Friday, December 14, 2007

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It... Ice?

Well, almost every day now we get rain mixed with snow. And the rain melts the snow. So, of course, the snow doesn't stick to the ground. And with no snow on the ground, life can be dull... But, when it's sunny outside, it gets colder! But of course it can't snow when there are no clouds, but I discovered something almost as much fun as snow.

Pavement?! Guess again. I know it looks like I'm walking on the road, but...

Do you see all those lily pads behind me? I don't think lily pads grow on pavement very well.

Yup, the pond up the hill has frozen over!

Here I am barking at Lizzy to put the stupid camera away and throw the ball.

She didn't put the stupid camera away, but she did throw the ball.





I'm getting in lots of good practice for Butchy and Snickers ice skating party!

When it was time to go back home, I decided to take a rest on the island in the middle of the pond. There's no way I'm going back home yet. The ice isn't thick enough for the humans to walk on yet, so they can't go out to the island and get me. He he.

It's just 10 more days until Christmas! Oh dear, I still have 3 more cards to make. I'd better tell Lizzy to get on them while I go play with my ball.

Have a good weekend everydog!

31 comments:

Deanna said...

That's crazy! I've never seen a pond frozen over!

Ruby Bleu said...

Oh Sparky...please be careful. Please don't get hurt or worse fall in!!! You did look like you had fun, but be careful!!!

Lots of Licks, ruby

Asta said...

Sparky
You awe fantastic..will you help me skate at Butchy and Snickers pawty???
I can't believe how good you awwe on the ice!
I'm not in the fiwst days episode so you have to pleez keep watching evewy day OK?
I hope i did a good job of acting..I was newvous
smoochie kisses
Asta

2shibas said...

You look like you're having the time of your life!

xo,
Wiley & Fievel

Sophie Brador said...

Hey Sparky, That looks like loads of fun. I would totally chase that ball with you, but I'd probably crack the ice. My mom won't let me run on ice anyway. Too hard on my kneesies and she's scared I'll tear another cruciate ligament. Sigh. No fun. But we have loads of snow!!!!

xo
SB

p.s. You have the cutest little face.

parlance said...

Oh, my goodness, Sparky! That looks so scary to an Aussie who isn't used to snow. Wasn't Lizzie terrified you would fall through??? I guess you Northerners are used to coping with the cold and the weird way the water suddenly goes hard :-)

PS Thanks for dropping by to visit Penny!

Ben & Darling said...

Oh a frozen pond??? Thats cool. Looks like you ready having fun chasing the ball but but.....Sparky, please becareful with the pond...make sure its totally frozen ya.

the many Bs said...

Wow Sparky, you are having so much fun running on that ice. it looks like your slippery sliding just a little bit too. wheeee.....

woofers.

Peanut said...

That looks like fun. I'm bigger then you though and probably couldn't go on there.

Lacy said...

woofies Sparky, me wood b skeereded me wood fall in....u shuch a good ball-on-ice-catcher....me iz empresseded....

b safe,
;)lacylulu

Snowball said...

I have never tried walking on a pond before. Coooool!

Luv,
Snowball

Lorenza said...

Hi, Sparky
Looks like the brakes didn't work!
Glad you were having fun there!
I guess I prefer my sunny and hot days here!
Have a good night
Lorenza

B said...

I'm glad you had fun playing on the ice - you get all the best weather. Mom says back home there are ponds with ice on them but they usually have snow on top.

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad you posted a video of you ice skating - now I think I know what I need to do at the ice skating party!!

River

Simba and Jazzi said...

Be careful on the ice, if it breaks you will freeze in the cold water.

Simba xx

Charlie said...

Sparky, you be real careful not to fall through that ice!
- Charlie

Gus, Louie and Callie said...

That looks like so much fun. It has been rainy here in Texas but we won't get any snow. it is very rare that we do. Usually once during the winter we do have an ice storm but never any of that fluffy stuff..

Cashew said...

Sparky you are so cute!

Looks like alot of fun!

Toby said...

Sparky! Be careful of that pond. We have a tiny pond here that kinda froze over. But then mom tapped it with her foot and it all cracked!!

Are you hoping for snow this x-mas too?

Tobes

JAZZ AND DIXIE said...

Wow Sparky you are really ice skating!! We had a little chuckle watching you chase the ball on the pond and slide right past it. We have never had a chance to experience such fun. Your photos are gorgeous as usual.
Licks
Jazz and Dixie

Amber-Mae said...

Wow! The pond froze??? I can't believe it! Luckily it didn't crack under you but do becareful. You don't know what could happen & it could happen in a split second. The ice might not be able to take your weight or the heavy ball bouncing on it. I wonder I the fishes froze under the pond too? Oooo, then we have fresh sushi to eat, heehee...

Love licks,
Solid Gold Dancer

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Princess, Tank and Isaac: The Newfs of Hazard said...

Sparky, what fun! I bet we'd crash right through!

Thor and Jack said...

Hi Sparky! You´re walking on the pond! How fun! But be careful!

Love and licks
Thor

Kien said...

oh Sparky.. i dunno.. when i saw ur picture.. i felt cold.. ur place there.. look cold to me.. hope u take care during these cold season..

Cheers
Rossi

Huskee and Hershey said...

Hi Sparky,
Wow.. you had a fun day, haven't you?!! Oh and please be careful!!

i said...

Looks like you had a great time Sparky. But be careful about the pond, ok? Wouldn't do for you to have a freezing dip in it.

Casper and pals said...

That looks like fun! I think we should get Momma to take us to a pond too.

Girl Girl Hamster said...

Wah is that pond cold to walk over? You sure are good at skating already Sparky

~ Girl girl

PerfectTosca said...

Wow a frozen pond! I want one of those! I could sliiiiiiiiide and make the woman crazy! We got TONS of snow here. I personally just love it but it makes the woman swear a lot, especially after the plow goes by.

Mary-Margaret O'Brien said...

Ohmygoodness! I watched Lizzie's video of everydoggy in Santa Hats. How kewl is that, huh? It was great. Especially liked the Yorkie reaching for mistletoe. Lizzie is very talented. And lucky to have YOUUUU in her life.

Love and Merry Christmas!

Mary-Margaret