Monday, 6 July 2015

OMD!!!! I thought I was going to die this morning.

OMD!!  Was it ever cold this morning??? I thought I was going to freeze to DEATH!!  I saw something I've NEVER seen before.  We went for an early morning walk to the park. When we got there we were confronted with THIS:-


Yep .... the boardwalk was covered in ICE.  Lucky for Mum there was a lady in front of us or she would have fallen down and probably would have broken every bone in her ancient body. The poor lady didn't notice the ice and she slipped but she was young and managed to regain her footing before any damage was done. Mum would've just gone sliding right on down there if she got there first. Crikey it was cold.  There was another whippet at the park. His name was Cody and boy could he run.  He's a big bloke.  Mum thought I was a BIG whippet but Cody was much bigger than me. Mum reckons he was part greyhound but HIS Mum said he was all whippet. He sure could run fast but I managed to catch him after a while. He got tired quicker than me.

I look a bit puny, aye??

Yep we got treats!!
Crikey we went fast!!  It's  good to run with another whippet.


We really liked each other.



Mum reckons I'm a maniac now that I'm back to running.  I just don't wanna stop.  I've been running and running.  It sure is good to be back to normal.  The hole in my side is all better. There's still a big scabby thing on it and I have to wear my collar when no-one's watching me cause I'd chew it off but other than that everything is good.  Except the weather.  It's freezing.  It was 2C this morning. 2C ..... crikey I thought I was going to die.  Even for Sydney that's cold. I can't wait to get back home. It's never cold there.


Wanna run (yippeeeeeeee!!!) .... Love, Charlie.
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  1. Tweedles -- that's me6 July 2015 at 21:34

    how that be- that you have ice?
    love
    tweedles

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  2. zoepheedogs6 July 2015 at 21:34

    I'm glad you're feeling better! Do you ever wear a sweater when it's too cold? My girls don't like being cold, either!

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    1. Charliedownunder12 July 2015 at 18:02

      I sure do. I wouldn't survive down south without my coats. I have heaps of them and snoods. They keep my ears warm. I get real cold ears!!

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  3. Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs6 July 2015 at 22:42

    Wowee! A Playmate! Wonderfur to run, and run and run! Looks like you really were flying! At furst growlmy thought she was seeing double! BOL!
    Brrr!
    It was in the 80's here and dripping with humidity, UGH...if you show yourself outside the mosquitoes attack bare skin in clouds...and even through your shirt. Growlmy's venture to the wild raspberry patch was cut short by all those horrid buzzers...
    Glad you are getting all better, growlmy is too...and her leg is healing well...even if slowly.

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    1. Charliedownunder12 July 2015 at 20:23

      You've got a wild raspberry patch??????????? OMD ..... how lucky are you?? Spray yourself with a mixture of lavendar, tee tree, eucalyptus and citronella oil and those horrible buzzing things might leave you alone. Sure don't want to miss out on those raspberries.
      So good to hear Growlmy is healing up too. It was a slow process for both of us, aye?? Mum's reckons I'm accident prone. I've got another big gash on my leg now. Don't know how it happened and it's ok but a BIG gash non-the-less.

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  4. WFT Nobby6 July 2015 at 22:47

    We to think your mum needs to buy your a sweater. Or maybe even knit you one!
    So pleased your side is all mended. That is a wonderful photo of you two whippets running together.
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.

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  5. Lone Star Cats6 July 2015 at 23:31

    OMC, dat does sound cold. Ya should come to Texas, it's in da 90s here - not too hot yet.

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  6. Lassiter Chase and Benjamin6 July 2015 at 23:40

    That ice on the walkway looked scary! Yap, i am sure our Mommy would have landed on her bum several times trying to walk that thing.

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  7. Kinley Westie6 July 2015 at 23:42

    Glad ya had fun runnin!

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  8. Bella Roxy & Macdui7 July 2015 at 00:41

    OMD! After a week of minus numbers, we're happy that we're supposed to get a +1°C tomorrow morning. Then it's supposed to be getting warmer--rain expected for the end of the week.

    Glad you're back to runnin'. Looks like your enforced rest hasn't slowed you up in the least. What a great running partner you found.

    Roxy's wonky foot has been sore yesterday and today, so no walks.....Dui got to visit a friend so he wouldn't drive everyone nuts.

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  9. Julie7 July 2015 at 01:45

    I am soooo glad to hear you are all healed and back to full running speed....well you'll need to do lots of running to keep warm!
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  10. My Mind's Eye7 July 2015 at 04:05

    Charlie thank goodness your injury has healed and you can get on with your fun Whippet life. Dang crazy weather turns icy just when you have your wings back.
    You and Cody look like poetry in motion running in the field. I hope you get to run with him again very soon
    Hugs madi your bfff
    PS we have a K9 friend named Cody. He is a mix of a great Pyrennes/and black lab. HE IS REALLY big.

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  11. our awesome travels7 July 2015 at 04:22

    Hey thats great that you all better now and running like the wind, nice to have a friend to run with too. Helps ya keep warm.

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  12. Zoe7 July 2015 at 04:34

    Run, run, run! That'll keep yu warm! Yu new buddy looks like a perfect pal. Lookit yu guys Run!

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  13. Frankie Furter and Ernie7 July 2015 at 05:42

    OMD CRIKEY Charlie.... frost or ice on WOOD is slick as squirrel snot.... you are really lucky you or your mom did not fall. Brrrrrrrrr sorry that it is soooooo cold fur you... butt GLAD that you are back to RUNNING like the WIND.

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    1. Charliedownunder12 July 2015 at 20:26

      Mum doesn't know how your peeps survive in your winters. That ice is deadly stuff, aye?? AND we only had a little bit. You get heaps. Wonder you've got any intact bones in your bodies.

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  14. Yamini MacLean7 July 2015 at 05:49

    Hari OM
    gotta tell ya Charlie mate, there were plenty of frosts in Sydney during my quarter century there - and even once a sprinkling of snow!!! Cody looks a fine specimen of Whippet-hood right enough... could you have some Italian in your genes, with its smaller build??? Good to see you out and about and looking tip top happy mate! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  15. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥7 July 2015 at 05:59

    So good to hear that your hole is finally healed, Charlie. Our Mom is terrified of icy walkways - she would be down in no time and would break a bone or two.

    Your new pal Cody looks like a nice boy - hope you two meet up again to have some time running and racing together.

    Woos - Cara and Lightning

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  16. Jim and Sandie7 July 2015 at 06:21

    We're awful hot here in the desert since it's the middle of summer but we much prefer the heat rather than the cold. We really really don't like winter. You guys with your long legs really can run. We run pretty fast considering we have such stubby little legs. It's always fun to have a friend to run with. And especially when you're finally feeling good enough to run.

    Scooter and Skittlez

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  17. stellaroselong7 July 2015 at 06:49

    Its so funny that it is cold at your house, and we have the air conditioning on here, we loved that beautiful picture of you both a running, we hope your side is healing up Charlie.
    stella rose

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  18. Janneke 7 July 2015 at 07:18

    Running is good for your Charlie it keeps you warm and I like to see whippets running, you are so fabulous fast........ I love running too but I'm more furry and like to have a swim afterwards for cooling down.

    Snarf

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  19. The Adventures of the LLB Gang7 July 2015 at 07:25

    OMD...Ice??? Icky!! We hope your pawsies didn't get too cold!!!

    We are soooooo happy you are all better and back to running with new friends!!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  20. Cowspotdog7 July 2015 at 07:32

    you sure it wasn't just sand on the deck :) Looks like you have a new friend to play with

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  21. Two French Bulldogs7 July 2015 at 08:04

    That is nutty. You will need snow shoes next
    Lily & Edward

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  22. Taryn7 July 2015 at 08:20

    Love the shot of you running!

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  23. noodlecat7 July 2015 at 08:24

    That's what you get when you live down under...
    Christmas in July!
    Have a super Tuesday...

    Noodle and crew

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    1. Charliedownunder12 July 2015 at 20:32

      Stupid isn't it? I gotta agree with you. Christmas would be much nicer if it was cold and we do celebrate Christmas in July sometimes but it confuses the heck out of Santa Claus.

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  24. Idaho PugRanch7 July 2015 at 08:30

    How fun to be able to run again! And have a buddy to run with makes it even better.
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  25. Duke7 July 2015 at 08:55

    How fun for you to have Cody to run with, Charlie! Be careful on that ice. We know how treacherous it can be!

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  26. Scooter7 July 2015 at 09:40

    WOW!!! You both run sooo fast!!!! It is fun though. Yah I know what you mean...mine is one that slips and even falls too!!

    wags
    Oreo

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  27. Murphy7 July 2015 at 12:14

    We're glad you have a pal who wants to run with you. And we are even more glad you are healing! Running is the bestest fun with a furend!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  28. C.L.W.STEP7 July 2015 at 15:32

    What a great friend! (We still like you the best, Charlie!) Joey and I are rather big and tall for cockers too. We don't know why.

    Careful with that ice, Mum!

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    1. Charliedownunder12 July 2015 at 20:34

      Crikey ...... you blokes are so nice and I think you two are just perfect. Big and tall is good, aye??

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  29. Unknown7 July 2015 at 23:38

    Yup, Cody is a big boy indeed. Did we mention that our cousins (Ben and Ella) are Italian Greyhounds? People sometimes mistake them for Whippets which really gets our Aunt Kym going *BOL*
    We hope you've warmed up a little, we've also been feeling the cold here.
    Wally & Sammy

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    1. Charliedownunder12 July 2015 at 20:39

      You did mention that your cousins, Ben and Ella, are Italian greyhounds, and very good lookin' ones at that (I saw pictures on one of your posts). Mum knows how your Aunt feels. I get mistaken for a greyhound and would you believe, even an Italian greyhound, sometimes. Some peeps have NO idea, aye??

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  30. STELLA and RORY from Down Under8 July 2015 at 01:09

    Howdy Charlie. We're glad you've had fun with your new mate. You whippets look fabo running. Rory likes to think he's part greyhound hehehe. We've had cold weather too and are looking forward to Spring!! Take care mate. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory

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  31. Mara9 July 2015 at 02:46

    2 degrees? Oh my, you had better not come and live here then! It can be up to 25 below zero or even worse! I think it's cold now as well. It's summer here and the temperatures are just over 14 degrees! In summer!!!!

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    1. Mara9 July 2015 at 02:47

      And now I completely forget to tell you that your running photo with Cody was a great photo! I loved it!!

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    2. Charliedownunder12 July 2015 at 20:41

      It's 14 degrees and it's summer?????? You gotta be jokin'!!!!! How do you survive? I can't even begin to think what 24 below zero feels like. I was damn near dead at 2degrees.

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  32. Kinley Westie10 July 2015 at 19:03

    I's tagged ya in da Eight Photos of Happiness tag - check out my post for what to do!

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    1. Charliedownunder12 July 2015 at 20:43

      Crikey Whitley ...... thanks so much. I'll get onto it I promise. Things are a bit hectic at the moment but they are settling down and I'll be back. I've got to do the Liebster award yet too. Slacko, aye?? I loved your 8 photos of happiness post.

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  33. Laika11 July 2015 at 12:25

    Wow you to friends look great together :)

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  34. KB12 July 2015 at 18:06

    That photo of you running is spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!! Wowzers, you can really run, Charlie!

    I hope it warms up for you!

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  35. Ziggy Stardust13 July 2015 at 20:44

    I have so much to learn. I don't know what cold is yet, but it doesn't sound very good. You looked so cool running together.

    Ziggy Out!!

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  36. Sheila Wedegis15 July 2015 at 14:36

    Charlie, you have the opposite of us. We have wicked hot weather and we have trouble running because it's too hot. Nice to meet you.
    Lola, the newfie, Sammy the Lab and Ozzie the Chocolate Lab. oh and our Mum Sheila

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  37. Sheila Wedegis15 July 2015 at 14:36

    Charlie, you have the opposite of us. We have wicked hot weather and we have trouble running because it's too hot. Nice to meet you.
    Lola, the newfie, Sammy the Lab and Ozzie the Chocolate Lab. oh and our Mum Sheila

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