Nemo found us!

We live in CT, and the area where we live was one of the areas that were hardest hit by the blizzard Nemo.  The snow, which comes up to my waist, was so deep I couldn't get the back door open.  I ended up taking the glass out of my screen door, so I could shovel through the door, and I was finally able to get enough snow away to get the door open.

With four collies who had to go outside, I shoveled a pathway and a small area for them to go to the bathroom.  But so far, only Abby has figured out that it is her only option as far as "outdoor plumbing."  The others stand there and cry, I think they expect me to shovel the entire backyard for them!

Our mayor has declared a state of emergency for our town, and has asked the National Guard to come help clear the roads.  There is a ban until midnight tonight on driving, not that I could drive, my road hasn't been plowed even once yet!  As  you can see above, the road which should be in front of my car, is completely hidden!

Holly is wondering where all this snow came from?

The snow is higher than the collies!





Kori doesn't like this one bit!

Holly - "Ummm Mom, we need more room!"



"You have to be kidding!"



What's a collie to do?

Is there something on my nose?





"How long before it melts?"

Snowy Ryder

Abby to Ryder - "Would you give a lady some room?!?"

Some may have noticed that Scarlett is missing.  She is at a hotel with my daughter.  This weekend there are four collie specialty shows being held.  So they are hanging out at the hotel, with friends.  This is Scarlett's first dog show weekend, and I'm stuck at home! 

Edit to add:

Ryder finally got so tired of it, he braved the deep snow. He made his own trail, with sister Kori following behind him. Then Abby and Holly joined them. They found a snow fort, under the tree/bush! They are finally having fun !

"Come on Kori, this way!"

"Ok Ryder, I'm coming!"

"You are taking too long!"

"I'll show you!"

"Rawrrr!"

"Let's play Follow The Leader"

"Quick pose - Mom's taking pictures!"

Snow fort!

"I'm not sure about this..."

"There is a lot of snow above me and my paws are getting cold!"

"No one can see me in here!"

"Only collies allowed!"