Obviously the huskies weren't thrilled with the sleet pelting them when they went out but the covering of snow helps them get some better traction. This morning I caught them exchanging a greeting... so adorable...
Showing posts with label huskies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label huskies. Show all posts
2.02.2011
Aftermath of the Ice Storm
Obviously the huskies weren't thrilled with the sleet pelting them when they went out but the covering of snow helps them get some better traction. This morning I caught them exchanging a greeting... so adorable...
7.06.2009
The Huskies New Friend
Today, Kingu and Maruq met Lilly. Lilly is a gorgeous black and white husky puppy. She, Kingu and Maruq had a good time playing. Maruq, being only about a half year older than Lilly, was quite the match for her. They ran in the yard, tackling and pawing at each other, while Kingu disdainfully worried over the occasional firework going off (it's just about the only thing she's scared of). Kingu did join in the play eventually, but it's different for her; she's three now and with her little bit of extra weight on those poor knees, play just isn't what it used to be. (Kingu has a problem with both her knees; both will periodically slide in and out of place causing her to fall. When she runs and tries to make a quick turn, or if there is a sudden need to slow down or stop, she drags her back feet. It looks like she's trying to sit down while running, sometimes she ends up running on her knees. Since she's lost about 10 lbs, she's improved. It doesn't cause her pain and according to the vet, it's a common condition in smaller breeds, but rather uncommon in larger breeds.) The huskies played for nearly an hour.
Now they are very tired and sound asleep, and both are having husky dreams.
Now they are very tired and sound asleep, and both are having husky dreams.
7.03.2009
Fruit of the Vines
July 4th is nearly here!
Sure most people will be rushing to the local grocery for hamburgers, hot dogs, grill supplies and such; it's just so inconvenient that in our area it's likely we'll get some rain. We have an 80% chance of precipitation, which doesn't mean we will be hiding from the storms all day necessarily, it just means it makes it more difficult.
Kinguyakkii and Amaruq had a good time at the dog park today (I will be posting pictures soon). Hopefully, they won't be too rambunctious and upset about the rain. (Kingu hates getting her little princess paws all wet.) If it rains all day though, there might not be as many fireworks, which is good for the huskies as that the loud noises make their tails fall between their legs and convinces them to hide in a corner.
However, the rain will be helpful to our vegetable garden, as it seems to need water frequently in our (currently) warm Indiana climate. Our garden consists of tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, green onions, cilantro, various pepper plants (both hot and sweet) and the feared zucchini plants. We are testing one of those latest-craze upside down tomato plants (we bought it pre-planted and it had a few flowers on it), it has two medium sized tomatoes growing on it and is doing surprisingly well. We had bought one that came with seeds you planted yourself, but after 5-6 weeks the plants were doing very poorly and the cats seemed to take a liking to uprooting them and dragging them all over the house. We currently have 15 cucumbers, 9 zucchini, 8 carrots, 20 green onions, 12 tomatoes, 5 peppers and way too much cilantro growing. I need to transfer some more pepper plants outside (yes, I know I need to move them soon before the season is over); a few pepper plants we are going to try to keep alive through the winter since they are able to be grown as perennials. I need to plant the second rounds of carrots, onions and peas, too. The garden is almost like having another pet, it always needs something. We are also trying to grow seedless grapes, one plant really shot up and is has many little vines. The other grape vine is short and has grown a lot, but it isn't growing like the other one. They look very odd in our yard, a very tall plant and a short and stout plant. Yes, I do believe the neighbors sometimes worry about our sanity.
I hope all you out there have a great fourth of July, and happy grilling!
Sure most people will be rushing to the local grocery for hamburgers, hot dogs, grill supplies and such; it's just so inconvenient that in our area it's likely we'll get some rain. We have an 80% chance of precipitation, which doesn't mean we will be hiding from the storms all day necessarily, it just means it makes it more difficult.
Kinguyakkii and Amaruq had a good time at the dog park today (I will be posting pictures soon). Hopefully, they won't be too rambunctious and upset about the rain. (Kingu hates getting her little princess paws all wet.) If it rains all day though, there might not be as many fireworks, which is good for the huskies as that the loud noises make their tails fall between their legs and convinces them to hide in a corner.
However, the rain will be helpful to our vegetable garden, as it seems to need water frequently in our (currently) warm Indiana climate. Our garden consists of tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, green onions, cilantro, various pepper plants (both hot and sweet) and the feared zucchini plants. We are testing one of those latest-craze upside down tomato plants (we bought it pre-planted and it had a few flowers on it), it has two medium sized tomatoes growing on it and is doing surprisingly well. We had bought one that came with seeds you planted yourself, but after 5-6 weeks the plants were doing very poorly and the cats seemed to take a liking to uprooting them and dragging them all over the house. We currently have 15 cucumbers, 9 zucchini, 8 carrots, 20 green onions, 12 tomatoes, 5 peppers and way too much cilantro growing. I need to transfer some more pepper plants outside (yes, I know I need to move them soon before the season is over); a few pepper plants we are going to try to keep alive through the winter since they are able to be grown as perennials. I need to plant the second rounds of carrots, onions and peas, too. The garden is almost like having another pet, it always needs something. We are also trying to grow seedless grapes, one plant really shot up and is has many little vines. The other grape vine is short and has grown a lot, but it isn't growing like the other one. They look very odd in our yard, a very tall plant and a short and stout plant. Yes, I do believe the neighbors sometimes worry about our sanity.
I hope all you out there have a great fourth of July, and happy grilling!
7.02.2009
Up and Running
Welcome to The Running Husky Blog! This is the first post ever on this blog, and the huskies are up and running! The purpose of this blog is to document life with huskies, life in general, and any randomness that gets mixed in.
First you should meet the huskies! Kingu (short for Kinguyakkii) is the white siberian husky. She has brown eyes, a stubborn personality, and a strong prey drive. Although she can be quite calm and sweet, she has a multidimentional attitude, and her intent is rarely clear. (Sure those big brown eyes can look so sad, but only while there's something for her to get out of the deal.) Secondly, meet Amaruq, the other husky, (called Maruq to eliminate that pesky extra syllable.) He's the trim, lean, strong looking boy with a big heart and a worried expression. He may look tough, but underneath all that thick fur is a big puppy who's scared of loud noises and anything thats bigger than him (unless it's a dog). He has eyes with brown and blue and a wolf-like grey coat. His tail is always wagging, unless he's being walked to the tub for those oh-so-inconveienient pains called baths.
Other characters that might find their way into this blog include Angel (the eldest cat and a social one at that), Milo (the second cat who dislikes anyone ringing the doorbell and bites anyone who calls her "fat"), Twister (the cat that supposedly lives a double life as both a singer and a blogger, in the between time he finds a can of cat food and lives it up on his weightloss diet), Ginger (the lovebird that may have committed a terrible crime and flew up on our patio one day), the garden (ok, so it's not "alive" but it sure gets a lot of attention), finally the other creatures that live in the lake behind the headquarters here will probably get some fair attention as well.
In celebration of the first post of the Running Husky Blog, and reading through this mess of a first-post go get yourself a treat. Doggie biscuits, anyone?
First you should meet the huskies! Kingu (short for Kinguyakkii) is the white siberian husky. She has brown eyes, a stubborn personality, and a strong prey drive. Although she can be quite calm and sweet, she has a multidimentional attitude, and her intent is rarely clear. (Sure those big brown eyes can look so sad, but only while there's something for her to get out of the deal.) Secondly, meet Amaruq, the other husky, (called Maruq to eliminate that pesky extra syllable.) He's the trim, lean, strong looking boy with a big heart and a worried expression. He may look tough, but underneath all that thick fur is a big puppy who's scared of loud noises and anything thats bigger than him (unless it's a dog). He has eyes with brown and blue and a wolf-like grey coat. His tail is always wagging, unless he's being walked to the tub for those oh-so-inconveienient pains called baths.
Other characters that might find their way into this blog include Angel (the eldest cat and a social one at that), Milo (the second cat who dislikes anyone ringing the doorbell and bites anyone who calls her "fat"), Twister (the cat that supposedly lives a double life as both a singer and a blogger, in the between time he finds a can of cat food and lives it up on his weightloss diet), Ginger (the lovebird that may have committed a terrible crime and flew up on our patio one day), the garden (ok, so it's not "alive" but it sure gets a lot of attention), finally the other creatures that live in the lake behind the headquarters here will probably get some fair attention as well.
In celebration of the first post of the Running Husky Blog, and reading through this mess of a first-post go get yourself a treat. Doggie biscuits, anyone?
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