And Then Came The Snow.

 A winter wonder land ensues.

We woke up this morning to a landscape dressed in white. Everything from roofs to lawns was covered in a thick layer of snow. Too beautiful. Even the telephone wire had issues with balancing an inch of snow atop of it.

As romantic and scenic it is, the reality of it didn't take long to appear. How to take Maxi out for his ablutions? The moment I got up he was out of his little bed heading for the door. Just enough time to put on a pot of filter coffee before taking him outside.  He couldn't believe his little feet. As light as he is, he is still heavier than those oodles of snow. Gosh, he hopped about looking for the perfect spot whilst sinking into snow up to his little chest.

Contraire to my belief he actually seemed to enjoy this new seasonal development. Bob, when he noticed him disappearing underneath the cold snow instantly checked online and showed me a set of snow booties fit for a prince, a canine one. Sometimes we forget that dogs are quite tough and can deal with the inclement weather. In any case, the minute he  comes inside a vigorous bit of towel drying has to be endured.

Bob and I took turns clearing the driveway. Shoveling snow like crazy as we were expecting the chimney sweep after lunch. I had an inkling that he would re-schedule due to the roads being snowed over and right I was. Oh well, at least we had a bit of exercise. Nothing more invigorating than shoveling snow while making sure not to slip on the newly unearthed yet treacherous driveway.

According to the weather report, the snow will stay another day or so and even though we moan, it is nice and makes winter feel like winter...and in any case, this too shall pass!

Our road curving down a slight incline which, I have to say isn't fun to navigate when its icy and slippery. But, it is the only way out..

The birdhouse has a nice layer of snow on its little roof. Only a few hours earlier I cleared the first lot off and still it keeps on collecting. Hearing the birds chirp makes me think that they enjoy this winter wonder land...

Biggi