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"Oh, oh... what a world, what a world..." - The Wizard of Oz, Wicked Witch of the West as she melts from having water poured on her.

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It has been raining now for 3 days.
That means up north it has been snowing on and off for that duration as well.
Thankfully plenty of people prayed for the weather to change so it is now snowing here too.
The winds have been howling since early this morning and the majordanes just stare through me when I try to coax them outside, as if to say..."Oh NO! Not until you do some moisture and temperature control out there!".

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am here to state that it is now official: The Winter of 2007 has EATEN the Spring of 2008. It was hardly a fair fight. That being said, the Majordanes staff at the home office have decided to pay homage to the lesser of two evils - the rain.

Rain mixed with dogs makes for interesting experiences of shaking fits, wonderful new and fascinating smells, and sad looking faces all around. This would have been the perfect time to use Tom Waits' song Rain Dogs, but alas... I have played it here before and decided to focus on the rain and go with one of my favorites from high school - Rain, Rain Beautiful Rain by Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Enjoy Streamers!
Sending soggy thoughts your way!



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The Big Dogs were here...dog art
Posted by Dalpha at 3:36 PM - 50 Comments   Add a Comment  
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Here they are in all their damp glory.
Enjoy Streamers!


 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Saturday April 26, 2008 @ 4:35 PM




Dalpha - loved the wet dogs and the video; great music. The interesting thing is that you guys are all wet and in North Dakota where my mother lives it is dry, dry,dry! Take care and trust that you don't float away!!! June  
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by Praywithhope (PM , CC ) on Saturday April 26, 2008 @ 6:12 PM




Dalpha... Perhaps Some 'DoggieGoggles' and a Towel are in order, for the "Big Dogs" ???

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if it's AnY Consolation... it's raining here too ... Hope You're Having a Wonderful Night, Miss Dalpha ~

p.s.
oh and Dalpha ?.... we gotta talk about the SiZE of your Post... Do ya got a 'wide screen tv monitor ??? us poor people with little monitors are getting lost in it..
 
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by Mouse (PM , CC ) on Saturday April 26, 2008 @ 9:45 PM




It finally started raining here around 7 tonight. We only are supposed to get a little tonight and then some on Monday. Send some this way, it's been really dry here. Our firefolk have been battling brush fires for a week now.

Sherry
 
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by Sherry'sCherries (PM , CC ) on Saturday April 26, 2008 @ 10:32 PM




June! I'll send some her way!
Sheeesh. Can you say MOIST?
I have my life jacket on and we've battoned down
the hatches! I will be around tomorrow.

Cranked my back today and I am laying flat!
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Saturday April 26, 2008 @ 11:38 PM




hiya Dalpha,

Hope you are having a good weekend. Are you sure you guys didn't fall into a bermuda triangle of weather madness or something? Geeze. Do you guys usually have a spring? Perhaps you might consider moving?

Enjoyed the post! Happy Saturday to ya.
 
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by Bella (PM , CC ) on Saturday April 26, 2008 @ 11:43 PM




Hilarious Mouse! YES - I DO need some goggles and a towel!
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Oh crud? Ok - tell me what you see when you view my posts.
I have a WIDE screen and it seems like every time I use html code for centering
I get this crazy 32 pt font. No idea how to get rid of that, but I am always willing to learn!
Or is it the graphics that are crazy? Say the word and I will work to make it better for sure! I would much rather know than to have people straining to make it through the posts!

Much love woman - and thanks for not letting those prairie dogs loose on me this week!
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Saturday April 26, 2008 @ 11:45 PM




Sherry - Photobucket
Ok fires are NOT fun!
Northern MN is covered in
snow again. The picture over at
Taylor's place on OVERHEARD
sadly matches the current view outside
many picture windows! A fire would be tough
to fight in these temps! It looks like you had a great anniversary
tonight Sherry! I'm so glad. You are a strong community
member here on the stream and I am better for knowing you.

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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Saturday April 26, 2008 @ 11:51 PM




Miss Bella - I was just signing off but saw your visit!
Hope you had a great night. I have been flat on my back
again. Just can't sit at the computer so I will try to visit
everyone tomorrow!

The weather is just relentless!
I have no idea why we are suffering.
I think somone up north pissed off Mother Nature
and frankly, I think it's time to APOLOGIZE to her.

Spring lasts for about 3-4 weeks here, but like I said in
the post... I think she has been eaten with no hope
for a reprieve! Poor thing. I wouldn't be surprised to be
in the 80's in a week. I am telling you... LOCO here!

I came by earlier for a SHORT visit and saw the sweet picture
of a dog and water and I think I saw a second one
from you as I glanced over at Taylor's
OVERHEARD post. Rockin! Nice to see the canines being represented.

Here's a little feline for you Bella!
Have a great night & catch you tomorrow!
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Saturday April 26, 2008 @ 11:59 PM




goodnight Dalpha.  
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by Bella (PM , CC ) on Sunday April 27, 2008 @ 12:09 AM




Would that be called the Dawg Days of Winter? Or It's raining cats and Dawgs? Soon it will be the Dawg Days of Summer or is that Indian Summer... I dunno ... I'm confused now.

Don't mind me. It's the daquiris.

Bear Hugs!
PolarB ;)
 
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by PolarB (PM , CC ) on Sunday April 27, 2008 @ 12:18 AM




writhing sun

Very cool Tunes Dalpha!! I loved The you tube too!! Sending some sunshine your way..


My door for this week is.

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by Sole's Denounce (PM , CC ) on Sunday April 27, 2008 @ 6:19 AM




Good Morning Bella!
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I have been up for an hour now and
can finally walk. Whenever I injure my back, my body locks
up at night (no tossing and turning, no nothing!). I think it
is a protected instinct, but when I wake up I have to spend serious time
getting my muscles back to working condition. I ice, stretch, repeat -
until I am able to walk upright. Until then, crawling works for me!
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Sunday April 27, 2008 @ 11:48 AM




Polar!~ I love that! Dawg days of Winter!
Around here it is Dawg days of [insert your word here] - take your pick!

I remember being told of the Dog Days of Summer
when I was a kid and that we couldn't go swimming during it.
I gotta look that up so I figure out what the heck that meant!

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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Sunday April 27, 2008 @ 11:52 AM




Sole?! You're the best!!! Sunshine and a door
to die for! I want that in my backyard.
What a magical place!
Secret passage ways are always SO cool!
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I hope you have a great day.
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Sunday April 27, 2008 @ 12:03 PM




oh goodness. Sorry to hear you are down in the back. I think we should all have a masseuse on stand-by.  
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by Bella (PM , CC ) on Sunday April 27, 2008 @ 6:47 PM




So Sorry about all that rain Dalpha! Know the dogs are sick of it too.

Hang in there, dry weather just may be on the way. Pray we don't have another draught!

Have a wonderful week, you and those precious Danes!!!!
 
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by Heide (PM , CC ) on Sunday April 27, 2008 @ 7:17 PM




So Sorry about all that rain Dalpha! Know the dogs are sick of it too.

Hang in there, dry weather just may be on the way. Pray we don't have another draught!

Have a wonderful week, you and those precious Danes!!!!
 
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by Heide (PM , CC ) on Sunday April 27, 2008 @ 7:17 PM




Dalpha, we were having a picture perfect two weeks, 'cept today it is raining...however, we really needed it, it was dangerously dry. I am having a problem with my computer music has been blocked and so has most posted videos. And, your wide screen is difficult for me too, I'm glad someone else said they were having a problem too on your blog, I thought it was me. Now I have to unblock the music & video problem. Always something broken and needing fixin' in this house.
luv,
n.
 
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by n. lynn (PM , CC ) on Monday April 28, 2008 @ 1:19 PM




My own mutt resisted going out this morning until she was crossing her legs and your truly was forced to get out the leash and brave the storm himself. When we returned home she deftly avoided the towel and ran in to find my wife before shaking off her wet fur all over the nice dress Linda was intending to wear to work.
Dogs love to share.
 
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by Anexplorer (PM , CC ) on Monday April 28, 2008 @ 6:24 PM




Sign me up Bella! Massage those endorphins
into my brain!

Jeez - I think the rain brought out my best
"whoa-iz-meeza" - crazy pity party!

[hey? hey you- Dalpha! snap out of it... everybody's watching!? )

Sorry - won't let it happen again!
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Tuesday April 29, 2008 @ 3:40 PM




Heide! Thanks. I think all the Stream well-wishers helped clear those clouds right out of here! Not a one to be found today! Temp is still high 30s low 40s, but we can deal with that!

Thick blood left over from the winter will help us through that one!

Have a great week!
Much love your way!

The danes are sitting on the back step soaking up the
rays and working on that Minnesota tan!

Crazy pups?!
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Tuesday April 29, 2008 @ 3:43 PM




Hi n.!!

Oh to have two weeks of picture perfect weather!
What a blessing
But dry is no good either so let's aim for that happy medium!

I am going to work a little more on my window today to
make sure the wide screen problems are all worked out.
Let me know if that ever happens again (where I change something
and the post goes haywire... that is no fun for anyone!) and I will get
right one it.

Still working on my summer travel plans
and will let you know if I am near by.
I hope we have the chance to connect
but with our schedules it may prove to
be difficult to make that happen.

I hope you are enjoying your week
and hope the pack is all back to
full strength there soon!
No more over working those
po' ol dawgs!
We returned today to find an empty bag
in the hall that used to house home made biscotti...
(Luna - that guilty guy looked so sad when I said his name...)
and last night the Numa-kitty was attacking the bags
of tortilla chips... what a weirdo!

Much happiness your way!
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Tuesday April 29, 2008 @ 3:52 PM




Hahahah
I love the gotta-pee-rain-dance from the danes!


Give give give - that's all those dogs do!


Hope you are having a great day!
I wanted post this here for you too!
A short clip of Spirited Away.



Sen is a human child who has accidentally floundered into the spirit world.
In this clip she is working in the bath house and the stink spirit
that comes in for a spiritual cleansing... was inspired by
an community experience of helping clean up an old creek.

Enjoy!
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Tuesday April 29, 2008 @ 4:20 PM




Dude, I want that van in that one pic, and the pink shoes in that other pic. I like the rain okay sometimes, because it gives me a chance to wear my super cute galoshes. However, rain for weeks on end might get me down...

Take Care!
 
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by raspberrytoast (PM , CC ) on Tuesday April 29, 2008 @ 9:02 PM




Dalpha,

I think what is blowing out your screen is putting some of your pictures in side by side. If you notice, most of the rest of us stack them. When they go in side by side the screen expands so we have to scroll sideways to see everything. Does this help you?

Bella said you were down in the back. You MUST watch that pole dancing stuff, it can kill ya.

Sherry
 
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by Sherry'sCherries (PM , CC ) on Wednesday April 30, 2008 @ 7:58 PM




AWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a wonderful Friday
Gloria
 
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by gjwlegs (PM , CC ) on Wednesday April 30, 2008 @ 8:06 PM




RT~! I thought you might like those shoes!
And now the van too!
It has cleared here for the last few days
but tomorrow promises more rain.

It was nice to have a break.

Kids joke for you:

If April showers bring May flowers, then what do May flowers bring?





Pilgrims.
Have a great day!
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Thursday May 1, 2008 @ 9:04 AM




I know Sherry! I gotta getta hold on that!
No more until this sucker heals!
I will have to rope off the pole and hang a sign...
"closed until futher notice."

And thanks for the info on the side-by-side pictures.
I don't see that on my screen.
I will make sure to only set side-by-side photos
if they are smaller in size!
I hope that helps.
What about the font?
I centerit, and it looks REALLY big to me on my screen.
Any info you can give me on that or maybe wait
til after this weekend. Thanks for letting me know.
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Thursday May 1, 2008 @ 9:09 AM




Gloria!
Ahhh! Thanks for trucking on by!
Glad you enjoyed the visit!
Always good to see you!
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Thursday May 1, 2008 @ 9:10 AM




You better yet?



Huggggggggggggggggggggggz,
Taylor
 
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by kktaylorcc (PM , CC ) on Thursday May 1, 2008 @ 6:53 PM




When one prays for the rain the must be ready for the floods and the mud.
Those poor wet dogs...
 
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by busmanterry (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 9:12 AM




Taylor
I AM!
I went from Sunday pain level of 10
to a pain level of 2 today.
I have one more chiro appt
and then I should be back
to HAVING a back!
Whew!
I checked into Pilates
studios. I will have to try that
and see if the machines can
help stabilize my back enough
to work on strengthening my core.

Know what that means?
No MORE pole dancing until I get this under
control and my dreams of being a MN Roller Derby Doll
may fade too if I can't get it back to good!


Thanks for checking on me Taylor.
BTW - Bemediji area last weekend got 15 inches of the white stuff?~~
MERCY~!!! Uncle!!!! We give - you win Mother Nature!
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 9:59 AM




I know! They look pathetic, don't they Terry!?
ick.

Have I told you each time I read "Busmanterry"
I started humming "Mustang Sally" ?...
so now I sing "Busmanterry, now you can't slow the busman down..." to that tune and
enjoy a little song as I send you off a message! Try it - it rocks!

Have a great day!
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 10:04 AM




Shoot Dalpha!

I was already going to lend you my Minnesota Viking Roller Skates with the lights in the wheels!

Guess we'll have to chase another dream ... How do you feel about joing the circus? You'd look way cuter in this itty bitty costume!

Huggggggggggggggggggggggz,
Taylor

P.S. I am THRILLED that you are feeling BETTER. Hurting backs are NO FUN. Please keep me posted on how the pilates thing works out.
 
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by kktaylorcc (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 10:16 AM




Thanks I will have to give that song a try!  
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by busmanterry (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 10:49 AM




'Dalpha Dearie', good to hear the Back is Better, I have Felt your Pain...it Sucks BigTimE . Now... the Font size is Fine, but like Sherry said ...it may have to do with placing the Images side by side / Are you using the Advanced Editor ???? I'll check back with ya laters..... YaY it's FridaY !!!  
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by Mouse (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 12:17 PM




♥ Have a beautiful Friday and Weekend!!! ♥

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Bear Hugs & Nuzzles~
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by PolarB (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 12:34 PM




MAN? I gotta find a way to live the itty-bitty-costume dream
of being a roller girl?!!

That's it. I have to continue the fight!
For all the shattered dreams of a life...
I will not add this one to the list.
Send the light-em-up skates on Taylor,
and I will venture once more into the dark!



Ok - but first Pilates might help me a bunch and I will keep you posted on that!
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 7:28 PM




All you want to do is RIDE around Terry...
Ride - Terry - Ride....
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BusMANTERRy.... noooo...
you can't slow the BUSMAN down.

BusMANTERRY-now babaaay...
you know you can't slow the BUSMAN down.

OH - it SO works!
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 7:31 PM




That's it Dalpha!

I knew you could do it! I'll cheer you on!
Go Vikes!
I mean ... er ... uh ... I got mixed up ...
Note to self: Cheer Dalpha on ... not the skates ... Man! I hate it when that happens!

Hugggggggggggggggggggggz,
Taylor
 
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by kktaylorcc (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 7:33 PM




Miss - Mousey!

Rock on! That is WAAY helpful!
I separated all the pictures... and will work on making
sure to keep the size down.

I am so glad you spoke up woman!
Waay better!
Cool!
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 7:33 PM




Polar!
Sweet hearts and hugs!
Ahhh - what a welcome sight!
Thanks woman!
I got nuttin' but love for you BACK!
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 7:34 PM




(Raaah! Raahhhh! - no wait. Right ME!?!! - I got mixed up too T!)


Laughing and sneezing are still a little rough on the vertebrae...
I gotta keep it to a low roar around here and yer NO help!




Lord knows I love ya Taylor!
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 7:37 PM




Dalpha, the screen is back!!

Thanks it was hard to read, but I always made the effort,
luv
n.
 
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by n. lynn (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 10:29 PM




n.! I am so glad!
I had no idea it was that crazy?!

How you doing?
Weather letting you get out
and enjoy life?
The pack keeping up with you?
I hope so! Kids and family?
Any summer family reunion plans?
Those are always fun!

I have to get up early to do a grad
ceremony tomorrow on campus.
In june, I head to a graduation in Boston
but I will miss the ceremony and guest speaker
(JK Rowling) and attend only
the family party. I look forward to soaking
up a little east coast air, so be sure to save some for me!

Have a great evening and I will catch up with you
this weekend! Much love your way n.
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 11:09 PM




There ya go..... ! 'Sweet Cheeks' ~ IT Looks Great  
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by Mouse (PM , CC ) on Saturday May 3, 2008 @ 12:44 AM




Thanks Miss Mouser!
Look at you... catalyst for change in the world!
One small blog step for dalpha... one giant step for the danes.



BTW - I found a graphic perfect for you
the works with crawl blog I am putting together for
tonight. I can't wait... so I may sneak over and just give it to you!
So fun! Seecha later!
 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Saturday May 3, 2008 @ 1:10 PM




wet doggies smell sooooo bad  
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by night light (PM , CC ) on Saturday May 3, 2008 @ 2:01 PM





Oh Night Light! You are SOOOOO right!
I keep a paper bag just inside the door,
filled with old rags. Good for muddy
paws and damp dogs!

 
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by Dalpha (PM , CC ) on Sunday May 4, 2008 @ 3:22 PM


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
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