We had another big snow dump this past week. It wasn’t safe to drive, but it was perfectly safe to go for a walk in the woods. Or so I thought…
Bowser either tried to walk on the very thin ice or fell off of the bank into the channel! He was completely submerged for the longest millisecond of my life. Then he popped back up and tried to grab onto a nearby branch that was in the water although even further from land. Meanwhile I ran like a rocket to his location and coaxed him back to the bank, whereupon I grabbed him by the harness and hauled him back onto land. All the while agonizing how I was going to get this dog back home without him turning into a pupsicle in this -8 degrees C weather. (Obviously no pictures were taken of all this drama.)
Turns out I had nothing to fear. Bowser’s instincts kicked in and I was treated to the “snow zoomies”.
I doubt future walks will find us near the creek, for the time being! Bowser got over his dunking in no time at all, but I am still traumatized recovering.
Good Yule, Happy Solstice, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah! However and wherever you celebrate, hug your loved ones (and stay away from icy creeks).
Rock on,
The WB
Since we’re experiencing a green Christmas this year these delightful snow pics are just what I needed to see this morning! Wise move about tasting falling flakes when walking with a dog. But poor little pouch, that must have been a horribly chilly plunge. Glad yo see he shook it off, literally.
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Bowser took it like a champ! A testament to living in the present moment. Whereas I was imagining all kinds of terrible scenarios. Thanks, Rivergirl 💕
And oh! Those snowy rose hips.
Glorious!
Those rose hips stood out and begged to be photographed! Thanks, Rivergirl 💕
Fabulous pics, Deb! It looks like Bowser’s none the worse for wear from his adventures in your winter wonderland. Merry Christmas!
Bowser came through it all just fine. Now me, OTOH…😁. Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you too Jane 💕
That must have been scary thinking of all the what ifs that could have happened in the creek or after with hypothermia. Glad you both survived.
Me too, Jean! Me too…Thanks, Jean 💕
Bowser was obviously born to be a snow dog! I’m so happy to hear he survived his mishap. His snowy close-up is adorable as usual, but you gave him a run for his money this week with your own exceptional selfies! Happy Holidays to both of you.
Awww, thank you very much Bobi 💕. Happy holidays to you too!
I would have been traumatized too. In many ways, animals are smarter than humans. Well, except for the thin ice thing.
I should have anticipated that this would happen. Bowser has a history of walking on (and breaking through) iced-over puddles. Thanks, Kate 💕
I had a heart-attack when I read that Bowser was submerged. I love his wise instincts and am so glad that all ended well! Brrrrr that must have been VERY cold!
You’d think so! But Bowser wasn’t fazed at all and showed no signs of being cold. Thanks, Donna 💕
Now that’s a Christmas outing to remember. Smart little guy!
Isn’t he though? Thanks, Suzanne 💕
Oh goodness… thanks so much for the chuckle — so VERY glad he’s o.k. What a rambunctious little scamp he is! LOL…. great photos … felt good to chuckle out loud. He IS a real miracle. Hugs to you both, T
Bowser is a HUGE scamp! Thank you very much 💕
The Rolling Stones’ famous tongue icon has gotten nothing on you! 😆 Happy Holidays! – Marty
Happy Holidays to you too, Marty! Happy Hanukkah (am I right?) 💕
Indeed you are! Tonight is the last night. 🙂
I’ve been watching Kirsten and Grohl (as in Dave) do a song with musical guests every night for Hanukkah so I knew tonight was the last night. It’s on YouTube on the Foo Fighters channel if you’re interested.
Oh, I had no idea. That’s fantastic. I’ll check it out for sure, thanks!
Bowser is a champ indeed! I know I would’ve needed a glass of wine (or whiskey) to calm my traumatized self after my pooch and I got home. Great pics, Deb, and a great story.
I think I need a Bowser-sized cask of something (whiskey, brandy?) to tie around his neck in case of future “emergencies” 😂. Thanks, Natalie 💕
Oh no! I would have been so worried. Good thing you were able to help him out and that he knew what to do (whod’a thought that he could warm up by burying himself in snow?). A happy ending is a great Christmas present!
It’s the best Christmas present, Janis! BTW, the cranberry glop from your story did not get made. Instead Donna brought over a very delicious apple-cranberry sauce 😋. Maybe next year! Thanks 💕
I had no idea rolling in the snow will dry off a wet dog. I would have thought he would have just turned to ice.
Same! I thought he’d turn himself into a giant snow/ice ball, but I was wrong. Thank goodness! Thanks, Kieran 💕
Oh my goodness. My heart! Poor Bowser….I do hope he remembers that this incident was NOT fun for either of you. I can’t imagine him ‘warming up’ by rolling in the snow; this is too much for my Florida eyes!!
Bowser wasn’t fazed in the least. I, on the other hand…😱. Thanks, Suz 💕
Dogs are so instintually smart. They constantly amaze me. Your Bowser packs a lot of smarts in his little body. LOVE the photos, and so glad all was okay. Happy New Year!
Yes! They are so very smart. We could learn a lot about life from dogs. Thank you, and Happy New Year to you too 💕
We’re “dog sitting” Charlotte this week – our daughter and her family’s Golden. What a GIFT! Best one of the holidays. 🙂
Lucky you! And lucky Charlotte 😁
What fun that looks as we sit baking away over here – no i’m not complaining in the least!
It was fun! Snow gone now…and back to more typical winter temperatures too. Thanks, Debbie 💕
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