Now, where did I leave that?

Saturday, February 9, 2013

The Day After

Well, I know there are areas that got blasted. My son in Boston says he has two feet of the stuff. However, here the storm lacked the much-touted drama and impact, and basically was just a normal snow storm, the kind that was matter-of-fact when I was a kid. Today the wind is blowing the mercifully light stuff about, wraiths racing up the hill and across the road, white tornadoes dancing in the yard and vanishing in a blink. We've shoveled and snow-blown, swept off cars, cleared a little open pen space so the chickens can sun themselves tomorrow when it's a bit warmer. We've vaselined their combs because tonight is supposed to be really, really cold, and Linda has cleared off the entrances to the hives. Hot chocolate has been sipped and it's time for PBS' Victory Garden, followed by afternoon chores. 

How did all of you who were affected by the storm make out?  















11 comments:

turquoisemoon said...

It sounds like a wonderful snowy day. I've heard that some of the areas were really hit. But, good for you guys. Enjoy the hot chocolate.

Jen said...

Pretty pictures! I love seeing your menagerie.

Jen said...

Pretty pictures! I love seeing your menagerie.

the wild magnolia said...

Thanks for the pictures! I love to see where I am not! To see the snow and house and fur and feather babies.

Glad all is well. Hope the chickens will be ok. How do they keep from freezing?

Nancy J said...

Looks as though you had plenty of snow, like the vaseline idea, will send it to #2 daughter in the south, for the coming winter here, as they can get lots fo freezing weather and snow. Take care, hot chocolate, sounds so good. Cheers from Jean

Robin Larkspur said...

Your snow looks like our snow. Ours was lake-effect, not from the blizzard. And it is friggin' cold. I allow my son to do the snow removal; it's the least I can do, don't want to deprive him of the fun!!!
So staying in is the order of the day with good books, movies and computer!! I am glad you didn't lose power!!!

Michaele said...

Well - it IS pretty. Did you break out the seed catalogs?

AkasaWolfSong said...

Ashling...so good to know you all are safe and sound and weren't to affected by the harsh snows.
Drinking hot chocolate and perusing seed catalogs while snuggling with your loved ones sounds divine! :)
Loved looking at all the photos you shared with us!
Happy Sunday Dear One...
xoxoxo

Willow said...

WE did get some big snow , actually live a few hours from your sons town I posted photos yesterday and today if anyone is interested in what the snowfall looked like in these parts, wreaked a little power outages for a few days. The ponies were enjoying it as you can see by today photos, the tree weren't enjoying it much s you can see by the first storm day photos we actually had one of old cedar tumble right over down back :( Love my old cedars hated loosing one. Chikens never left the coop two days straight now!

Raindrops and Daisies said...

Hope the snow is now gone
and that you are enjoying sunshine
or at least warmer temps

Have a good weekend

x Fiona

Linda said...

We got 29 inches...it was a good one..but I am ready for spring!! LOL and I have seen worse up in Northern Maine...actually the melting & dampness with the mud is worse..than the storm...My girls wouldn't even come out :D Glad you came through ok...
XO