I stuck my iPhone out the one attic window that doesn't have a screen to capture the sun trying to burn off the morning fog. It won't be long now before we have a nice sunny day after two days of rain. Have a great Friday.
Showing posts with label weather. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weather. Show all posts
Remembering the Beauty of Winter
Isn't this one of the most beautiful winter scenes you've ever seen with the perfectly distributed dusting of snow? It really accents the geometric garden design. via
Paperwhites and Robins and Groundhog Day
It will be interesting to see what the groundhog sees tomorrow. What should we wish for? Another six weeks of the winter that wasn't or spring around the corner? Is there any difference at all this year? My lawn is full of big fat robins hopping all over the place and my indoor paperwhites are still going strong as you can see from my photo taken in this morning's sun.
iPhone Photos of The Day
We had pouring rain overnight and real downpours this morning. I went for a walk after it subsided. The stream around the corner was flowing pretty swiftly almost overflowing its banks. I was standing on a one-lane bridge while taking this photo looking into the soft fog.
I was standing on the bank looking in the opposite direction for this shot. I'm so lucky to live in an area with lots of open space and conserved land thanks to our Land Trust.
A Beautiful Frost
This is not my photo but I really wish it were. I think it's so lovely. When I posted a view of a dusting of snow in Scotland, a commenter said it looked like hoar frost. I asked google images to show me what hoar frost looks like and this was my favorite photo of all. via
English: Hoar frost, white frost or rime is the tiny solid deposition of water vapor from saturated air which occurs when the temperature of the surfaces is below freezing point. It occurs generally with clear skies. Air hoar, surface hoar, crevasse hoar and depth hoar are all types of hoar frost or technically: Radiation frost.
Raindrops instead of Snowflakes
Photo was taken yesterday. What a difference a day makes. The fog is rolling in now as the warmer air hits the snow on the ground. I wrote this paragraph late yesterday.
Today is bright and sunny and almost all of the snow has melted. I went to broker open houses wearing just a wool blazer over a sweater. It's in the low 50s right now. Everybody was in a good mood and optimism was in the air at my office meeting.
Today is bright and sunny and almost all of the snow has melted. I went to broker open houses wearing just a wool blazer over a sweater. It's in the low 50s right now. Everybody was in a good mood and optimism was in the air at my office meeting.
Chilly Weekend on Tap
A scene in my trench after the rain from the last several days started to freeze.
Rainy Day at My Cottage
At least it isn't snow. I think it will be a good day for paperwork in my office before getting my hair cut this afternoon.
Do you fully embrace winter?
I think this is hilarious. I almost never complain about the cold unless the power is off and the furnace doesn't work. But absolutely nothing brings me to my knees like the heat of summer. via
Winter in Bruges Belgium
It's beautiful any time of year, but Bruges is magical in winter. via
I have always loved Fidel, the most photographed dog of Bruges. He is constantly looking out his window and usually has a pillow handy in case he needs a little nap.
I have always loved Fidel, the most photographed dog of Bruges. He is constantly looking out his window and usually has a pillow handy in case he needs a little nap.
Storm Damaged Old Tree
This grand old tree came down a few days ago for no apparent reason. There was no snow or wind...just some hard rain in the night. I was so sad when I drove around the corner on my way to the post office and saw the whole upper half of this beauty on the ground. It took a smaller evergreen down with it. I guess it was damaged when we had that freak snow while all the leaves were still on the trees in the fall. This area is still recovering from that storm and the tree people aren't able to keep up with all the work it created for them. The local Shade Tree Advisory Committee is starting to rethink their stringent rules for homeowners after so many were without power for over a week in October. I took this iPhone photo yesterday when the sun was going down late in the afternoon. (click photo to enlarge)
Frosty Morning iPhone Pics at My Cottage
It is finally frigid here at the cottage. I ran outside in my bathrobe in my sock feet and quickly snapped some frosty images with my trusty iPhone. As you know from my previous posts, it has been unseasonably warm here...thus the little yellow buttercup.
The birdbath is frozen solid. This photo is my favorite.
Even weeds look beautiful under the cover of a morning frost.
Lamb's ears are fun to photograph with or without frost. I love their fuzzy leaves.
Dog Day at The Cottage
It is raining pretty steadily here at the cottage and Webster has decided to test all of his favorite sleeping/resting places within earshot of the radio. He loves to listen to NPR and I do too.
I got my foggy morning.
The air temperature must be warmer than the ground temperature this morning so we have the fog I've been wanting. I think it has gotten thicker since I first got up as the day gets warmer. Have a great week.
Laundry Day in Winter
I am glad to see someone else thinks it's never to cold to hang out the clothes. By Alec Soth, Sleeping by the Mississippi. Peter’s Houseboat, Winona Minnesota 2002
We are still having unusually mild weather and I have already put in my first load. Monday is the traditional laundry day after all.
We are still having unusually mild weather and I have already put in my first load. Monday is the traditional laundry day after all.
Be Safe if You Travel Today and Tomorrow
We have rain on the east coast. Be careful on the wet roads if you are traveling home for Thanksgiving. Think pleasant thoughts about those anxiously waiting for you to arrive safely -- humans and pets alike. via
A Winter Garden
This beautiful photo sort of jolted me into making a list of all the winter-related tasks I need to do today before the weekend is over.
- Drain hoses and store them in garage.
- Turn off water supply to outside faucets and drain them.
- Spread more wood chips before pile freezes.
- Buy some paperwhites to force.
- Bring in more firewood.
The first two items are the most important. Have a great weekend and I'll see you later.
A Short Drive w/ My iPhone
I am absolutely amazed that I have power with this wire situation three doors down the street.
I love this property with the red gates and black ravens topping the posts formerly owned by Seth Thomas. The round device on the left building is a tower clock.
A pumpkin patch with lots of small ones waiting to become pies. I saw lots of tree damage and downed wires and learned that many people still are without electricity. I'm one of the fortunate ones for sure.
This was my car, the spruce grove, and the birdbath on Sunday before I started working on the cleanup outside. What a difference two and a half days later (the first three photos).
Do I Really Care If This Happens?
Not really...but I would prefer that all snowflakes hold off for at least a month or so. And you? via
It has actually started here even though it's 39 degrees. The tiny wet flakes are falling fast and furiously but aren't sticking...yet. Boo Hoo.
PS: A yellow county dump truck with a snowplow on the front and the back piled high with salt just drove past my cottage. :(
It has actually started here even though it's 39 degrees. The tiny wet flakes are falling fast and furiously but aren't sticking...yet. Boo Hoo.
PS: A yellow county dump truck with a snowplow on the front and the back piled high with salt just drove past my cottage. :(
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