I haven’t quite fallen off the face of the earth and I’ll try to do a substantive post soon, but today we are trying to clear out after a nor’easter targeted the Binghamton NY area with almost three feet (0.9 meters) of snow.
The squirrels will have an easy jump into the birdfeeders now, unless they sink in the snow. Photo of the birdfeeders before snow is here: https://topofjcsmind.wordpress.com/2020/11/28/socs-for-the-birds/You can judge the snow depth from the almost buried chain link fence in the back of the yard.Good things the feeders are pretty full, because getting the birdseed out of the shed is going to be a feat.T’s car is under there somewhere!
The snow removal task does seem to get more daunting as we get older. B uses my dad’s big old Ariens snowblower from the 1960s but it is too heavy and awkward for me. This time, the snow was so deep I had to use a shovel to spread it out some because the snow was deeper than the shoot on the snowblower.
It really is! And now that most of the roads are plowed, the banks are so high it’s hard to see if anyone is coming when you get to an intersection. I’ve resorted to giving a little toot with my horn to warn other cars that I am getting ready to pull onto the road.
Snowing a bit here today. They are forecasting rain with a high of 48 degrees on Thursday followed by colder weather and 3-5 inches of snow on Christmas (Friday). It could get messy…
Well, I guess there’s no doubt that you’re going to have a white Christmas. 😉 My hubby told me this morning that we’re supposed to get snow on Christmas too. And that’s fine by me because we don’t have to go anywhere. We can just stay inside all warm and toasty and enjoy the magical scene outside. 💫
Wow – that’s a snow day if ever there was one!
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This is the most snow I’ve ever seen here. I have been through a comparable storm in New England.
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I had my share living in Alaska and then Maine. I am content to be out of it now.
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Oh, my! Between Alaska and Maine, I’m sure you have had more than your fair share of big storms.
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We did and I am glad I had those times in my you ger years. Not sure I would be happy about that weather at this juncture.
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The snow removal task does seem to get more daunting as we get older. B uses my dad’s big old Ariens snowblower from the 1960s but it is too heavy and awkward for me. This time, the snow was so deep I had to use a shovel to spread it out some because the snow was deeper than the shoot on the snowblower.
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I remember days like that and I do not miss them. It is always ok as long as I do not need to get out init.
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Staying at home is definitely safest – and coziest!
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I used to live in Wisconsin and we’d get lots of snow every year, but I’ve never seen a car buried like that! That’s crazy deep!
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It really is! And now that most of the roads are plowed, the banks are so high it’s hard to see if anyone is coming when you get to an intersection. I’ve resorted to giving a little toot with my horn to warn other cars that I am getting ready to pull onto the road.
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Oh I hadn’t even thought of how that might be! Good idea on your part. 😃
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Snowing a bit here today. They are forecasting rain with a high of 48 degrees on Thursday followed by colder weather and 3-5 inches of snow on Christmas (Friday). It could get messy…
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Well, I guess there’s no doubt that you’re going to have a white Christmas. 😉 My hubby told me this morning that we’re supposed to get snow on Christmas too. And that’s fine by me because we don’t have to go anywhere. We can just stay inside all warm and toasty and enjoy the magical scene outside. 💫
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Wishing you a very cozy Christmas!
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You too Joanne! 🕯
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