Walking!

[RadishRose]

Cool photos, Keesha. Especially that tower, weird but interesting effect.

Hope you get your horn fixed soon... I'd love to see you play!

 

[Keesha]

Thanks RaddishRose. Here’s one from a few blocks away. It was a really rainy night with no snow on the ground.

Luckily I bought a soprano saxophone so have been practising regularly with that and I can’t record until I learn how to do that. Apparently I need internet to upload my recordings but I’m working on it. I’d love to play a song or two for you.

Heres some more walking pictures.



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[Falcon]

Reminds me of the film "Witness".

 

[Keesha]

Great film with Harrison Ford. The movie could well have been filmed around this area. We have many Amish and Mennonite areas. They fascinate me. I take pictures but try not to be too intrusive because they don’t believe in getting their pictures taken. There are times I wish I could put my concerns aside and taken the picture. A few months back in October we had stopped at a park to let the dogs out of the car for a break. A Mennonite horse and open buggy went by and they both waved at us and smiled. It was was of those moments I wish I had captured. I get along well with them.

 

[rgp]

Finished 2018 with a total of 680 miles of walking. That's 8 more than last years 672.

On the down side I'm starting 2019 off at a weight of 215 lbs. That's up 3 lbs from the 212 lbs. I started 2018 at.

Kinda blows away the theory of walking for weight loss.....

Just shy of 2 miles p/day @ 365 days is great though.

I used to walk 1.5-2.0 p/day, but only 4-5 days p/week. So my yearly avg, was way short.

 

[JustBonee]

Daily walker these days, out of necessity. (Moved to an apartment with my dog about a year ago) He loves the outdoors and can't get out often enough. So we go for 3 or 4 walks a day everyday at our complex, and around the park, for about 20-30 minutes each run.
It has definitely improved my health and weight.

Keesha - get some of these: Walkee Paws

 

[Keesha]

Thanks Bonnie. Im so glad to not only learn you’re a regular walker but that you walk your dog. That’s great. I am big fans of dog walkers. They are like a breed of people on their own.

I doubt my dogs would like wearing sometime like that but we really do get some crazy cool weather. The snow on the trails actually warms it up some but the roads are still cold. Maybe I will try them on my littlest but then again I’d have a lot of fur to tuck in.

How long did it take your dog to get used to them?
Do you have a Jack Russel?

 

[JustBonee]

Thanks Bonnie. Im so glad to not only learn you’re a regular walker but that you walk your dog. That’s great. I am big fans of dog walkers. They are like a breed of people on their own.

I doubt my dogs would like wearing sometime like that but we really do get some crazy cool weather. The snow on the trails actually warms it up some but the roads are still cold. Maybe I will try them on my littlest but then again I’d have a lot of fur to tuck in.

How long did it take your dog to get used to them?
Do you have a Jack Russel?

I have a 28 lb. Bichon Frise, Keesha. He has LOTS of fur, very furry legs. The way these walkers are made, of spandex and nylon on the leg part, they slip right on easily. .. and come off easy too. It took all of a minute to get him used to wearing them, and he hates to wear anything I might add. (Under the paws is rubber footing, so waterproof) I think they are great.

 

[Keesha]

Ok with a bichon frise you understand furry plus you’ve hit all my major concerns so I will trust your judgement and order one pair and see how they go.

Thanks a bunch. My licks her ankle a lot so I’m thinking these might add a bit of extra support.
The other day I took her in to a holistic vet who gave her acupuncture and gave us a plan to drastically change her diet.
Oh the things we do for our dogs but it’s so worth it. Our girls mean the world to me.

 

[JustBonee]

Did you see their video?

 

[Keesha]

It’s like rubber stockings for dogs. :laugh:
Thank you.

 

[Keesha]

Note: I’d like to point out that Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world and is actually a clean respectful city as far as cities go. The picture of the CN Tower on that day doesn’t do it justice. It has a revolving restaurant at the top that overlooks Lake Ontario and the city.

Ill go to the city another season and take some better photos

 

[Lara]

Did you see their video?

Bonnie, these "Walkee Paws" would be perfect for my Bella when she
romps in the deep wet snow too.
The footie part is waterproof rubber. Great idea!

 

[Keesha]

Bonnie, these "Walkee Paws" would be perfect for my Bella when she
romps in the deep wet snow too.
The footie part is waterproof rubber. Great idea!

These snowballs going all the way up the legs is what happens to my girls and it takes them ages to get them off. I try and take the majority off for them so these boots seem ideal. My only concern is how they are fastened but my dogs will just have to get used to it. They will like the idea that they don’t have all the snowballs to get off once they get home.

 

[JustBonee]

Keesha, the Walkee Paws come as a double set of leggings with a spring loaded clip to adjust the front and back legs separately.
I fasten everything to Lil'Bear harness, never his collar. Anything that would pull on their neck wouldn't be good.
His harness sits close to his shoulders. Like their picture, don't let the clip rest in the middle of their back... it needs to be closer to the front of their body for proper fit.
The "stockings" are soft nylon and have a lot of stretch with the spandex. Very good quality fabric. The rubber is around their foot pad only.

Lara, yeah, a lot less work when you bring them in from outside. At least the legs are dry and clean.
Bear's big furry paws attract everything like velcro too. I used to have to sit him down and wipe and separate each paw with a towel. No snow here of course, but wet and muddy grass, and leaves and even spiders, etc.

 

[Keesha]

I would attach these over their winter coats. That’s the only way I’d get them to wear them and actually walk. Most of their coats are homemade so I’ll rig something up. Less snowballs stuck all over them certainly is appealing.

Hey Lara. It’s so nice to see you back.

 

[JustBonee]

I would attach these over their winter coats. That’s the only way I’d get them to wear them and actually walk. Most of their coats are homemade so I’ll rig something up. Less snowballs stuck all over them certainly is appealing.

Yes, they need to go on last, over a coat or covering.

 

[moviequeen1]

I've been 'stir crazy' for the past day and half because of the miserable weather here in WNY,couldn't go outside to take my walks
I was in heaven this morning around 6:30 when I took my early walk,felt refreshing,no wind or snow
The highlight of my day will be this afternoon,when I take my friend's dog for his afternoon walk Sue

 

[Keesha]

Hey Sue. It’s so nice reading that you are getting your neighbours dog for the day. That always cheers you up. February is a tough month for many. My husband is going through some serious sunlight withdrawals. It’s a good thing that my mood starts perking back up this month while his plummets. Have a great walk with the dog. A snow heart.

 

[SeaBreeze]

My boy gets them too, here his is as a puppy. When they're too bad, I have a double stainless steel sink in the kitchen, I just put some warm water in each sink and stand him up in there, back feet in one sink, front in other. Then I throw a big dog towel on the floor and put him on it to dry his legs and feet off. Getting them off manually or with a hair dryer is really impossible.

 

[JustBonee]

Oh, looks like such a sweetheart ^^^ :love_heart:

 

[Keesha]

My boy gets them too, here his is as a puppy. When they're too bad, I have a double stainless steel sink in the kitchen, I just put some warm water in each sink and stand him up in there, back feet in one sink, front in other. Then I throw a big dog towel on the floor and put him on it to dry his legs and feet off. Getting them off manually or with a hair dryer is really impossible.

So it looks like walkee paws might be needed for you too

 

[Lara]

That's what I do too SeaBreeze, regarding the snowballs on their legs.

I stand Bella in the deep kitchen sink, use warm water from the spray nozzle, spray her legs until the snowballs melt, and then dry them off with a towel. Quick and easy.

But it's only happened twice here in NC. We don't get much snow but when we do it's not usually powdery...it's mix with a little sleet and heavy.

 

[Keesha]

Hey Lara, I hope I don’t embarrass you too much but I really miss you. You rarely ever post here any more and the place isn’t the same without you. You add a nice touch of feminine compassion, a cute & fun sense of humour and colour this place up with your artistic sense of style.

I know you have a lot on your plate for the next year but please don’t forget us. We love you and miss you. :love_heart:nthego:

 

[IKE]

Hey Lara, I hope I don’t embarrass you too much but I really miss you. You rarely ever post here any more and the place isn’t the same without you. You add a nice touch of feminine compassion, a cute & fun sense of humour and colour this place up with your artistic sense of style.

I know you have a lot on your plate for the next year but please don’t forget us. We love you and miss you. :love_heart:nthego:

Agree......this place just doesn't seem the same without Lara being around.