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Anthony8858 · 11-13-2012, 09:02 AM

Living in the NE, we obviously live through seasonal weather changes.

Last week, we had a freak winter snow storm, and Kira loved it. She was outside for a good hour, running, rolling, and just having a plain ol' great time.

Since I do live near the water, what's the difference if Kira were to run into a cold ocean, versus rolling in the icy snow?

For whatever reason, I wouldn't let her jump in the water. It just doesn't "seem" right. But what's the truth about all this?

Is the cold water any worse than playing in an icy snow?

11-13-2012, 09:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Anthony8858 Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,705	Winter swim, icy snow. What are the facts? Living in the NE, we obviously live through seasonal weather changes. Last week, we had a freak winter snow storm, and Kira loved it. She was outside for a good hour, running, rolling, and just having a plain ol' great time. Since I do live near the water, what's the difference if Kira were to run into a cold ocean, versus rolling in the icy snow? For whatever reason, I wouldn't let her jump in the water. It just doesn't "seem" right. But what's the truth about all this? Is the cold water any worse than playing in an icy snow?