Imagine if you will …
Cold winter sunshine,
An iced over lake swarming with dog walkers and ice skaters,
Temperatures well below freezing.
Suddenly, on the way home, we arrive at the little bridge over the cold stream feeding into that frozen, frozen lake.
It’s the only open water for miles around and the meeting place for shivering ducks.
And yet – it is tempting, so tempting.
“Will I? Won’t I?”
Why not?
It’s refreshing, very refreshing!
After taking the plunge, Oscar shakes diamonds into the air and trots home, satisfied with his long winter walk.
Life is so much better when you carry sunny weather in your heart…
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Lady Fi 
Wonderful photos, love the shot of Oscar shaking.
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That sure is a dog that loves the cold weather!…brrrrrrrrrrr
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I think the expression you’re looking for is: barking mad!
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What a brave dog! Great stori illustrated with great photos!
You said that my photo was looking warmish. Well it was terribly cold. Every time I took a photo my hands were freezing. But thanks for your comment and have a great weekend.
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I wish I could withstand those temperatures!
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ha. love that last line…sunshine in the heart….i like it…looks like someone had a little fun this morning…
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Love the scatter of light on the droplets from Oscar’s fur!
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Beautiful shots. I love the way he has having fun.
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Do you think he gets the shivers like we do just looking at the photos?
Brrrr.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
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No, he loves the cold!
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I see that Oscar (good boy that he is) is waiting for permission to take the plunge. The action shots are marvelous – so crisp. This is a wonderful line: “Life is so much better when you carry sunny weather in your heart” Enjoy the weekend, Fi.
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Oh, Oscar, that looks so-o-o cold. Brave boy!
Recently, someone told me Golden Retrievers have an extra layer of fat to protect them from the cold. That must be why our Lindy loves to go for walks when it’s too cold for my husband. (Minus twenty-something Celsius.)
— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
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Goldens have an extra layer of fur too. Oscar is a working golden so he doesn’t have the extra fat… but his fur keeps him nice and warm anyway.
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Oscar just proved that in life the only thing you need is a warm heart 😉
Enjoy your week-end
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Oscar is an inspiration. Hug him for me.
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The best of the breed !!Sandy
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OH MY! What a silly, silly pooch! :))
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Wow!! You wouldn’t get Boom to do that. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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Thanks so much for your kind comment about my photography. You take a pretty gorgeous photo yourself.
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wow, look at that doggie having a grand time!!!
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Nicey nice!:-)
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Great pictures and I love the story that you put with them. Maybe we can all learn a little – just shake it off.
Andie
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Oscar would have died if he had done that in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in the middle of February.
I love your narration of the events though. I was captivated.
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That dog just couldn’t help himself could he. Great series of photos.
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Oh so cute!
My critter post
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You have the most awesome dog on the planet…
Shhh. Don’t tell Dixie I said that.
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He is a Viking dog! Love the look on his face in the first photo!
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Yeah a viking dog he is! Look at him dive, I love it!
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i really love this series!
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The shots with Oscar gloriously jumping into the beautiful blue water and then dog-paddling his way back ashore are my favorites. Looks like someone had a mighty fine day!
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These are terrific shots!
I’m shivering though!!!!
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haha! My Clover would have jumped right in with him. A wet dog is a happy dog!
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Now that’s a dedicated water dog! Great pics.
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Great photos of Oscar, but … Burrrrr!
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That is one brave dog! It looks soooo cold.
Brrr, jj
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Your dog is insane. 😉
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WOW!!! He is more of a viking dog then my gang, I don’t think they’d ever jump in the water like that, if we could find water that wasn’t frozen!!! WOW, I’m totally impressed- or just plain amazed!!
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I was obviously never a dog in a former life. No way would I do that.
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Wow..that still look so cold for a swim, beautiful photos!
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my little girl did the same thing this week! Really, what are they thinking!
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She did it! Bravo!!! 🙂
Truly great captures.
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amazing oscar!!
superb captures!!
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Wow, what a brave little one, I sure would love to posses his resilience.;))
xoxo
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A great series of photos that tell a story. Oscar must be tough to swim in that!
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Oh my goodness! What a brave dog! I really like the last shot with all the droplets in the air.
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I don’t think you need me to tell you your photos are magnificent. but I will. I do.
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Your dog obviously has a lot of your joie de vive! Cheers!
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Your photos is soooooo goood and captured the situation so well!
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Viking dog?
I thought it was from Scotland. ;p
Built to withstand cold winter. 😉
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Wow thanks for sharing this beautiful walk. I can tell that Oscar loves the cold. And he really is shaking diamonds! Beautiful pictures.
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Oscar is a good swimmer! Love seeing your shots so much 🙂
Thanks for dropping by….
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Such a joyous post!
Aloha from Honolulu
So SORRY I’ve been missing too long!
Comfort Spiral
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What a boy your Oscar is..he just had to do it! I could almost see it in his eyes:)
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Wow! Just reading through this entry made me cold & it’s back to the high 70’s here in Texas these days! Thanks for the fun!
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I love that last line.
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♥
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Haha, you said that he loves the cold! Certainly he inherits the Viking trait:) We only have cats and I am sure they would never do that.
Amazing photos, as always, especially the last one.
Have a wonderful day.
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Wow, that must have been so cold! But it looks like he’s having a great time anyway. Our dog Lady is supposed to like water (she’s part Brittany Spaniel) but she refuses to go outside if it’s even raining — and you can forget swimming 🙂
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oh my gosh!!! how can he go in that cold water? he is so beautiful!
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I’m so glad I’m set up to get your posts via email so I didn’t miss this one…
“Life is so much better when you carry sunny weather in your heart…” So true! And Oscar truly must be a Viking Dog.
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Such a beautiful sentence:
“After taking the plunge, Oscar shakes diamonds into the air and trots home, satisfied with his long winter walk.”
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I know that dogs are more prepared for this than humans, but it REALLY makes me cold just looking at the pictures of Oscar jumping into that cold, cold water. And, you’re right, as soon as a dog gets wet he seems to suddenly want to be your lap dog! 🙂
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I love the picture of your dog at the lake! Would you consider letting me use it in an email newsletter for a Rescue organization? I can email. you more details if you like.
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