In for duragon.

If you're in a region with lots of snow, it's amazing to build a snow hole where you can sleep in, especially somewhere in the wilderness. You get the feeling of a true survivor, because you build it with your own hands and you couldn't do without having it. It's getting very cold outside at night, let alone wind or snowfall, while inside it's warm enough to cook some canned food, make some tea and to sleep in a good sleeping-bag. It's rewarding in so many ways and just because of water changing it's aggregation state. ;-)

Good to hear you're fine Piranjade and thanks for the giveaway! +1

In for Chezybezy ;-)

My most favorite snow stories always involve dogs.

When I was young we had a Siberian Husky who was part wolf - she was amazing ;-) We used to hook up a sled to her harness and she'd madly pull us around the yard like a total maniac. It was the absolute best fun ever ;-)

Later in life, I had a Flat-coated Retriever...the first time she ever saw snow it was a major blizzard that left almost a foot of snow on the ground but that did not deter her from finding her favorite yard toy - a mangled ball buried under all that snow!

Even later in life I had a Brown Dog - I used to love watching her fling her fat body in the air as she hopped/flung herself through deep drifts of snow...

I wish dogs lived longer lives :-(

I'm in.

Regarding snow, no matter how much of it falls, I never wear shoes during winter, I always wear my sneakers. I simply hate shoes because they make my feet feel like they weigh a ton. So you can imagine how interesting it is to see me walking on a frozen road wearing my white sneakers in the middle of January :)

And yes.. thanks

I have a sad snow story: I've never seen it. :(

But I'd love to stick my hand in it and feel what it's like. ^_^

amen to that! maybe its due to the amount of energy and the level of happiness they put into their lives! each touches and changes us for the better and that is the biggest gift ever! (sorry slightly groggy ramble but its a positive thing :) )
awh you shouldnt im not worth it, but mega thanks though :).
that reminds me i have some snow dog stories too well share over a beer! (dont want to put them in here - maybe i will when its closed :) )


e: to those who havent seen / felt snow - im sorry it truly is a wonderful element of weather with perks and disadvantages.

Not in, but this year we've had more snow than ever, two full days of snow, after which, because we're not set up to deal with it, there was no way to get to work, schools took a while to open, and we ended up with the kids for a few days at home. Luckily at least we had electricity, which a lot of people lost during the snow storm.

NI

Free bump: Just wanted to say that I'm glad you they didn't found any traces of breast cancer :) Also wishes happiness to everyone one

Thanks for all the snow stories and good wishes!
I'll close the give away now and will announce the winner in a few moments.
And the winner is post #23: RaggieRags

:-)

Congratulations to RaggieRags, and thanks for both the giveaway and for sharing your good news!

Thanks for the GA! And might I say that I am really, really, really happy to hear your good news ;-D Congrats to Raggie Rags!

\o/ Woo, thanks! :-)

special thanks to Piranjade, and congrats to RaggieRags - enjoy! :)

just to say again really glad its good news Piranjade :)

^This^

We appreciate your sharing joy with both the good news AND the giveaway. You are a great person, Piranjade! :)

I'm so very happy to hear that you are well and life's treating good! :)

^Totally these. ;)