11 March 2010: Hot Hot Hot

Finally the spring thaw has warmed us up...it is almost time to get the fans out!

27 February 2009 Photo: Splish Splash

The snow in our yard is about gone AGAIN...hopefully for good this time! It all melted a couple weeks ago, then we got another 8 inches while I was in Portland, OR. As I was walking in the door today, I noticed the drips coming from the gutter. I hope this is truly the spring thaw and we are done with snow. I know, I know, it's only February...but I can hope can't I?!?

26 February 2009 Photo: GPS and Mud Season

While I was leaving a school in the "country" (aka the sticks), I set my GPS to get me to my next location. I have become an idiot in directions since I got this technology last year. I knew where I was going and how to get back to the highway but like that informercial about an oven...I set it and forget it.

Next thing I know I am driving down a dirt road in the middle of the spring thaw and the mud was thick and deep. My first experience of "mud season" was when I went to school in Keene. We don't have mud season in RI. I had flashbacks of getting stuck in the mud and getting really dirty. Luckily that did not happen this time but I did see this cool barn while I was driving through the mud.

5 February 2009 Photo: Spring Thaw?

Don't let the rushing water fool you. It is not really a spring thaw. It was absolutely frigid today but I did find a waterway that was not completely frozen over. This is not too far from our house and I saw it as I was driving home from being away all week.

As I was traveling home, I realized that I am very ready for spring. The lack of color, dirty piles of snow, salt covered car and cold ard really starting to get to me. So when the spring thaw truly happens, I will be jumping for joy!