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February 07, 2008 9:45 AM- that sound
That sound I heard as I lay in bed this morning with my eyes closed?
The high-pitched squeals of an engine?
The frantic whir of spinning wheels?
Why, that was the sound of our plow truck unable to loosen itself from the side of the drive.
Perhaps you thought that?s how we park our truck? *insert trill of laughter* Oh, you crazy kids.
The truck is still lodged there as I type this to you even though we tried to drag it out with the tractor (we = me sitting behind the wheel of the truck while T does all the dragging of chain, trudging through snow, driving of tractor, obvs).
To no avail, seems to be our own personal motto, of late.
The sound that slipped past my lips and sent the doves flying in all directions was much like the sound I might have made yesterday morning, were I not the model of decorum.
We were in the middle of a critique in my color theory class. In response to the color I had created for the word tranquility, my lovely teacher, with her lilting Irish accent, turned to me and asked, oh so sweetly-- oh so sincerely, ?is winter your favorite season??
This morning we woke up to another dump of yet another 10 inches of snow. For purposes of persepective, I have put my 60 pound dog into the photograph
And now. Do you see his tail?
That sound you just heard? That was me, hitting the wall.
HENRY: Seriously. Send help.
DAISY: O.M.G. Somebody take the camera away from her before WE. ALL. DIE. FROM. BOREDOM.
got 2 cents?
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catherine says:
a reprieve is in order...come to where there is no snow and the sun always shines...I'll gladly be your tour guide and friend.
posted on: February 07
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wee says:
trust me, I am feeling your pain. We also got walloped, but good! Which brings me to this question you simply MUST answer for me: As I was watching it blizzard on down at about 3:30 a.m. I noticed just how light the snow makes the sky. It's not exactly mid day, but certainly you could get around out there no problem. About a 70 percent grey, I would say. And then I started thinking about how that was probably due to the city lights reflecting off the great misty dome of snow crystals in the atmosphere... but then I wondered... when it snows at night in BluePoppy's corner of New Hampshire and there are no huge metropolises nearby to reflect, is the sky still as light?! Is it? Please tell me... this has been on my brain non stop since #:30 this morning and I would really like it to stop.
Hang in there, Kiddo. Spring is a-coming and rescue is on the way.... xoxoxo wee
posted on: February 07
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Amber says:
Wee - I can't vouch for New Hampshire, but up here in the wilds of Northern Michigan winter nights never get very dark. The analytical side of my brain thinks it must have something to do with refraction and reflection off all the tiny flakes. My artist side of the brain says, "It's puuuurdy."
posted on: February 07
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hel says:
Oooh I think it so pretty. Probably only because the most snow I have ever seen was about 3 cm and we talked about it for weeks and weeks
posted on: February 07
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bp says:
um, Wee? if I were ever awake at 3:30 am I would not know what the weather outside at Soliden was doing because I would be cozily ensconced in a banquette, perhaps some Parisian club?-- the heart can hope-- in a club where the only lights are above the bar, or votive candles . .
posted on: February 07
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Chris says:
Will send wine and chocolate.
posted on: February 07
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lizardek says:
How about if I send myself? Say 1 weekend toward the end of April, if all goes well? I think it's monstrously unfair that you and Wee are HOGGING THE SNOW.
posted on: February 07
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wee says:
Liz... i am just about done with my share and will gladly give it to you. What's your postal address again?
And BP, you wild party animal you... I refuse to believe you have never been wide awake at 3:30 in the a.m. i mean surely you must get naked and howl at the moon on occasion. Although mayhaps not so much with the naked in February :D
posted on: February 07
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Molly says:
OK, so I'm coming to visit (and I'll bring a shovel--ha!) but I'm bringing my dogs too, OK? I think they'd love yours. I do so love you trapped with all those lovely lovely photographs!
posted on: February 07
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lynne says:
Winter? Is that really a season? Could you please send a message to NJ telling it about WINTER? Also if could include directions for "how to snow" instead of just sending down freezing rain it would be much appreciated.
WOW, your snow is amazing. My dogs would love it ...
posted on: February 07
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Bridgemor says:
When I was ten and my family moved from Boston to Marshfield, (mid-sixties) my whole world literally changed. Leaving our very familiar North Boston neighborhood and moving to a rural area was a visual shock. I explored every inch of the woods around our house, and in no time I was in total awe and in love with nature. My very first winter in Marshfield felt like I was living in a beautiful white wonderland. Walking among the massive pine trees with branches ladened so thick with snow that they were almost parallel to the tree trunks took my breath away. That pristine vision has remained in my memory, and every time the snow falls thick and heavy I can't wait to get out into the woods. Your photos bring back that experience, what I wouldn't give to go for a long walk in the middle of all that. Thank you so much.
posted on: February 07
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catherine says:
wha? no dog commentary?!?! ...I was doing it myself and then LAUGHING at the things "they" said... yea, I know...what a freak! ;P
posted on: February 07
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bp says:
Bridgemor, my best friend, Tara, grew up in Marshfield and I know it well---
posted on: February 07
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gracia says:
All that white... I have never experienced such a white, snowy , so snowy winter (and from my cosy spot here, I am envious).
stay warm, g xo
posted on: February 08
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Tami says:
I wonder if you have missed work or school and, if so, were your coworkers sympathetic because of where you live. I am sure most people live in town.
I could look at Henry forever. Seriously.
posted on: February 08
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Jazz says:
This winter, it will never end. I feel your pain - well maybe not quite since they dig us out in the city...
posted on: February 08
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nina says:
In just a couple of months you will be here in my neck of the woods, land of wind and rain and wind. We also feature plenty of breeze and also gales.
posted on: February 08
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tangledwings says:
the dogs look like they're having a great time...well, until that last pic. i swear i don't think i've ever seen that much snow in all my life... hope you're staying warm...
posted on: February 08
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Accidental Poet says:
I love Henry's rumply face.
posted on: February 08
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