Cold and Windy 2/25/10

Conditions were great for the dogs but somewhat bitter cold for the humans. The snow was well packed and there was little mud at the entrance. Daylight was around until almost 6:00P.M. Next week March begins and spring is coming!

Park Conditions 2/24/10

Conditions were very good on Wednesday. The snow was packed down and a little wet. The entrance around the gate was pretty muddy but once you got in the park things were good. There was a good number of dogs present from 2:30-5:00. Sunset is getting later. Hopefully, this coming storm will not make conditions worse. Looking forward to Spring and warmer dry weather and the return of more dogs.

Saturday Feb.20, 2010

The park was beautiful. There is still lots of snow but it is very packed down in the middle. The entrance to the big dog park was a little muddy. Lots of dogs were out and the temperature was pleasant. We had daylight until almost six. Hope to see more people out this week.

Snow at the Park 2/18/2010

These past weeks have been very hard for many of us. We have had problems just just getting out of the house let alone to the park. Over the past several days more friends have been venturing out to the park. Conditions are improving and the days are getting longer. Hope to see more of you soon.

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In Memory of a Lost Pet

One of our L. A. dog park friends wanted to share this poem with us. She recieved from a friend when she lost a dear dog. Be ready to cry.

WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME

Author Unknown

When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see;
The sun will rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
Remembering how I'd lay my head
In your lap that special way.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me.
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And petted me with her hand.
She said my place was ready,
In Heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behindAll those I dearly love.

But, as I turned to heel away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life I never thought
That I would have to die.
I had so much to live for,
So many sits and downs to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.

I thought about our lives together,
I know you must be sad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.

Remember how I'd nudge your hand,
And poke you with my nose?
The frisbee I would gladly chase,
The bad guy, I'd "bark and hold".

If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for awhile,
I'd wag my tail and kiss you,
Just so I could see you smile.

But, then I fully realized,
That this could never be;
For emptiness and memories
Will take the place of me.
And when I thought of treats and toys,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you and when I did,
My dog-heart filled with sorrow.

Tanbark 2/1/10

It appears a load of tanbark was delivered today at the park. I think this is good news with snow and rain in the forecast. The park was cold this afternoon but not bitter. Tomorrow looks like another good day. We had light today until 5:40. Our days are getting longer:-)