Here it comes again, the very thing that makes my face twist into a contorted mass of ugh, snow. When I wrote about the last huge snowstorm we got here at the beach it was wishful thinking that it would be the only time I would have to, considering I keep trying to convince myself that type of weather is rare here. Apparently there is some magical force in me that just brings multiple feet of the white stuff everywhere I go. The year we moved to Long Island – record snowfall in the last 100 years just one week after we moved. This winter at the beach – sixteen inches of heavy stuff right after we settled in. No need to thank me, you’re welcome.
A dusting, a flake or two falling here or there, a small coating just to give sparkling loveliness to the trees is one thing. I can even agree that is beautiful because it is pretty, generally melts by the middle of the next day and does not interfere with driving or grocery shopping. Here comes the next foot overnight however. This is not pretty, especially at grocery stores where so many people flock apparently thinking they will never eat again. It should also be fun to shovel off our sand and gravel driveway; a comedy show all in itself.
A snow shovel should be something every northerner just has on hand but is a concept I can not seem to get; maybe because I prefer to live in denial than the northeast. Before the last storm, the only one I could find here at the cottage was a garden shovel. Luckily it was at least flat and not one with the point or I would still be out there now trying to move the stuff. Although it is flat the thing is taller than me and the shovel is rusty metal. After bundling up in as many layers as possible, while still maintaining the ability to move my arms, I had to push snow off the deck with the front door just to get out and then each load immediately froze to the shovel. Something tells me this scene will repeat Tuesday morning.
I can not help but think that the minute I buy a shovel the snow will stop falling for the year. I wonder what time the hardware store opens?
11 comments:
hah! i know it's normal where you are, but it just sounds weird having snow on a beach.
i love snow, the peace that comes with it is really calming to me. i don't like having to drive in it or walk through it to the bus stop though so it does have its downs. i live in an apartment and don't own a snow shovel though. last year we had 3 blizzards in one month and i had to borrow a shovel to get out of my parking spot because every store in denver was out. people were stealing them from their neighbours' doorsteps. it was insane.
glad you like my new design on my page. i've been playing with it off and on this weekend and i think i'm finally pleased so it'll stay put for awhile now.
i'm off to the store...don't fret the snow.
~peace~
I guess you can really have too much of a good thing!!
You have too much snow and I am staring up at the glistening white "stuff" on top of all the mountains that surround me, just hoping for one flake to manage it's way down to our desert floor.
I forget what snow feels like. Which is perfect- because I don't want to own a snow shovel :)
"...maybe because I prefer to live in denial than the northeast."
Ha! And that, m'dear, is precisely why I'll likely never live north of the Mason-Dixon line again... I love snow -- if I don't need to go anywhere and someone else is taking care of a fire in the fireplace and it's not so gray out. But give me blue skies over a white blanket any day of the year!
It's funny, last time there was a BIG snow here, at the local college they were using ditch witches to clear the sidewalks. Needless to say, that mostly compacted it and put ice where the snow was... smart move. DH was managing an ice cream shop at the time, and the owner was mentally ill enough to push for DH to come in and open the store -- though there was 16" of snow. Insane...
Stay warm!
My favorite effect of massive snowfall is watching all the university kids walk to class (myself included)! We all look unable to bend at the elbows, and more like penguins than people. It's quite a sight. :D
haha bree! that's what i look like waiting for the bus and train. i have a ginormous red coat that is 2 sizes too big and an oversized black scarf that i wrap around my head with the hood to the coat up. i look like a snow beast ate little red riding hood. it's great!
ahhh...good times ladies...
jenn, are you buried in snow yet? not to brag, but it's supposed to be in the 50's here tomorrow. yup, looove colorado. heehee. don't worry, we're supposed to get buried by this weekend.
Just a quickie all...I will write more tomorrow but off to yet another job this week...not complaining a bit but I miss reading all of your blogs! Will catch up with everyone tomorrow though :) hope you've all had a fun week! ~ Jenn
PS We avoided snow at the beach but not where I was working so stopping home last night was VERY nice...still didn't buy a shovel though (can't believe some one would STEAL a snow shovel lol!) All I can think reading everyone's comments is "A Christmas Story"...'I can't move my arms!' lol!
We miss your posts, hope to hear from you soon. Peace.
i'm glad you didn't get as much snow as you thought you were going to get. i saw the radar on the news and it looked like something from a sci-fi movie was about to hit the northeast. i expected you to get buried under a couple of feet....whew! close call, hah!
it was good to see you on my page, thank you....hey, i thought of you the other day. i was in a store and saw an isle with shovels and thought i'd get one so i turned down the isle and discovered they were all garden shovels and tools. in january, wow! planting season here doesn't happen till late april/early may. amazing.
Man maybe you should share some snow because where I live we dont get any...well except one day a year when we see it at the tip top of the peak LOL
pssst! Jenn! BRADY'S HURT!
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view.bg?articleid=1068152
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