Showing 9 posts from April 2009
So it's freakishly warm out there - I think we hit +18C today, and I noticed a huge difference in the snow meltage when I got home tonight. CRAZY!!!! So we be biking up a storm in this toasty weather. The humans are coming out to be active outdoors. That last sentence was ridiculous but I'm leaving it because I just feel kind of crazy tonight. World, look out.
And my oh my! There are some pasty white legs out there - not referring to my bike team, I only have the BEST things to say about them, because as a unit we are awesome. Alone... notsomuch, but other teams will be shaking with fear when they see us as a team this year. I'm not even kidding. You just watch! (and it may or may not have something to do with our glow-in-the-dark legs)
Back to pastylegs - Yukoners sure don't work on tanning in the winter. Really, what's the point?? However, my retinas are still kind of burning from the hot white glare.
And Laura claims she "hates" getting her picture taken...
And us on the beach, alongside the glacier. It will be gone by the end of this week for sure!
Why, a bridge! For the finger people of course...!??? I don't ask questions. I just take pictures then make fun of everyone and hope they don't read this blog.
And the long road home...
Ok, I lie. This was taken on a ride out by myself this past weekend, not with the bike team. Same highway, same crappy, cracked and chipped pavement.
Yeah, right!
While Dave is more interested in his bills(!!??), Laura is all about being the centre of attention or perhaps she is just showing off her cycling fashion sense.
Here we are trying to recreate the famous beach scene from a training ride 2 yrs ago. We had to sit on the edge of the "glacier" this year. If you'll look at the pic from 2 yrs ago (below) and compare... well Heather pretty much is wearing the same thing, I should have kept my helmet on in both photos, and um, Laura is sitting rather ERECT in the top photo. That's all I'll say about that.
Oh! And my gloves are no longer a part of my ensemble. I think one of the gloves made it through Ripper's digestive tract a couple years ago...
And us on the beach, alongside the glacier. It will be gone by the end of this week for sure!
We let Jon be in this picture. Aren't we nice?
Oh surprise! Look who's striking a pose. AGAIN! She does lose points for the quality of pose - which is similar to that of a 5-yr old in the playground.
Speaking of the playground...
Speaking of the playground...
I had no idea what was happening here, it was like they planned it ahead of time and all of a sudden both started digging vigorously in the sand. It was if they were sharing a (5-yr old) brain. You were thinking sand castles? No, not exactly.
Why, a bridge! For the finger people of course...!??? I don't ask questions. I just take pictures then make fun of everyone and hope they don't read this blog.
And the long road home...
Ok, I lie. This was taken on a ride out by myself this past weekend, not with the bike team. Same highway, same crappy, cracked and chipped pavement.
Pretty and a lack of snow! I hear the Calgarians are jealous of our weather!! hahahaha... I mean, um.... sorry to hear it's snowing there. :( (heeheeee!)
Do I know how to keep my dogs entertained or what?!?
That's right, a dwindling roll of toilet paper makes for a great toy!
That's right, a dwindling roll of toilet paper makes for a great toy!
Kuna was SOOOO proud of himself. He was very careful with the roll too, never tore it or bit it, he just strutted around with it like he was THE man.
Gracie gets a bit jealous of Kuna's new treasure... so the second he turns his back...
She steals it and rips it apart in seconds!
Good thing there is a whole other batch of toilet paper waiting to be shredded!
Whaaat? Did you expect any less from me??
Whaaat? Did you expect any less from me??
Yep things are melting like crazy around here. I found my keys thanks to the warm weather! Woohoo! And as I stated on Facebook, apparently when you don't check your mail for almost 2 months, the bills don't automatically disappear. I wish. Especially my power bill. Apparently living in a modest cabin with propane appliances, a total of three lights, a toaster, microwave and new baseboard heater makes your bill almost double that of an "average household" in terms of power usage. Um, what?!?! I've got a call into the power company, who also think things are a bit wonky so that's good. Either that or as Michael suggested, my dogs are running a grow-op outside!!! If only I could get a cut of the profits. *sigh*
Esther happy in the slushy snow.
And then there's the crazy cow-dogs...
Lots of grass showing through now.
Kuna is happy spring is here!!! Or he's playing dead.
Crusty old dog trail.
Crusty old dog trail.
George thinks everything is hers, this table frozen in the snow being one of those things.
So why not get comfy? It's a great way to have a peek inside the cabin too (which is where I was taking the pic from)
So why not get comfy? It's a great way to have a peek inside the cabin too (which is where I was taking the pic from)
Jack looks insane! They LOVE being able to actually kind of RUN through the snow.
Sweet keys hiding under the snow. woohoo!
My keys, my keys! Look how excited Pooh Bear is! Ok, she would do that exact same thing if I waved a frozen turd in the air. No matter, I'M excited.
We are finding lots of little gems under the snow - keys, balls, who knows what's next? Maybe the snowmachine key??!!
Esther happy in the slushy snow.
Pooh Bear! Always happy!!!! And excited!!!! And hyper!!! Did I mention happy?!?!?
The non-stop running begins. They like to chase the rest of the crew on the other side of the fence. It's really low maintenance exercise on my part. I watch. And laugh. And drink. Oh man I LOVE spring.
She's airborne!! And looks like a rabbit here.
The amazingly fun game of chase-the-pop-bottle.
She's airborne!! And looks like a rabbit here.
The amazingly fun game of chase-the-pop-bottle.
Loki doesn't get this game at all.
Rupert moving slower after his night out on the town. He gave me a bit of a panic the other night, after he and Loki took off when I let them out to play. I forgot he's a bit of a wanderer in the warmer weather. But at 13yrs, you'd think he'd give that up! But... if he's anything like his ol' ma, Kate, he'll be doing this till the day he dies. So Loki came back a couple hours later (conveniently at dinner time), but no sign of Rupert. It was getting dark, I was worried about all the melting of ice and imagined him getting stuck somewhere, and then there's all the coyotes around...
So after a restless sleep full of nightmares, I woke up at 6am when it was light and Kuna and I went out Rupert-hunting. I got to our little creek, no sign of Rupert there. Five minutes later who comes bounding up behind us... Rupert! As if to say "hey guys! Did you come to join me on my walk??" He was ok. And as MAD as you are at them for taking off and worrying you, he was rewarded with nothing but big hugs and pets. Brats! He followed me all the way home, didn't look too tired or anything. I really wonder what he was doing all night!
And then there's the crazy cow-dogs...
I came home to an interesting sight the other day!
This pack (er... HERD I guess) of horses seem to have been roaming around and hanging out near the highway for most of the winter. And apparently they looooove vehicles - they came RUNNING as I slowed down, like we were all long lost friends.
This pack (er... HERD I guess) of horses seem to have been roaming around and hanging out near the highway for most of the winter. And apparently they looooove vehicles - they came RUNNING as I slowed down, like we were all long lost friends.
Hi again Friends!
This was definitely the leader of the pack! Look at him getting all in my face and trying to intimidate me and crap. Ok, so I stayed in the truck as I was totally outnumbered.
This was definitely the leader of the pack! Look at him getting all in my face and trying to intimidate me and crap. Ok, so I stayed in the truck as I was totally outnumbered.
I guess they're coming home with me?
More like leading me home. Or them just doing whatever they want!
Here's a wee video of what it's like following eight horses down your driveway. Because I bet ALL of you have been wondering just what that might be like. Apparently, these guys they like to take their time and not to be rushed.
As you can imagine, the dogs went freakin' ballistic as these huge beasts came clomping down towards them.
It was pretty funny! I think they thought I was bringing home some friends for them (or food!)
It was pretty funny! I think they thought I was bringing home some friends for them (or food!)
Here they are in the big hole where the skidoo once got stuck. I like how they're gathered in there, ha.
You going to invite us in or what?!?! What's a horse gotta do to get some oats around this joint??
Ok, I must seem ok (or they're convinced I have food SOMEWHERE).
This is me trying to convince them to get going and be on their merry way. Here's where I realize - horses really suck at listening. And I now regret never watching that damned horse whisperer movie.
George was loose and was pretty funny as she ran towards me barking and attempting to look menacing in her own tiny 45lb way. Yeah, did that work? Not so much.
And finally! I convinced them they had better get a move on to better pastures! Yay, I win!
Ok, I lie. After this, they came right back about 4 minutes later. HAHA! Ah, I think I'll stick with dogs.
You going to invite us in or what?!?! What's a horse gotta do to get some oats around this joint??
Ok, I must seem ok (or they're convinced I have food SOMEWHERE).
This is me trying to convince them to get going and be on their merry way. Here's where I realize - horses really suck at listening. And I now regret never watching that damned horse whisperer movie.
George was loose and was pretty funny as she ran towards me barking and attempting to look menacing in her own tiny 45lb way. Yeah, did that work? Not so much.
Now they're checking out the dog yard! These are some curious/nosy horses.
Then we had a little visit and near the end one of the horses reared up behind me and gave me a panic attack! It was a LOT scarier in person than it looks on video, I swear! God horses are huge.
Then we had a little visit and near the end one of the horses reared up behind me and gave me a panic attack! It was a LOT scarier in person than it looks on video, I swear! God horses are huge.
However, I did briefly think that it might be fun to have these guys around for awhile!
Hullooooo....
This is where I tried to "lure" them down the trail. Watch and learn from my horse whisperin' ways!
This is where I tried to "lure" them down the trail. Watch and learn from my horse whisperin' ways!
And finally! I convinced them they had better get a move on to better pastures! Yay, I win!
Ok, I lie. After this, they came right back about 4 minutes later. HAHA! Ah, I think I'll stick with dogs.
I think Rupert is trying to make a fashion statement here, but I not exactly sure what that statement is.
Does this mean he's come out of the closet!!??
Does this mean he's come out of the closet!!??
