The Sunday Schnauzer – Summer’s Last Gasp

On By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer

The past week was mostly sunny and warm during the day and Bowser and I made sure to make the most of it.

The sun is much lower in the sky now, leading to long shadows even at 10 in the morning.
I love the smell of the woods at this time of year, and apparently Bowser does too.
Bowser needs to add his own smells to the mix.
Bowser casts his own long shadows.
I wish we could spend all day out on days like this, but chores at home are calling my name. I used to say I only cleaned house on rainy days, but given our drought this summer I’ve had to rethink that strategy 😉.

Are you ready for and welcoming autumn? Did you enjoy the last week of Summer 2023?

Rock on,

The WB

25 thoughts on “The Sunday Schnauzer – Summer’s Last Gasp”

  2. hilarymb

    HI Deb – our summer has gone … it is definitely chillier and as you mention getting ‘shadowy’ all the time. Still a couple of months before the winter completely sets in … Bowser and you are doing the best for the end of comfortable walks – cheers Hilary

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  6. It’s feeling very much like Autumn here already as well. There’s a chill in the air, and as you said the night is coming sooner. All but one Hummingbird is gone now. I imagine she’ll be leaving soon too. I am sad to see summer go taking her warmth, and long days with her. 😭

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    1. Yeah, it’s sad to see the long, warm days leave. But I am learning to appreciate the coziness of fall and winter too. Those seasons are too long not to enjoy, and counting the days until the sun and warmer days return makes them seem all the longer. So I light some candles, grab some blankets, make soups and chilis, and enjoy what the dark half of the year brings. Thanks, Deborah 💕

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  7. This past week brought in some cooler (and fall-ish) weather. We are having a rainy weekend which in it’s own way is peaceful. Looking forward to less work in the yard but not to winter which is way too long.

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  11. Despite Europe as a whole sweltering in high temperatures during the summer, in my part of England it’s been colder than usual. We haven’t really had a summer at all. Now it’s September, though, and all the children have gone back to school, the sun has decided to shine! But that’s the English climate for you, though!

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    1. I think the climate on Vancouver Island is similar to England. The gardening here is pretty amazing and a lot of people take advantage of that and have fabulous English style gardens. Our summers usually aren’t too hot and our winters are not that cold (compared to the rest of Canada). I hope we have a sunny fall but right now we are looking at 5 days of (much needed) rain! Thanks 💕

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