Routines

Like a lot of people - we have our weekend routines. Saturday is for Central Park and running errands, painting floor cloths and a little non-canine social time for Mom (whatever).

I thought we should start to create a few Sunday routines as well. A neighborhood walk with Mom in the AM. Mom can pick up here iced coffee from the corner deli. This should be followed by breakfast and naptime for me. Coffee and New York Times for Mom. She puts on John Coltrane and it's a very relaxing way to wind up the weekend.

Due had an even better idea....after the quiet morning....a simple little sidewalk dining in the

Upper East Side of Manhattan.

We headed uptown to Petaluma. A lovely little neighborhood Italian cafe on First Avenue and 73rd Street.

The kind waiters brought me my own chilled "cocktails"

It seems this is a popular spot for the 4 legged residents of the area. Although this bulldog arrived in his very own stroller. Mom - can you get on that please. I need a carriage!

After lingering over lunch, we headed back. One slight problem. It's 90 degrees and I'm still wearing my winter coat! This looks like a good place to take a break.

(Yes - that is indeed the 59th Street Bridge..feelin' groovey!)

Due agrees to join me for a little downtime. The Moms can just wait until we catch our collected breath.

OK. Good to go!

I think a leisurely sidewalk cafe brunch should become a standard part of our Sundays. We got home in plenty of time for me to take a nap before dinner. Mom had enough time to get the laundry done and straighten up the apartment so we could start another week rested, relaxed and collected!

So what are your Sunday routines?

Now THIS is Snow!

The recent snow storm in NYC dumped over 20" of the fresh stuff in Manhattan (meaning Central Park - that's where they measure the official snowfall). And I for one, couldn't be happier.

Once again we opted for our neighborhood park over Central Park. The snow is a little too deep for the Due-Man to make that trek. Besides - I have snow - and my best bud. Mom & Deb have coffee - what else does one need?

A little conference on our plan of attack....

And I met a new friend, The G-Man. Nothing better than a mouthful of fresh snow!

Mom & I might head up to the big Park for some photos tomorrow. We'll let you know.

In the meantime - we hope you all enjoy your own adventures this weekend.

Baby, It's COLD Outside...

....or so I hear. My outdoor activity has been seriously reduced due to something called an Arctic Blast. IT'S CALLED WINTER PEOPLE.

In the meantime - I thought I'd share with you some of the winter fashions spotted on the sidewalks of Manhattan. Now you all know that I am constitutionally opposed to canine clothing - you be the judge.

This was such a classic ensemble that even I'm a fan!

Due was impressed with the tangerine look - or was it the big stick?

Nothing says family like matching outfits.

Booties....Fleece jumpsuit....quilted & hooded overcoat...OVERKILL

(Tim Gunn would NOT approve)

Now this is winter done right. A hand-knitted alpine sweater.

And for the stylish Italian Dachshunds on Madison Avenue....from Malo.....

We'll keep an eye out for more Manhattan (canine) Stylemakers. And we hear that it may thaw a little this weekend - so it looks like we're heading back to Central Park!

Until our next adventure...

Medic!

We had a stuffie emergency at our place.

As many of your know - from the post about my vast stuffie collection - I am a gentle stuffie lover....with one exception.

When Mom deserted me over the holidays I reacted by ripping apart a couple of stuffies.

First to be sacrificed was the beloved Frog. (Big men were delivery Mom's Christmas present from Craig S. List...it was beautiful - but Mom was on her way to Utah, Due was supervising the BIG BURLY STRANGERS IN MY APARTMENT, and I was freaking out - quietly - by tearing the life out of Mr. Frog).

Next up - Hawk. Mom left behind the new red-tail hawk as my Christmas present. Nice try lady - you really think you can buy my love when I knew you were shacking up with that OTHER DOG - what's a girl to do?

So to redeem herself - Mom came to the rescue....

First - she got out her Medic Emergency Care Kit. Looked like her sewing box to me.

Then she gently stitched up Hawk's head.....

Next she mended Froggie's backside (that must have hurt).

And we're are good to go....

Thanks Mom. You're forgiven (once more).

I think we can all walk away from this with a valuable lesson. Leave me again - and I'm not responsible for the welfare of the domestic stuffie population.

Just sayin'.

SNOW!!!!!!

Heaven...absolute heaven!

Here's the deal. We did NOT go to Central Park this morning. Although I really wanted to show my blogfriends the beauty of my Park in the snow, wiser (2-legged) minds prevailed. And it was the right decision. It's a 30 minute walk to the Park. Some sidewalks are covered with salt - which can be painful - and once we get there - and play - and romp.....it's another 30 minute walk home. Although that's great exercise on most days - the thought was it might be too much for a day like today. (I keep asking Mom to buy us a townhouse right off the Park....a girl can dream!)

Besides - we have our own Park in our neighborhood - and it had plenty of snow - and lots of room to romp! (Bonus - we got there in less than 5:00!)

And we played!

and played....

Due makes a very handsome "Snow Bunny". He actually had to hop like a bunny to get through the snow!

Unfortunately - the snow bunny soon was covered with snow balls. It didn't look very comfortable so we had to get him inside to warm-up (and defrost).

We had a great time playing in the snow. Now its time to rest as I supervise Mom baking Christmas cookies today. (And I'm talking Christmas cookies FOR ME & DUE!!!!).

I hope you all enjoy your adventures today!