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The dogs and I have really gotten tired of being told over and over again by our local weathermen that snow is going to fall and having our hopes dashed. So with another snow fall predicted we decided to take matters into our own hands (and paws) and get that snow to come. Since we all know that there is often some amount of truth found in legends, we have decided to put the student rituals to the test.
It started with the ceremonial snow-dance.
Sheba excels at this, so we had her do it.
Sheba excels at this, so we had her do it.
Yet another way is to throw ice-cubes down the toilet...
Well, I improvised on that one, and I just put them on the ground...
The dogs promptly ate them...I hope it will still count...
And finally Charlie dug a hole...Okay that wasn't one, but he had a good time and we all figured that it couldn't hurt...We'll see if it works!
But if you know of something else we should try, let us know, okay--We're game!
Stay tuned!!!
If it is any help, one of our relatives is the head of the national weather forcasting. Within the family we created a saying to describe him.
ReplyDeleteHe couldn't predict Christmas on December 25, given three trys.
I continues to prove to be true.
Mogley G. Retriever
Hi Kim
ReplyDeleteYou want some snow - come to Philadelphia - according to our weather people, we're supposed to be having a wintry mix this morning with rain. Well, there are about 3 inches of snow on the ground, the roads are not plowed and the commute miserable.
Neeli will enjoy it at home with my mom though.
So, if we do the reverse of the urban legends, will the snow leave us???
Woofs
Nadine & Neeli
Angel doggie Apples (1994-2010)
Looks like you've pretty much got all the bases covered . The hole should make snow a dead cert.
ReplyDeleteKim, What a great post and variation of all the urban legends I have heard as well. I laugh becuase if the weather people are predicting snow I tell my kids to wear their pj's inside out and they look at me like i'm crazy..."what's that silly teacher from Ohio talking about? we don't do such things in NC..."
ReplyDeleteWell, I do!
It rained until the temps fell and then we got 1/2" of what the weatherman told us would be 2-3" of snow. The roads look a little shiny and I haven't heard any traffic. I would guess we are done with our storm!
ReplyDeleteYou really want to wear those boots, don't you?
Can your dogs pray?
ReplyDeleteHey there Kim...
ReplyDeleteI will hold thumbs, cross paws, stand on one leg, swim backwards, eat upside down...for you to get your snow! :)
Sending lotsaluv
MAXMOM IN SOUTH AFRICA
Hey there Kim...
ReplyDeleteI will hold thumbs, cross paws, stand on one leg, swim backwards, eat upside down...for you to get your snow! :)
Sending lotsaluv
MAXMOM IN SOUTH AFRICA
Or I could just send you some of our snow Kim...
ReplyDeletelove your pups!
Oh how FUN!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a delightful post. The dogs look so joyful and full of life. Although, I think it is obvious why you have had so little snow. It seems they sabotaged two of the four rituals!
About the only impact that I've been able to have on predicting or bringing about snow is to plan a road trip on any given weekend. Preferably someplace a 2 to 3 hour drive from home. It almost never fails! BIG snow storms will come...
;-)
You need to go get your car washed, so that, when it snows within the next 24 hours, you can get salt spray all over it again. Or, don't they put salt on the roads there?
ReplyDeleteVery cutre post, I hope all of that works and that you get some snow!
ReplyDeleteI think you pretty much have it covered Kim. The only other thing would be maybe if Charlie would put a few Scooby snacks in that hole he dug, cover them up, and bark 3X. The snow will surely come..
ReplyDeleteMy dogs love to eat ice, so if I threw ice cubes on the ground it would be like a picnic. About the only other thing we can think of is leaving all the balls outside overnight so they're covered in the morning.
ReplyDeleteMorgan, Tsar and the Porties
How adorable and creative are you and your 'kids'! :) I hope for your sake you get some white stuff. Or you'll need a whole lot more ice cubes to scatter 'round.
ReplyDeleteWell we have those huge fluffy flakes falling right now and believe me if I thought for a minute I could huff and puff and send them your way...they would be there!..:)
ReplyDeleteHave a fun day and let us know if those tricks work!
Tina xo
loved your pictures today.
ReplyDeletelet us know if it works for you. We are game for trying it, too. We had about 2 inches of snow last year in February, the first snow since 1978. It almost snowed a couple of weeks ago during the big storm and again almost snowed around Christmas. No luck. We love snow. Well, unless we have to shovel it for weeks.
ReplyDeleteI haven't blogged or checked on blogs in about a month, crazy schedule. I will have to catch up with what you all have been up to at Golden Pines.
Glad to see Hamlet is doing well!!! I had been thinking about him!
I certainly hope for the "kids" sake you get some precip this time! It was raining early here, then that changed to sleet & snow tonight...I HOPE!! I want to go out and play in it with my two!!!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteI think you'll get your wish this time! I love to see these family participations on a common interest! You have such talented pooches!
ReplyDeleteNow, just remember in August we'll need them again for a rain dance!
Oh that's easy - all you gotta do is plan an expensive trip out that relies on public transport (here in the UK anyway). You can guarantee it will then snow, making the trip impossible.
ReplyDeleteWorks every time for us!
Great photos of those gorgeous dogs, especially eating the ice cubes!
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Let me which one works and I'll try it here!
ReplyDeleteWoofs and love from,
Riley (who has never seen snow)
Are you serious? I would love to send you some of our snow!
ReplyDeleteSounds like some fun snow callings to me :) Love the eating ice photo with SIX goldens!! That is sure to bring snow!
ReplyDeleteSweet hugs,
Sierra Rose
LOL!!! I'm going to try all that too! xxx
ReplyDeleteHee hee. How about you mop your floor (or vacuum if you have carpet.) That always seems to bring the snow or rain our way (plus muddy paw prints.)
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your "how to make it snow" with the goggies. Very cute. :)
Very sweet and very funny. Your crew is dedicated in their weather-control activities. If they happen to know any tricks to making sure snow DOESN'T happen, please pass them on to me...
ReplyDeletehaha!! that was so funny :) Especially Charlie's hole-digging. He looks happy to at least find some way to help! What a sweet looking boy! I hope the snow falls for you and your kids.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of *any* of those urban legends! I guess that tells you how out of it I am! But, I loved the dog photos, especially the zillion Goldens all eating ice cubes off the ground!
ReplyDeleteOne other technique that might work is planning an event that requires that there be *no* snow. That usually brings on a big storm around here :)
OK guys, dad says thank very #@*! much, but you evidently out did yourselves. It took him 4 hours to get home from work this afternoon, twice normal time, =because of your antics. He couldn't count all the cars in ditches along the way. He says that you'd better have fun because he didn't.
ReplyDelete- TBH&K
What beautiful photos Kim. I just love the one of Hamlet in front of your fireplace. And of course all the goldens outside together!
ReplyDeleteI think Charlies personality would keep me laughing.. so adorable.
Does Tanner remember a time when something good was on that spoon?
I think digging holes and eating ice cubes would help for sure..
We only know that if you wash your car , it is supposed to rain.
Wonderful photos.. they all made us smile
love
tweedles
The ice cube dance better have worked. If not it is always a fun game. Another idea is plan an outdoor camping trip and don't bring snow gear....
ReplyDeleteBen and the fellas
Give me your address and I will send you some of my snow friend! :)
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Love it! And thanks for all the good tips :-D.
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