Welcome to the first Friday of the month. March has arrived like a lion and while we’re counting down the days until Spring officially arrives (14 days if you’re keeping score), today greeted us with a bit of white stuff. You’ll get no complaints from Mum-with ongoing fire alerts, we’re welcoming the change. A nice wet slushy mix of rain and snow. The forecast only calls for 1-3 inches in the area but it’s welcomed nonetheless. Just look at all that glorious blue on the map…woohoo. The forecast is calling for 6 to 14 inches of new snow through Friday night in the mountains. Gusty winds will make travel dangerous with blowing and drifting snow on higher mountain passes.
Wilson: Well, are you happy now, Mum? Here I was, raring to go out to pee this morning when “this” greeted me. I got my paws wet for heaven’s sake. What the dog?!
The Mum: This is one weather phenomena I can get behind. We need the moisture.
Wilson: But Mum…I. Got. My. Feet. Wet! Eew, you know how much I hate my feet to get wet.
The Mum: Oh for heaven’s sake…you big baby. You’ll live.
Wilson: Well, for the record, I’m not happy about it. This will mean I’ll have to wear heaven’s only knows what kind of anti-moisture apparel. I’ll be grudgingly fine keeping my floof dry but may have to draw the line when it comes to snow boots. Ugh…
The Mum: {interrupting} For crying out loud, stop being such a wuss. You will be just fine. You’ll stay relatively dry and any moisture will be on your raincoat and won’t be released as that distinctive ‘eau de wet dog odor’ while staying nice a dry underneath. It’s a win-win for both of us.
Wilson: Umm, for the record, I’m rather dubious, Mum. I shall expect lots of ear rubs as well as a pocket full of treats to assuage my feelings. Sigh.
The Mum: {changing the subject} Tender feelings aside, I think you have a few photos to share?
Wilson: Oh yeah, I almost forgot. It was an exciting week. After last week’s post telling everyone that we saw a coyote on a golf green, he was back on the links closer than ever to us on the Ralston Creek Trail. And while the close up isn’t nearly as good as Mum would have liked, I didn’t have to circle it like I did in last week’s post. By the way, Mum, that was more than embarrassing. Taking that little itty bitty scene and having to circle him. I have standards you know and didn’t appreciate looking so lame. Besides, he looks like a German Shepherd not a coyote.
The Mum: My goodness…you really are on a roll today. I have a little advice for you…lighten up, House Pony and stop being so sensitive about little things.
Wilson: Harrumph. I remain on the record as simply trying to bring respectability to this blog. After all, I’m trying to keep you relevant.
The Mum: {eyes rolling and with a hint of sarcasm} Ummm, I appreciate your efforts? Let’s move along and see what else you have for us.
Wilson: Fine, I’m moving along. More spring bulbs are emerging along our walking route. This neighborhood seems to favor turf over flowers, much more than our old neighborhood did but I did manage to find a few scenes that were delightful. Again because the dry winter conditions didn’t display them at their optimal best, but a spot of color here and there were welcomed.
The Mum: Those daffodils were peaking out of a clump of ornamental grass next to the sidewalk. I almost missed them. But who can resist these cheerful blooms?
Wilson: And those hyacinths were a nice shock of color in the red mulch. And of course, the scent was divine! I can see why you like them.
The Mum: Yup, I put them on my list of spring bulbs to add to our landscape this autumn. The mulch in our small garden space only has a few shrubs so we’ll need to add lots of bulbs and xeric perennials to provide color around the Ranch ‘Barn.’ I hope you’re ready for a big season of gardening.
Wilson: Well I am ready to snoopervise your efforts. Remember, I lack a vital component for gardening…a thumb.
The Mum: You’re right, but I hope we can create a nice outdoor space from where you can supervise. Are you up for the task?
Wilson: {saluting} I won’t let you down, Mum!
The Mum: I will be most grateful for your efforts. Together I think we can create a lovely space where we can relax and enjoy the great outdoors this Spring and Summer. The first project will be to add a small paver patio from where you can oversee the transformation. We have to submit plans to the HOA for approval. Hopefully they’ll grant our proposal. Keep your paws crossed, the rules surrounding the submission seemed a bit involved but we’re trying to play nice and meet the requirements, onerous as they may be. I’m not used to having a board having oversight on outside projects so this is all new to me.
Wilson: You got this Mum. I have every confidence you’ll be able to sweet talk them into making our little garden a beautiful place. With that vote of confidence I’ll leave you with last night’s sunset walk. The clouds were forming for today’s spring storm and with a hint of color, it made for a lovely evening walk. The silhouetted trees were quite pretty.
The Mum: Indeed they were. We hope you all have a lovely weekend. Doing anything special? Whatever you do, we hope you’re able to get outside and experience some of nature’s best this time of year.
Wilson: This is all I plan on doing until the sunshine returns this weekend. Stay warm and dry.
PSA: Remember Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend. Make sure you ‘spring’ forward Saturday night.
Live, love, bark! 🐾
Wee ‘sprung forewerd’ an had 2 nice warm dayss Wilson an Miss Monika. Now iss freezin cold again!!! CATFISH! Alot of our snow melted which iss guud. Wee are REELLY happy youss’ gotted snow…wee nsoe you needed it. Miss Monika yore Sunsent foto iss speck-taculur! An Wlson THE flowerss are so purrty…flowerss….wee reememburr those…..
~~~head rubss~~~BellaDharma~~~ & ((Huggiess)) BellaSita Mum
You’re too kind. Thank you. Hope spring returns…soon!
Great photos. Wilson, I love the one of you sitting next to the door. I can’t tell if you’re “eager” to romp in the snow or hoping mum will let you back in so you can get those feet dry. Thanks for sharing the spring flowers.
I have to say, that coyote looks pretty comfortable out there.
I hope you had a great weekend (I’m late to the party), and I hope you have a wonderful week.
The time change really messed me up! I love the hyacinths, we don’t have any yet.
Sorry. It will mess up my biorhythms for at least a couple of weeks. So stupid.
Here’s hoping blooming spring bulbs will be in your near future.
Lulu: “Hmm, the coyotes have golf club memberships out your way? We have heard they can get comfortable around people and in suburbs but that seems to be taking it to an extreme …”
Hadn’t seen them for a while…maybe they just appear as guest? Makes you wonder what their handicap is though.
Hi Wilson and his Mum … lovely – the weather sure is muddling through to Spring – taking its time … we’re in thick fog here. Love the crocus art work – cheers Hilary
Many thanks, Hilary. Yes, we’re now in the season of mud (well now that we got some moisture). Sure beats dust! Have a wonderful Sunday.
As always, I enjoy your photos and your chats. As for the moisture, don’t turn it down unless and until there’s too much of it.
Aww, you’re too kind. Thank you.
Trust me, we never turn down moisture. It’s always in short supply here. The landscape looked so refreshed on our walk this morning. Have a great rest of the weekend.
Sniff, sniff…what’s that fragrance? Oh yeah, it’s Eau de Wet Dog in Springtime.
Aye…and it ain’t the sweet smell of Spring. {holding nose} Hopefully today’s clear crystal blue sky will replace that wet smell and we can salvage the weekend. We hope you and Reiko have a good one.
WOWZERS! Signs of Spring yet a snow shower……kind of like Spring isn’t entirely sure it’s READY to arrive and Winter isn’t entirely sure it wants to leave! Sort of the same here but we really are TIRED of cold. Love the little flowers and the Golf Course Greens Guardian, Mr. Coyote! Tee Hee
Hugs, Teddy and Mom Pam
Apart from the severe drought conditions, it’s just your normal springtime in the Rockies scenario. 😂 By tomorrow we’ll be back in the 60’s. We hope you have a very springlike weekend.
I love that DST meme and I have to say I’m 100% with the cardinal! Our temps got to 80°F this afternoon! I was not pleased…low 70s in March I can handle, 80s are for summer!
Love all your photos! Hope the board approves your plans!
Thanks, I thought it was perfect considering the current weather. We hope you have a great weekend and that it’s not too hot. I totally agree 80’s are for summer!
Sorry about the wet feet. Nice photos. It will be a long time for our flowers to pop up.
Thanks, Ellen. The snow began melting and things greened up overnight. That’s what always makes spring storms the best. Happy Sunday.
Ooh Wilson, you poor thing, getting your feet wet. 😅 You are still a handsome stud!
I love hyacinths 🪻 and their lovely fragrance. Happy Weekend! Enjoy!
Wet feet is one of the highest crimes against dogs in Wilson’s mind. Right after baths. LOL
Yup, Hyacinths are such a fragrant beauty in the spring. I love ’em too. Happy Sunday!
Such a hard life he has. 🤣
Happy Sunday to you! Its warm! Yay! 🌞
You can underscore that! 😂
Yup, lovely here. 61F last I checked with crystal clear blue skies. Perfect!
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Not more snow?!?! We’re so done with Winter. Keep plenty warm Wilson. Hey, that cardinal is right!!!
With as bone dry as it’s been here Terry, we’re all in favor. Besides, spring snows melt quickly in the Rockies. Have a terrific weekend!
So happy to see you got some moisture sweet Wilson and those gorgeous spring flowers beginning to bloom 💛 We shall keep our fingers and paws crossed for your application and wish you and Monika a blessed weekend too 🤗❤️🐕 xxx
Thanks so much, Xenia. It’s snowed all day and it’s one of those super wet snows! Just what we needed. Have a peace filled weekend.
A lovely stroll, Monika. I enjoyed seeing the daffodils and the beautiful hyacinths. That coyote looks pretty much at home. Your crocus watercolor is divine. I had to laugh at the cardinal and enjoyed the lovely photo of Wilson.
Many thanks, John; we’re always glad to have you join us on our walks. We figured we better update the header despite the fact it’s snowing like crazy (and hasn’t let up all day).
I had to laugh at Wiley Coyote…he was scritching his back on the green just seconds before I managed to capture that pic. Just like some big neighborhood dog. I could have watched him all morning but ‘somebody’ wanted to continue on our walk. Guess Wilson viewed it as boring. LOL
Have a fabulous weekend. Hope you were able to get the AC up and running. 🤞🏼
I didn’t remember about the time. Crikey, pick one time and stick with it! A coyote… oy vey, I saw one in my Maryland neighborhood and it scared both Cole and me so we skirted quietly by it and were under scrutiny the whole time.
LeeAnna
I only heard about it this morning and thought, phooey…hate the change-it messes with our biorhythms. Even though I no long have Elsa to adjust her perfectly timed seizure meds, it still bugs the dickens out of me, twice a year. We keep saying we’re going to drop it and naturally with Congress, nothing gets done. Ugh.
These coyotes are very calm and fascinating. They just go about their day while we watch. Hope you have a good weekend. Stay warm tonight. Snow is not expected to end before 8 pm. We’ll be back in the 60’sF by Sunday. Can you say whiplash?
The coyote looks right at home on the golf course! Colorado weather is crazy this time of year, could go either way and usually does.
Just your typically springtime in the Rockies. I’m just thrilled it hasn’t let up all day and is a super wet snow-just what we needed! Have a super San Diego weekend.
We are supposed to get into the 60’sF, and later today we’ll have thunderstorms, the radar looks ominous…
We might see a wee bit of snow Saturday night…as if the change to DST isn’t bad enough.
I love the crocus image on your Header!
I sure hope the HOA will allow you to make a patio and enhance your garden space. I think without what you plan you may find it to be rather stark.
Wilson, would you believe, I benji couldn’t care less about getting my paws wet? I even plan right through puddles…I am a true pigpen sometimes!
Dalton is more um…refined, BOL!
Thanks for such a lovely comment. Snow is expected to continue until 8 PM tonight. But as is typical in springtime in the Rockies, we’ll be back in the 60’s by Sunday. Can you say whiplash?? LOL
We have you have a terrific weekend. Wilson says, “Stay outa the mud, Benji. It only ends up with a bath!”
Love the colours on your header…so delicate.
A rainy day here in London….Wilson would not approve!
Thank you, Helen. Glad you liked the new header.
Yeah, Wilson keeps wanting to go outside for a walk but as soon as he reaches the steps, he stops and reconsiders. I just came back in from a shoveling session it’s cold, slushy and super heavy! We’ll have to design some search games to keep him occupied until it stops snowing (so far there’s been no let up so who knows how that’ll be). Hope you have a dry but lovely weekend.
I always assumed that the breed Old ENGLISH Sheepdog would be used to rain, but maybe I’m wrong! 😉
You would think so coming from the Highlands. Clearly Wilson’s peeps have evolved to drier conditions. That boy is no fan of wet! Have a great weekend.
What GORGEOUS photos! And Wilson, you are a dream boat! Just because mommy has me, a kitty, doesn’t mean she doesn’t appreciate you!!
Aww, thanks, Carole. You’re too kind. We hope you and your kitty have a lovely weekend. 💙
LOVE THE SNOW! I just can’t believe that we had to wait until March for a decent storm.
Me too! It’s so welcome and better late than never. Spring storms are the best-they seem to come in with a vengeance, dump a bunch of wet and leave fairly quickly. Win, win, win! Have a great weekend!
I’m sure your mom really appreciates even a little bit of snow. Try to sympathize, ok? You’ll dry off in no time. Wait until you have to deal with springing forward – makes a mess of everything!! Much worse than a tiny bit of snow, honest.
Boy ain’t that the truth. DST is such a stupid and useless semi-annual occurrence.
It’s really coming down right now, loads of big fat flakes and trust me…it’s super heavy. It’ll be awhile before we go out in it. 😉 Have a terrific weekend!
Enjoy the big load of snow – so much needed for you. And please keep it there. I’m done with that stuff for the year!
Ha! I totally understand and appreciate your generosity. It’s a glorious morning with clear skies and 22F degrees. Brrrr. But we will likely reach close to 50F today and give the landscape a much needed drink during the melt. Have a wonderful weekend!
That spring forward pic is great! We are so over the weather, fog, today rain, overnight wet snow, 60 degrees on Sunday. The weather is way off! We don’t care about being wet or dirty but Mom is not letting us in the yard right now because it is so soaked and we will tear up the lawn so that is a major bummer. We are looking forward to our road trip next week to get away from this mess for a few days. Bailie will stay here but she doesn’t care much about the weather. Have a good weekend!
The weather has been up, down and sideways here too (mostly on the dry and/or windy side) so today’s very wet snow is welcome. It’s really coming down right now and I just shoveled the slush off the sidewalk for me and a neighbor who is out of town. It’s been so long I’d forgotten how heavy wet snow is! Oy…my aching back. 😉
Have fun on your road trip and enjoy a great weekend.
That’s really not a lot of snow! You feet fluffs shouldn’t get too wet!
Trust me, those paddles absorb so much water on wet days like this…he’ll be wet up to his knees! Have a great weekend.