Red Chief readies snow to be launched at grandpa. Behind that innocent smile lies the black heart of a snow assassin.
Canine Corridor: The Fu Dog Garden at Allerton Park, leading to the trail. 
Chilly dog: snow nose and icy drool.
A section of the trail at Allerton.
My trusty snowshoes and hiking poles, a gift from the Wolf Woman, came in handy.
The fabulous Allerton mansion, centerpiece of the park.
The Sangamon River, which meanders through the park, was at high levels.Last Saturday was fairly warm and sunny and with a good snowfall the day before I had to get outside and take advantage of a beautiful day. Shoveled the palace driveway of the Princess and her little Red Chief, then took on the Chief in his backyard in a fierce snowball battle. The little guy did all he could to blast me, but in the end grandpa ruled and I just clobbered him. I like to win (never mind that he's only five). After my victory I drove to Allerton Park and took in gorgeous winter scenery in an eerie silence, which was broken occasionally by the honking of geese and the cracking and yawning of tree branches. Magical moments.
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