Sunday, December 31, 2017

Not since 78...........

We have had some snow. We have had a load of snow. Not since the Blizzard of 78 have we had this much. It was good that we did not have winds enough to make it a blizzard. There was so much coming down we could not see across the road at times.
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We woke up to about 22 inches of snow, after that we got more, all day long it snowed. This morning was not so bad. Gerry had to go and pick up Tristen. Luck we had a break. We could not have got him yesterday. Everyone was told to stay off the roads if possible. So many accidents and cars in ditches.
So Gerry dug out and snow blowed enough to get the truck out and then Tony went out and tried to get the snowblower working. Tony enjoys doing that stuff. Gerry does not, he hates being cold haha.
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The dang thing kept cutting out, guess it will have to go away again and get fixed.
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He kept at it and even went and got some guy out of his driveway who was stuck.
Meanwhile, look at some of the snow building up in the garden.
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The snow is so pretty. The fish pond disappeared.
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It had to have been bad out on the roads. Imagine if it were also windy
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The kids stayed inside all toasty and warm
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Meanwhile Tony was still outside working on the drive. He flagged down a guy in a truck with a plough. Asked him if he wanted to earn a few bucks. The guy cleaned out our drive and Tony paid him the 20 bucks the man had given him for helping him out of his driveway......Tony enjoyed his morning.
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The man made short work of it and now we have a nice clean driveway, but.......it is still snowing
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I went out twice to feed the birds. The only ones braving this storm have been the Blue Jays and a Yellow Bellied Sap Sucker
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I had to go out and clean off the feeders and the 2nd time there was a foot of snow on the dish again. Meanwhile I went out front to take some pictures. I could not remember how many steps we have haha, so I had to slide my feet down the steps knee deep. On the way back my boot came off so I had one bare foot and almost fell over. Now that would have been a great picture but no one to take it.
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The snow was over my knees.
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The mail man came and I said arn't you glad I blazed a trail for you? He was sort of cranky, who could blame him he was early and no paths cleared.
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Looking down the road
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So pretty and a safe place for the birds out of the storms. Bunnies also like the pines with an abundance of leaves under them
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These little guys were freezing so were their balls. (excuse me, the glass balls in the basket)
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The Christmas stuff will stay up now until the snow is gone. That may take awhile. Meanwhile. No BBQs for us just yet and the Poodles are not so happy to go outside, they prefer the piddle pads until it gets warmer as the day goes on. They do enjoy a good run when the paths are cleared off.
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It really is amazing isn't it. It looks so pretty and all that moisture goes into the ground and soaks down and into the Lakes. We get the "Lake effect" snow here as well as the storms that go through.
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Bella says "No thanks" but as soon as someone else joins her they go running around in the snow and come in covered in snow balls and sit on heating pads until next time.
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Everyone went out this evening so hope they have safe travels. It is still snowing. The sun came out briefly during the day, maybe half hour or so. Gave the Jays and doves a chance to feed. I did not see any little ones around. They must be huddled up in the nooks and crannies of the trees. Stay safe and keep warm. At least the cats are staying inside.

Happy New Year everyone.

3 comments:

Kay G. said...

Wow, your snow! Snow blowers and snowplows, I have never seen in my life, only heard of them. It is cold here in Georgia today though, and the sky LOOKS like snow. They expect our low will be in the teens the next few nights, but hopefully, it won't last too long and will be back to the low in the 30's at night. I don't like the cold!
Happy new year!
(How is your cousin in England?)

A Brit in Tennessee said...

Janice, that is a LOT of snow. and having lived in Colorado I know how disruptive it can be. Gorgeous to look at, but if you have to go out and about in it, so dangerous.
That was a good thing the snow plow driver did, at least it gave you a path through.
Stay warm and safe dear friend.
Hugs,
~Jo

Magic Love Crow said...

Wow Janice!! That is alot of snow!! It is so beautiful and magical!! I know it's not fun driving in or shovelling, but just to look at it, I LOVE!!!
You made me laugh about the balls! I hope they are warmed up! LOL!
Glad you didn't fall!
Happy New Year!! Wishing you so much happiness, love, good health and lots of abundance!
Big Hugs!