There's Nothing Like The First Time ...

The snow that started on Friday night continued into the wee hours of the new work week and though I get tired of blogging about the weather, I had to, just one more time ... for the 'first time.' There's nothing like the first time and this was the first time (in 14 years) the SUV couldn't, wouldn't, didn't make it in the drive. It wasn't the accumulation, this time it was the drifting that defeated me and my 'girlie' truck. Drifts piled higher than the front grill did us in. We gave it a good run, but it wasn't gonna happen. An over the knee, deep snow walk from the road to the house and reinforcements were called in.



And "they" tell us it isn't gonna' stop for awhile - Yeah!



As Predicted …

The second arctic vortex has broken and as predicted exploded into yet another winter storm, the kind Canada is supposed to be famous for. Snow squalls and white outs have accounted for numerous multi vehicle accidents on area highways. It’s been the kind of weekend better spent at home but for this reason and that I’ve had to leave the cozy, fire warmed nest not once, but twice today.

My early morning trip to town included a drag race; Hyundai verses doe. Hyundai managed to stop (after due consideration.) Doe crossed road, skidded, fell, recovered and on Bambi legs cleared a 4 foot fence leaving her two companions wondering, “What the heck?” I had no idea they could do 60 kph and I didn’t have a camera!

Second time out,  took camera - no deer. I did however manage to capture a little Canadian winter to share with all of you who are suffering from 'snow envy.'