Cross Country Skiing with Action

Tahoe Donner Cross Country is allowing dogs on the trail this season. I think that is so fantastic. Exercise is so important for my well being, and so is spending time with Action, my grand dog. He lives in Tahoe City now so I don't get to seem him as much as I used to. So this morning we left my house at 8 am. The thermometer on my car said it was -8 degrees! But dogs are only allowed on the trails on the weekends between 8:30 and 9:30 am. The crowds are so big on the weekends, I can understand the need to regulate the dogs a bit. This morning we were going....no matter how cold! As I was driving up Northwoods Blvd my thermometer switched to -6 degrees! Ahhhh, how can it be getting colder, that doesn't make sense. Then I realized (duh...)when you are in the minus temperatures, the lower numeral means it is getting warmer! I'm just not used to that mental exercise, even though Truckee can be the coldest place in the nation, I am not often out and about when it is so cold that early in the morning. So Action and I toured the two trails, Cup of Tea and Piece of Cake a couple of times. His paws were cold, but he barked and pranced and had a great time, and after about 40 minutes he was ready to head for the car. What a great way to start the day! Exercising with one of the very special loves of my life, Action!!