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Friday, February 27, 2015

A Nice Snow Fix

Some of my fondest memories as a kid growing up in northern West Virginia involve the snow and to this day I still enjoy it and need an occasional fix.  I love how clean it makes the ground look and how sweet it makes the air smell when all of the pollutants are removed. 

Last Tuesday we awoke to the results of the ice storm, but this Tuesday, we had a nice, beautiful snow cover to look at with the official total of 4“ here at Almost Heaven South as measured by a yardstick on my deck railing. 




I don’t believe the RV was quite as angry about this event.


Then, after a day of melting, winter storm Remus rolled through beginning on Wednesday evening and we even had the outside floodlights on so we could watch the snow falling in the dark. As pretty as it was on Tuesday morning, we got up Thursday to these beautiful sites and a moderate 30F temperature.







With a total of 7¼“ now on the railing, I can definitely say my snow fix has happened and I’m glad we were here to enjoy it.  This is the view from my chair as I watched the birds have their breakfast.


This was the perfect snow for me as it was deep enough to cover everything and followed by a 41F day that melted nearly all of it from the roads.  And now that the snow fix has happened, I'm ready for spring.

Photos can be enlarged by clicking on them.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by Almost Heaven South.

Larry

2/24 & 2/26/15 event dates
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22 comments:

  1. our awesome travelsFebruary 27, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    It does look nice, and we got our snow fix too. Almost 2 months now, and no let up for a while.
    Come on spring!!!

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  2. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenFebruary 27, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    Looks like a winter wonderland, all fresh and clean. I'm so glad you've gotten your snow fix Larry.
    Sam

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  3. PennyFebruary 27, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    It looks beautiful Larry. I love having a snow fix occasionally. It's the kind that lasts and lasts that I can do without. Hopefully we all will be through with snow soon. Great pictures.

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  4. GeorgeFebruary 27, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful snow 'fix' with us. You got more than we did, but I'm still ready for Spring.

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  5. DavidFebruary 27, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    Larry, This is what we like about winters so far in East Tennessee. Two weeks of winter with the cold, ice and snow...just enough to appreciate it and to be thankful that we don't have to live through it for 4 - 5 months like we used to when we lived in Chicago! Nice Photos! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  6. Whats Cookin Italian Style CuisineFebruary 27, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    makes me want to cuddle up in front of the fireplace with a thick pair of socks and hot cocoa.... love these photos.... but just to look at :)

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  7. MarjieFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Dan roared with laughter at the front end loader clearing 321. Yours will melt soon, but mine will linger on for a month or more...

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  8. SavoringTime in the KitchenFebruary 27, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    It looks like Wisconsin, Larry! It sure has been a rough winter for the eastern states but your views are gorgeous! Great pics!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    That's the best kind of snow storm.... here today and gone tomorrow (at least mostly gone). Stay warm!

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  10. Lea AnnFebruary 28, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    I'm with you. I love snow events. And find myself disappointed if we only get a couple inches. Nice photos .... and you name your Winter Storms?

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  11. Betsy Banks AdamsMarch 1, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Guess we ALL have had our Snow Fixes this winter around here. You actually got more SNOW --but we got that stinkin' ICE....So much devastation STILL around here. There are people without power even after a week.... Sad.

    Hope you are enjoying this warmer weather now. We are FINALLY thawing out some from all of our storms. They said on TV that the temperatures here did not get above freezing since Feb. 14.... Then the 5 storms hit.. It will take awhile to get all of this junk thawed out --and then the yard clean-up begins in our yard. HUGE JOB.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  12. ChrisMarch 2, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    The night it fell, I was out on the deck at 2am just enjoying the stillness of the city. Great shots, Larry!

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  13. Tricia @ Saving room for dessertMarch 2, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    That's the way I feel about it - bring on the flowers and dogwoods and green grass. Love your photos :)

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  14. PamMarch 2, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    I am so over snow, there's more on the way here and it's nearly impossible to drive and make turns with the huge banks of snow. I'm all for "here today, gone tomorrow!" Or even better, None! Have a good week! :-)

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  15. Roz | La Bella Vita CucinaMarch 2, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Yes, this latest storm was not as dangerous and definitely just as pretty. Lots of cars in ditches here in the Upstate though. I so loved another snow day from teaching!

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  16. pamMarch 2, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    It was the prettiest wet snow, wasn't it?!

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  17. VelvaMarch 3, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    Larry, the snow looks beautiful. I would love to have the same experience. I have seen snow but have never really experienced it,if you know what I mean (laugh). Very pretty snowfall.

    Velva

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  18. PamMarch 4, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    I miss living in an area that gets snow in the winter. It looks beautiful there Larry. Our weather has been crazy here in Oregon - weather in the high 50's and our tulips & daffodils are all blooming. Not our usual gray & rainy days.

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  19. Mr. BillMarch 8, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    Hopefully...this horrible winter is over!

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  20. PennyMarch 11, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    Haven't heard from you in a while. All OK?

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  21. ChilebrownMarch 12, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    I wish we had snow. It was in the low 80's last weekend. Water restrictions to come.

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  22. Cathy at Wives with KnivesMarch 12, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Beautiful photos, Larry. It was great that you got your snow fix and very nice that it left quickly and didn't turn to ice. I'm so happy that Spring is right around the corner.

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