I can’t recall ever wishing so hard for spring. I normally enjoy winter, but this one has cured me of that. I was thinking yesterday that it’s only been three months since we became stuck in the deep freeze. Not that long really. I shouldn’t have such a bad case of cabin fever. I think it’s because normally we’d have a few days or a couple of weeks of cold and maybe some ice or snow, but then we’d have a moderate spell, back and forth. And it goes that way all winter. This year it’s been a never ending freeze out with temps colder than in 20 years. And I believe I’ve only seen the bare yard once this winter. That’s very unusual for this area. Oh well, I’m just whining. Here’s some pictures of this very long winter.
Elizabeth Melton Parsons 
February 17, 2014 at 7:09 pm
I couldn’t agree more! Thanks for sharing.
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February 18, 2014 at 5:10 pm
Thank you for coming by and taking the time to leave a comment. Spring is coming. It’s in the 50’s here today. 🙂
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February 17, 2014 at 7:48 pm
Stunning photos, Elizabeth! I think the brutal winter we’ve experienced will make spring that much more glorious. Bring it on!
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February 18, 2014 at 5:11 pm
Oh, you are so right, Jill. 🙂
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February 17, 2014 at 11:10 pm
Agreed 110% !! Lovely pics:)
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February 18, 2014 at 5:13 pm
Thanks, Jean. I know you’ve had it even worse than we have. But spring is on the way. I have it on good authority. There was a Robin in the back yard yesterday. 🙂
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February 18, 2014 at 1:11 am
Lovely pictures but, baby it’s cold outside. Cue for a song?
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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February 18, 2014 at 5:15 pm
Hi, David. And yes, like the song, Baby it’s been way too cold out there, but getting better. Much warmer today. ((hugs)) 🙂
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February 18, 2014 at 12:01 pm
why don’t you send some snow to me! I have never experienced snowfall in my life!! can you imagine! love the photographs of the snow…irritating though they might be for you!
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February 18, 2014 at 5:20 pm
Oh, wow! Never experienced snow. If I could I’d surely send you some. I can still remember the first time I witnessed my first snowfall. We were in Michigan and I was seven years old. I thought it was the most beautiful and glorious thing ever. We were heading back to Florida and I begged my Dad to wait a few days, so I could enjoy it. But no dice. A couple of years later we were back in Michigan and didn’t leave soon enough. Woke up to 40 inches of fluffy white stuff. I was a very happy camper. Although Dad was not too pleased. 🙂
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February 18, 2014 at 10:54 pm
hahaha…i can imagine the contrasting faces of you and your dad! 😀
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February 18, 2014 at 5:45 pm
Wonderful photos…especially the icicles….I love icicles 🙂
You sound like you’ve had almost too much snow this winter, while over here in Scotland we had hardly a sprinkle…I’m missing my snow fix, so thanks for providing some!
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February 18, 2014 at 9:17 pm
Thank you, Seonaid. I’d be happy to share some of the real stuff. 🙂 By the way, I love your blog.
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February 19, 2014 at 4:34 am
If we could have some flown in for the weekend that would be wonderful 🙂
Delighted to hear you enjoyed my blog, I love yours too….isn’t mutual admiration great!
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February 19, 2014 at 3:54 am
Hey Elizabeth! You left one very important word about this winter–Brutal.
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February 19, 2014 at 7:38 am
That’s a great word, Noel. This winter has been brutal. On the bright side (if there is one)–I never saw so much amazing beauty, and I never lost my power, and my pipes didn’t freeze. Have to always count those blessings. Right? Hugs, Elizabeth
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February 19, 2014 at 4:46 am
Amazing photos Elizabeth. Perhaps use one of them as a writing prompt? I enjoyed ‘Mirror Mirror’. And thanks for following my writing blog! SD
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February 19, 2014 at 7:51 am
Thank you so much. And that’s a great idea. 🙂
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February 19, 2014 at 10:09 am
What you need is a nice warm hug Elizabeth. I have a few to spare. Ralphie xoxoxo 😀
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February 19, 2014 at 9:39 pm
And I’ll sure take one, Ralph. Thank-you! And here’s one right back for you. (((( )))) 🙂
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February 20, 2014 at 7:58 pm
Love it !! 😀 xoxox
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February 21, 2014 at 11:54 pm
Superb post ,the pictures are so vivid make me remember my 8 years Living in Chicago the windy /cold city.Now here in California l like to see the snow in Big Bear. (City),thank you for visiting my blog.Warm regards.jalal
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February 22, 2014 at 7:43 am
Thanks so much, Jalal. California sounds nice right now, or maybe Florida. 🙂
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February 23, 2014 at 9:41 am
Lovely photos, especially for someone who isn’t experiencing your conditions…I love the little white bits at the corner of your photographs, it makes it look like a little snow has collected there. I get a solitudinous feeling from your photos. I love that.
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February 23, 2014 at 10:39 am
Thank you, kind sir. I do love the beauty of a winter snow scene set in wild solitude. 🙂
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March 12, 2014 at 8:38 am
We have to put seed in the soil for its germination.
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March 12, 2014 at 8:04 pm
So true. Hopefully that will be soon. Thanks for visiting and commenting. 🙂
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March 16, 2014 at 7:18 am
Thanks and regards.
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