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@cindyjk Walking is so vital to our daily health, isn’t it? I’m the same way with twice daily walks in nature. However, there are days when it’s beastly hot or cold and I wimp out. Yesterday the high only reached -13 with a windchill all day of -23 but I went out anyway on a rescue mission. A small sapling had been tipped over with a heavy snowfall. Fearing the top would snap off, it needed to be uncovered. Thinking knee-high snow boots would suffice, I didn’t put on my snowshoes! Sank in up to my bum in a couple spots! Tears of laughter froze on my face, face planted a few times and I sure got an aerobic workout. Next time snow shoes for sure. This wasn’t in the woods but down a hill in our yard. I agree, snowshoeing in the woods has its challenges but so dear to my heart. I love the name of your doggo. What breed is your MOW? Our sweet golden passed away a few years ago. Our furry babies bring so much to our lives. Happy Walking! Lori
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MOW"s mother is a Bluetick Hound / Border Collie and dad is unknown.He is tall, thin and has spots like a Holstein cow, his tail is curled and serves as a happiness gauge. 🙂 I'm sorry about the loss of your Golden, my best friend has 4 of them. They are sweethearts. I'm sure yours was lovely. Are you done with dogs now?
Lori, yes our furry babies bring joy. Our dear Simon will be 13 in August. He was a rescue dog and was three when we brought him home. I don't know who did not want this sweet, loving dog. He is a cross between basenji and fox terrier. He is going through a rough patch now and so are we. He has a heart murmur and next week has to go in for teeth cleaning. We are very worried about that procedure. He also has cataracts and has no vision in his right eye and only 40% in his left eye. We will care for him no matter what happens. We will always be here for him. He loves warm sunny days, but not this bitter cold and snow. Our forecast calls for more snow and frigid temperatures. Simon's walks are brief. @joybringer1
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I love all of the rugged outdoor stories, “knee deep, frozen tears” .... nature experiences, saving the saplings. Your story and others let me know that, it is ok for me to test the below 0 temps. After video walking exercises and/or just a “hamster walk” indoors for three days I thought I was going out of my mind. So today, it was bundle up and get to the outdoors. Ahh, upon return my mental health was even breathing better, not only my lungs.
You all are my inspiration to “Just Do It”, thank you I will sleep better tonight and will brave the outdoors again tomorrow! Gnite all!!