Oh Boy...More Snow!

Sure it looks like a lot of snow if you've just returned from 70 degree temps in Georgia, but, compared to our neighbors 40 miles or so to the south, we really only have a paltry amount on the ground right now. Not even 6 feet.

















We haven't yet acquired a snow blower. I'm rather fond of my shovel, actually. It's interesting to watch other people push those noisy monstrosities around, though. The plume of snow thrown off by those things can be quite amazing. Still, when you watch someone shovel, you often see them stop, stretch and you may even catch a self-satisfied glimpse of accomplishment in their eyes as they survey their work. When you watch someone snowplow, it's like watching a drone...no smiles, no stretches or pauses to catch one's breath. Instead, there's just that "get it done quick" grimace. No way. Give me a shovel any day!

Georgia: Three Sets of Grandparents in 10 Days

Laurel and I ventured down to Georgia for ten days to visit with family since some members have had some health issues lately. Everyone is doing somewhat better now and we had a lovely visit.

Many pictures were taken with a variety of cameras (Can you believe that??) but here a few from the past ten days.

1. Laurel with her Gramma Kathy (Bruce's Mom)

2. Gramma Kathy's birthday cake (No, I didn't make it--Publix does wonderful cakes)

3. Grandpa Wolfe, myself and Laurel

4. Laurel with her Papa (my Dad)

Highlights from our journey included:

• a visit to the Ocmulgee Indian Mounds with Grandma and Grandpa Wolfe


• Gramma Kathy's birthday and a trip to Barnes and Noble


• climbing trees and running around Papa's big backyard


• playing with Nana's bear colony in the back bedroom


• learning to make butter rolls (and old family recipe) with Aunt Sue


• receiving freshly knitted sweaters from Gramma Kathy and Aunt Margie


• visiting and gorging on Mexican food with longtime friends Saleha and Heather
• spending time with lifelong friends the Jaros family and their horses, cats and dogs


• devouring the best caramel cake on the planet

So many wonderful memories! Alas, I must now finish this up and head out to shovel more snow and snap a few more photos.

Dad commented that the house was rather quiet this morning without Laurel.

Loving this Snow Day!

Bruce met us at the airport in Syracuse last night upon our returnfrom 10 days (and 70 degree weather) in Georgia. The hotel had our rental dug out for us so it didn't take long for us to get on the road. Highway 81 was snowy and lonesome for the first 30 miles then it was clear to Watertown. Watertown has more snow accumulation than Syracuse, though.

This morning Syracuse's Airport is closed, we have an additional 2 feet or so of snow on the ground and we are under a Nor'easter Blizzard Warning until tomorrow morning. The snow has gotten heavier since I took these pictures around 9am but at least you'll get an idea of how things look on our street.

Oh, and yes, we still like it up here!