Enjoying The Day!

Lazy Boy! - Buster enjoying the warmth & sunshine of a late October day in Minnesota.
@webeishere (36313)
United States
October 30, 2008 11:53am CST
Today is a beautiful Indian Summer day here in Minnesota. Going to be near 70F for a high temperature. Buster is loving every moment of it as well. He has been outside for a few hours just enjoying basking in the warm sun. His fur is so hot to the touch as I brushed him. He has been chasing squirells and racoons around the yard as well. Hopefully he doesn't catch one as he brings them to the steps as a gift for me. Ugghh! How is thew weatehr in your area? Does your pet love basking in the late October sunshine? Does he/she enjoy being brushed at all? HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@tyc415 (5706)
• United States
30 Oct 08
My dog loves to go outside also only one problem right now is he still can't go out back unless someone is with him because the downed tree limb from next door and the downed part of the fence have not been taken care of yet. I was outside with him just a few minutes ago and there was one of the little squirrels playing around the downed tree limb and he was watching it and I kept telling him to stay there and don't bother it and he did so good and didn't even flinch. He did get a treat and some praise when we come in. I really don't think he would hurt the squirrels, he just likes to run after them and watch them run, the say thing he does with our cat at times.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
30 Oct 08
Yu don't have a runner chain etc for him? When we first got Buster we had no fence in the yard. We had a long chain for him to be hooked to so he could run around most the yard. Buster has literally ran UP the fence wall chasing critters. Kind of looked like a Matrix type scene with him sideways on the fence facing. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
30 Oct 08
I hope so. Good luck and have fun with the visit etc. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@tyc415 (5706)
• United States
30 Oct 08
No, no runner chain. Never had the need for one so never got one for him. Hopefully by the time we get back from my daughter's it will all be fixed.
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
30 Oct 08
I don't let my cat out anymore, I had two of my cats stolen and now my Junior stays in the house.
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
30 Oct 08
yep I cried a lot over my cats, they are all in my stories, that I write as you know.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
30 Oct 08
I lost my Spooky (cat) years ago. I miss him dearly and am thinking of getting another cat. He had kidney and liver failure. I held him as he was put out of his pain etc. I cried like a little baby using almost a whole box of kleenex. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@BunGirl (2638)
• United States
30 Oct 08
Well down here in Texas it's about 64 degrees today. Too warm for my Siberian Husky's tastes as she likes it when it's cold or rainy out, but my other dogs do enjoy this weather. Mostly though, they're indoor dogs. They've been playing the run-in-circles-through-the-house game this morning. As for brushing, none of them are big fans, so it's a battle to get them to hold still for it! Tooth brushing is another story though -- they love the taste of their toothpaste!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
30 Oct 08
Buster has a house with a comforter in it for when he dislikes the weather etc. He loves it only when it's nice out. Rain, snow, cold, etc, he prefers indoors with the heater blowing on him. I never have brushed Busters teeth. His breath is not bad at all really. Maybe it's the food he eats? HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@BunGirl (2638)
• United States
31 Oct 08
Some dogs seem to not have trouble keeping their own teeth clean. One of mine however, has all kinds of dental problems, and if we don't brush them regularly his breath is atrocious! Since we have to do one, I just go ahead and do all four.
@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
30 Oct 08
It actually clouded over today for the first time in a long time. We're supposed to get some rain starting later tonight and on through the weekend. But it's still fairly warm out at the moment. Both of my dogs are lounging around in the grass. They go into their houses once in a while, but I think they are enjoying the outside as much as they can right now. They both enjoy being brushed, but it's so hard when they start wiggling because it feels so good. LOL
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
31 Oct 08
We could use some rain for the trees to store over the winter. Comes Tuesday they are saying rain for a few days. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@AmbiePam (92708)
• United States
30 Oct 08
Buster looks very content. Sherlock loves this kind of weather. He knows he will be walked at least three times a day in this weather. I can't take the hot and humid weather, but this time of the year is easy for me to be out in. When I take him to my parent's house he gets to be off the leash and play, play, play! He likes to be brushed. He'll just lie there and close his eyes, enjoying the attention.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
30 Oct 08
And Buster loves being hugged etc. He has us all trained very well for that I might add. I hate the heat and humidity as well. It really messes with my bronchial asthma. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@AmbiePam (92708)
• United States
31 Oct 08
When I walk him myself I put him on a harness, and attach a leash to the harness. I didn't even have to train him with a harness! I always hated seeing pet owners pull their dogs by the throat to get them to follow, and Sherlock showed a lot of fear when the leash was attached to his collar. This way when I pull back on the leash, padded harness straps are there to keep him from going any further.
@walijo2008 (4644)
• United States
30 Oct 08
Its supposed to be around 72 or 73 for the high today, then down in the 40's this evening, but inside the house its sure cold, my feet are cold..lol. Maybe I need to do what Buster's doing, go bask in the warm sunshine for awhile, warm up my toes. Yeah, we have squirrels running around, I seen one awhile ago on top of the garage. Our pets are all out laying in the sunshine today, I have one that enjoys being brushed, at first he used to be scared of the brush, but now he loves it..Have a good day
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
30 Oct 08
I sat out a few times with Buster having a cup of coffe enjoying the warmth of the suns rays. Don't get too much sun usually this time of year here in Minnesota so I've got to enjoy it while it is here. I am constantly chasing the squirells from my bird feeder out front. Thought about squirell proofing it but this gives me something to do in a sense. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@Polly1 (12645)
• United States
30 Oct 08
Polly is loving it outside too, she is lounging in the sun soaking up the warmth. the cats are liking the sunshine too.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
30 Oct 08
Buster really loves rolling in the fresh cut grass clippings as well when it's warm. I have to brush him off before he gets back in the house then. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
30 Oct 08
fall - Indian Summer
70 F? how come we have only 53F so far...they say it will be 63F today, still good for Indian summer....I will take my dogs for long walk... Maybe I took my green tomatoes of the plants too soon? I still have some tomato plants and they have few flower.... Enjoy the day....
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
30 Oct 08
Ummm..... Because I am special and privelaged maybe? Just joking. (somewhat) If you've had a killing frost then it's good to get them off the vine prior to that. Mine were removed last week and are ripening in the basement very slowly. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@max1950 (2306)
• United States
31 Oct 08
right now at 6am it's a cool 57 here in s.w.florida but we'll be hitting 80 by noon.left all my squirrels in n.e. jersey up in the mt's but max my dog just loves running after the cranes that land on the lawn looking for the gecco's.he like's brushing but when it come time for scratch,scratch he hides the brush lays on his back and looks at ya like what you haven't started scratching me yet.have a good one
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
31 Oct 08
We ended up hitting 73 in my city yesterday. Only 60 today though. Normal is 49 for us at this time of year. So nice heat wave for us I'd say. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
30 Oct 08
It started out very cold. It was 39 degrees when I dropped my daughter at the bus stop. But it warmed up quickly and nicely. That's good, because she had a field trip. My dog has been out for around and hour, and doesn't want to come in. Turned out to be a nice afternoon.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
30 Oct 08
What type of field trip? To an iondoor or outdoor deal? Buster is still outside enjoying the warm rays of the sun. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@gemini_rose (16264)
31 Oct 08
You lucky thing having those sorts of temperatures, I am getting on the next plane over! Here in the UK it has been horrendous weather for the last week, it has turned bitterly cold and today the temperature right this minute is just 46F. Apparently this is the coldest October we have had here in over 70 years, and in some parts yesterday they had floods and a bizarre hailstorm that dumped inches of hail so it is not nice at all.
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31 Oct 08
I am jealous as it is freeeeeeezing here. I don't have a pet and I truly dislike any 'gifts' so it is just as well...lol
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
31 Oct 08
I hate picking the gifts myself. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@cjgrooms (4456)
• United States
30 Oct 08
It is 68 degrees and i love it! Unfortunately we don't have a fence so the Tomi and Maxi has to stay on their chains except when i take them for a walk. I have all my windows and doors open and it is wonderful I am even enjoying the 30's at night ( my husband and the boys are not)!LOL
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
30 Oct 08
We had to get fencing up a little after getting Buster. I hated him chained up even though it was a 25 foot chain. I just like seeing him run where he wants not without be restrained to the area to run. He loves it even more so. I don't mind the cold and snow and am ready for it already. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@cjgrooms (4456)
• United States
30 Oct 08
We are planning to put up a fence because i HATE them being chained up but can't let them loose because they love to chase four-wheelers and motorbikes.
@23uday (2997)
• India
30 Oct 08
Hello frnds, I have enjoyed the day with good and pleasant day.Today is a 40f for a temperature. I met my frnds in the evening today we were gone outside for a long drive we enjoyed lot we were talked with punchings,funning time good time for us whole day.have a nice day
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@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
10 Nov 08
My cats loved being brushed but they don't like this colder weather we have been having lately and I have gotten a few gifts from my cats like little ground squirrels,rats,moles and other small animals. More of a problem for me then a gift but don't wanna break their hearts so I discard when they leave again.
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
30 Oct 08
it is also approaching summer here and the weather is getting hotter and hotter nowadays... i also enjoy the sun as long as it is not too shining or too hot... the problem is, the sun here is really hot and i really can't adapt to it yet even though i had stayed here for more than four years now... it is really scorching your skin... the sun in my home country is not as hot as here... take care and have a nice day...
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@GardenGerty (160658)
• United States
31 Oct 08
It was around 75 today, and will be the same for a few days. My old cat is not looking too well, and he does not want to go outside at all. Princess and Creamery however, both love the sun and are finding whatever place they can to soak up some rays. They chase the warmest spots all around the yard.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
31 Oct 08
Buster is adorable. Sounds like a beautiful day you had, very similar to the one we had here. My dogs love being in the backyard on wonderful days like this.
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Oct 08
It's beautiful! I have the windows open to air out the house...when I had my dog he loved laying in the sunshine and also loved being brushed!
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
31 Oct 08
Yes it was a great day. Now at 11 p.m. it is still 62 degrees here. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@jackiew (915)
• Canada
31 Oct 08
We have a very stormy day here in nova scotia,canada.We have high winds and rain.There was no power all morning,its back on now but i don't know for how long.I hope you enjoy your nice hot day.
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