Sorry had to say it – because the snow is receding as slowly as an old man’s hair to reveal a bald man’s pate. A moonscape. Beige with a hint of sepia is still the colour of the day.
John is in Missouri, where they have green grass under their snow by the way. Any news? he said, on the phone last night.
No, I said, just the same.
The windows and doors come today. The Goldilocks windows are so heavy it will need three men to lift them into place. The kiwi builder will need help.
These guys will not be much help. Author and Lulu are still hibernating.
Good morning.
I hope you all have a lovely day.
celi
PS On this day last year.
I was cleaning out the bee hives, Mama was still pregnant and look at that grass! We were green! Sigh. However I keep reminding myself that the longer it takes for the heat and the winds to come the better for the soil. I know that the pastures will grow later and grow better. At least this weather is locking in that moisture and getting it deep down into our precious earth.
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43 responses to “The receding snow line”
It’s funny how sheep seem to look so happy in the snow.
they are just grateful to be out, but soon they will have to be properly locked in until the grass actually grows.. and it will grow.. sooner or later.. c
Good Morning C, although most of the day has gone already for me.But when you are up at 4 to go pet sitting, this is my lunch time LOL.
Hope your windows go in first time with no hassle. Can’t wait to see the finished project. Only been on this site a few weeks, but already you are part of my day. Stay warm and dry!
Those kittens are so sweet together!
I think Author and Lulu may have the right idea! “Beige with a hint of sepia” is the perfect description, Celi. When the snow line recedes MUCH further, I’ll join you in a happy dance! 🙂
We are still beige here, but gradually we are starting to see sprigs of green…my eyes so miss the color, the wide various color of green!
Your lambs are playing, even in the snow!
Linda
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Love all the photos today!
At least it’s receding! But the kitties have the right idea, all cuddled up til spring arrives:)
I wish we had a receding snow line and a receding like for cold weather as well lol. It’s freezing here. Loved these photos
Oh, Celi, I do hope it warms up for you soon. I have never known it so unrelentingly cold and grey: here too. All the best to the animals on the farmy.
I’m with Author and Lulu, hibernation is a good place to stay a bit longer. I LOVE those bouncing baby sheep!
That first one does look like a painting. (we all best treasure these days – the hot summer will be here soon enough…cats are smart enough to save energy for fun!)
I bet the snow will be gone, save traces from the tallest piles, by Monday, Celi. We’re supposed to have plenty of sun for the next few days and with temps above freezing, the snow will surely soak your fields. I spent the afternoon in the front garden and most, though not all, of the bulbs have broken through the ground. Last year, by this time, most were in bloom; none have bloomed yet. They will, though, all in due time. I’m going to plant my tomato and pepper seeds this weekend. The old planters have been replaced and It will be nice to start acting like it’s Spring, regardless of what’s going on outdoors.
Have a good evening and night.
That would be such a joy, warmth and little green.. so looking forward to it!.. c
The pretty colors will come soon. For now, I am enjoying the bareness. Amazing how much more I can see since the hurricane took out so many trees and brush around here. I wonder whether the summer green cover will be much less…Have a beautiful night!
Oh, cats are clever! Loulou and Author have the right idea: why bother open an eye when it is . . . still a bit winter boring . . . . 😉 !
I really like that first picture, but it looks like you’ve got dust or grime on the camera chip, unless the two blobs in the sky are something on the lens. God, it looks cold. Those cats have got it right. Hope the weather changes for you soon.
probably the lens, i shall give it a clean today, i forgot about that!! thanks roger.. c