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Category Archives: snow
There’s a Moose on the Loose
Well, we had another nine inches of snow this week–will show you a picture . . .
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Ice Storm cont’d
If you came to our house this morning, you might wonder, but probably wouldn’t ask, why there is a scarf tied to the fireplace doors.
Ice Storm
OK, new day, new storm—this time an ice storm. Well, THAT’s a big one! When you go outside, you hear big cracks! booms! branches and trees are falling over. Exciting. But I think I’ll stay inside.–maybe an English muffin with … Continue reading
New Snow
Boy, that Groundhog wasn’t kidding! Here we go again . . . six more inches predicted. If you like snow, you’d sure like Pennsylvania this winter . . .good day to work on some hobbies—-or clearing out clutter—
National Jigsaw Puzzle Day! Jan 29
Yes, it’s National Jigsaw Puzzle Day! I hope you have the day off as I do . . . I have a pretty interesting puzzle going—one from the Dickens Museum House in London. It shows little scenes from all his … Continue reading
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December 18th
Yikes! December 18th—seven days to go! I’ve left sunny Florida: (click to enlarge) and am back up north in dear old Pennsylvania . . . and I’m about to run the roads to finish up some Christmas shopping! And you’re … Continue reading
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Blizzard of February 9th, Pennsylvania Style
We have about 5 inches of new snow. New England states have much more. But this is enough snow for Woody—-he loves it! Runs around, races around, makes circles, digs his nose in to eat fresh snow. Well, he’s a … Continue reading
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
First, the big news! I found the puzzle piece! It was under a doily that was under a lamp on the puzzle table! Second, it’s snowing! Yea! It’s snowing in the front yard–see photo above, and it’s snowing in the … Continue reading