Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Wintery Wednesday

We actually had our first real day of winter weather today. I got up this morning and opened the living room drapes to a winter wonderland.

The weather folks said we were going to get at least 5" of the white stuff overnight, and I would say that is what I woke up to.

This is what Harvey's truck looked like first thing this morning.

I cleaned off my car which was in as bad as shape with the snow covering. Made my way to the grocery store in the continuing snow fall, on rather slippery roads (Harvey says that it was wet snow that first started falling). Got what was needed and carefully navigated the roads home.

The snow stopped falling at around noon and when we measured the snow fall we had received 8". Everything looks so nice and clean. That lasted all of what seemed like a minute. Trucks started hauling the dirt from the waterline break and now our street looks like a sea of mud.

Harvey enjoyed getting the snow blower out and cleaning off the driveway and the front steps. The back deck will have to wait until tomorrow as he will need to shovel heavy wet snow and then blow it into the center of the yard.

I spent most of the day sewing and I finally finished the BBQ apron. Tomorrow after my doctor's appointment I will begin working on the nightie for myself. I am no longer going to try and sew one outfit a day, if it takes a bit longer that is quite okay, at least everything will be done correctly.

Pulled out some yarn to knit myself a sparkly sweater for the Christmas holidays. I am using Patons metallic yarn and while it seems to be a little tougher to knit but I think it will drape nicely.

A few days ago Harvey took a drive, and saw a bison herd.

I guess some younger ranchers in the area have decided to expand their herds to include something other than cattle.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

9 comments:

  1. Oooh, that looks cold. And I was moaning about the car taking for ever to clear it of frost one day this week!

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    1. We have more coming in time for this weekend. While I do like how clean everything looks with a good snow cover I wish it wouldn't come all at once.

      God bless.

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  2. Great photos of the buffalo and thanks for bringing up my memory of seeing them up close on Catalina Island. We had rain yesterday which is unusual in its own way for S. Cal. Glad it wasn't snow although yours looks lovely!

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    1. As long as I don't have to be out traveling in it I love snow.

      God bless.

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  3. I really don't know how you cope. How wonderful to see those animals!!

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    1. Usually I cope by trying to stay in as much as possible. I have been stuck in snow banks once too often. Most people here have trucks or 4 wheel drive vehicles because of the snow.

      God bless.

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  4. Oh wow!! That IS a snowfall, we've just got icy, icy winds that chill you to the bone. today I think you're very brave driving in such conditions., I think it would take me a bit of practice before I could attempt that.

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  5. My goodness that was a lot of snow at once! Glad you were able to get where you needed to be without any trouble.

    I've always thought bison are such beautiful animals.

    Enjoy your sewing and knitting!

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  6. I did enjoy my sewing and knitting day very much. I was so glad to be back in my snug home.

    God bless.

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