Wednesday, 20 February 2019
I left the house and thought, hmm, soggy day again. Pretty tough to find a photo subject. And I walked thinking that for a while, noting the nodding heads of the daffodils (done that), and the puddles and sorted sediments from when the rain was heavier.
Then, I thought, geeze, I should have a better attitude.
And, sometime after that, I found this…a seat on a modern-type swing in the playground…with a reflection!
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
I made a tactical error in not getting out before about 11am. Instead, the precip rolled in and I eventually dug out the ol’ rain shoes and rain coat and suited up and headed out.
I found sogginess. Soggy moss. Soggy daffodils.
Wasn’t that bad, however.
Yet, about 5:30pm, when I took some gray-bidge out, hmm, sure seemed cold. And, as I scooted back indoors, I was sooooo glad I walked earlier.
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
The prediction was for a drippy afternoon, so I went out mid-morning. Liked this birdbath. Took me two glances before I noticed the reflection.
All the petals on the ground indicate we’ve had wind/rain already. I wonder how many more have dropped with this afternoon’s rain.
No snow, however, so I’m calling that a win.
Friday, 8 February 2019
Temps only in the 50s today—solid 50s, but still 50s. Nothing like yesterday. Whew!
Plants are confused…the red camellia is expected, but this is early for the cherry/plums, whatever is in the first photo.
Thursday, 7 February 2019
Historical high this day: 72°F. Predicted high: 77°F. Actual high: 81°F.
Probably don’t need flannel sheets and down duvet to sleep warmly tonight. 😉
Sunday, 3 February 2019
Here’s the road in the swamp. It was snow-pack two days ago. It was melty-melty in the above-freezing temps as we left our favorite northern outpost.
All the warmth and melting means a load of moisture in the air, which today translated as fog. Heavy fog. The Bridge support just loomed above us, rather indistinct. Soooo glad it wasn’t windy!
We played road tag with this vehicle for several dozen miles. I laughed at the tag and I think the Guru momentarily lusted for the blade. The other day I discovered he may slightly more intensely lust for a blinking light to put atop the cab, as a minority of plow-fronted pickups have for increased safety/visibility as they are plowing.
Saturday, 2 February 2019
Ahhhhh, the melt begins.
However, there’s plenty of wind-sculpted snow, with drifts on the shady side of the roads, plenty to last until spring. I’m jess-sayin, this thaw won’t last.
Also, I wanted to honor these two brave brookies who provided our sustenance this evening. Canadian fish tacos. Yum. Yum. And yum.
Thursday, 31 January 2019
During a polar vortex, you may experience blowing snow.
Or it may be clear at the Big Bridge. Clear and COLD. And, today, windy windy windy.
Finally, we made it down the home stretch, down the fresh-plowed road. Sun! Great shadows!
We are not staying at our customary abode…brrrrr…too much snow and cold! [Let’s stay with the kind, delightful, joyous neighbors in their warm, warm home.]
And have a party! So glad to be in this wonderful place. Could do without the polar vortex, but the sunshine is undeniably lovely.
Tuesday, 29 January 2019
I didn’t know what the weather would be like in the afternoon, so I walked when it was overcast, although the rain had stopped.
I missed the afternoon sun.
And no snow! Schools were closed here today for NO SNOW. […decisions by the bureaucracy of the Sunny South.]
Monday, 28 January 2019
For these first two photos, I don’t mean frozen in the temperature sense, but as sculptures. Cute ceramic bun-bun.
And meet Ivy the Iron Armadillo (Spanish…say arm-ah-deee-yo).
However, because actual temperature freezing is coming within 24 hours, be careful beautiful flowering quince flowers; Grumpy Old Man Winter will be here very soon!