Mutt hates the cold, dark, muddy winter. She would rather be curled up on the couch indoors while THOSE WHO MUST BE OBEYED are sorting out the horses and we have to just stand there, holding stuff mostly. I agree with Muttt and I think we should make a dash for it, one of these days. At least until the spring. Jake the fat ginger cat has finally accepted lady after 5 years of pointedly ignoring her and surprised all of us by suddenly rubbing up against lady. ( the way cats do) I am sure he is just softening her up for a good claw across the muzzle. Lady looked completely unsure as to what was expected from her. I suspect she prefers a good chase over this sudden affection any day. What will the other dogs say? She is still a happy Mutt, as ever.