Another Year Gone, to the Dogs

With not 48 hours left in the great upheaval that was our 2011, Oscar and I joined some very special friends (of the 2 and 4-legged variety) for one final walk through Vermont woods before we returned to MA to ring in a bright, shiny new year. There was just enough thin, splotchy snow to declare winter, but the light, and the leaves, and the smell of streamwater made it feel more like November than the near start of January. Just cold enough for flurries, Oscar and packmates Theo and Fern were in obvious agreement about the necessity of outerwear, though the Christmas-colored coordination between the 3 was completely unplanned. Hiking eventually gave way to hot cocoa and warm conversation, and for the dogs - heaven in the form of a nap...

And just like that, an entire year was put to rest.

Here's to a very Happy New Year, for every and all. And going forward - a little reminder that optimism, joy, and an open heart will always be the best guides... 

Comments

[Holly]

Awesome shot of the 3 dogs posing! I'd send that photo to the manufacturer of Oscar's jacket. It just screams product advertisement (in a good way!)

[Natalya]

Thanks Holly! I've actually emailed Obtrack a number of great photos of Oscar in his coats - haven't heard back about any of them, but they should really hire Oscar and I as their US sales reps... we're constantly singing the praises of our Obtrack jackets! In fact - for anyone interested, here's where to find them... :)

http://www.obtrack.com/

[Marguerita Hall]

Do you know where I can buy one of these dog coats in the UK please?

[Natalya]

Sorry Marguerita, I can only point you to the Obtrack company website (listed in my comment above)... They are terrific coats, but I order mine directly from Sweden/Obtrack online... Best of luck!