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Blizzard 2011

February 2, 2011

Yesterday Feb 1, 2011 was quite an historic day here and I’ve got the pictures to prove it. Drifts in our backyard are really deep and I think Jeff and I may be intrepid enough to wade through it this afternoon. For about 4 seconds maybe – it is COLD out there baby!
The snow started overnight and then really began in earnest after dawn with a brutal wind helping to swirl the snow into little whirlwinds and drift it into unusual patterns. We watched the snow piling up in the yards all day and marvelled at the beauty of it. At one point I measured a drift next to the back door and it was 9″ deep just to the first step! There was still snow on the ruler and we looked at the sparkling ice crystals on it – a very dry snow yet but beautiful. That is one thing about nature – it can be mesmerizing, beautiful, amazing and yet so terribly dangerous all at the same time.

Luckily we didn’t lose power or satellite and now the battle is on to make sure that no pipes freeze. I’ll be keeping water faucets dripping overnight as the temps dip to below zero. Say a prayer for us on that front!

College classes were cancelled, Mike’s office was closed for the day, and Matt is 40 miles downstream in a hotel so that he can get to work. I have to say, I’m not thrilled about his getting out and about on the roads Thursday, but the main highways should be cleared. We’ll see. I’m envious though – a two night hotel stay sounds like a vacation to me!

So, it’s going to be a long week or two with snow on the ground, but as long as I can get out this weekend to get more food in the house I’ll be okay. I’m counting down the days to March when warmer weather arrives. In the meantime, here are the pictures I took yesterday.

Here is the snow drift that is against the door - made sure to open the door carefully so we could see how high it would get over the course of the day.

This is looking from our office to the gate - it was 9am.

Two cinder blocks half covered in snow with elf hats - that was interesting.

The snow is drifting deeper against the door now.

The cinder blocks are now covered

And the grill awaits the return of spring.

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On February 2, 2011 at 5:48 PM, Joyce said:

Aw, man... that's nothing! ;) Keep cozy!!

On February 2, 2011 at 9:46 PM, java_queen said:

Yeah, I know - you have triple what we got! I've been keeping up on your blog today too - will reply over there eventually :-). Stay warm and safe girl!

On February 2, 2011 at 8:53 PM, Dan said:

Brrrr! Looks pretty cold although I expected the snow to look deeper than that.

On February 2, 2011 at 9:47 PM, java_queen said:

Well, just wait until I get pictures of the little kids out there - the drifts next to the house are deeper than out on the lawn I think.

On February 2, 2011 at 9:00 PM, dxprog said:

You know as well as I that the grill doesn't need to wait for spring. Tell dad to slap some burgers on that grill pronto!

On February 2, 2011 at 9:48 PM, java_queen said:

ROFLMAO! Well, you probably won't be home tonight anyway - which is fine because I want you to actually have lanes on the highway to drive in.

On February 3, 2011 at 1:37 PM, Dave said:

Great Pictures! Thanks! We have snow on the ground here this morning but not as much as you. Stay Warm!

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