Dogs Just Want To Have Fun
- December 09, 2009
- Category: Daily Diary
- (21) Comments
Lately this blog has been all about horses and the dogs are asking for equal time.
I admit I’m missing the first big snowfall in Vermont but it’s a beautiful morning here, 40s and sunny and I didn’t want to mope so I took Logan, K-Whip and Alvin for a hike in one of the fields. The other dogs were much more interested in watching Mountain Man renovate the bedroom.
Logan encounters strange, round green objects in the woods. We don’t have these in Vermont and at first, Mountain Man and I thought they were some kind of man made lure for deer but we know what they are now. Do you?
Here’s a close up of one of them and I’ll give you a hint. We’ve only found them under trees.
Alvin decided he was going to be the leader.
Out in the field was where the fun began and the dogs had a great romp.
The white blur in this photo is K-Whip. No one can keep up with her.
She runs big circles and is so fast, she’s hard to photograph.
K-Whip and Alvin stop to check out strange scents.
The hay is taller than Logan.
Headed home. I’m always trailing.
Logan runs back to check on me again.
Poor Logan. He takes his responsibility of watching me very seriously.
Not Alvin. He’s thinking of visiting Khrysta. We’ve put tape fencing inside the barb wire fence so Khrysta doesn’t get hurt by barbed wire.
We found an old skull perched on a fence.
And with that sight, we decided to head home. This afternoon I’ve promised Toby to take him to the lake so he can go wading. I guess it’s not all bad being away from Vermont after all.
Osage Oranges/ hedge apples. All wildlife loves them. So does most domestic stock. They are all sticky and gooey inside. We used to play baseball with them. If you hit a homerun, you got splattered with it. After curing, the trees make the best fence posts you can get. Enjoy the Ozarks!
Date: December 09, 2009
I thought there was a tennis next to you
definitively never seen such a thing.
Date: December 09, 2009
I really miss being able to get out like that. It sounds (and looks) like you-all had a wonderful time. Those hedge apples are also good for clearing out roaches. So, if you've found any in your new/old house, gather up a bunch and scatter them where the roaches might be. Their wood also makes fantastic fence posts. For it are resistant to water and insect damage, and I have seen some that have supposedly been in the ground for over 40 years.
Date: December 09, 2009
They look like apples aliens have left on the ground! Or maybe green toadstools with fur on them…
Love all the dog photos!
Date: December 09, 2009
Looks like you all had a lovely walk.
Date: December 09, 2009
Yep, those are hedge apples. They do make a mess when smushed!
Any idea what kind of skull you encountered?
Date: December 09, 2009
From the first pic those green things looked like used up tennis balls…but I guess that would be weird for them to be in that field! Love that Logan looks after you. Isn't it amazing how they just do it without be asked or taught. Aahhh…the unconditional love of a dog!
Date: December 09, 2009
Looks like you had a wonderful walk, I love his sweater!
Date: December 09, 2009
Nice pictures! A lot of fields! Your dogs must love it.
When are you getting the Donkeys!
Date: December 09, 2009
Boy what I wouldn't give for a beautiful walk on the farm. Still we do have irrigation water in the making and it's warmed up to -7*.
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
Date: December 09, 2009
Thanks for taking us along on your walk, I enjoy seeing different parts of the country. It looks like your 'kids' are enjoying those new woods and fields to explore. We had snow overnight here, in New England.
Date: December 09, 2009
Thanks for taking us along on your walk, I enjoy seeing different parts of the country. It looks like your 'kids' are enjoying those new woods and fields to explore. We had snow overnight here, in New England.
Date: December 09, 2009
Hedge apples!! They are expensive in the store. We put them in our basement every fall to help keep spiders and such away! It makes a difference too!
We have been getting in lots of short runs the past couple days….running from the house to the car!! Too cold to walk!!
Date: December 09, 2009
i'll be much obliged to send you some of our Montana snow if you'd like
… More time 's been spent snowhiking with Manker our B&B dog… rather than riding since highs have been registering in the negative column
happy warmer trails (tomorrow!)
gp
Date: December 09, 2009
Well, while you are out of Vermont, we got snow here in NH and VT. Almost a foot and then it has switched to rain at this point. No bare fields here for your dogs to roam.
Date: December 09, 2009
It's very enjoyable to watch dogs having fun and playing. Love the pictures.
Date: December 09, 2009
I liked seeing pictures of your dogs playing and romping in the field. Logan is very nice to come back to check up on you!
Date: December 09, 2009
Wow what a lovely hike! I wish I could be there instead of here with all this snow and wind and cold!
Date: December 09, 2009
We call them "hedgeballs", but I guess everyone else calls them "apples". My neighbor puts them in her crawl space to keep out spiders, but that may just be an old wives tale.
Fun walking with you!
Date: December 09, 2009
I've never heard of hedge apples. Can you do anything with them? They looked like walnuts until you showed a closer view. If one of those lands on your head, you're in trouble. : )
Be well, hugs to the pups too!
~Andrea~
Date: December 10, 2009
I remember how blazing fast your whippet is from the video you posted a while back. Your walk looked lovely. I need a good walk. Somehow we have slipped out of walks since Wyatt is in kindergarten now. I miss them. Must reinstate somehow.
Hope you're well!!! Have a great weekend!
Date: December 10, 2009