nor sleet...but Blizzards mean no mail

But if you wait a little while these trails appear mir-ac-lously just like that - usually in back of daddy and the big loud machine that I really don't like.

A path appeared up into the back yard so I can do business

That thing is what's called a "Dog House" -
silly - I live in the big house

Helping shovel

Here I am playing on the snow pile and running with my stick.

Me and Daddies out in the Frozen Waterfall

Well, we sometimes go to hike in different places for a change.  Today we went to the waterfall - Buttermilk Falls.  It was more like Icicle Falls.  You can see the icicles.  Go to Daddy's blog to see more pictures of ice.

 Here I am.

Me with Daddy Frank

Me with Daddy Leon

We went over the bridge too.

My Big Stick Challenge

Well, I got this real big stick and I was carrying it just fine till my daddies decided to go through a thick bunch of trees.  Then things got tricky.  There were all these trees in the way.  Daddies kept shouting "Come on Benni" and I can't concentrate under pressure.  I had to leave my big stick behind.



I just know if I had more time I coulda figured it out...maybe I'll try again tomorrow.

Tracking Wild Animals in the Snow

I went tracking in the snow today, up in back of the house.  I think I tracked the coyote or maybe a fox.  I didn't give a care about the bunny tracks or the deer tracks, boring...but, well, I go for CANINES cuz they are invading MY Territory!

We walk up as far as the Alpaca Farm, but I never see alpacas cuz they live in the barn and in the corral next to the barn.  That is over the other side of the field.  Here is a movie:



Before the movie we walked up back, past daddy's trees and into the woods, then to the Alpaca Farm.

Daddy's Tree Farm

I got a good nose

Now I consider this MY Territory, even though Daddy says we are off the property.  We are lucky to have woods all around us, with trails.  When we don't go to doggie park, we just go out back.

OK, Now which way?

This way I think

Let me get in closer

Lousy Coon or something crossed up the Smells

Now I got a good trail 

Am I Handsome or What!

I'm King of the Hill

One last sniff!

Me and Katja Playing Catch Me If You Can

Winter Fun and New Snow

If it weren't for the doggie park, I'd have a boring winter.  We don't go on trips to Vermont very often and of course we can't go swimming at the beach.  But I have friends at the park, especilly my girlfriend Katja.  I talk about her all the time.

We have a great time running together.  She's my chick...but she would say I'm her pup.  She likes to be top dog.  I'don't mind.  The other day we met Rusty at the park.  Rusty is 6 months old and real feisty.  He loves to play with us big dogs.  Rusty and I were playing and having a good time, but jealous Katja kept butting in and getting me by my scruff and trying to get me down.

I didn't get pissed, because it was just in fun...I think.  But sometimes Katja is just so possessive.  What's a stud like me to do.  (I use the term figuratively, because as we all know, I'll never be a true stud.  Such is life.)

Here are some pictures of me, Katja and Rusty. (and Katja's mom, Dottie)

It's always good to get some rest at home after a good romp in the doggie park.

This morning we woke up to six inches of new snow.  I can't wait to get out to chase the snowblower and maybe go for a walk.  Here I am helping with the driveway...and don't make fun of my ears!  Catching snowballs is great fun!

Waiting for dad to throw the snowball

Almost...almost...Got it!

Here comes another one.
I'm a good snowball catcher!

Man, These Holidays are Exhausting!

I've said it before, I'll say it again: I'm a handsome devil, aren't I?

Daddy Leon tried to take pictures of me opening my presents...but they all were blurry.  I guess I just move too fast!  Or daddy Leon just can't hold the camera steady.

But I slowed down and he took these with me lounging with my new squeaky toys - Goat or cow - daddies argue about what it is - and red dog.  Who cares, as long as they squeak and I can drive daddies crazy.  I squeak my toys till they say "Enough squeaking!"  Then I squeak a few more times - just because i can.

Eyes Closed

Eyes Open