And the winner is.....

Hi Every Bloggie!

First off, I want to thank each and everyone of you for donating to my NYC Half Marathon charity  Pencils of Promise. 

We truly appreciate your support.

Today is the day we select the winner of the Backcountry K9 $50 Gift Card!

Are you ready?

First I entered your names on the random name selector 

For each $10 you donated, you received an entry. See.....

Ready! I'm hitting go. Drum roll please

And the winner is.....

Steeeeeeeve and Tanner!

Congrats dudes! I will email Jason at Backcountry K9 and he'll send you the gift card code. 

Thanks again every bloggie! We could not have met our fundraising goal without you. 

Also, a big shout out to Jason at Backcountry K9!  

Thank you so much for the donated gift card!  Not only do you have great products and excellent customer service but a lot of heart for the dog and charitable community.  

Everyone should check out Backcountry K9 website... it totally rocks with cool dog gear and good deals.  

 Now off to have funballs!

Toodles!

Love Nordude

Backcountry K9 $50 Gift Card Give away

Hi every bloggie

It's been snowing, sleeting and raining here.

I don't mind because I always the right gear to wear. When I snowshoed at Beaver Brook trail, 

I wore my Ruffwear Web Master Harness so momma can snatch me by the handle on top easily. 

Then we did a mitten huddle.  Lots of doggies are getting sore paws this winter, you might need to get yourself a pair of booties too.   

You know Backcountry K9 is where I buy most of my gear and they donated a $50 gift card for my NYC Half marathon fundraising. 

You still have time to enter the $50 gift card giveaway. 

Here's what you need to do. For every $10 you donate, you will have one entry to win the $50 gift card. For example, you donate $10 = 1 entry $20= 2 entries $30= 3 entries. You get it right? 

On Sunday Feb 23rd we will announce the winner by 12 noon EST. We'll use a random name selector to pick the winner. 

Here's our donation page http://fundraise.pencilsofpromise.org/fundraise?fcid=291802

Help raise money to build schools with Pencils of Promise  and get in it to win it!

Toodles and stay tuned for the drawing on Sunday!

love Nordude

wordless winter wednesday

Love Nordude

We're Still Looking....

Hi every bloggie!

Can you believe you can help support a charity and win cool stuff? If you don't know, i'm training momma to run in the NYC Half marathon and we're raising funds for Pencils of Promise to build schools. 

Can you imagine not having a school to go to ? There are places in the world that need our help. That's where you come in to help me meet my fundraising goal of $2000. We're getting closer but I need all the help I can get! 

Wait what?  There is something in it for you too.  You get a chance to win a $50 gift card to BackcountryK9.com.  You too could be styling cool gear like Nordude. Check out my Ruffwear Zfloat Coat for kayaking adventures. You could get it too. How? 

Here's what you need to do. 

For every $10 you donate, you will have one entry to win the $50 gift card. 

For example, you donate $10 = 1 entry $20= 2 entries $30= 3 entries. You get it right? 

On Sunday Feb 23rd we will announce the winner by 12 noon EST. We'll use a random name selector to pick the winner. 

Here's our donation page http://fundraise.pencilsofpromise.org/fundraise?fcid=291802

Help raise money to build schools and get in it to win it!

Come on! We need your help!

We are paddling our way but need $500 more donations!

Thank you!!

Love Nordude

Donate & Win Free Cool Gear

Hi Every Bloggie!

We still really need your help.  Please donate to our NYC Half Marathon charity.

Wait what?  There is something in it for you too.  You get a chance to win a $50 gift card to BackcountryK9.com.  You too could be styling cool gear like Nordude. 

Here's what you need to do. 

For every $10 you donate, you will have one entry to win the $50 gift card. 

For example, you donate $10 = 1 entry $20= 2 entries $30= 3 entries. You get it right? 

On Sunday Feb 23rd we will announce the winner by 12 noon EST. We'll use a random name selector to pick the winner. 

Here's our donation page http://fundraise.pencilsofpromise.org/fundraise?fcid=291802

Help raise money to build schools and get in it to win it!

Come on! We need your help!

Love

Nordude! 

Backcountry K9 Gift Card Giveaway

Hi Every Bloggie!

I have exciting news! 

You know I always wear the coolest gear.

For instance, see my new Ruffwear Sun Shower jacket!

I walkies and run in it. Rain, sleet, snow, it doesn't matter. We had it all this week. 

It keeps me dry! Waterproof tested. 

Here's a body shot! It has a clip for a light and wraps underneath to cover my under carriage. 

So where do I buy my outdoor gear?

Well I buy my gear from Backcountry K9   

http://www.backcountryk9.com

They have excellent products and quality service.  One time I missed the 20% off sale by a day and they gave me the discount anyways.  Yah, that kind of quality service. 

Another great thing about Backcountry K9? They are supporting my fundraising efforts for my NYC Half marathon charity  by donating a $50 gift card to raffle off. 

I'm stunned too! How cool is that! 

Here's what you need to do. For every $10 you donate, you will have one entry to win the $50 gift card. For example, you donate $10 = 1 entry $20= 2 entries $30= 3 entries. You get it right? 

On Sunday Feb 23rd we will announce the winner by 12 noon EST. We'll use a random name selector to pick the winner. 

Here's our donation page http://fundraise.pencilsofpromise.org/fundraise?fcid=291802

Help raise money to build schools and get in it to win it!

Help me fundraise for a great cause and get a chance to win free cool gear! 
This winter, you need it! 

Toodles! 

Nordude

Free Dude Cookies

Hi every bloggie! 

Okay we really need your help. As you know, I'm training my momma to run the NYC Half Marathon on March 16th. She's on the Pencils of Promise charity team which helps build schools in areas of need. We have $800 more to go towards our $2000 fundraising goal.

Here's the really cool part. Remember on Superbowl Sunday I made delicious cookies for the pawty? 

Well anybody donating $25 or more starting today thru Friday, we get a batch of my infamous Dude Bacon and Cheese cookies. Yup! Good deeds deserve to be treated. 

Here's our donation page. http://fundraise.pencilsofpromise.org/fundraise?fcid=291802

Please please please donate and get your free Dude cookies today! We really need help reaching our goal for this great charity. 

Love and cookies,

Nordude

I Love To Run Calendar Give Away!

Today's Give Away is geared to our running friends. If you donate to our NYC Half Marathon Charity, Pencils of Promise , you will be entered to win this I Love to Run calendar. 

The details about the calendar can be found on their website  I Love to run Calendar!

Ready to donate and enter to win today's give away? Go here our donation page.

Now to announce yesterday's winners of the Granite Gear Dog Boots and Camper Snoopy Dude.  

1st donation was Sagira (Christina)

2nd donation was from Molly and Mitch (Sue)

Thank you both.  Using the random number generator, the winner is Sagira (1)!


Okay.  Norwood and I are pretty much on track with our NYC Half Marathon training plan, despite the cold.  Dude knows how to keep it fun.



Thank you everyone for your donations and sharing our posts!

Today's Give Away: Dog Boots & Camper Snoopy

Hi Every Bloggie! 

So yesterday's kick off to raise donations for Pencils of Promise ( www.PencilsofPromise.org) was off to a good start. I had four new donations. As promised, I'm raffling off the Red Baron Snoopy to those who donated yesterday. Each person was assigned a number from when they donated. 

1-Tammy

2-Nancy

3- Cara

4-Garth

The lucky winner is......

Cara is the winner!!!! Cara please send me your mailing address to Norwoodunleashed AT gmail.com

Today's raffle is for trail lovers. 

I have Granite Gear Dog Trail Boots -size Medium

AND Camper Snoopy dude to give away. Any one who donates today will be put in a raffle for today's prizes.

Here's the donation page 

http://fundraise.pencilsofpromise.org/fundraise?fcid=291802

Thanks for uour support and please share my post! 

Nordude runs for more than Dunkins!

Gosh! I have big big news!

This week I'm raffling off prizes to peeps and dog blog pals who help out.

You guys know I run and walkies all the time. Every day I log miles for Charity Miles to earn money for different charities. Last year I logged over 1000 miles!   So one of the Charity Miles organizations, Pencils of Promise  emailed me. They said we were one of their top walkers and offered a race entry to the NYC Half Marathon Pencil of Promise team. We were so honored, we accepted immediately! So being on the team, we did commit to raising $2000. The money raised goes to building schools in areas of need. Giving a gift of education! 

I'm helping out. I'm training with my momma. See! Even in the super cold temps, I make sure she gets her training run in with me

Better yet,  I'm also helping out with raising donations! 

Every day this week, I will raffle off a prize to any one who donates (any amount) on the day of the prize posted. My friends at MetLife gave me a few fun Snoopy prizes. Snoopy is still brand new so he's hanging out in a bag.  Here's the best news.  On the day you donate, you  get your chance to win.  Sunday's Snoopy prize is Red Baron Snoopy.  Enter and Donate today!  (any amount is fine)

Here's my donation page 

http://fundraise.pencilsofpromise.org/fundraise?fcid=291802

See me, the Nordude runs for more than Dunkins!. But munchkins do help. 

Every day is a different prize so stay tuned and donate! 

Thanks every Bloggie! 

Happy New Year

What?  

Do I have something on my face?  

Happy New Year to you all!

iScream it's my birfday pawtee!

Hey every bloggie.

I have big news. 

I turn 6 years old today. 

Since it's super duper hot lately, no better way to celebrate 

than an ice cream pawtee!

Join the pawtee!

Post a pic of you (animal or human) enjoying a frozen treat! 

You can IG, FB, Twitter, Vine, google+

just tag me or hash it #nordudesbday

 Happy Birfday dude! 

Okay..... the pawtee has begun!

Summah = Funballs

hi every bloggie.

long time no see.
it's been super duper hot here.
what's a dude to do.

well let me show woo.
I go dog paddling. lots.

i'm first matey ya know.



i go running early in the morning before most humans are up.
yup and after my run w/ momma, i have funballs on the beach.
literally.
see for yourself.

oh yeah.
most of you know, i love peepers.
ha ha. this tricky peeper outsmarted me.
wtf?

oh and finally.
the eastern mountain store had an outdoor gear free demo day.
you can try out different kayaks, SUP (stand up paddle boards) and bicycles.
i finally got to try the SUP.
momma was nervous about standing up on it with me on it.
we didn't fall in!
we plan to try renting one again this summer.
i guess i have to learn to hold a down stay instead of standing up.
whatever.




oh yeah. i almost forgot.
the trail was flooded out one weekend.
lookies the horse had to cross right in front of me.
good thing i was distracted by hunting frogs.



wow and the best thing was mrs wild dingo
came to masterchewsitts and i got to see her and mr. wild dingo
woweee!



they totally love jack and lil moo who met us at the Purgatory Chasm trail
but i think they have a special place
in their hearts for cracker nutters dogs like me too.
more total funballs.



yup
i've been a swimming fool
and always wearing my ruffwear swamp cooler vest
to keep me cool.



i went to barkfest and this  nice lady
gave me a 20 minute massagies.
whoa that was good

and since Toolie needs to keep refrigerated.

i come over and hang with her 

in the backyard.

so that's all for now.

i hope to come visit woo all soon. 

sorry i really haven't been a good bloggie pal.

hope you are having your own summer funballs.

Spring is in the air!

Yesterday I was reading the news and saw this article "Signs the Big Night is Coming"

The peepers are coming!

The peepers are coming!

Yup... it's true. Listen up. Sounds of Spring are everywhere!

(Sorry camera lens was a bit dirty but you can still listen)

Chasing geese..honk honk

Peeper chatter- chirp chirp!

This year it's not happening until April.

I looked up last year and the peepers were chirping back in March! Wow. 

 

  Spring has Sprung

spring fling

Ahhhh!

I do believe Spring might be here!

So I had to hit the trails!

Yup. Delaney Wildlife Management Trails is the 

best place to kick off the new season. 

Wait. Hold up.
First you gotta rub all in it!
Ahhh! Now I smell like spring!



Which way to go!
Muuaaahhhh the trails are all mine!!!!



See Running like a Fool!
Ladah dee doo dah!



Then out of nowhere.....




Faster than a speeding bullet.
This dude Mr. Darcy shows up and zoomie chase ensues.
Dude's wicked fast.... husky and greyhound mix.
You thought I was nutty.



Then he tried to pull a nutty on me!
Dude I'm not your girlfriend. 

No worries...

I still reign Supreme!
This is MY house!



Ummm until I ran into this pack. 

Don't worry. I moved over.

 Spring Fling done and out.
Toodle loo