White Wednesday - Wonderful White Outdoors (Red Lodge, Montana)

Ian,

You are welcome.  Thank you for the compliments.

Michael,

Thank you. We probably have a bit more snow because we are at a higher altitude.  Luckily, we do not have cold temperatures along with the snow and it melts quickly when the sun appears.

Frank & Sharon,

Thank you for dropping by to comment.

Cynthia,

I don't know if it is yellow yarrow but I did want to include int he photo to add some more color.   I am glad you enjoyed the models that I used.   They are my favorites!   :-)

Mary,

Snow is so much more enjoyable when you have dogs wagging their tails to go out and play in it.  The birds where hanging by the bird feeder and I was lucky to catch a good photo of them in the middle of their flight.   Both dogs and birds were fun to watch on this snowy white wednesday!

Liz,

It seemed like we had one dusting after another.  That is how the snow accumulated to the height you see in the photos.   It sure is not a usual scene to see Halloween decorations out in the snow.   There are lots of avid skiers that are excited at the idea that it is going to be a very good skiing season.

Marc,

Enjoy the Fall color season in TO.

I am used to having 3 pair of eyes staring at me and trying to get my attention and affection.  :-)   

Sandra,

No need to make a generalization for the entire Montana.  There are still areas in Montana that have not been hit by snow or have only received a dusting.  We live a little higher up here in Red Lodge (altitude 5,555 feet).  We may have snow early, but luckily winter is more milder than in other areas of the country.  On most days, early in the season, most of the snow in town melts by early afternoon when the sun comes up.  Thanks for visiting this post.

Russel,

The hot tubs are in higher demand here with the snow season.  People seem to enjoy it even more being in a hot tub outside and staring at the white scenery created by Mother Nature.

Sharon,

I know what you mean.  Friends of mine have yorkies and they also shovel to create pathways to help them move around the yard after a snow fall.  It sure is fun to realize that snow is not as bad as most think and most dogs like mine seem to love it (running in it as well as licking it and getting quick access to water from the snow melting in their mouths).

Kevin and Monica,

Thank you.  We currently have the snow but not too much chill.  Ideal conditions to play in the snow!

Rita,

You are welcome!  Thank you for the positive comments.  

Renée,

All 3 dogs have Australian Shepherds in them.   They each have a post with more details about them.   Here are the links:

Thankful Thursday - Pawsitevily Puppy Love

She's a Lady  

Presenting Sir Barkley

Thank you for your great depiction of Montana.

Sylvie,

I know exactly what you mean.  I grew up in Montreal and lived in Toronto for 9 years.   I know that feeling when it gets too cold to enjoy the outdoors.  I remember using PATH as much as I could when I used to live in Toronto (correct me if this is not the name of the underground pathways connecting most building in downtown TO with access to underground shopping and to the subway).   

Luckily, where I now live, we get snow but not much of the cold and we have a great mountain nearby (within 10 km) for some great downhill skiing (they say it is like your own private mountain as there are lots of trails and hardly any line-up to use the lifts).  You can check out www.redlodgemountain.com to see some photos and get a better idea of our ski mountain.

Aline,

I am sure they miss you too (especially Barkley).  You are welcome to come visit them any time.  It will be easier as you grow up.  :)

I am glad you liked the photo of the birds in flight taken around the bird feeder.   Now what's up with the different spelling of your last name?   Did Ian catch the chicken?   :)

Aline,

Funny indeed and easy to remember for a long time!  It was so catchy you remembered.  Lol