Blizzard, Kansas Style ~ 2011

I took a snow day today.  A rare day spent enjoying the cozy comforts of home, catching up on everything that seems neglected for the last two months.

I tried to get some outdoor photos, but need I stress how cold a wind chill of 14 below is??!!  Even bundled up with insulating underclothes and double gloves, I just couldn't take it for long.

Paint horse gave me his opinion of our "blizzard" ... or perhaps he was expressing his dislike of the photo session??

The girls love to play when it's cold and snowy...

 ...funny how stop-action photos make them look so ferocious!

 Tori poses while Trixie feints to the right

The sun was beginning to slide down in the western sky... or should I say "haze", as the sun itself was virtually non-existent today?



snow drifts are everywhere...  the wind blows incessantly


Here's a short video clip of Trixie and Tori playing outside... short, because I was freezing!!! You can hear the wind blowing, and trust me, it freezes right to your bones in seconds.  Especially when you walk out onto the front porch in your slippers and no coat.  *grin*

Ringo makes two very brief cameo appearances....



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27 comments:

  1. SujomiFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I understand about the outdoor photos and it's not even that cold here! I do remember the wind whipping across the prairies when I would walk to class up at the University of Illinois in Champaign - that was brutal.

    I had to laugh at Ringo running out and running back in...smart dog!

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  2. sunflowerkat February 1, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I love the photo at sundown.
    :)

    I went to college in W. Lafayette, Indiana. We had some winters there with double digit subzero temps and THEN the arctic wind. You are not kidding about how raw that weather can be. Somehow, I think it's ultimately really good for you.
    :)

    I'm sure you're keeping warm with a cozy afghan, a big pot of soup...or some steamy hot chocolate!

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  3. DomFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Love the sun coming through the trees.

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  4. The WildwoodFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    I am ready to have the snow gone about now! This blizzard we had today was something to see. I could not believe the white out we had today, a very rare thing here in NE Oklahoma! Stay warm

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  5. Yogi♪♪♪February 1, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Cold day today. Nice to take a snow day. I did. I couldn't have gone anywhere if I wanted to.

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  6. CherrieFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Great video of your dogs. I guess it was to cold for Ringo!

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  7. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~February 2, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    I thoroughly enjoy your 'animal' videos! Wow, it looks like it was really cold! BRRRRR ... we're actually in the middle of a blizzard today! I think it's going to be a snow day for me too! Stay warm!

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  8. ain't for city galsFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Did I ever tell you I was born in Kansas?..lol..Atchison Kansas..anyways...you all are really getting the weather....way to cold for this Arizona girl!..I couldn't do it..

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  9. DebFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Hi Oz Girl, good to see you. We got our dose of this weather too. It's 11 degrees right now and we have been snowed/iced in since yesterday morning. Doesn't look like we will get out today either. You're dogs don't seem bothered by it at all. I can barely get Gus to go out to do his business.

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  10. SmithFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:00 AM

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  11. CarolinaFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Oh I love that 'butt-up-come-and-play pose'. Stay warm ;-)

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  12. Inspired by eRecipeCardsFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Just got my drive shoveled out... 2 hours

    Yep, it sure is cold in Kansas. Wish i could have gone right back in!!!

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  13. Cindy Beck, authorFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Whoa, that wind sounded cooooollld. And you could tell the dogs had cold feet by the end of it. Ringo was the smart one and ran back inside. :)

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  14. Oklahoma GrannyFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    The cold is incredible as is the snow drifts! It's supposed to be around -5 tonight. According to our weather guy it will be the first time in 15 years that we've had actual temps below zero. Stay safe and stay warm!

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  15. Adaptable Kay February 2, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Oh man, how cute are your animals!! xD

    I loved the video-We unleashed my dog into the mounds of snow we got here in IL and he did the same butt-in-the-air thing as your dogs. Lol

    I wish I could have got a video like you did!

    Stay warm :)

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  16. Wander to the WaysideFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Brrr! Hope it warms up before you go back to your toll booth! How are the guinnes fairing?

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  17. The Silver Age SaraFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Beautiful photos and even though it's cold, it's gorgeous. Hope you got your water fixed!

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  18. Jill of All TradesFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    That was cute. So glad they were enjoying it, I'm not. Stay warm.

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  19. TONY LETTSFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Loved the video - you can see they are fond of each other

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  20. BernieFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Happy dogs lift one's spirits! Dodger certainly loves the snow and wants to go out often. I'm afraid we keep the house too warm for him sometimes.

    Yes, it has been cold here too. I am looking forward to Spring as I never have before.

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  21. Maura @ Kisiwa Creek PhotographyFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Hi Susan!
    Looks like you got hit good by the last storm...it's snowing here right now but we don't have much wind thank goodness. Love the picture of your horse with his tongue out and the video. Beautiful picture of the sun through the 'haze' too. Hope you get another day off soon. Keep warm! ...and stay safe.
    Maura :)

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  22. PhyllisFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Hi Oz Girl!

    I just found you and watched the video of the dog and kitty playing together. So cute!

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  23. Megan (Best of Fates)February 14, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    He was clearly bummed at the weather - no one's upset with photoshoots!

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  24. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)February 17, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Great pics and loved the video.

    What a difference a week makes. Last week the temp was -11 today it hit 74. Missouri is noted for weather changes at the blink of an eye.

    God bless ya and have a marvelous day sweetie!!!

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  25. Smart Mouth BroadFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    The animals are so cute! And I love the landcape photos!

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  26. ToniFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I'm back Suz - properly!! Told you I'd get here in the end =)
    Love the photos, particularly the 3rd one - just a dot of light sending out a beacon in the blizzard - beautiful! Keep up the photos but remember to stay wrapped up warm =) Tx

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  27. JanieFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Funny pic of paint horse sticking out his tongue. He looks like he's had enough of winter. I'm feeling the same way!

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