Well, while Miss HoneyBear was downright beside herself with unadulterated glee to go for a walk this evening, the conditions were no less than treacherous.

I made a point of getting out before dark, knowing that the roads were coated in ice.  This warm weather has been slowly melting our snow.  The temp drops just to the freezing point at night- enough to freeze all the melt from the day.  As well, given that it’s such a slow process, adding to the mess, is a resultant layer of water on top of the ice.

Ass Over Teakettle:  (thanks for apropos quote, Granny) Myself, almost.  Too many times to count.  Walk aborted after a harrowing 25 minutes. 

Good Chuckle:  sturdy and freakishly athletic black lab careening, out of control, across icy road, mindlessly chasing ball, a la Bambi.  Splayed.  No matter.  Will not be deterred.  Must get ball.  Must get ball. 

Life Lesson:  sheer will, determination, persistence and unwavering focus… results in ball recovered from bushes in snow and darkness. 

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A gorgeous morning!  It is clear and cooooold.  -15C.  But….. fresh snow!  Not a lot, about an inch.  Enough to make a picture postcard of the neighborhood.  I got Sally up to the bus stop with a couple of minutes to spare and then Beast and I were off. 

I ran today.  30 minutes.  Good thing I was wearin’ me longjohns.  My knees were frosty.  Kicked the ball for Honey.  She loves it…

For those keeping me honest, I did go out yesterday, in the afternoon.  45 minutes. 

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My sole motivation, today, I tell ya.  After a summer and fall of falling down on the job in my dog walking, it’s great to get back in the game, but I forget how quickly this goggiegog has developed a routine.  She knows morning means walk!

She would also not be denied her beloved ball-ie.  In fact, we were heading out without it, but lo-and-behold there was a bright orange hockey ball laying in the snow.  She almost left it be, but alas, she could not.  Her freakish ball drive got the best of her, despite my commands to the contrary. 

As it turns out, our new game of kickball is a total blast!  I get a much better workout and she is beside herself with doggie joy! 

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