It's a pretty nice day today - cloudy and with a little snow in the air, but warmer and again, NO WIND! There was just a little snow on my snow board this morning, but that will change over the next few days. We're due a steady string of snow storms over the weekend.

George and Pat Parizo sent pictures this morning. First, a New Year's Greeting card (Nice work, folks!)

Then this message and pictures of the newest member of their family!

For the dog lovers -

Last spring we were given a five year old black Poodle by a relative who could no longer keep her. She was a Southwest dog, this is her first season in the snow and she loves to dig in it. Now if we could only teach her to dig out the walk way ?

She loves to play, ride in the boats, cars, motorcycle,and other dogs, being able to run outside without the leash (she has never seen a cat yet that we know of?). It's been a long adjustment time for her and us as she came with a lot of baggage, but that's behind her now. Life on Joes Pond is good! George & Pat

I've asked George what her name is - will add that later. She is certainly a real cutie, and looks like she landed in the right place. Fortunate little lady, I'd say.

We'll hope the first cat she bumps into is friendly. I think we should introduce her to Woody - he loves dogs (but hates cats). It looks as if they'd be about the same size, too.

Thanks, George, for the great photos.