Thursday, October 27, 2011

A Rare Treat

Earlier in the week we were treated to a rare show of the northern-lights. Of course they are not as vivid or as beautiful as when we saw them in Alaska, but it was amazing and a bit of a surprise to be able to see them here in Virginia.  There really is no way a camera can capture the feeling of watching something like this in person.  Mother Nature can really put on a show can't she?
Jasmine is on the mend.  However the injury to her nose got a little infected and she was looking a bit like 'W.C.Fields' with a big round, swollen nose.  Thanks to antibiotics, she's looking a little better today.  Toby also hasn't been feeling well.  I'd hoped it was a 'bad restaurant review,' but I think because its continued for a couple of days and his appetite is waning, there may be something else going on. I'm hoping it's nothing too serious.
~Toby on the left, Jasmine the right~ 
It's a wet day here and the weather forecast mentioned that there might be some snow as colder temperatures and more rain arrives just in time for the weekend.  But for today, I've gotten all my errands done, and look forward to reading your blogs and keeping an eye on the dogs.  I wonder what Charlie is able to keep an eye on?

43 comments:

  1. The weather is the same up here. Could have snow tonight.

    I love all three photos and hope the pups are doing well.

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  2. When Bailey was about a year old, her sisters ran her into the fence face first. She ripped up the skin along one side of her face and muzzle. It got infected, of course, and we had quite a mess on our hands. It healed well and she's gotten a lot tougher since then. Good luck with the autumn ills.

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  3. I heard about those northern lights. You were so lucky to see them! Hope everyone starts feeling better!

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  4. wow! that purple light photo is spectacular! wow!!!

    good luck with your ailing pups!!!

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  5. Thanks for stoping by and commenting on the epilepsy. I still hold my breath at times and my heart aches for him and I know that the phenob will hurt his kidneys some day but I live in the now and for now we are ok. Its a horrible thing to go through and watch - my heart is with you too on dealing with this. Im always here if you ever want to vent, cry or discuss about it :)


    LOL we were walking in shorts and tank tops sweating in 88 degree weather yesterday..sigh.

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  6. We hope everyone is soon on the mend! I got to see the Northern Lights in Arizona one year - it was awesome. We were camping with the horses behind the Superstition Mountains and they appeared around midnight. It was very awesome!

    Sam

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  7. Hi, So glad you got to see the Lights. Hope you can all stay in and stay warm if the snow comes.
    Sending love to you.
    Noreen & Reggie

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  8. You do have your hands full, never a dull moment!

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  9. Weather is pretty much the same here to,lots of home made soups and stews on the go here and the woodstove going. Awesome northern lights photo. I have seen them up north as well years ago such beautiful greens they display in the north. I am glad to hear that Jasmine is on the mend, hope Toby is ok, Miggy has been kind of HO HUM the past few days I think it is the change of weather and rain so she pouts that she cant go out and play lol . Thanx for your lovely comment . Have a great day !

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  10. Hi, sending healing vibes to your babies. We too, were able to observe the Northern Lights, what a great treat!! Your photo is stunning :)

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  11. Can't believe Northern lights in Virginia!!! Awesome.

    Poor Jasmine, hope the others aren't teasing her.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella

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  12. We both have our paws crossed that Toby only has a temporary illness and that Jasmine's poor nose keeps on gettinig better. Ouch that still looks sore! The Northern Lights are soooo amazing. Is that really what they were all the way down there in VA??
    Smooches from pooches,
    BabyRocketDog and Hootie

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  13. Wow! You had a great view of the northern lights! It was all clouded over here - didn't get to see them.

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  14. How beautiful, would love to see that in person! Stay warm!

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  15. I hope everyone is on the mend SOON!

    I'm so glad you posted that picture. I completely forgot to look at the sky and missed it. Argh!

    And snow... can you believe it??

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  16. Wow, northern lights as far as Texas! Glad you got a good show. Cute Charlie, I bet he sees all and knows nothing!

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  17. Wow! The picture of the northern lights is great. So beautiful!

    I hope Jasmine and Toby get back to 100% very soon. Charlie is adorable. Very nice to see him again. I am such a broken record but I love all of your dogs.

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  18. The northern lights are simply amazing

    Stop on by for a visit
    Kari
    dogisgodinreverse.com

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  19. I have never been lucky enough to see the Northern Lights.

    Gill in Canad

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  20. I do hope Toby and Jasmine feel better soon.

    Snow? Really? *Shudder*

    That photo of the Northern Lights is amazing. I heard that it had rolled down your way -- it was too cloudy here.

    Have a wonderful evening, Kim. :)

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  21. Too cool about the Northern lights thingy.. mom has always wanted to see that.

    We hope all the pups are feeling back to the wonderful selves soon!

    AROOOOOF!
    Boondocks & The Love Shack Pack

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  22. The light photo is amazing, it is a treat that you got to see it. I hope Jamine and Toby will be better soon.
    On snow days I love to run and play in the stuff, then come in and cuddle up with my MOM.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  23. uh oh. snow this early in virginia?
    wonder what kind of winter is ahead for us all ...
    dogs endure pain so amazingly.
    i am with the others in your big loving family sending healing light and admiration for you and your crew!
    love,
    tammy j

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  24. You were right about the Northern Lights..mmmm. Who needs a trim...why Charlie's eyes do...that's OK!

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  25. I've seen the northern lights only once, and I didn't know what they were. I thought that a big jetliner had crashed and burned just over the hill. I felt so silly when someone told me what I'd seen!

    I hope that all is ok with Toby, and I'm glad that Jasmine is on the mend.

    Snow, there? Wow, winter must really almost be here!

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  26. I am so happy with high speed Kim. It is a whole different world!!! Today was my first day with it and I was to busy to be on much. I will be on a lot more tomorrow. You are so very special Kim !!! You are a dogs angel!!!
    Thank you so much for all you do for them!!
    Thanks for your visit to today.
    xx, Fern

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  27. Hi Kim
    We had Jack Frost visit one night, then he ran away.. We should have a sunny cool weekend.. I hope.
    We have never seen those "lights" but your photo of them is amazingly beautiful!
    Gee,, were hoping Toby gets to feeling better soon, and glad Jasmines nose is healing.
    I think Charlie can see the world just fine!
    love
    tweedles

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  28. Northern Lights are pure magic - I have only seen them a few times in my life, and every time is fresh in my mind. I can't believe you got a picture!

    Poor Jasmine, and Poor Toby. Here's hoping the weekend finds them feeling much, much better.

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  29. I have seen the Northern Lights three times and they are totally awe-inspiring. Almost like an out-of-body experience.

    Hope everyone is soon on the mend and that the weekend weather isn't as bad as the forecast.

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  30. I've never witnessed the Northern Lights except through pictures and amazingly enough, they wer even visible as far south as Tennessee this year, the colors were orange not green or red...
    How lucky you are to have seen them in person.
    Hope everyone there is soon on the mend and you can enjoy your weekend.
    ~Jo

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  31. Charlie definitely has a winter coat - will he keep that all winter or will you have some of it clipped off?

    Have a great day.

    xo
    Lynn

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  32. What a spectacular sight that must be! And in Virginia too!
    Yes, the new header is great Kim. Have a good weekend.

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  33. Lucky you for the northern lights, I was really hoping to get to see them, but it was too cloudy! I've actually never seen any northern lights at all!

    I hope Jasmine and Toby are both on the mend again today and as for Charlie, he reminds me of how I used to look when I was little and my mom would tell me that my bangs needed a trim!

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  34. That's great that you got to see the northern lights. I'm not sure they were visible here. If they were, nobody was talking about it.

    Northern lights, and snow before Halloween...sounds like you live in Montana! Ha!

    Have a good one!

    Carolyn

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  35. Hi..I think Charlie must be an awfully good peeker! Love the nature show, wish I had seen it. Poor babies nose...take care and have a good weekend! :D

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  37. Woof! Woof! been away ... LOVE the new blog header. Oh My WOW! Sending everyone Lots of Golden LOVE n Woofs, Sugar

    FYI; KIM we sent you an email. Golden Woofs

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  38. I was wondering who in blog-land would see those lights. I had read about them in a magazine earlier in the month. Yeah for you. It must have been just amazing to see. It's a good day to stay in (wet and cold here). Hugs to dogs. Hope they all get back on the up-swing of things.

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  39. It must have been wonderful seeing the Northern Lights...Hoping Jasmine's nose is better by the day. Our William got an eye infection the other day, now has ointment from the Vet...he runs when he sees the packet come out! but is much better even after a couple of days.

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  40. I heard about this on the news the next morning. I still am not over it. I can't believe I missed it :-(.

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