Posts from the ‘Misc’ category

These boots were made for dog walking

It has been on the wet side here….

Wet grass,

Wet dog,

Wet hat, wet coat, wet boots.

Those boots! I have my friend Kris to thank for finding out about Bogs Boots. She bought a pair in the Fall…I’d been looking at them. This Fall I bought and returned 6 pairs of boots…kept 3 pair but it was the Bogs that I wore most. I put a pair of Uggs sheepskin insoles in them and wear the boots barefoot as I do my Uggs. And although I do the same with all 3 pair of winter/rain boots that I kept, it is these that are not only easy on/easy off but were warm at -10 and not uncomfortable now when I’m wearing them with shorts – that I wore and wear the most. They are tall enough to protect my legs from scratchy weeds and pokey downfall sticks and the soles have great traction whether on snow or wet grass and rocks.

These boots….these boots were made for dog walking.

***I got mine from Amazon :)! Bogs Black Classic High Handle Boot

A little something from each of us

The sunny, springlike days of this past week gave way to a day of snow squalls. Karl was thrilled.

I’m not sure Bob was thrilled, but he was out playing with bubbles in the water bowl.

A noon walk in Somers past the Ice House.

Yep, me! A little something from each of us.

Weekend Miscellany

Friday morning perfection.

Between the sunshine, blue sky and perfect for us temps…who could NOT roll in the snow for the fun of it ? :)! ?

Feelin’ good.

I finished my work day mid-afternoon. Karl and I headed west to Kila and Calm Animal Care for Karl to have a spa treatment: a chiropractic follow up and a first time acupuncture. Yea, I was a little envious but actually it is a treat for me as well. We arrived early enough to have a long leisurely walk on the “Rails to Trails” path that looks to the view in the photo above. Dr. Calm’s office where we both wait and get treated has 2 1/2 large picture windows that look out on this valley view. Small trees just outside the windows were full of small birds chirping gaily in the almost spring sunshine.

The clinic is in an old house and exudes the same calm as Dr. Calm herself and all of the staff and even the other patients. Karl and I relaxed while waiting. Karl nearly falls asleep on his feet during the massage/chiropractic and he did fall asleep during the acupuncture part. I shared the foam mattress that serves as the dog bed and managed nearly falling asleep myself! Once home we were both feeling rejuvenated and had a wonderful evening walk around the loop as the sun started down.

Friday was to be the day to go to Great Falls and meet Ree Drummond (Pioneer Woman) but I had made the decision two weeks ago that I wouldn’t try to do the trip. As it turned out, the weather would have held me back as well.

…both the northern and southern pass options – snow, ice and or both.

But Friday here, was sunny, clear and beautiful – a beautiful evening and a good night’s rest all around after a good work week.

Saturday’s weather was a wintry mix which didn’t stop us from a morning grocery run and dampish walk in town and a lazy afternoon in front of the woodstove.

This morning. Misty, foggy, damp…another fire to keep things cozy until the sun started burning off the fog…

…and we headed out for another round of our home loop.

…while Bob relaxed at home: Weekend Miscellany.

We’re toast

A couple weeks ago, my mother phoned to tell me that she had seen video on The Weather Channel of a snow blower on fire. Knowing the trouble I’ve had with mine, she called to see I’d torched it out of frustration or if it had given up and exploded…

Not my snow blower…

But…that’s my toaster in the snow.

The toaster is in the snow because it caught fire this morning. I don’t mean a few crumbs smoking. It was fire. It was enough fire that I hesitated a moment thinking whether to grab it and take it outside or fetch the fire extinquisher.

This all happened about 6:30 a.m. so the day was off to an exciting start!

I started working early and worked straight through mid-afternoon before taking both Bob and Karl to the vet in Kalispell – Karl for a quick check and Bob for his first meet with the new guy, get caught up on shots (3!) and look at the insulin numbers.

Bob got his shots, his ears were cleaned and a new insulin prescribed. Dr. M. tried to listen to his heart and lungs but I guess it is hard to hear those things when an 18 pound cat is growling and hissing. We decided they were probably fine.

Bob gratefully got in the back of the Jeep with Karl and we had a quick and quiet ride home. Bob made it all the way to the turn into the driveway before throwing up.

Hard day.

We’re toast.

I really hate installing software

See those ears swivelled back toward the house??? It is time for a walk.

My “old” computer is running fine after its hiccup. I had time to order exactly what I wanted so the Costco computer, unopened, will be returned. The “new” computer arrived late yesterday. As I worked today, I started the install process on the new computer. It is a lot of “Install”, Wait, Click Ok, Wait, Check which things where, Wait…emphasis on the wait. It is going slow as I get caught up in work and forget to look and see if it is ready for me to do something…but it is coming along.

And I was only a little late for Karl’s walk.

10 days until Christmas!!

I LOVE the 10 days before Christmas – the sense of anticipation, the smells, the sights, the sounds…everything ramps up for THE Day!

Weather here is still warm and slushy but the forecast is for cold and new snow! With the exception of some necessary errand trips, I am heads down working. My plan is to stay caught up and have the weekend before Christmas free to snowshoe, stroll through Bigfork and enjoy the Christmas decorations, sit in front of the fire withOUT the computer, bake, cook, take some photos…. fun stuff :)!

So, 10 Days – Hope yours are full of Joy!