We
received a heavy snowfall over the weekend, and temperatures dropped. Monday
was cold. But, because high winds and blowing snow kept me from taking Parker
out for his walks on Saturday and Sunday – intelligent fellow that he is, he
barely asks to go out on days that I work, but knows I have the time when I
stay home – I felt I owed it to the orange-boy to go for a small excursion on
New Year’s Eve. My work-place was closed that day, and I had it free. I warned Parker
that it was still cold outside, but he insisted.
It was cold. It was, I think, -20˚
(Celsius), so I dressed warm. Parker wore his fur coat. Even so, I don’t think
he was prepared for the chill. A few steps outside and he stopped to ponder. We
walked a little further. The snow, of which he is not afraid, was nonetheless
extra frigid, and clung to his feet. A few yards further on, and Parker started
shaking his feet with irritation. Then he growled.
I
believe he growled at nothing more than the cold. He scratched at the snow the
way he does when angered or annoyed, then turned around and trotted back the
apartment building’s door. No protests about going in too soon, no complaints
about the brevity of the time spent outside. We were done. The two of us went
back inside, I to have a cup of tea, and he to have his mid-day snack, nicely
warmed up.
Today
was pleasanter. A Chinook wind blew in the night and raised the temperature
come the morning. The photographs below are from today’s adventure, much more
enjoyable for both of us. Even so, I think the sturdy-boy is counting the days
to spring, a season in which there will be no more growling at the cold.
Parker is obviously a very intelligent cat. He's not going to stay outside in the snow and freezing temperatures when there is a nice warm apartment and an afternoon snack waiting for him!
ReplyDeleteWowza we have never been that cold. Parker is a brave and determined cat, and we can see why he would growl with no boots on. Good on you John for keeping your buddy happy with some outdoor time.
ReplyDeleteWe are having 23C temperatures and enjoying the sunshine and warmth.
I don't blame Parker one bit!
ReplyDeleteOn the rare occasions we had snow, Eric and Flynn still enjoyed their walks in the fields. They also flicked their feet as they walked but would dive into mini snowdrifts scattering snow everywhere like they would to a pile of leaves. Mind you, we don;t get temperatures of -20C here. We are supposed to be the mildest (and wettest) part of the UK and I think our record low was -13C, but that is unusual.
Oh brrrrrr, that makes my whiskers shiver!
ReplyDeleteOh no - white evil!! :D My cats don't like to walk through the snow. We only have small loggia right now but they don't want to go there after snowing :D
ReplyDeleteWe'll echo Roberta. We don't blame Parker one bit for growling at the cold and snow; our human would too, if she could growl as well as a cat.
ReplyDeleteI said a number of bad words on New Year's Eve as well since growling is outside my few abilities. Parker, I'm glad you enjoyed your walk on New Year's Day and hopefully the weather will continue to stay relatively warm enough for a walk.
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I too growl at the cold and snow, Parker! And I sweep the snow off of the deck, just so The 'O' cats don't have to step on any if they don't want to. When the snow gets deep, I dig out paths in the yard so they can move about easily.
ReplyDeleteI smiled! Love that boy! And he sure does know how to express himself!!!
ReplyDeletedarn Mother Nature messing with Parker's outside time :)
ReplyDeleteParker - you have every right to. return to the warmth of home on such days. Your human was exceptionally kind to take you out on such a bitterly cold day. Glad to hear both of you turned around and went back inside.
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