This time of year, it is common for us to have some snow flurries and snow showers almost every day. But this week’s forecast hinted that we would see more than normal.

Our Monday forecast was for snow flurries with little or no accumulation (meaning an inch or less). Well, we ended up with about 3 inches of fresh powder. As we prepare for a serious snow storm on Wednesday and Thursday, Monday was just a day to enjoy some new snow.

Cheoah finds a stick to play with. A big stick.

Of course, that is just an invitation for Typhoon to give chase.

Frankie joins the games and Typhoon appears to be telling him what to do.

Frankie simply plays big brother and contains Typhoon under the picnic table.

Typhoon finds a moment to escape and runs for the safety of the deck.

Run, Typhoon, run.

Kiska, the Fun Police, thinks the youngsters are just too loud.

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Your generosity to Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation just continues to grow with $1488 raised so far. Qannik continues to hold the fundraising lead with $385 and Frankie holds the edge in number of Valentines received with 44.

We are down to the wire now. If you have not already, go mail your Valentine today and enclose a check or money order to Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation. Mail your valentine to us at this address and we will make sure every single penny goes to Sarge’s:

Dog’s Name
c/o The Thundering Herd
PO Box 1835
Maggie Valley, NC  28751-1835

Don’t forget that one lucky reader who has sent a Valentine will be selected to receive the Grand Prize donated by Smoky Mountain Dog Bakery!

Typhoon checking out the Grand Prize that one lucky reader will receive!

The contest among ourselves is just for fun as the real winners are the animals that Sarge’s will be able to help because of your generosity. They find homes for an average of three animals every single day.