The Shot - by Phod

 Dear pals,

Last Friday I had to go to the vet for my librela shot. I do not like this monthly trip. First, I didn't get breakfast, so I couldn't throw up in Lady's car to show her how displeased I was. (I did throw up a little when I got home, out of the car). Then I saw a dog across the parking lot who did not seem friendly (he was in a room by the time I got inside, Lady took her time going in). Then they commented on my weight (I lost a few pounds). Then they discussed my poop eating (hello, private information here!) Finally the tech gave me my shot and Lady did at least make sure it was in my front leg, I do prefer that.

Not here again

Now I may not like the process of this, but there is no denying this is a miracle for me. Apparently if you block my pain receptors, I can feel more puppy like and really want to play. Lady knows there is some controversy about this medication (what medication doesn't come with some), but says she is extremely grateful it is able to help her old Phod live his best golden years. 

Put the phone down and let's play! 

your pal, Zaphod 

When Will The Snow Be Gone Contest - The entries

 Well, as of Sunday afternoon, the snow had hung on some. This picture was taken from Saturday, so there is a little less but still a blanket of it. Lady was wrong, it wasn't all gone before the 9th.

So, now to everyone's favourite question - when will it be gone?

Here is what you are all guessing:

Stay tuned to find out who takes this year's prize! 

Nature Friday - Trail Cam

 Remember, it is your last day to go to Monday's post and join our when will the snow be gone contest.

Thanks to  Rosy and Sunny for hosting this event.

As there is not much going on around here, Lady is pulling a couple trail cam pictures from last year she has never shared. She never got it up this winter, but will this spring. 

These pictures were captured when the camera set up behind the house, at the top of the hill in the bush.

There is some crazy wildlife out there:) 

Throw Back Thursday - Gemi

 My little angel has been haunting my dreams (in a good way, we have been spending time together), so I thought it would be fun to share some pictures of her.

These are from March 2011.

Take at our old house. 

Thanks for letting me share my angel, whose loss is still often too much to talk about

Wordless Wednesday - Warm

 

Trouble on a Tuesday - More Weather -by Phod

 

Dear pals, 

Last week we had a horrible, terrible, not good day.

It started Wednesday when our weather was 13C/55F with rain, thunder and very high winds. These winds knocked trees and branches down, including one that landed on the hydro line behind our house. This took out our power starting at about 4:30 pm on Wednesday.

Then the weather turned very cold. Overnight it went down to -18C/0F.  The power stayed off. Even with the generator and fire, parts of the house got cold. For some reason the internet didn't like the generator (it is usually ok) and caused problems. Lady had to wear gloves while working in her office. Man got fed up and took the afternoon off and went to a movie.  During an outing we decided to run away in the afternoon to look for power. Lady brought us back from the sugar shack. She was thrilled to have spent 30 minutes chasing us around Callie's yard. When trying to fill the generator Lady got covered in gas. Lady was grumpy and miserable and eventually gave up trying to work too. 

The power returned around 5:30 pm.  It has been a long 25 hours. 

Now you would think the mischief would have ended when the power came back, but it didn't. When hanging our leashes up and turning off the garage light, I snuck in. Lady didn't notice. Man was on a work call and Lady was in the tub and she heard the garage door sort of opening and closing. She realized what had happened and jumped out of the tub and ran, leaving a trail of bath water, to the garage. I was very upset. She said it was an accident. I can't believe she locked me in the garage for 87 million years (it was maybe 45 minutes at the most). 

Anyways, it was a horrible, terrible, not good day and I am glad it is over.

Your pal Phod

Remember to go to yesterday's post for our contest - it is early this year! 

When Will The Snow Be Gone - Contest is Staring Early

 

Long time readers will know all about this event. You may notice it is starting early. That is because we have had a wild winter. From November to end of February we got 77 cm/30 inches of snow when the average is at least 200cm/79 inches. It has also been a very mild winter with lots of thawing. Because we don't know if this snow is going to stay much longer, we have decided to start our contest early.

The rules:

Pick a date between March 9 2024 and well whenever you want. Put it in the comments below by end of the day Friday March 8, 2024 (11:59 pm EST). 

Please look at the other comments to make sure your date isn't taken. If it is Lady will give you the next available day.

The person who is the closest without going over will get a prize or can select the charity of their choice for a donation. 

Snow gone = no more snow in the yard (it doesn't count snow in the bush).

It is that easy!

If the snow is gone before Saturday, Lady will pick a charity to give a donation to.  Looking at this weeks forecast, Lady isn't sure it will last. 

In Celcius

Good luck everyone!