THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: Snowless in Chicago

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Snowless in Chicago

Mom - it hasn't snowed since Christmas! I know my sweet Frankie doesn't like snow, but I'm not as low to the ground and I love rolling in it and snooting it with my Labby nose. Can you talk to the weatherman? It was almost 60 degrees the other day and you went for your power walk in a sweatshirt~!

I think Chicago accidentally got someone else's weather this winter.

Please??

13 comments:

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥February 9, 2017 at 10:04 PM
We have had 4.5 inches of snow this winter. Our weather guy said tonight that the snow was falling at that rate 0f 4.5 inches per hour in New England today. So unfair - all we want is to have one good snowstorm:(

Woos - Lightning and Misty
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The Adventures of the LLB GangFebruary 9, 2017 at 10:54 PM
That isn't fair Abby!! We sure hope you get some snow soon!!
Smileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
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Robin + ChristmasFebruary 9, 2017 at 10:55 PM
Weather is crazy here in Georgia too, BOL!
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RubyFebruary 9, 2017 at 11:14 PM
Sorry gurl...you can have our rain if you wants! I knows...SO not the same thing!
Paws crossed you gets some soon....
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
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Kinley WestieFebruary 10, 2017 at 3:44 AM
We hasn't really had any snow dis year.
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Chester from WinnipegFebruary 10, 2017 at 8:17 AM
Please come over and play with me! We have soooo much snow here I've actually gotten stuck in it in the back yard a few times - not kidding, couldn't even get out for treats. Mama had to put on her ice fishing boots and come help me. I'll put out my best toys and wait by the front window for you!
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Idaho PugRanchFebruary 10, 2017 at 1:46 PM
the weather has been so crazy - our area has gotten more snow than we have had in several years. Now it is raining and flooding!
hugs
Mr Bailey, Hazel & mabel
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Bella Roxy & MacduiFebruary 10, 2017 at 2:37 PM
We think you may need a quick trip to the NE.....unless no planes are flying..BOL!
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The Army of FourFebruary 10, 2017 at 2:57 PM
Oh, seriously! It's been a crazy year here, too! It's almost 70 out there right now! 70!!!!! We should be knee-deep in snow!
Sigh.
Cammie!
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LindaFebruary 10, 2017 at 9:17 PM
OH Abby be careful what you ask for.
We had snow then rain & wind.
I don't like any of it!
Astro
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Noodle4PresidentFebruary 10, 2017 at 11:41 PM
We never get snow :(
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easyweimaranerFebruary 11, 2017 at 2:05 AM
sorry we got the snow what was probably destined for chicago... but it was not much and melted away within seconds...
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C.L.W.STEPFebruary 11, 2017 at 1:43 PM
Same here, Abby! We get a dusting of snow and then it melts with the drastic temperature swings. We were sure we'd get a hard winter this year since last year it was so wimpy. Wrong! Ghostwriter and Dad aren't complaining since it means they don't have to dig their cars out of snow drifts. I, however, would love at least one day of nice, deep snow!
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My Mom started this blog due to requests from friends who wanted a place to go for stories of her furry friend Barkley that weren't in the book and stories of my rescue and new life in my furever home. She donates all of the proceeds from her writing to animal rescue and groups that train search and rescue and service dogs but that's OK, as she still gives me lots of dog treats and toys.

The Book of Barkley is Mom's first memoir. She used to be a jet pilot for somebody's Uncle but now has a Ph.D. in something involving science and forensics which is like TV but without expensive suits or cleavage. Additional mayhem is provided by my Dad and our 100-year-old "fixer upper" Mission Bungalow.

Her second memoir "Saving Grace - A Story of Adoption" was published in April of 2015". Her Third Book - "Small Town Roads", her first Fiction Novel was published October of 2016 and was an NPR selected "2017 must read" and 2017 Readers Favorite International Book Award GOLD for "Fiction - Religious Theme". Her 4th book, "Calexit, The Anthology", a Novella with other authors, was published in October of 2017 and was on the Amazon Best Seller's list two days later. Her fifth book "True Course - Lessons from Life Aloft" was a #1 best seller at Amazon 24 hours after publishing so I think she has been bribing you all with treats.

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