May is such a perfect month for pictures of things that are green. The greens are everywhere you look and in such a variety of shades. This is Little Cottonwood Canyon just below Snowbird. This canyon is lower than our usual drive, Big Cottonwood, so the trees are green all the way to the top. You can point the camera in any direction and find a breathtaking view as spring takes over the upper elevations. Judy! We heard (but didn't see) a hummer!
The temperature was perfect for al fresco dining and we enjoyed the patio at the Fork Lift. They have a delicous breakfast called Dave's Power Spuds, which you must order with eggs. If the view alone isn't worth the drive, (yeah right) then Dave's will make it so. The resort is still open for skiing in the Gad Valley but, there were few people on the Plaza where only two other couples enjoyed the atmosphere. It was so difficult to leave as we could have happily enjoyed the clear, pure mountain air all day.
The hard part of the weekend began Friday when Moxie came home from the vet after having surgery. He had to have two small cysts removed, plus a largish fatty tumor in his armpit. The tumor turned into four tumors and he came home with a vertical incision of about 6" on his side, plus several smaller incisions. The vet (we LOVE our vet) suggested a baby t-shirt so the wound could drain and be protected (mostly from poor Moxie). Friday and Saturday it was hard to imagine a more pathetic creature than our poor puppy, but as the weekend went on Moxie snapped out of his stupor, while his humiliation grew. This dog has never like anything on his body and he is a little vain. While he may forgive us the pain and suffering, he will never forgive the embarrasment of being seen in a baby T.
It is so sad when dogs have to go through what humans do. But I'm glad he's cheering up, and getting back to his feisty self. (Don't ever show him the pictures!)
Posted by: Laurie | May 22, 2006 at 04:41 AM
Poor puppy! Isn't it awful when they don't feel well. Thankfully they usually bounce back pretty quick. So glad he's on the mend.
Posted by: Carole | May 22, 2006 at 05:09 AM
Looks like that guy is on the mend, baby t-shirt or no. And... I'm such a midwestern girl -- used to flat you know -- there is still lots of snow in those vistas you've pictured... even close to the restaurant. Does all that snow keep it cooler for longer? How long does it stay around?
Posted by: Ann | May 22, 2006 at 05:14 AM
Actually, he looks kind of cute in it.
Posted by: trek | May 22, 2006 at 05:26 AM
Hi, I am hoping my name was added to the Trek Along event. My name doesn't seem to be on the list but maybe I am too anxious. Please let me know if I am included. I am using colour 107 and using the Chevron pattern in Sensational Socks - both gifts from my daughter who is registered I see.
I am taking the project with me to Italy this week so I can work on them while I see the sights. I will have photos to post when I get back. What fun.
Posted by: Uylond | May 22, 2006 at 05:29 AM
Poor Moxie- get well quick wishes for him! Your breakfast venue: ahhhhh!
Posted by: gale (she shoots sheep shots) | May 22, 2006 at 05:37 AM
I am glad it was nothing serious...but he sure does look cute! Lovely w.e. pics. :)
Posted by: Kathleen | May 22, 2006 at 05:57 AM
Poor Moxie! He does look cute though :-)
Posted by: janine | May 22, 2006 at 05:59 AM
Oh, poor Moxie. He's going to get you for posting that photo. ;)
Posted by: susan | May 22, 2006 at 06:21 AM
We once put a cat who had been spayed in a t-shirt, much to her displeasure. We later found the very smelly shirt on the (dirt) cellar floor. I hope Moxie is less motivated.
Your greens are beautiful.
Posted by: Lucia | May 22, 2006 at 06:22 AM
aw...Moxie lost his mojo. it's temporary puppy; you'll be ok, patPatpat
Posted by: marie in florida | May 22, 2006 at 06:23 AM
Poor Moxie, I hope he heels fast. Kayla was so big I used to put her in my clothing. the embarassment wore off after a while.
Posted by: Amy | May 22, 2006 at 06:28 AM
Aw, if Moxy only knew how cute he is in a t-shirt... Hope he's feeling 100% soon!
Posted by: Vicki | May 22, 2006 at 06:38 AM
Tell Moxie he has moxy in that t-shirt. Poor little guy. Tell him to call Vincent. They can commiserate about the humiliation of wearing clothes. hee.
Posted by: Norma | May 22, 2006 at 06:49 AM
Poor Moxie! He is soooo cute, though!
Posted by: Stitch-n-Snitch | May 22, 2006 at 06:52 AM
Alas, poor Moxie, he bore it well. You could try making him feel better by reminding him how undignified the Elizabethan collar (which I assume was the alternative) would be. Whenever the Goof has to wear one (and he had two major surgeries in 10 months) he always looked completely dejected.
Hope Moxie is back to himself very soon.
Posted by: Ruth | May 22, 2006 at 07:03 AM
Oh Moxie.....you look cute though!
Posted by: Scout | May 22, 2006 at 07:08 AM
awwww poor Moxie! Sending him a big hug and hope he feels better soon!
Posted by: Kelly | May 22, 2006 at 07:10 AM
Love the baby t!
Hope Moxie is feeling better.
Posted by: Sarah HB | May 22, 2006 at 07:22 AM
Poor Moxie!! Tell him he's a looker no matter what he wears:D Great weekend spot! Love your mountain pics.
Posted by: Lana | May 22, 2006 at 07:26 AM
awww! moxie is too cute in his t! poor little thing, i hope he's all better very soon.
Posted by: kris | May 22, 2006 at 07:27 AM
That is one P-O'd looking pup! See you tomorrow...how's the weather?
Posted by: Marcia | May 22, 2006 at 07:36 AM
Poor little Moxie! He may not want to hear it but he looks adorable in the baby tee!
Posted by: amanda | May 22, 2006 at 07:36 AM
Poor puppy! Our animals never liked being "trussed up" (their attitude) after any kind of injury or surgery. So, many sympathies. Hope he's better soon.
Posted by: Pat K | May 22, 2006 at 07:39 AM
Poor Moxie! I hope he recovers quickly. Bear had a golf ball sized cyst removed from his back a few years ago.
Gorgeous scenery pictures as usual.
Posted by: Bear Knits | May 22, 2006 at 07:52 AM