We headed NORTH and the further up we went I observed a good amount of snow on the ground. My excitement is growing in leaps and bounds. We had been driving for over an hour when we passed a very large peak to my left. Mom told me if was Mt SNOW and it surely did live up to it's name. It was so very high and so WHITE! We continued up 100 N and I thought how much I love this road. I think it might get to be one of my very favorites. Soon we took a left and the road narrowed. Could this be a dirt road covered with snow? Mom parked on the side of the road and we enjoyed our turkey sandwiches together. They were sooo delicious. Mom put my orange vest on because it was hunting season and we had seen several hunters. I ran and rolled in the snow. I dug holes and made lots of snow angels. I was in Rambo mode. We went on a very long walk and met two young fellas who were out looking for pine boughs. Not a shortage of those in VT. They gave me lots of attention and thought I was "oh so special". Of course that was my interpretation of the adoration bestowed on me. It was cloudy when we arrived but soon the sun was shining and it warmed up some. We finally hiked back to our car and took a ride to Mt Snow. It wasn't open for skiing yet but very soon. We ate yet another sandwich and I'm bursting at the seams with turkey. YUM! Sure hope there are leftovers. Even had a touch of cranberry sauce on the bread. Soon we headed home and I will admit that I slept soundly all the way back. Mon always says "A tired dog is a good dog" whatever that means.
There certainly is lots to be thankful for today. My most wonderful MOM, good food, hiking in this most beautiful state of VERMONT, lots of snow, great visuals and smells, and some nice folks who enjoyed petting me. What more can a dog ask for? LIFE IS GOOD!
HIKING GROUT POND AREA, VERMONT 2011
"Only as high as I reach can I grow,
Only as far as I seek can I go,
Only as deep as I look can I see,
Only as much as I dream can I be."
~Karen Raven
