~ Winter Silence ~

Evenin!  Thought I'd share a bit of my day.  I took the day off to take my Mother and my younger sister shopping.  We made plans last week.  We planned to make a day of it.  Getting out early, do lunch, and have some fun.  My sister's birthday is tomorrow so it worked out perfect.  That is until this morning.  I got up and got moving early.  I had some coffee and visited some journals.  By 8:30 the snow started falling.  It kept falling.  Nice big flakes.  Pretty flakes drifting to the ground, as they passed tree branches the jumped on and stayed there.  It made a pretty winter wonderland, except that it was a bit dreary.  I took my shower and got dressed.  I was amazed at the amount of snow that fell.  I grabbed my camera and went into the backyard to get a few pictures.  Two black birds snuggled in a tree to stay warm.  Another by itself looking over the land.  You can see that it is snowing in the pictures.  Not real sure how to get rid of that 'blur', but hopefully with practice I can do it.  I then decided to take a quick video so you could see... and hear... winter silence.

 

We did go to the mall and got a bit of shopping done.  Driving was horrible, and the snow kept falling.  I bought new boots and a few odds and ends for my son.  They bought the gifts they needed too.  A lot of time was spent looking for each other.  GRRRR  That's the norm when I take them.  Actually, probably the norm when anyone takes them.  That's why I took the WHOLE day off.  LOL  On the way home the snow had stopped and we took a run into Premier Liquor.  I finished up my gift for my 'secret Santa' that will be given tomorrow at our department holiday lunch.  Of course, I also picked up a few stocking stuffers for the kids.  Shot/sample size bottles of booze.  No worries, they are all of legal age!

 

When I finally got home I wanted to cry.  The driveway was full.  A good 6 inches of snow.  Wet heavy snow.  After a long day, I knew my body was not going to be able to clear it.  My driveway is huge and can hold 6 cars comfortably and we still have empty space.  To say nothing about it being on a hill.  Usually a friend stops with his plow, but I couldn't take the chance.  My driveway is horrible in winter.  Even with a small amount of snow the hill is a killer trying to get up it and out.  I needed to be sure I could get out in the morning.  I called my son and he came to my rescue.  What a good boy!  He started clearing the way and the friend did show up.  My son was thrilled.  Surely he wasn't happy he came for no reason, but I know he was glad he didn't have to do it.  LOL  Feeling bad I made him come out for nothing I sent him home with some goodies.  His girlfriend has been asking him to grab his stocking so they could hang it at their house.  Well, I did one better.  I had a stocking for her.  A beautiful white ice skate.  Sparkle snowflakes for the lace holes, a little ribbon.  For him, a cowboy boot.  LOL  I wanted a hockey skate but couldn't find one.  I also had ornaments with their names on them.  So I put them in a Christmas bag and sent him on his way.  The plan was to fill them and have them here for Christmas morning, but this worked out well.  I have his stocking from growing up and extra for her so I can still fill them.  He told me not to worry about the shoveling etc... but still...

 

My driveway is clear and I have no worries about tomorrow.  I hope!  They are not calling for snow this evening but they are warning us of a huge winter storm coming thru this weekend.  Apparently they are saying it could snow as far south as Georgia.   Sam, ever have snow at the docks?   LOL  Sending lots of warm hugs to everyone... be safe if the weather turns frightful.

 

~d

 

               

Tags: winter silence, snow, shopping, shoveling