Sunday, February 28, 2016

Out and About

Out and about on a sunny weekend.
~Crossing the Potomac River into Maryland~
In the town where I live, even on a Saturday, construction workers are hard at work on the new "Town Square."  It was envisioned more than decade ago, but it ran into trouble during the recession. The Town Square will feature a distinctive Glockenspiel, or clock tower, that town leaders hope will serve as a branding feature, in tribute to the town's German heritage.  Just what businesses are being given leases have not yet been announced.  Town officials and the developer are holding those cards close to their vests.
Even with construction work picking up, there's no question, Spring is near -- It's chick-season at the local "Tractor Supply."
While there, a friend of mine asked me to look for "cow-magnets."  Silly me, I thought she was asking me to look for refrigerator magnets. Who knew that there was such a thing that would hold a heat cover on a car during field training.... and other (udder?) things?  Have you ever heard of them?  (**They feed them to cows and it picks up the metal that the cow may have swallowed while grazing.)**
Back at home, the dogs enjoyed being outside.  We took several walks....
Having gone from only walking a few steps and needing so much help, I am so happy with how well Jake is walking these days! (video below)
There's was time for frisbee...
-Sheba-
And of course there's always time for ball..
Time for rolling... 
Sitting...
and just watching...
Not a bad weekend.  I hope yours was good too!
~The lovely Cissy~

31 comments:

  1. Your dogs are so happy. I still don't understand what cow magnets do, silly me.

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  2. The reason I am confused about the cow magnets is it says in small print they are for "hardware disease."

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    1. They feed them to cows and it picks up the metal that the cow may have swallowed while grazing. -- Who knew, right? :-)

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  3. I'm certain that Todd doesn't know about cow magnets. He is a chick magnet.

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  4. Melted snow
    Sunshine
    Playing ball
    Walk improvements
    Good week indeed . . .

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  5. Happy to hear that you were among the many who had a great weekend!
    Look at Jake go! Yay!

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  6. Ah yes, cow magnets. I had to sweet talk my father out of a new one many years ago. (He didn't understand why I wanted one. The one I have is about 2" long and cylinder like, not rectangular. I use mine to find dropped needles when I cross stitch.
    As for administration we always used a pill gun. It attaches to any metal in the cows' rumen that the cow has picked up while grazing.

    Thanks for the fond memory of my father Kim!

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  7. Hopefully, Spring is on it's way. (Never knew about cow magnets, would have bought magnets of cows.)

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  8. Wonderful to see Jake trotting so happily along, and is that Carl almost running to keep up with him?
    So many games to play, and so much fun, in the sunshine !

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  9. Well, I learnt something so new today!!! I use a magnet bowl for sewing pins. And some of the crew out and about, Jake, you are a miracle, and everyone else, just so cruisy!!

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  10. Cow magnets ! Is there no limit to the ingenuity of man ?

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  11. Hello, yesterday was a beautiful day. I have not heard of magnets but I can understand the need for them. It looks like the gang had a great weekend and enjoyed the outdoors. Jake is doing great. Cute photos. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!

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  12. Oh WOW ! Jake is on the run literately I am soo glad he is doing well ! Wonderful photos . It was lovely weekend weather here to . I have heard of the cow magnets but never had them in the old days of my farming . Thanks for sharing , have a good week !

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  13. I have never heard of cow magnets. I would've been looking for fridge magnets shaped like cows as well. LOL The chicks are so adorable.

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  14. I love Glockenspiels! What a nice thing for the community to do."Kling, Glocken, kling-a-ling-a-ling, kling Glockenspiel!"

    Jake is really a trooper. He is rarin' to go!

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  15. It's been a while and I can see how much Jake has improved. He is so blessed to be living with you and Carl.

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  16. It is so good to see Jake getting around so well - kudos to you and your efforts to help him. We need to get Mom to the Tractor Supply here - we love some of their goodies.

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  17. Look at Jake go!! how great is that!
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  18. LOVE and the best of care!
    and GO JAKE!!!
    isn't it wonderful to seem him enjoying life again!
    and all the crew... you can see spring in their faces! XOXOXO♥

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  19. Thank you Kim for sharing the photos,, I got happy tears watching enjoy walking!
    And the smiley faces on all the furrys,,, They all look so happy.
    Never give up.,,,,, right?
    I never heard of those magnets,,,
    love
    tweedles

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  20. It was a grand weekend here as well. Taste of spring. So happy to see Jake walking as well as he is. Amazing improvement.

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  21. Wow Kim, how wonderful!!!!!way to go Jake!!!!! Love the fur babies so.Hugs Francine.

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  23. That's such good news about Jake. :)

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  24. Love the idea of the town square and those little chickens are delightful.
    Never heard of a 'cow magnet' but what a fabulous idea. Not sure how they work though.
    Lovely for you and the dogs to have fun outdoors and great to see Jake managing to go for a walk.
    What a wonderful job you do with those beautiful animals. Hugs.

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  25. Wow, Jake is walking really well now. He's even trying to jog. Well done. It's a joy to see so much improvement.

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  26. Look at Jake go! I'll have to look for cow magnets next time I'm in our local feed store. That one sure is new to me.

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  27. Your pups are all adorable. Isn't it great to get outdoors in the gorgeous sunshine?

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  28. Jake's walk made me smile hugely. Yay for Jake!!!! All your other pups look so happy too. It looks almost like spring there. Enjoy!

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  29. We came again,,, just to say hi,
    love
    tweedles

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