We have had two big snowstorms within the past two weeks. We have been somewhat spoiled the past few winters with just small snowstorms, leaving just an inch or two of snow. Mother Nature has been busy this winter though.
The first big snowstorm left just over a foot of white, fluffy snow for us. It was very pretty. And of course it gave us plenty more snow to snowshoe on. In this photo I (as well as Mark) were working on clearing a path to the oil barrel for the oilman. This was taken during the second snowstorm. 
The snow banks are getting higher and higher after each snow plowing. The banks are almost as high as the kitchen windows. 
The two chairs are almost out of sight, I will be happy to see them bare and dry! 
Here's the beginning of my snowshoeing trail. This is the trail Buddy and I go out on almost every day to take a trip along the brook and out to the marsh. 
Buddy loves the brook, when it is summer of course but still likes to venture to the edge and check out the ice. Don't worry, he is on his leash! As you can see there are big chunks of ice scattered about. When the tide changes it tosses the ice all about. Did I mention that we have also had a week of very cold temperatures, below zero at night and reaching only into the single digits during the day?
This photo is looking towards the Zak Preserve that I have mentioned before. More chunks of ice can be seen here.
Deer tracks. The tracks came across the frozen marsh from the Preserve and out behind our home. A good benefit of having snow is being able to spot all kinds of animal tracks.
My house is in the upper left side of the photo. We are heading back home from the marsh. It was a short trip yesterday as it was about 18 degrees and I didn't want Buddy out for long.
As we came off the trail and back to the driveway I was rewarded by the sight of this brook ice heart! Hearts have been hard to come by the past couple of weeks with all the snow and ice. 
28 comments:
It actually loos cold in these photos!
That's LOOKS cold.
Love these pics. I was fascinated by the fact that even today people have to clear a path for the oilman. What amazed me was that the tank just sits in the open. When I was little we had tanks indoors. Later most tanks that were moved out of a home but I never got to see many because in cities they became obsolete. One had the choice of gas or electricity.Wonder how it's being dealt with rurally these days? Going to do some searching now.
Did you have a nice hot drink when you were done?
Snow shoeing is hard work from what I remember.
Love these pics. I was fascinated by the fact that even today people have to clear a path for the oilman. What amazed me was that the tank just sits in the open. When I was little we had tanks indoors. Later most tanks that were moved out of a home but I never got to see many because in cities they became obsolete. One had the choice of gas or electricity.Wonder how it's being dealt with rurally these days? Going to do some searching now.
Did you have a nice hot drink when you were done?
Snow shoeing is hard work from what I remember.
Wonderful pictures. I would be nervous living there because of the way you heat your homes. I like just turning the thermostat up or down. I'm not into barrels of oil and wood. Very interesting.
oh my gosh you have a LOT of SNOW...pretty...but glad it's not here in Texas.
Hello Cheryl, glad to see you have your warm hat and Buddy his jacket/sweater. Don't overdo the shoveling. I love to shovel for the exercise but have learned the hard way I'm not able to do as much as I used to all at once. We usually make several trips outside every few hours to get it cleaned up while it's only 3-6 inches on the ground. It works for us. :)
Walking in the snow and following animal tracks are things we have in common, Cheryl. We only had 8 inches of snow but some days were only 6 degrees...very frigid.
Hi Cheryl love your last heart photo you found in the brook..nice one!!
Gee my favorite chairs are almost buried..
I got tired of shoveling out the path to the fill pipes for the oil and snowshoed back and forth until I packed it down..lol : }}
Wow Cheryl, Don't know if I have EVER seen that much snow at one time.. How do you go anywhere?????? AND--aren't you all expecting more tonight and tomorrow??? What a winter.
Hugs,
Betsy
I'm glad Maine is much better prepared to handle snow than Tennessee is. We wouldn't be going anywhere for weeks with that much snow. But you got some beautiful pictures of winter along the brook and in the marsh.
Now that is one snow storm!!!!
Beautiful shots!
Oh golly, its so pretty around your place :)
Aunt Jean: It wasn't too cold..I think after getting out more in the winter I am becoming somewhat immune to the cold. Buddy has been a couch potato most of the times I go out...
KleinsteMotte: Because our oil tank is outside we have kerosene, so that it won't freeze. I did have a hot drink when I came in, coffee from my heart cup and saucer. Snowshoeing came be difficult, I broke the trail on the Preserve after the last snow storm and I was exhausted afterwards. Usually though my trips are fun!
Linda: I have used wood for heat in the past, what work that was. Now all we do is turn up the thermostat. However with the costs of oil and kerosene going up we might have to go back to wood.
Deb: Believe it or not we have had more snow past winters. We have had several "easy" winters but it caught up to us this winter. Its the cold I mind, when it gets below zero...brrr...the dog will only go out long enough for "business" and race back into the house.
Carol: I really don't mind shoveling, as you mentioned it is good for exercise. I take my time. Then after we are plowed out we have to go out and shovel out the cars!
Wanda: I have so enjoyed following the animal tracks, I noticed today that there are several more new tracks in the field...I just wished I could see the animals!
grammie g: Wow! You have the best idea for the path to the oil tank! I wished I had thought to do that! Maybe if we get more snow I will try it out!
Betsy from Tennessee: We have experienced even more snow than what I have shown here. The roads are kept plowed nicely and we just take more time to get anywhere. We have Jeeps so we can get out and about in almost any weather. I will be happy to see some signs of spring...
George: Yes, we are prepared here in the northeast for such weather. I feel badly when I see the southern states get snow or ice.
nanny: Glad you enjoyed the snow photos.
Gary's third pottery blog: Why thank you Gary. We are very fortunate to be where we are.
Frigid temps., ice, deep snow - are you sure you don't live in CO, Cheryl? Love your walk with Buddy. I see a heart in the tree in the first photo.
Wow. You are really getting it back there. I love it that you and Buddy get out and explore anyway.
You sure are getting a whole lot of snow, but it left you with that gorgeous icy heart.
Wow, that's a lot of snow and nice pics as always.
I cannot imagine if you lie down and hide yourself inside the snow.
Nice pics! We had snow again yesterday. I believe we got enough snow this year. Lol. I miss spring flowers:)
I love those snow photos! Gosh, I wonder if could stand the cold. Nevertheless, I still dream of stepping on snow!
Have a great day, Cheryl! Keep warm always and take care!
Cheryl,
You sure have a lot of snow. These photos are really pretty. I've seen over the news that the NE sure has had a lot of snow this year. This is a lovely posting and looks as though you all are enjoying snow sports.
I'm not sure I could live in cold places with snow despite of the romantic beauty of the white cover.But "Never say nver".
I like, however, to look at pictures of snow, ice and winter such as yours in this post, and learn how people in these places deal with the problems of winter.
What beautiful winter images! Buddy, like our dogs, seems to enjoy the snow.
Looks as cold and snowy where you're at as it does here. Right now we have more ice than snow, but they say some snow is coming. School all around were closed today. I was suppose to go for a mammogram tomorrow morning, but canceled till Friday. Keep warm and stay indoors.
Good thing you cleared the path for the oil man. Hubby and I read a post on someone's blog this morning where they did not clear the path and did not get the oil.
Beautiful pics!! Love the snowy weather. :)
Would your condition improve? I take a lot of supplements, this recent lot, bee pollens which is quite expensive, I still get flus and colds.
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