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breakup in Alaska

2008.05.06
OnlyinCanada writes: Ahh, so that's how to make a Chocolate Lab!

Lest I give the wrong impression about Alaska, "break-up" or "breakup" season is what happens in spring. I'm not alone in calling this my least favorite time of year. The snow and ice melt, but the ground remains partially frozen. Mud, grime, and sluggish, stagnant pools of water make enjoying life outdoors a challenge.

Because of all the unexpected snow we received during the month of April, we had yet another breakup. It's a bit different than slush in the Lower 48, because it seems to last forever.

Fortunately, a new car wash opened nearby, with two almost empty rooms with large windows and stands to hose off and sometimes shampoo something one might otherwise not want to take home. (I seldom wash my old jeep, but these rooms make life a lot easier.)

Note: As Emma comments below, should we try for a Dogurday, also on the 23rd of each month? What do you think? I'll post it under Suggestions in the Forum.
51 Comments
urmysunshine oh- what fun- I want to join your lovely dog! seriously a great photo, great comp and timing!~ R
urmysunshine · 2008-05-06: 13:17
LostAspen Haha, great shot of a dog nose in the muddy water! I can imagine I would dislike this time of year in Alaska as well. I hate the mud! :-P This year we don't have any to speak of--it dried up within a week or so of any snow we got. I expect we'll have a very long, hot, dry, fire-filled summer. :-/
LostAspen · 2008-05-06: 13:31
bchat Nice slice of Alaskan life!
bchat · 2008-05-06: 13:34
eljapa :-) funny shot, we are having great weather overhere now, lots of sunshine and it will last over a week. Have to work:-(
eljapa · 2008-05-06: 14:00
Zdenula WOW!!! Right moment!
Zdenula · 2008-05-06: 14:05
mystic1 Looks like the dog is enjoying the breakup :) Nice capture
mystic1 · 2008-05-06: 14:14
glennis A truly great shot!
glennis · 2008-05-06: 14:28
meiling Great shot!! Guess the doggie dog ended up with a really cold wet nose. Thanks for sharing, and best regards.
meiling · 2008-05-06: 15:56
Arabella Oh my gosh! I want to play too!
Arabella · 2008-05-06: 15:59
jenjung great shot - your dog is having so much fun!
jenjung · 2008-05-06: 16:50
Cezary Wow! He needs a hug now ;)
Cezary · 2008-05-06: 16:55
curlyq60 ...this is an awesome shot of your dog.....
curlyq60 · 2008-05-06: 18:32
rolpa Lovely photo - caught at just the right moment! Looks like the dog is having a great time.
rolpa · 2008-05-06: 18:48
lorinalynn Excellent shot. Labs, like Jeeps, seem happiest when covered in mud. ;)
lorinalynn · 2008-05-06: 18:49
Lindyart thanks ..I never thought about that .. cute shot :)
Lindyart · 2008-05-06: 20:30
dkelly wow !!!!! i love this dog !!!!
what a perfect shot
dkelly · 2008-05-06: 21:00
signsnwonders Your dog seems to be making the best of breakup!Great capture.It's a fun season..mud and puddles during the day and frozen mud and ice every morning..and you forgot to mention frost heaves in the roads!
signsnwonders · 2008-05-06: 21:49
cobaltbutterfly Your photo states it well! Neat blog!
cobaltbutterfly · 2008-05-06: 21:53
JuliaGotz this photo says SO much about dog nature
JuliaGotz · 2008-05-06: 23:41
Gwadannie Great shot
Gwadannie · 2008-05-06: 23:43
joycephotography Love the photo, thanks for explanation.
joycephotography · 2008-05-07: 00:11
the12thdude HAhahahaha thats awesome!...he doesn't look too happy about the chocolate though ;)
the12thdude · 2008-05-07: 00:49
Peche Tee hee, brilliant shot!!
I love the muddy water about to cover that face - what a capture!
LOVE the chocolate lab remark! hehehehe
Peche · 2008-05-07: 03:19
Peche Tee hee, brilliant shot!!
I love the muddy water about to cover that face - what a capture!
LOVE the chocolate lab remark! hehehehe
Peche · 2008-05-07: 03:19
jagungal Love it! These dogs!
jagungal · 2008-05-07: 03:31
arzenteart Gives the term "On the Road" a new meaning. Wish I could do that and get away with it. JgA
arzenteart · 2008-05-07: 08:24
aliozoglu great shot
aliozoglu · 2008-05-07: 15:16
GnatBytes Funny!
GnatBytes · 2008-05-07: 16:48
photopoet He's having fun. I'll not complain about the mud season again.
photopoet · 2008-05-07: 18:14
ScubaLiz What a great shot, but MUD - yuck! ;)
ScubaLiz · 2008-05-07: 20:22
SheriJ Love the comment by OnlyInCanada!! We have a Chocolate lab and wondered how he got that way!! HA HA.. Great shot worth framing and hanging on the wall for sure or putting on your desk!!
SheriJ · 2008-05-07: 20:41
Madoc Well that is a superb shot,
That is what I call capturing the moment!
Superbly done.
Madoc · 2008-05-07: 22:19
kopackukac Wowww!!! Absolutely good moment for a photo, and you gat is!!! Congratulate!!! Nice work!!! Thanx for the comment!!!!
kopackukac · 2008-05-08: 00:19
kangshung A wonderful shot - he is having a good time!
kangshung · 2008-05-08: 01:53
JaCkYe Thank you for your comment...
It is a very beautiful and quiet place, yes, good to relax, but there are many, and many other ways to do it:)
Beautiful and cute shot ;) I have a black dog too.... "olivia" :)
JaCkYe · 2008-05-08: 03:39
mahdisafarali very good shot :)
mahdisafarali · 2008-05-08: 03:40
miclaud Nice capture!
miclaud · 2008-05-08: 07:14
LotoFoto What great timing on this shot!!
LotoFoto · 2008-05-08: 12:23
ncshutterbug Such an absolutely fantastic shot!
ncshutterbug · 2008-05-08: 15:23
aknor Priceless, T, Priceless!!! Stella prefers her belly in the muck...have never seen her do what Toky is doing! Brilliant capture and OnlyinCanada nailed the caption!!!
aknor · 2008-05-08: 20:05
focussed this is such a great moment to snap!...hehe.. looks like he/she is having a blast. I can only imagine what a headache break up season must be. Id assume you live in gumboots during this time???
focussed · 2008-05-08: 20:35
mojaroo fantastic shot and great information
mojaroo · 2008-05-08: 21:17
sunshineand wonderful shot!
sunshineand · 2008-05-09: 11:47
Emma This is such a cool shot! You should start a dog day, just like 'caturday'...
Emma · 2008-05-09: 14:32
Beagles3 I forgot to make a comment the other day. I love the way you caught the water cascading over the labs nose! It is a great photo! Did you have to give out bathes after this walk??
Beagles3 · 2008-05-09: 15:29
mrutherford22 Great capture. I can only imagine how much fun this was for your doggy. Wonderful!
mrutherford22 · 2008-05-11: 12:55
ThomasChu great capture.. very interestting post !
ThomasChu · 2008-05-12: 03:38
somogyvari GREAT SHOT!!!
somogyvari · 2008-05-15: 05:17
camilleauteuil very funny !
camilleauteuil · 2008-05-16: 03:03
lordofthemoon wow! what a good eye!
lordofthemoon · 2008-05-17: 13:48
soldotnamanda Oh My Dog! This is a terrific shot! You've captured Toklat in his finest. It's a good thing he's a dark chocolate lab. xomoto
soldotnamanda · 2008-05-20: 10:49
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