Thursday, March 30, 2017

DANTE, THE DREAMBOAT

Once again, I love this particular picture of Dante because he's looking us right in the eyes.

I could stare at this all day long.  In fact, I've made it my latest screensaver, so I'll do exactly that.




What a dreamboat!


Monday, March 27, 2017

DANTE: CANADIAN IDLE

These pictures were taken exactly one year ago today.

 Like today, there was still snow at the edges of the driveway, but the pavement itself was dry.


 And the sun was shining brightly, heating the paving stones ...


... making for a purrfectly idyllic idle ...

... complete with snack!

Thursday, March 23, 2017

DANTE: HOW TO GET MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT

This picture was taken last year at this time.

Dante found a patch of grass that was completely clear of snow, and he usurped it.  I say usurped because it was actually on our neighbour's yard right by their front porch.  

It was a glorious day and Dante enjoyed it to the max.

That's what I call 'stepping it up'!

Monday, March 20, 2017

DANTE: SPRINGING FORWARD

This picture was taken in early Spring of 2011.


Behind Dante you can see both old leaves from fall still on the lawn and new grass shoots growing up through the cracks in the patio.  Vestiges of the past still linger mingled with the promise of the future.

Dante was just ecstatic that there was no more snow.  He always was a 'spring forward' kind of guy.


And now he's found Spring eternal.


Thursday, March 16, 2017

DANTE IN THE MARCH SUN

Here's Dante on the deck bench in March 2013.


Under the sun, Dante's fur is touched by flame.  

You might even say he's flaming.


 Watch out for that tail -- it might get sunburned!


Sunday, March 12, 2017

DANTE: SPRING HAS SPRUNG?

This is Dante in March of 2014 in the front garden just as it is revealing itself.

Dante always looked best in the sun.  His coat had a more vibrant colour, and he basked in the warmth of imminent Spring.


Don't get ahead of yourself, bud!  We don't even know it it's actually sprung yet.

Thursday, March 9, 2017

DANTE: THE BIG MELT

These pictures are from March 2013.  The conditions are very similar to today's.  The sun is shining brightly and the snow is melting rapidly from the driveway.



Unfortunately, we just heard there's going to be another big snow storm.  Ah!  Such is March.



"Bummer!" remarked Dante.


Sunday, March 5, 2017

DANTE: THE CASE OF THE DISAPPEARING SNOW

These pictures were taken in March last year, so are some of the most recent.

 Dante was pretty savvy but he had a hard time figuring out where all the snow was going.  He knew when it came that it fell from the sky, but seeing it disappear was almost like magic.


So he decided to conduct his own surveillance from an innocuous place behind the garden bench.
He was prepared to stay there all night if necessary because he was determined to crack the case.


Nothing gets by Dante!

Thursday, March 2, 2017

DANTE: SOMETHING'S UP!

There's a definite change in the air and Dante was determined to find out ...

... what's up!

Not to worry, it's ALL good.