Look what we got!
How could we, in the UK, have this much snow and me not write a post about it? It’s the most snow we’ve had in many years, and I have missed it so much. When I was young we often had heavy snow and had great fun with snowball fights and building snowmen. Sadly, in more recent years it has been very thin on the ground – literally! France has kindly sent us barrel loads of it, and there’s more to come!
I know you people in Canada and parts of America are probably bored with snow, but please humour me, this is exiting for Mo and I. Mo took this photo of our car yesterday and it continued snowing all day and night.
She took these others today. I’m a bit upset though. I couldn’t go out in it because I wasn’t well enough but I’ll make sure I go out tomorrow!
I’ll try not to bore you with any more snow posts, honest.
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Comedy Plus
| 3 February 2009 at 21:24
It’s beautiful and you can have it. Not a snow person at all. Just enjoy.
Have a terrific day.
Eric and Flynn
| 3 February 2009 at 23:55
Hmmphhh! As usual it missed us. We wanted some to play in. All around us got snow and a few miles away on the moors there was nine inches. What did we get? A measly quarter inch!!!
Lee
| 4 February 2009 at 0:58
It does not snow much in North Carolina, where I live, which is a good thing as far as I’m concerned. I already shared a picture of a relatively rare snow event a while back. Now they are telling us we may have a repeat tomorrow. I could do without it.
Anyway, enjoy your bit of snow. Just be careful.
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beetle
| 4 February 2009 at 1:24
Sandee: I know snow isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. I don’t know why I love it so. Perhaps because we don’t get it too often, and it brings back childhood memories
Eric & Flynn: Oh what a shame! We have about nine inches too. Sukie has been out in it but not the other two
Lee: We will be very careful. We are not as brave on slippery surfaces now days. Mo has already slipped on her backside
Jaffer
| 4 February 2009 at 2:16
I was thinking of asking your about the snow and here you are with a post !
Beautiful pictures ! And O look – Tobogganing ! In the UK !
I slipped on ice a few years ago and I really got knocked cold. I only came to my senses under the CT Scan machine !
So Yea ! Be Careful !
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Matt
| 4 February 2009 at 2:28
Hey, Babs, there is nothing wrong with getting a little excited about snow. It’s fun, pretty, and brings back childhood memories, so you just have a blast while it lasts.
Of course, there is the traffic nightmares and risk of car damage you have to endure, but once in a while, why not?
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Swubird
| 4 February 2009 at 4:02
Babs:
Whoa! Now that’s snow. I haven’t seen a winter like that since I was a little kid. We live for a short time in Montana, and thee snow was white and deep.
Keep warm.
Happy trails.
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Lola
| 4 February 2009 at 5:54
Hey, it’s NOT boring looking at other people’s snow. It’s actually quite beautiful. And at least we don’t have to shovel any at the moment. I’m sure tomorrow will be another story.
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Lauren
| 4 February 2009 at 6:28
It’s neat to see how your neighborhood looks. You should blur the license plate number however, just for safety.
Shinade
| 4 February 2009 at 9:56
Not boring me one bit. Sometimes I really miss the snow. These are grand. I especially love the sledders. I miss watching my grand kids when they are sledding.
Of course the two oldest only ski and snow board you know? After all, they are teens now! wink wink and a lol!!
Hugs and happy day Babs!:-)
june
| 4 February 2009 at 10:06
It looks so lovely but believe me it’s more fun to look at than go out in!!
Hope your feeling better soon.
BK
| 4 February 2009 at 12:15
Talk about camouflage, the car is well camouflaged; there is no way any plane can spot it from the top.
It certainly looked like the kids were having lots of fun.
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Marie
| 4 February 2009 at 13:14
Bored with snow?!?! Never! I love snow, even though it does make things more…complicated.
Thanks for the pictures and enjoy!
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beetle
| 4 February 2009 at 14:20
Jaffer: We are very careful. If it’s too icy we won’t go out in it. Fancy knocking yourself out cold!
Matt: Yes it certainly does make you feel like a big kid. It’s thawing at the moment but we expect more tonight.
Swubird: Strangely, it’s not very cold. It’s 4c today, but we’ll see what tomorrow brings
Lola: Tomorrow will be another day for us too. We are expecting as lot more!
Lauren: Oh my word! I totally forgot the licence plate. Thanks for pointing it out. It’s all blurred now
That photo is taken just around the corner to our house.
Shinade: Oh yes only children and dads can sled. It’s snowboarding and skiing for ‘cool’ teenagers
June: I agree it’s much better to look at. I was feeling OK yesterday, but not so good today, so I still haven’t gone out in it.
BK: Yes everything is well camouflaged from above! We live in a very hilly area so sledding can be done everywhere. There were lots of families out.
Maria: Yes, it hasn’t been without bringing it’s problems with schools and transport
Swarovski Crystals
| 4 February 2009 at 14:43
your car is completely covered in snow! hehehee… better get on with the snowball fights then.. hehehe..
Dori
| 4 February 2009 at 15:10
I love your snow photos!
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granny grimble
| 4 February 2009 at 15:59
I don’t like the snow! It looks very pretty, but when you get to my age it’s safer and warmer to stay indoor. My O.H. is a pain in the butt as he has a job keeping perpendicular on dry ground. He needs to keep proving himself by clearing paths and putting bins out etc. So far, so good, but I die every time he ventures out! He must be the only man who can splt his head open whilst sleeping in bed! So much blood on his pillow today that I’ve had to throw the pillow away. AND it was a ‘memory’ pillow! Roll on the summer!
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Sean Donland
| 4 February 2009 at 16:22
If you like it that much, maybe we could arrange a trade…
beetle
| 4 February 2009 at 16:31
Granny Grimble: I know that many don’t like it, and even we are sometimes nervous of slipping. I haven’t been out in it myself, but I would have liked to. You’d better pad all around the bed so he doesn’t hit his head again!
Sean: Ah but I only like it because we have so little. Not sure I would like it all winter long
beetle
| 4 February 2009 at 16:32
Dori: Mo took lots more lovely photos!
georgie
| 4 February 2009 at 17:10
WOW lots of snow…the only thing we have gotten is ice…great pix…stoppin by from EC to say hi
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beetle
| 4 February 2009 at 17:46
georgie: Hi and welcome! Yes we have a lot more snow to come apparently!
Blazing Minds
| 4 February 2009 at 18:06
I’d loved to have some snow that thick, we only had a light dusting …
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granny grimble
| 4 February 2009 at 18:13
Anybody got a spare crash helmet!!!!!!
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Faz the Cat
| 4 February 2009 at 20:42
Wasn’t it fun?
Matt Keegan
| 4 February 2009 at 21:00
Very pretty, indeed! I live in the Carolinas (USA) and we had our largest snow in the five years we lived here a few weeks back. Melted after a few days, but it was fun and very nice to look at.
Enjoy it while you got it because it’ll be gone before you know it!
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beetle
| 4 February 2009 at 21:39
Blazing Minds: That’s all we have had for some years now so this was a treat for us
granny grimble: I think padding is the only way and move sharp furniture
Faz the Cat: Oh yes, it’s lovely to see
Matt: Yes, we don’t have heavy snow much now days. I do love to see it, especially while it’s actually snowing
linda Socha
| 5 February 2009 at 3:57
Like your blog. I have to vote for the current line drawing! Love the snow posts. We haqve not had any here yet so thanks.
I am new to yout blog and enjoyed the well done posts. Please stop by Psyche Connections for a visit if you have
an interest in art , music and general creativity!
Linda
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Awake In Rochester
| 5 February 2009 at 17:57
Congratulations! Hey, you made national news here. It was about London being shut down because of the worst snow fall in about 20 years. Enjoy! *throwing snow ball at you*
I hope your better soon!
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Liudmila
| 5 February 2009 at 17:58
Uuuuuu…… Oh how much I would give to enjoy these snow! Specially the last photo remembers me my childhood..
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Jay
| 5 February 2009 at 18:14
Ah, the snow! We had some too! It often misses us, but not this time. The poor Pirate was wheezing on his walk this morning, partly the cold air, but partly the effort of walking through the stuff, but he didn’t want to give up. We had to force him to turn around. He’s game, I’ll give him that!
It was very pretty, but is already slush. Now, if it freezes, we’ll be in trouble.
I love your picture of the kids playing in the snow!
Jeff
| 5 February 2009 at 18:44
I just think it’s funny that kids have sleds at the ready… just in case it snows once in their lifetime.
Great pics and way cool to see your neighborhood.
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Max Coutinho
| 5 February 2009 at 19:35
Hey Babs
!
Congratulations for being the SB featured site *clap clap clap*! Mel’s description is well fit, and you sure deserved this honour
!
Thanks for having designed the awards and the SB logo: you rock!
Concerning the post: When I lived there it didn’t snow…and now it is all covered by a white fluffy blanket…look at that!! You guys must be having fun!
I am a Summer girl, I admit…but I like watching the snow falling
!
Here’s to you, Babs!!
Cheers
staciesmadness
| 5 February 2009 at 20:20
glad YOU are enjoying it…
*mumble grumble*
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RennyBA
| 5 February 2009 at 21:34
Hi Babs, Great to meet you (guess it was at SlogBite)!
Remember; you don’t have to look only to Canada and (other) parts of America to find the snowy Winter Wonder Land – look to Norway
as you have seen on my last posts (thanks for the visit and comment!).
Great to see you’ve got some too and from the news I also heard it come a bit surprisingly. Good to see you’re able to take advantage and have fun in the snow too
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Babs - beetle
| 5 February 2009 at 21:36
Linda Socha: Hi and welcome. I certainly will pop over.
Awake: How about that! It is more snow than we’ve had for many years
Liudmila: Yes, It is so pretty. Especially when it’s falling.
Jay: Poor Pirate. They will go on and on if we let them. Yes, when the snow melts and then freezes, staying in is a good idea!
Jeff: Yes, they all seem to have sleds hidden away
I keep meaning to take a little video of where I live, but never do!
Max: Thank you. It was a surprise to me. Mel’s description almost made me blush ;O) This sort of winter I quite like, it’s the rain and wind I hate.
Staciesmadness: Ha ha! That made me laugh
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bingkee
| 5 February 2009 at 22:43
I live in one of the coldest states in America and also of the states to be always frequented by snowstorms. The exact word is not “bored” but “sickened” with snow. It’s really sickening now. We still have more to come.
Charles Ravndal
| 5 February 2009 at 22:47
First timer and got here from Renny’s blog.
I never get bored looking at snow. It is like a magic carpet that blankets the entire area. It hides the ugliness and makes everything beautiful.
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Babs - beetle
| 5 February 2009 at 23:33
Bingkee: Oh I’m sorry, I understand you would be sick of it if you have so much.
Charles Ravndal: Hi and welcome! It certainly does hide a lot of mess at times!
Samantha & Mr, Tigger
| 6 February 2009 at 4:31
Congratulaions Babs on being SlogBite’s Featured Blog today! We love to see sonow in pictures as long as we don’t get any!! Hehehehehe! Hope you got to go play in it!!
Your (freezing) FL furiends,
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Mel
| 6 February 2009 at 5:57
I am not sure if I told you or not, but I was born in Leeds. We left the UK when I was 3 and went to Toronto for three years. I still remember the freezing cold snow. I am perfectly happy to live in Southern California, where it is sunny most of the time.
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Doris
| 6 February 2009 at 11:43
I love the pictures. Being from South Texas, we see snow maybe once every 10 years, and it never looks like your pictures. It’s always just a light dusting that melts and turns nasty before the sun is up.
Thanks for sharing!
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beetle
| 6 February 2009 at 17:02
Swarovski: Yes, We didn’t throw snowballs but we have now been on a long walk in it
Renny: Hiya Renny! Of course, Norway and Switzerland, in fact quite a few European countries. They say this came from France originally. It’s always a surprise when we get snow :O)
Samantha & Tigger: Thank you. What a surprise that was :O) Sukie loves running around in it!
Mel: I love the summer but also love the winter. I would miss it I think
I love your California walnuts though haha!
Doris: We don’t get it too often, at least not like this!
Lady Banana
| 6 February 2009 at 20:36
It has been fantastic but for us it’s all gone now…
Ivanhoe
| 6 February 2009 at 20:39
I’m glad somebody is still excited about the snow. I’ve had enough this year. I want spring
)
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meleah rebeccah
| 7 February 2009 at 1:32
I would LOVE to have snow like that. LUCKY!!!
TheSnackHound
| 9 February 2009 at 5:52
I just want to run up to that car and write my name in it. Or put a smiley face on it The snow is so pristine and untouched…
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beetle
| 9 February 2009 at 14:14
Lady Banana: Ours is slowly melting, but still fairly deep :O)
Ivanhoe: I expect you are a bit fed up with it if you get a lot. This is the first real snow we’ve had for years!
Meleah: Yes, it has been a lot of fun :O)
TheSnackHound: Yes, it was pretty much like that everywhere – beautiful