Yesterday evening, just as we were winding up barn chores, the rain of the past two days turned to snow. And it snowed. And snowed. We woke up today to about 8 inches, and it continued throughout the day. By tonight we probably had about 12 inches of snow.
I took the photo above of little Smokey, one of the two wobbly brothers who arrived from Ohio back in October. This was their first snow ever, and they loved jumping through it. What I think they loved the most about the snow, however, was that it gave them something soft to land on when they fall!
Smokey, like all of our wobblers -- dogs and cats -- has a knack for doing what I call a 'body block.' They walk straight for you (straight being a figurative term here), aiming for your legs, and then drop themselves right on top of your feet. This maneuver is deliberately designed to stop you in your tracks so you'll have to bend down and pet them. Every one of the cerebellar hypoplasia animals does this ... and it's very clever, because it works! I was out trying to take photos of some of the dogs frolicking in the snow, and Smokey kept parking himself on my boots. So I looked straight down with the camera and got that photo.
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Hi, Glad to see Smokey having so much fun in the snow. I knew they'd like it. I sure do miss the little scamps. It that Smokey with another black dog on the pictures that change at the top of your website? Sure looks like him. Keep up the great picture and commentary. I check your website everyday to see if Smokey & Charlie are on stage.
I wish I was there to play in the snow with them. Give them a hug.
Posted by: Sonya Brooks | November 23, 2007 at 07:48 PM
The snow provides a nice soft landing! Wobble away boys! :)
Posted by: Shirley & James, Portland, OR | November 22, 2007 at 11:29 PM
Cool photo! It took me a second to figure out where everyone's limbs were :-)
Posted by: Kristen D. | November 20, 2007 at 08:18 PM
What a delightful photo; love those eyes! How big is Smokey?
Posted by: Moon Rani | November 20, 2007 at 02:03 PM
Way to go Smokey - you got some extra attention and I got to see your cute self. Hope all of you, two and four-legged, enjoy the snow! Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: angela langdon | November 20, 2007 at 08:06 AM
Smokey is soooo cute & looks very sweet. I'm sure he and Charlie are going to have tons of fun playing in the snow this winter...:-)
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | November 20, 2007 at 01:50 AM
Different personalities, same maneuvers! You and Alayne give these animals what every dog, cat & horse (and even some people) deserves: a warm heart to love them and a soft place to fall!
Oh by the way, it was 88 degrees here in Tucson today (but I'd still rather be wherever the snow is!)
Posted by: Amy | November 20, 2007 at 01:26 AM
Smokey, you are a smart boy.....
Did you get a pat after all your efforts???
I bet you did.
Posted by: Kae | November 19, 2007 at 11:39 PM
Kinda smart don't you think? Curving in and drop at your feet. My dogs do the same thing but in a sraight path. Nothing wrong with a scratch on the head or behind the ears or well you get the jist.
Posted by: Craig from Great Falls | November 19, 2007 at 10:02 PM