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*~*~*~ First Snow *~*~*~* Last weekend they had a good amount of snow in the low mountain ranges in Germany. Everybody who could went out enjoy hiking and playing in the snow. My granddaughter, her husband and friends were very excited take little Fredie out into a nature he had not seen before. First he was perplexed, I was told. LOL But then he enjoyed building a snowman with his dad........ Below some impressions of the white winter scene.    Happiness is when what you think, what you say, what you do are in harmony - M. Gandhi |
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I don't remember my first acquaintance with the joy of snow. All I remember most, is the sound of war and hiding with fear. I hope, this little guy will grow up in a peaceful environment.  Happiness is when what you think, what you say, what you do are in harmony - M. Gandhi
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How precious to see the world through the wondering eyes of a child. When my children were little, I remember reading this statement: I brought my child into this world, now I will let him show it to me. Somehow, I always found time to build that snowman, go watch ants crawl out of their hills, or try to count the stars with my little ones. Later on, it was with my grandies. Time spent that I will never regret. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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How precious to see the world through the wondering eyes of a child. When my children were little, I remember reading this statement: I brought my child into this world, now I will let him show it to me. Somehow, I always found time to build that snowman, go watch ants crawl out of their hills, or try to count the stars with my little ones. Later on, it was with my grandies. Time spent that I will never regret. Happiness is when what you think, what you say, what you do are in harmony - M. Gandhi
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What lovely pictures MySeek. I remember when I was a child we had a lot of snow during the winter. We would go sledding in the evening after chores and the evening meal. If the moon was out then it was like it was the middle of the day it was so bright with the moonlight shining on the snow.
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Beautiful pictures MySeek, I think all children love snow. We don't get snow very often in Ireland, but when we do the kiddies sure make the most of it. I love to look out on a snow covered garden or street, so pretty and bright.  WE had a very light dusting of snow over Christmas. It was lovely to see the little kiddies out all excited making little snow balls.  It only lasted for one day.
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The snow blanketed fir trees look so beautiful. Your family look to be having fun in the snow and I had to laugh that your great grandson was understandably perplexed on coming across a white, wondrous landscape. I was thinking about the dog - would it get chilblains or ice burns from walking on the snow or cold, wet ground? I know there are waterproof, anti-slip dog shoes/booties available for the snow/winter.
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What lovely pictures MySeek. I remember when I was a child we had a lot of snow during the winter. We would go sledding in the evening after chores and the evening meal. If the moon was out then it was like it was the middle of the day it was so bright with the moonlight shining on the snow. Happiness is when what you think, what you say, what you do are in harmony - M. Gandhi
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Beautiful pictures MySeek, I think all children love snow. We don't get snow very often in Ireland, but when we do the kiddies sure make the most of it. I love to look out on a snow covered garden or street, so pretty and bright. WE had a very light dusting of snow over Christmas. It was lovely to see the little kiddies out all excited making little snow balls. It only lasted for one day.Happiness is when what you think, what you say, what you do are in harmony - M. Gandhi
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The snow blanketed fir trees look so beautiful. Your family look to be having fun in the snow and I had to laugh that your great grandson was understandably perplexed on coming across a white, wondrous landscape. I was thinking about the dog - would it get chilblains or ice burns from walking on the snow or cold, wet ground? I know there are waterproof, anti-slip dog shoes/booties available for the snow/winter. Happiness is when what you think, what you say, what you do are in harmony - M. Gandhi
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Thanks for your reply. The reason I asked is because a current TV commercial for a premium dog food brand features a handler with his avalanche search & rescue dog (NZ LandSAR) walking across snow covered mountain terrain and noticed the dog was wearing booties as well as a jacket. I found an interesting article online that supports the explanation you gave re circulatory system in dogs paws having adapted to handle the cold - thanks for that. It also cautions the need to be careful because not all dogs are suited to have their paws on ice for long periods of time and even in the extremely demanding Iditarod race across Alaska, the dogs wear booties to protect them against abrasions from ice and snow. I don't imagine your granddaughter's dog would be at risk.
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Thanks for your reply. The reason I asked is because a current TV commercial for a premium dog food brand features a handler with his avalanche search & rescue dog (NZ LandSAR) walking across snow covered mountain terrain and noticed the dog was wearing booties as well as a jacket. I found an interesting article online that supports the explanation you gave re circulatory system in dogs paws having adapted to handle the cold - thanks for that. It also cautions the need to be careful because not all dogs are suited to have their paws on ice for long periods of time and even in the extremely demanding Iditarod race across Alaska, the dogs wear booties to protect them against abrasions from ice and snow. I don't imagine your granddaughter's dog would be at risk. Happiness is when what you think, what you say, what you do are in harmony - M. Gandhi
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I like to continue our conversation, Lilium! My granddaughter grew up with a dog and learned from her parents what a dog can do and what not. They had a Golden Retriever then and now. Her dog is a rescue dog from Romania. A German association set themselves the task to find a good home for stray dogs and cats, mainly from poor countries. My granddaughter fell in love with the little one three years ago. With a reward system for good behavior and training sessions in a dog school, the dog became a lovely and protecting companion.
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