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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

And now we have a blizzard

Getting out before the storm
Spring is in 8 days. It was a nice enough day yesterday to go for a long walk with my old dog who for the 2nd time this winter did not wear his plaid coat. It was still windy enough that I stayed snuggled up in a hoodie, winter coat and gloves as I am chilled to the bone if there is a cold wind. I can't wait to ditch the winter gear, though.

I could barely look out the window this morning after hearing of a snow storm heading our way. This feels like an awfully long winter with no breaks whatsoever. I think it may be the end of April before we see a hint of grass and early Spring flowers show their face.

Joe has been allowed to roam the basement whenever the need arises and he loves it down there. In a 120 year old house like ours the basements are often just crawl-spaces. We are lucky to have enough room to walk around in ours and it provides us with plenty of storage space. It is all rock (and junk) and Joe has found a ledge that he loves to sit on when the need to be alone hits him. It's his get-away.
Rae-Rae had a grooming session yesterday and I was able to clean up a few wee knots that had developed over the last few weeks. She purred and rolled around while I combed her and only once gave me a quick look when it tugged a bit. I gave her some hairball gel right from the tube which she lapped up. She loved all the extra attention and slept away the afternoon.


Rae-Rae now watching the blizzard today.


(outside my kitchen window)

Yes, it is snowing and blowing out there and will continue until after midnight.  Temperature is to drop to -22C. I hope everyone stays safe on the roads tonight.

Still waiting for Spring.

hugs, Deb

14 comments:

  1. Bless your heart... and *to think* that I think it's cold here in Texas.

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  2. Brrrr , it sure looks cold in the last picture !
    Here has the spring arrived with green grass and spring flowers :)

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  3. Well, you're close to my parts, so the view out your window is very much like the view out the windows behind me at present.

    My great-grandfather once visited my maternal grandparents here from the Netherlands one winter. In April there was a snowstorm, and he asked, "Does the winter ever end in this country?"

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    1. Getting tiring, isn't it William. Even the dog looks bored with it.

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  4. Oh my...keep warm and cozy!!! Purrs & Hugs

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  5. Nooooooooo!!!!! It was up to +9c today and supposed to be +13c on the weekend. NO MORE SNOW PLEASE!!!
    Keep hope Deb!
    xo Catherine

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  6. It took Chris over two and a half hours to get home tonight...will winter NEVER end?
    Jane

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  7. I spent the ENTIRE day....cooking....cleaning.....tossing things into the Sally bag...cleaning up plants....rearranging....phew! I am pooped!
    Perhaps my boyfriend will think he is in the wrong house!
    No shower even....took tons of photos.....great day♥️
    Enjoy your evening...
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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  8. You have the same black and white view I have.....it has truly been a long and bitter Winter. My Lucy cat loves watching the little critters come to the patio to eat the bread crumbs I throw out each day. :)

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  9. Yup yesterday was awesome here but today HOLLY MOLLY !! huge snow storm . Spring is on the back burner for now lol ! Thanks for sharing . Have a good day !

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  10. What dismal weather! Shoot! Glad the kitties are doing better! Stay warm and safe!
    Marty's Mom

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  11. We had it too -- today is gloriously sunny (and cold as all get-out) but I didn't venture out yesterday. It's lovely. No arguments. But how I am longing for warmer temperatures!

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