We interrupt our regularly scheduled posts from the idyllic French Riviera to bring you this important news flash. It is F’ing winter in our neck of the woods. It is supposed to be cold and snowy, right?
We had our cold spell in January and it passed in 6 days. We got our normal allotment of snow over the first couple of months, but, today, a further 15 cm (6 inches) of snow was bequeathed to us over a period of about 12 hours (most of it in the first 6 hours). My beloved and I shoveled walks and driveways at 8 AM, again at 11 AM and yet again at 7:00 PM.
I know, I know, there will be snow, in this area, at this time of year, but not this much snow! My neighbours definitely know the perfect time to leave for their month in Hawaii.
Sighhhh. But, as my Patty always says, “Its so beeyouteafulllll? She is right and it was, in fact beautiful for about 20 minutes, at lunch time. That is when the snow stopped (briefly) and the sun came out. I sprang into action to capture some photos before wind and sun pushed all the prettiness onto the ground and walks and driveways.
So, enjoy. We will be back in the South of France on Thursday. Wish I was there, friggin’ now.
snow out the back door…snow out the front door…
Snow laden tree branches
It’s so fluffyToday’s dumpin between periods of shoveling, kinda makes you want to go outsideyou can see the pock marks in the snow, where lumps of snow have already dropped off the treesbrief sunny interludeCanadian, eh?
Pining for spring, yet?
fluffy, white art
It is so beautiful, but so is the bright green of spring.
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I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure.
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Yikes. You are right. -1 here yesterday, -21 this AM. The sun has heat when it shines, but there is so much white, it just reflects back into the sky. Spring will come…..I hope. Stay warm Lynette. Allan
O my goodness! I don’t think I’ve seen anything as beautiful! These are your best winter photos ever and I did enjoy every single one. It certainly made my day. Thanks for sharing and have a good day. Aiva
Yes, after the 2nd bout of shovelling, I did manage to find the beauty. It is hard to deny and I was lucky not to have to join the car curling commute chaos from yesterday. I do like winter, when it is sunny, I am indoors and with a good coffee in hand. -1 for a high yesterday, -21 this AM and still more snow to shovel. Yay. Thanks for your kind comments and for reading Aiva. Allan
It is beautiful but you can keep it up north!!! We are supposed to get a flurry or two today but hopefully that is all!!! Think warm spring thoughts!! Lori
I was making my hour long drive along 26 the other day heading to the city for work and I realized that I could see parts of the fields that were showing. So, if you’re looking for a place to send all the snow, the farmers in this area will greatly appreciate it because I’m worried that if we don’t get much more we will end up with dry crops and more forest fires and all the trouble that comes along with both of those 😦
Your wife is 100% correct though when she says it is “beeyouteafulllll”
Hoping we can even out the drought/snow soon. Here, the snow will hinder the farmers from getting off what is left of last year’s harvest. A lot of crop is still in the swath. As my Dad always said, farming is a Next Year business. Thanks for reading and commenting Angie. Allan
Yes it is very beautiful but I imagine it would be tough at times. Not sure what is best, snow, snow, snow or humidity, high humidity. Spring there and autumn here will arrive soon.
I can take the cold and snow better than I can the heat and humidity. Just looking at our Jan. 2014 pix from Cairns and recalling how uncomfortable it was. Even our sweat had sweat. Thanks for reading Lyn. Allan
We need snow so badly. It’s going to be another drought our way if none of the snow makes it to us. So on behalf of the farmers and national ag day remember that the snow helps farmers and ranchers.
Wish we could send some your way. Here, it will hamper the farmers as a lot of last year’s harvest is still in the fields. Hoping for a drier harvest season here, this year. Thanks for reading Bernie. Allan
The weather is crazy all over the map. But, if I had my choice I would still deal with the snow over the heavy rain and flooding faced in some areas. All this moisture will be good for my garden and the forest fire season, in any event. Thanks for reading and commenting, T. Allan
The grass is always greener on the other side. In this case it kind of fits as I can actually see the ground here in Toronto. Wish we had some of your snow.
I wish you did too. It was a magical 20 minutes after I stopped shoveling for the 2nd time. As long as the roads and streets are safe to drive on, the snow is fine, but over 600 collisions in 2 days is not a good thing. More snow/possible freezing rain coming tonight. Yay? Thanks for reading and commenting. Allan
Me either! I’m really fighting off the bad words,lol. I can see Spring in the sky but then it snows! Grrr! I hope by some miracle you guys didn’t get the dump of it last night!
I had a few choice words this AM. Another 3 inches and then on and off nuisance snow all day. Yay? Snow belongs in the mountains, right? Thanks for reading and commenting Lael. Allan
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Beautiful and cold photos.
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Thanks Carma. Not really cold. It was about 0 C yesterday. The snow was very wet at times. Thanks for reading and commenting. Allan
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I’ve awakened to -41 today. That’s cold, even for here. The temperature should be moving up by now!
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Yikes. You are right. -1 here yesterday, -21 this AM. The sun has heat when it shines, but there is so much white, it just reflects back into the sky. Spring will come…..I hope. Stay warm Lynette. Allan
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O my goodness! I don’t think I’ve seen anything as beautiful! These are your best winter photos ever and I did enjoy every single one. It certainly made my day. Thanks for sharing and have a good day. Aiva
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Yes, after the 2nd bout of shovelling, I did manage to find the beauty. It is hard to deny and I was lucky not to have to join the car curling commute chaos from yesterday. I do like winter, when it is sunny, I am indoors and with a good coffee in hand. -1 for a high yesterday, -21 this AM and still more snow to shovel. Yay. Thanks for your kind comments and for reading Aiva. Allan
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It is beautiful but you can keep it up north!!! We are supposed to get a flurry or two today but hopefully that is all!!! Think warm spring thoughts!! Lori
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Ahhh, but you guys will get that lovely heavy wet spring snow. With our luck, we will too. Thanks for reading and commenting. Allan
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I was making my hour long drive along 26 the other day heading to the city for work and I realized that I could see parts of the fields that were showing. So, if you’re looking for a place to send all the snow, the farmers in this area will greatly appreciate it because I’m worried that if we don’t get much more we will end up with dry crops and more forest fires and all the trouble that comes along with both of those 😦
Your wife is 100% correct though when she says it is “beeyouteafulllll”
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Hoping we can even out the drought/snow soon. Here, the snow will hinder the farmers from getting off what is left of last year’s harvest. A lot of crop is still in the swath. As my Dad always said, farming is a Next Year business. Thanks for reading and commenting Angie. Allan
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Yes it is very beautiful but I imagine it would be tough at times. Not sure what is best, snow, snow, snow or humidity, high humidity. Spring there and autumn here will arrive soon.
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I can take the cold and snow better than I can the heat and humidity. Just looking at our Jan. 2014 pix from Cairns and recalling how uncomfortable it was. Even our sweat had sweat. Thanks for reading Lyn. Allan
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We need snow so badly. It’s going to be another drought our way if none of the snow makes it to us. So on behalf of the farmers and national ag day remember that the snow helps farmers and ranchers.
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Wish we could send some your way. Here, it will hamper the farmers as a lot of last year’s harvest is still in the fields. Hoping for a drier harvest season here, this year. Thanks for reading Bernie. Allan
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It’s always pretty until you have to shovel. It’s been unusually mild here in the NY area so far…only had to shovel a couple of times
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The weather is crazy all over the map. But, if I had my choice I would still deal with the snow over the heavy rain and flooding faced in some areas. All this moisture will be good for my garden and the forest fire season, in any event. Thanks for reading and commenting, T. Allan
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The grass is always greener on the other side. In this case it kind of fits as I can actually see the ground here in Toronto. Wish we had some of your snow.
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I wish you did too. It was a magical 20 minutes after I stopped shoveling for the 2nd time. As long as the roads and streets are safe to drive on, the snow is fine, but over 600 collisions in 2 days is not a good thing. More snow/possible freezing rain coming tonight. Yay? Thanks for reading and commenting. Allan
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It just seemed to pile up and up and up! A good excuse to stay inside and read 🙂
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Read, drink coffee or…………Can’t wait for spring. Allan
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Me either! I’m really fighting off the bad words,lol. I can see Spring in the sky but then it snows! Grrr! I hope by some miracle you guys didn’t get the dump of it last night!
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I had a few choice words this AM. Another 3 inches and then on and off nuisance snow all day. Yay? Snow belongs in the mountains, right? Thanks for reading and commenting Lael. Allan
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