Bare ground is a rare and coveted thing at the ranch in February. You can usually find it only right next to building walls that are facing south (at least until a new snowstorm fills it all in again). I went out just now to put the dogs back up in the cottages for the afternoon and found wobbly Soba had found her patch of bare ground next to Keisha's Cottage. She had been sunning herself there for her mid-day lunch break. Her sister Noodle was not too far away, also enjoying the sun.
It may not look like Soba is very far down, but here's another perspective:
Of course, for a wobbler it's very easy to wobble your way down into that spot to catch some rays, but another thing to be able to get back out on your own. Which is why the ranch provides dogs like Soba with helpful lift-and-carry machines called humans.
I love that picture of Soba peeking over the snow. Steve, you always bring a smile to my face with your wit. Love the description of the machines the RDR so lovingly provides. I know Soba & Noodle were enjoying their little oasis in the sun!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | February 18, 2009 at 01:02 PM
What a cutie peeking out from the snow. Makes me think of the phrase "snow ornament."
Posted by: Angela | February 18, 2009 at 10:43 AM
I can't explain why, but reading "lift and carry machines called humans" and seeing Soba's beautiful face looking over that pile of snow made me cry.
Posted by: Lynn | February 18, 2009 at 10:38 AM
ditto on the "with helpful lift-and-carry machines"...
I'm thinkin' what really cool device has Steve created now I need to get me one....DOH
thanx for all the work you do
Posted by: mcappy | February 18, 2009 at 09:58 AM
That's a lot of snow...so glad the farm is equiped with the necessary lift-and-carry machines!
Posted by: Debbie | February 18, 2009 at 07:36 AM
I know what you mean, Steve: Daphne hates to climb stairs, so my husband and I are her "human elevators"...;-))
Please give Soba and Noodles a big hug for me.
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | February 18, 2009 at 04:38 AM
Another 6" of the white stuff & it will be time to be search for the dogs! It's good to see that Soba found her place in the Sun.
Warm hugs to all,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger | February 18, 2009 at 02:14 AM
I need a lift-and-carry human!!!
Soba looks like she was LOVING that sun....
Posted by: Gena Flatley | February 18, 2009 at 01:03 AM
Oh Soba you sweet thing! Enjoy the little bit of warmth--if that's what you call it. You make me smile and I can't wait to see you this May!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | February 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM
with helpful lift-and-carry machines called humans.
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You never fail to make me smile, Steve !! <3
Posted by: Bibi | February 17, 2009 at 07:44 PM
I enjoy your blog each time I visit. Thanks!
Posted by: Ice Pony Girl | February 17, 2009 at 07:02 PM