Ran into my Southern friend Wallie and a pair of relations at the OFT Park entrance. Was sad to hear he had to put his 14-year old Golden, Katie, down around Thanksgiving. He's still pretty broken up about it. Said he'll start looking for a new pup in February.
That's when we all turn the corner of winter, although in Spokane that period can drag on till, well, June! Bring it on! Wish I was there for the 17 MORE inches of snow they're getting right now!