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January has been very cold here in Minnesota and Lily hasn't gone on many walks until this weekend. I've been working but my mom took Lily out for 3 walks over the past 3 days.

I can't wait for spring to arrive and Sally can't either. Today, Sally wanted to go outside and I let her out a couple of times. Luckily, the birds weren't out in abundance today by the feeders so it seemed safe. I mean safe for the birds since Sally likes to occasionally hunt.

On the other hand Tiger wasn't safe with birds because they liked to swoop down and scare here.

Yesterday, my mom bought a new car and Lily wasn't very enthusiastic. I put Lily in the backseat and she wanted out immediately. I thought she would be excited to go for a drive or just hang out inside but she wasn't having it so I took her out.

A little later I put a towel on the seat and put her back inside. This time the experience wasn't as bad and she wanted to stay inside. I think the new car smell and unfamiliar territory was too much.

After a drive to Elk River Lily was at home in the car. She has no trouble navigating between the front seats to the backseat.

Tonight, Lily and I went for a walk around 10pm in our neighborhood for about a half hour. It was very comfortable because it's so muggy and hot right now in wonderful summertime Minnesota. Lily was panting the entire time but she really enjoyed getting out and about. Over by the nearby Mt. Olive church she caught the scent of a rabbit and within about 30 seconds saw it or at least smelled it little closer. She ended up chasing it for a few feet until it went through some bushes which is exactly her main purpose. However, we don't let her loose to rundown rabbits like beagles are bred to do. Unfortunately, I wore the wrong shoes for the longer than expected walk with brisk walking speeds to keep up with a hunting Lily. Now, I'm nursing a few up and coming blisters on my feet. I hope these blisters don't cause too many problems because Lily needs to go on even longer walks.