Winter Blast




Our little town has been diligently digging out of a winter storm.  I measured 25 inches in my back yard (unofficial number of course).  As you know, I'm loving this brief winter visit.  Snow in this magnitude is manageable because I still have electricity!




Our daughter leaves today after being here since Sunday night.  We had a great visit even though we were unable to go anywhere for two -  three days.  She loved the snow and pulled out her winter coat and boots that she left here when she moved to California.  Just think by this evening, she'll be back in summertime weather!

Luckily, we did get out yesterday to shop and have lunch :)


I recently switched from a windows computer to a mac (I bought my son's macbook air).  Over all the switch has been easy but sometimes my brain hurts from trying to figure out how to do things that I could seamlessly do without thinking.  I'm hoping when the learning curve is over, I'll be happy with the switch!!


Even though I'm a little sad that she is leaving, I'll be working on a clean house and a much restocked pantry after this storm.

Comments

  1. faith76March 17, 2017 at 10:45 AM

    Keep safe xxx Love the doggy photo at the top. I think it is amazing how you guys function over there. Over here in the UK just a tiny bit of snow causes everything to grind to a hault.

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    1. karenMarch 20, 2017 at 7:44 AM

      When we lived in Texas the world ground to a halt! I guess you get used to what is regular weather :)

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  2. BonnyMarch 17, 2017 at 10:51 AM

    Kudos to your brave snow blower, and I'm glad you and your daughter had a good visit despite the snow. Enjoy your snow (and electricity)!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 17, 2017 at 11:26 AM

    All that snow!!! Wow! Glad you had a good visit with your daughter.

    I have to say .....I love your DH's hat. As you know, our cat was named after Claude Giroux. His full name is Clawed Giroux.

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    1. karenMarch 20, 2017 at 7:45 AM

      He received that hat from his brother when they went to phili !

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  4. VeraMarch 17, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    Pretty snow pictures. We did not get that much. Glad you had such a nice visit with your daughter.

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  5. kathy bMarch 17, 2017 at 2:49 PM

    Big big hugs Glad you had hunker down time...its the best when family is visiting!

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  6. GraceMarch 17, 2017 at 3:11 PM

    I love your top picture of Frodo watching your husband! : ) I'm so glad you were able to spend quality time with your daughter, I know how hard it is when she leaves. Our daughter was home last weekend and I loved every minute. You know I enjoyed the snow as much as you did! I even was able to go out cross country skiing the other day! Have a great weekend!

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  7. CathieJMarch 17, 2017 at 3:36 PM

    It is so hard when our children return to their every day lives and they no longer live with us. My son has managed to be home during snow the last couple of times he visited from CA also. I love your snowy pictures. We got 4 inches and a whole lot of rain so a bunch of slush.

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  8. kristieinbcMarch 17, 2017 at 4:11 PM

    I'm glad your power stayed on during your massive snowfall, and that your daughter was there to share winter with you. I think you'll love the Macbook Air once you get used to it.

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    1. karenMarch 20, 2017 at 7:46 AM

      so far I am figuring out everything except wifi printing....my printer is old though..

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  9. margeneMarch 17, 2017 at 5:22 PM

    Cute snowy head brings back sweet memories. I am IMPRESSED with the amount of snow and hope it melts soon and spring comes your way.

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  10. AsKatKnitsMarch 17, 2017 at 6:01 PM

    The photos are beautiful - we only got a couple-ish inches here. I had hoped for more to insulate the growing things, no such luck! I am glad you had a nice visit with your daughter!

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    1. karenMarch 20, 2017 at 7:47 AM

      I believe you get your fair share of winter storms with lake effect snow!!

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  11. DiannaMarch 17, 2017 at 7:42 PM

    Wow, Lady, you had quite the snow storm. That is more than our son in Maine got out of this snow storm! Poor Frodo! Glad you had a good visit with your daughter and that you were able to get a little while yesterday for shopping and lunch.

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  12. Deb J. in UtahMarch 17, 2017 at 8:17 PM

    Wow - you have a lot of snow for mid-March. We are up to 96 here in Arizona today. Too hot - too soon. I got a MacBookAir last year and really love it! It takes some getting used to, but it is really nice and makes managing pictures so easy - especially if you have an iPhone. Have a great weekend!

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    1. karenMarch 20, 2017 at 7:48 AM

      Thanks for the mac love!! 96 is too hot for now!

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  13. JaneMarch 17, 2017 at 9:04 PM

    So nice your daughter could visit and that you could enjoy the snowy weather together. It is a bit sad when they leave. Keep knitting.

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  14. MaryMarch 18, 2017 at 6:28 AM

    so much snow! how convenient your daughter still has winter things at your house ... I'm sure you enjoyed the visit in spite of the weather. I made the switch from PC to Mac about five years ago. The learning curve wasn't too steep and it went fast and now I'm a committed Apple girl (iPhone, iPad, iWatch and MacBook Air!) - good luck!!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 18, 2017 at 7:36 PM

    That was one heck of a snowstorm you had. Glad you had a great visit with your daughter.

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  16. my sisters knitterMarch 19, 2017 at 11:26 AM

    Oh that snow is beautiful! I would be sad to see her go as well. Sounds like a lovely visit with your daughter.

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  17. Judy S.March 19, 2017 at 4:57 PM

    Your daughter will have lots of stories to share back in CA! Glad you had a nice visit.

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  18. TannaMarch 23, 2017 at 7:34 AM

    Love. Love. Love the first photo of Frodo in the snow! A treat for your daughter, too! Glad you enjoyed a good visit.

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