1. I have a little dachshund who wants out, wants in, wants out, wants in, wants out. wants in . . . repeating all day . . .
2. The lane is free of snow. There is one patch of ground in front of the house free of snow. Of course, this muddy strip is the only area around the house not covered with grass; the grassy areas being well protected by snow.
3. There are robins every where, mostly in that said small patch of mud.
4. When the delightful squishy mud is not covered by robins, it is the delectable play ground of 2 rotties and one long-haired miniature dachsie
5. The floors are covered with rottie and dachsie muddy foot prints (we will learn by the time things dry up to wipe all six pairs of feet upon entry).
6. We wake in the morning with a bed filled with sand and sawdust . . . and a warm smarmy, long haired miniature Dachshund so happy to be with us.
7. It snows nearly every day

So enjoy your green grass, your daffodils and tulips and think of us, way up here sitting in the middle of the muskeg.