We had some snow

[jesse_the_k]

The warnings were dire, but so far we've only had 4-5 inches on the ground. The snow is very heavy and wet and it's barely freezing. That's good news on the street, where it rapidly melts. It's sad news in the backyard, where thick snow brought down three branches on our oldest pine tree, which blocked the street behind our house. Thank heavens for neighbors with chainsaws.

Earlier in the day, MyGuy and Bella went exploring on the bike path. It's a tunnel of white: snow covers the path itself, all the vegetation on the sides, and weighs down the branches of the trees and bushes. Since our black mutt Bella is certain there's something exciting just ahead, her leash is stretching forward into the future.

Comments

[sheafrotherdon]

That's a lovely photo!

We had eight inches, and apparently there's another 10 coming on Friday? Yikes!

[jesse_the_k]

Yikes indeed! Are you municipal enough to have plows, or do you need to contract with someone to connect you to the roads?

[sheafrotherdon]

I live in town so we have plows, but my driveway is absurdly long, so I have snow guys to come and plow that and do the walks. Pricey, but worth it, especially right now when I have covid.

Oh noes!

[jesse_the_k]

So sorry to hear the Rona snagged you.

/runs to catch up on your journal

I hope your brain rolls back up to full strength soon. Be kind to yourself and convalesce.

(I tried M-W's Blossom game for the first time this morning and could see exactly one word. Partly it's the psych drugs, partly it's age, and partly it's younger me who refused to take the time to rest when she got a terrible virus back in the 80s.)

[goss]

Ooooh, so pretty!

[jesse_the_k]

The best possible scenery, especially when I'm sitting inside and drinking tea.

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Gorgeous photo!

I can freely agree

[jesse_the_k]

because MyGuy took it.

[chanter1944]

Snooooow! I've been eagerly awaiting this, and now we've got it. :D Too bad about your pine tree, though.

Hi Bella! Snow is a fantastic adventure for sure, puppydog. *sends pets*

Bella loves

[jesse_the_k]

any kind of pets, and thanks you with a wiggly tail.

[isis]

Black dog, white snow, perfect!

I can modestly

[jesse_the_k]

agree, since MyGuy took the picture.

[wendelah1]

Beautiful.

[jesse_the_k]

Thanks!

[bibliofile]

Yes, neighbors with chainsaws FTW. (Or in my case, I know a guy for sure, if the neighbors don't.)

Aw, does Bella like snow? The dog here likes to frolic. And this is enough snow for frolicking.

She likes snow

[jesse_the_k]

inasmuch as it holds the scent of any passing creature (she thinks she's going to catch the resident coyote. She won't.)

She's past the age of frolicking. Her indoors zoomies only last three circuits.

Re: She likes snow

[bibliofile]

Moisture enhances smells, so it must be better, right? At least different, which requires thorough inspection.

Dog here is not young but an early teenager. Even so, playful prancing is sometimes required.

Crap, I'd better finish cleaning up yesterday's snow before more arrives.

Re: She likes snow

[jesse_the_k]

Indeed! I hope you get a chance before the temperature plummets!

[runpunkrun]

Your image description made me smile.

[jesse_the_k]

When doing my own I'm free to precisely assign motivation to image choice.

[runpunkrun]

I've been playing around with this too. I can't say people will agree with my reading of an image, but at least they'll know what I was thinking when I chose it.

What you were thinking when you chose it

[jesse_the_k]

...is in fact the essential requirement for a good ID.

(Sadly, few people are willing to say, "Thought this random clip art would make the article look a little more presentable," which I believe is the motivation for at least 86% of all images on blogs.)

[cmcmck]

No snow here since the dunp before Christmas but it's getting colder again.

Nice pic!

[jesse_the_k]

Hope you're cozy!

[forests_of_fire]

I miss looking at winters like that. XDD

Absolutely

[jesse_the_k]

MyGuy took the picture and said, "here, post one of these to your electric pals."

[yourlibrarian]

Tunnel of white alright! The trees look so pretty though.

They do. Landscape Lace!

[jesse_the_k]

The forecast calls for strong winds -- I hope they ramp up slowly so the branches are clear before the gales can injure them.