Would you believe my husband is outside right at this very moment (it's 7:21 AM) taking pictures in yet another spring "white" event?
He tromped though 6 or so inches of new snow to put feed in the feeders for the bewildered finches and one lone red-wing blackbird, while "Miss Pook" watched from her perch inside by the heaters--smart cat.
And, as he often does, when the yard is as beautiful (yes, I said "beautiful) as it is this snowy April 13--Friday no less, he's out there snapping shots (still dressed in his PJ's) to be included in this Blog. What a good man he is, eh? To think that we were out yesterday in our short sleeves (almost) and then to wake up to "Merry Christmas"--well, what is a Maritimer to do?
Well, we just grin (slightly) and grab our shovels and snow brushes and get to work. We all know this isn't going to last long (fingers and toes crossed that it's gone before sundown) and as my Mom always says, "It's never going to warm up until that snow is out of the air". Okay, I've got that--now, how do we get it "out of the air"?
As you've guessed by now, this storm has both ruffled my feathers and at the same time delighted my senses. We were waiting for this stuff on Christmas Eve, when the kids were all wondering if Santa would have to rent a bus to get here. So, it's a little bit late but, we (really) don't mind the striking view outside our windows. And besides, my mother used to tell me, "This new snow helps to take the old". Where do they get these sayings anyway, I want to know??
There is a silver lining to all this ranting this morning. Number 1: it got us out of bed earlier than usual and that's always a "good thing". Secondly, we have our "trip packs" from CAA to pour over today and that's definitely another bonus. While winter is pelting us outside, inside by the fire, Arend and I will be dreaming of beach-combing, rock climbing, movie-star sightings (in LA) and desert heat. Sound good? You bet.
Remember, you can follow us on our adventure, which begins exactly 18 days and 8 hours from now--YES!!
Have a great day in your neck of the woods--we sure will.
Barb
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