Proud to be a Minnesotan: Terminology

Minnesota Terminology

• Uff-Da (oo-fh dah): This phrase is used to express sensory overload. "Uff da, I am tired."
• Dontcha Know (doh-nt-cha noh): This term is generally tagged onto the end of sentences as a way to engage the listener and make sure they are on the same page. "Uff-Da, we got a lot of snow, dontcha know."
• You Betcha (yuu-bet-chah): This phrase means yes or you bet. "Will you be there? You betcha!"
• Pop: It's not soda or coke, here it's pop.
• Hot Dish: Most call them casseroles, here in Minnesota we call it hot dish. Recipes may vary,  but all must include green beans cooked to different consistencies. 
• Duck, Duck, Grey Duck: The proper way to say the children's game that involves kids running around and hitting one another on the head. "Goose" is a term involving you rear. 
• The Cities: This term refers to the Twin Cities metropolitan area and the surrounding suburbs.  
• Up North: This term refers to any area north of the Twin Cites. When the term is use, often people are going to their cabin that is "up north."

Hope this helps you on your next trip to Minnesota!

Have a great Monday!

Hump Day!

Can you guess who I found under this blanket? Yep, Callie the Cat, she was reminding me that today is hump day!

Happy Wednesday!

Kiss Me, I'm Irish

Happy St.Patrick's Day!

Hope everyone has a great, green day! As you can tell I'm sporting a Collarific Bandana, green mohawk, and reminding everyone to kiss me today. Because today, everyone is Irish!

#tongueouttuesday

It's Monday

It's that day of the week again, Monday.

Hope you had a wonderful weekend and lets see where this week takes us!

-Spencer the Goldendoodle

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Spencer's Pit Stops: Minneopa State Park

Happy Friday!

This past week my humans and I went to one of the local state parks for a hike. We wanted to see if the waterfalls were open with the warm weather we've been having.

First, we came upon the upper waterfall. We looked and looked but were only able to fine three little areas where the falls that were open. Even the stream part was mostly frozen. But I wouldn't recommend ice skating.

It sure was a peaceful day for a hike! There were many people out and about taking in the beautiful weather. What more could we ask for in March then sun days and temps in the 60's.

As we were hiking, I was able to explore a little.

 

The lower falls was starting to separate. It was amazing how it was starting melting, yet was still frozen. I could have sat there all day soaking up the rays.

Stretching my legs, hearing the birds, smelling the fresh air, and feeling the melting snow beneath my paws was amazing.

Spring is definitely right around the corner and I look forward visiting more of Minnesota's great state parks.

Homemade Animal Cards

 Check out some of my mom's animal quote cards she has made.

"No animal I know of can consistently be more of a friend and companion than a dog." -Stanley Leinwall

"No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich." -Louis Sabin

If you want the best seat in the house...move the dog.

A house is not a home without a dog.

"Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog.

-Sydney Jeanne Seward

"Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot little puppies."

-Gene Hill

"Happiness is a warm puppy!"

-Charles Shultz

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."

-Roger Caras

"A dog is man's best friend and vice versa."

-Josh Billings

My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dog already thinks I am.

Which one is your favorite???

Happy Thursday

***Warning***

As most of you know, I came from the land of 10,000 lakes. That's right, Minnesota. We are known for being Minnesota Nice, but there are some in Minnesota that are being down right evil to dogs. Please click on the photo below for the full story.

Your back yard is suppose to be a safe place where your dog is suppose to wear off they winter energy. So hearing that they are putting deadly items in the owns back yards is so scary.

With the weather getting nice and you go out and about more, please keep an eye on your dog. You just never know what is out there.