How We Are Spending Our Summer...

...doing a whole lot of this!!! Another hot, humid, and hazy day here. The FiveSibes opted to snooze indoors all day and even skipped a romp in the pool. Just too hot. I know many folks across the country are experiencing the same. Our "married" couple Harley and Gibson are trying to beat the heat by laying under the fan in the air conditioned kitchen. I know what they are dreaming of......s-n-o-w!!!


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  1. melfJuly 30, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Awwww!! What a cute shot!
    I can sooo relate to the heat. I swear I have had the air conditioner on more this summer than any I can remember. Jasper can appreciate what the Sibes are going through.
    Hoping some cooler air hits your way soon! i know the Sibes would like it. :)

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  2. Bailey Be Good!July 30, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    It sure IS hot!! Nala and I are spending lots of time inside where it's cool, but sometimes I get to go in my pool.

    I posted about our prizes from the Patriotic Pets Photo Contest -- thank you so, so very much for our prizes!! We LOVE them!! <3

    Woofs & hugs,

    ~Bailey & Nala (Yep, we're both girls!)

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  3. greygirl25July 30, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    I think they had the right idea. It was hot here today, for Oregon anyway.

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  4. DexterJuly 30, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Hibernation is the only sensible strategy during these absurdly hot days.

    Slobbers,
    Mango

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  5. 2browndawgsJuly 30, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Sleeping is nice, but whoa, wait...you passed up swimming?

    the 2 brown dawgs

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  6. Jans Funny FarmJuly 30, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Well, we're not dreaming of snow but we're looking forward to a break in this heat/humidity!

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  7. Kari in AlaskaJuly 30, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Indoor snoozing is great

    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com

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  8. SageJuly 30, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    What an awful summer most of the country is having. That sounds like a perfect way to beat the heat!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Oh Dog! I didn't realize you were bloggers! woo woo woo! Glad I found you!

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  10. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥July 30, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Just totally crazy heat here too!!! We finally got some rain this morning but now it is just steamier than ever!

    We will all be joining you for a snoozing day again.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  11. Boondocks & The Love Shack PackJuly 30, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    We doing a whole lot of the sleepin' thing too!! Enjoy your weekend!!

    AROOOOF!
    Boondocks & The Love Shack Pack

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  12. The Florida FurkidsJuly 30, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Sweet and cool dreams!


    The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

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  13. D.K. WallJuly 31, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Since we don't have air conditioning, you know a certain Herd is dreaming of snow.

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  14. SagiraAugust 1, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Looks like you guys have the right idea to stay cool.

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  15. Pup FanAugust 4, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I am so with you... I need fall to get here ASAP!

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