Friday, February 28, 2025

Nature Friday

 We are joining Sunny this week for Nature Friday~~

We are back to walking every day and it's been warmer than it has been so I haven't had to wear my coat.
We still have snow on the ground.   Some places have more than others~
These bushes look like they were just pruned!
I found a spot with no snow at all under my feets~
We did find this one interesting dried flower.      We looked it up and it's a Sensitive Fern or Bead Fern.   Peeps use the fern fronds in flower arrangements~
On a very sad note~
Landlord Bob passed away on Wednesday.   He had pancreatic cancer.   We only found out the day after Valentine's day and now he's gone.   We will miss him so very much.   He was wonderful man - the best - and he had so many friends.   He loved working outside in his yard and he loved working on his antique cars and trucks.    Our hearts go out to Landlady Maryanne and their family♥
Love ya lots♥
Duke

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Tuesday Tousled Hair Furs

 The static electricity this winter has been unreal but what happened to my head mom?   Normally, the static electricity stuffs happens inside the house!  Wait,  am I now styling with a mohawk?

Happy Tuesday!

Love ya lots♥
Duke

Sunday, February 23, 2025

Silent Sunday Selfie

 

Love ya lots♥

Duke

Friday, February 21, 2025

Nature Friday

 We are joining Rosy and Sunny this week for Nature Friday~~

These pictures are from last weekend as we were not doing too much walking with so much ice out there~
The first thing we saw was this poster and we are happy to report that the kitty is now home - safe, sound and warm♥
This is a hairy poison ivy vine~
I can stand on top of the snow without falling in!
The dried Sedum is almost buried by the snow and ice~
I did get to walk up and down our driveway to explore!
Happy Friday, everyone!

Love ya lots♥
Duke



Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Wonderful Wednesday

 I got a treat ball!  I roll it and it dispenses yummy treats!

The treats have to be sorta large or it makes it very easy for me to roll them out without hardly trying at all☺
I like this ball!  It's fun!
Happy Wednesday!

Love ya lots♥
Duke


Monday, February 17, 2025

Very Icy Monday

 Mom announced that it was time to head outside for "business" so we both got our coats on and bundled up as it's cold and the wind is whipping.  Thank goodness for ice cleats or mom wouldn't have been able to walk safely.

My beautiful snow is totally ice covered!
The glare is blinding!
Mom told me that all this is good for is ice skating!
Our weather is going to be freezing cold all week so no walkies will be happening.  We are grateful that the wind is knocking all of the ice off the tree branches.   Paws and fingers are crossed there won't be a power outage.
Happy Monday and Happy President's Day!
Love ya lots♥
Duke



Sunday, February 16, 2025

Icy Sunday

 Yesterday and into last night, just over an inch of snow fell and then the rain started and it's still raining and at 30 degrees F everything has turned to ice~

My tail is wagging as I want to stay outside and play but mom says no.   It's dangerous, Duke!

I am doing my morning business under the ice covered apple tree and mom was praying no branches were going to break while we were underneath them.  
The pink dogwood tree is covered in ice too and you can see the slushy "pond" to the right of it.   
Farmer Will plowed the driveway around 2:30am and it's now a skating rink.  Our temps are supposed to climb this afternoon and then the wind event will begin.     Mom is praying we don't lose our power.

I sure hope my fun snow is not ruined!

Love ya lots♥
Duke





Friday, February 14, 2025

Having Fun on Friday

Mom sure does like to tease me with my ball!

Got it!

Again, mom?!
You can't fool the Duke!
Mom baked Oatmeal Applesauce Muffins♥


Happy Valentine's Day to all of my friends♥
Love ya lots♥
Duke

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Me and My Shadows

 


Playing in the snow is sure fun and we got more snow last night!   Just a dusting and that's fine with me☺
Happy Wednesday!

Love ya lots♥
Duke

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Gone Too Soon

 Mackie's mom wrote on Sunday to let me know that Mackie had passed away on Saturday.  It came as a shock as I wasn't expecting this news.   Molly and Mackie lived together for almost a year before Geo and I split so I watched Mackie grow up from a small wee pup to just a week or so before his first birthday.  

Sweet potato fries and a stink eye from Molly~

TheAirekids got along okay living together.    
We had visits from Mackie often when we lived in our apartment with the fenced in yard.

They actually got along better than before as Molly truly loved being an only furChild.
When we moved from the apartment to where we live now, I continued to groom Mackie so we could keep in touch.    He was such a SuperSweet and lovable boy♥
Mackie's very favorite toys since I have known him were his Furballz~  
He never chewed them.  He suckled on them and I always suspected it was because he came to us at 6 weeks old, which is way too young for a puppy to leave his mom.  

Mackie's mom also let me know that Mackie's brother, Jett, passed away only a few days before Mackie did.  I knew that Jett had lymphoma and that his days were numbered but I didn't know until Saturday that Mackie had brain cancer.  The news was just devastating.  

I don't have photos of Jett as Molly and I only lived with him for a week or so before we moved.
Missy sent me this photo of her dad and Jett warming themselves by the fire.  Geo told me more than once that anyone who met Jett, loved him from the start.  

My heart goes out to Mackie and Jett's mom.   Her life went from having two wonderful dogs, who she loved dearly, to having none in such a short period of time.   I can't even imagine the pain she's in.  

Sadly, Mackie and Jett were only eight years old - both gone way too soon.  
I know how hard it is to lose your precious pup and you lost two of them so close together.  Life can be so unfair.   Huge hugs to you, Kim♥

Love,
Sue


Monday, February 10, 2025

Four Inches

 Four inches of snow fell in my yard overnight Saturday and into Sunday morning and I couldn't wait to go out and play!

Mom was laughing at me because I always have so much SuperFast energy but the deeper snow was tiring me out more and more as I was racing around.
It was time to take a break and rest!
It was a cold thirty degrees and mom's fingers were feeling it so it was time to head back inside.   I do look a wee bit frosty☺

Happy Monday, everyone!

Love ya lots♥
Duke