Guardian of the Blackberries

Out on a walk by the Blue Heron Reserve my granddaughter discovered this beauty while looking for a handful of the first ripe blackberries.

Walking the Docs

The slow and sometimes painful break in period for a new pair of Doc Marten 1460 boots is almost over.

I successfully wore them today for a long dog walk followed by two appointments and some errands. Over eight hours of continuous wear without a blister or sore spot. Yay! For a while there I was worried that this day would never come.

Bitter Wind Chill

We are experiencing a break from the gloomy dark days and torrential rain. Unfortunately that still doesn't mean that this morning's dog walk was pleasant.

It's terribly cold and windy! It was -9 degrees Celsius with a windchill factor of -15 when I took Kona for her morning walk. (That's 15 degrees and 5 degrees Fahrenheit, for my American readers).

Puddles are very common here in Chilliwack's "Coastal Rain-forest" climate. Seeing them frozen? Not so much. 

I think someone should invent indoor toilet facilities for dogs. 

A Dog of Routine

There was a time when, if it was raining, Shelby had to be forced outside to pee. But for the last couple of months I've been taking her for a walk every morning, rain or shine. She's gotten used to it now and despite today's rather torrential downpour she wasn't just willing, she insisted! 

We did her full route of about 30 minutes and returned looking like drowned rats.

You know, I think we both feel better now that we've gotten a bit of exercise and fresh air. Maybe she's not the only one that is comforted by routine.