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Posted by Dinah on December 11, 2008, at 13:15:58
Snow is a big deal in New Orleans. It snowed today! Not just a light frosting of it either, but over the top of my foot snow. Lightly packed I admit.
Unfortunately it started about five minutes after my son was dropped off for school. But once it started everything ground to a halt. I worked for the first bit, but when we lost our power I didn't have much I could do. So I and my youngest dog, (a year old Christmas Eve) went and frolicked in the snow. It was her first time, so I had to coax her out. But once she was out she loved it and came and pounced on my feet and nipped my ankles until she'd herded me out too.
I was bad and unpacked the new Christmas camera, because my old point and shoot was too slow to capture her. I love it! I had forgotten how much *fun* a camera could be, when it actually takes pictures as you press the button. I'll pack it back up and wrap it, but it was an emergency!
It did me good. I had to cancel therapy because of the roads. But I think this was maybe more therapeutic. I feel like a new person and realize how horribly narrow my focus gets when I'm stressed at work.
The power's back, and I need to get to work. I'm so sleeeepy. All that good cold fresh air.
I wish it would snow more often. Not blizzards or anything. But it was crisp rather than cold, and it was even more refreshing as my new peppermint soap.
I hope they let the kids make a snowman. The first snow in his lifetime where you didn't have to scrape up the snow, and snowmen weren't generously peppered with pebbles, grass, etc. I don't suppose it was snow angel deep. But I think a classful of kids could make a decent snowman.
Posted by Sigismund on December 11, 2008, at 13:24:29
In reply to Snow :), posted by Dinah on December 11, 2008, at 13:15:58
Yeah, snow is a big deal for me too.
I never see it without being fascinated, especially seeing it fall.
I go south in the winter just to catch it.
Posted by Angela2 on December 11, 2008, at 13:34:05
In reply to Snow :), posted by Dinah on December 11, 2008, at 13:15:58
Sounds like a good day. That's great :)
Posted by Dinah on December 11, 2008, at 15:00:44
In reply to Re: Snow :) » Dinah, posted by Sigismund on December 11, 2008, at 13:24:29
I'm not used to seeing things float down in the sky. It is fascinating. My husband and son would always say "Is that snow? Is that snow?" And I'd say no, that's not snow. When it snowed on Christmas 2004, I said "THAT is snow." :)
Posted by Dinah on December 11, 2008, at 15:02:19
In reply to Re: Snow :), posted by Angela2 on December 11, 2008, at 13:34:05
I said to my husband without thinking "I can't remember the last time I really enjoyed myself like that." It's sad, and not very diplomatic, but it's true.
Posted by Sigismund on December 11, 2008, at 16:10:33
In reply to Re: Snow :) » Sigismund, posted by Dinah on December 11, 2008, at 15:00:44
It comes down so slowly, unlike rain or hail with which we are more familiar.
Posted by seldomseen on December 11, 2008, at 18:41:01
In reply to Snow :), posted by Dinah on December 11, 2008, at 13:15:58
What a wonderful day! Snow days are just the best.
There is something magical about snow - especially when (or because) it is so transient. There is a lot of quiet energy to it.
I'm glad you had a great day. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Seldom.
Posted by llurpsienoodle on December 11, 2008, at 20:21:44
In reply to Re: Snow :) » Dinah, posted by seldomseen on December 11, 2008, at 18:41:01
I saw it on the TV screen while the dentist was futzing around with something in my mouth.
I thought of you-- it looked like an actual STORM! not just a little flurry or gentle snowshower.
Very very cool!
-Ll
Everytime I see something N.O. related I think of Dinah on pbabble. I hope that doesn't creep you out
Posted by Phillipa on December 12, 2008, at 0:54:47
In reply to Re: Snow :), posted by llurpsienoodle on December 11, 2008, at 20:21:44
Snow in New Orleans that is special. Love Phillipa
Posted by TexasChic on December 12, 2008, at 21:29:56
In reply to Re: Snow :), posted by Phillipa on December 12, 2008, at 0:54:47
No snow here. Its gotten cold enough in the past week to dig out my super warm coat (versus the plain wool one I wear most of the winter), but tonight I have the window open. Hopefully we'll get some by Christmas!
-T
Posted by fayeroe on December 13, 2008, at 9:25:26
In reply to I'm jealous!, posted by TexasChic on December 12, 2008, at 21:29:56
> No snow here. Its gotten cold enough in the past week to dig out my super warm coat (versus the plain wool one I wear most of the winter), but tonight I have the window open. Hopefully we'll get some by Christmas!
>
> -TSnow on cars and roofs in Austin on Wednesday a.m. Gone immediately. It sleeted here for about 1 hour. I hate the cold. That is why I moved to Zone 8B. :-)
Posted by Dinah on December 13, 2008, at 12:50:39
In reply to Re: I'm jealous! » TexasChic, posted by fayeroe on December 13, 2008, at 9:25:26
Is that how it usually works? I actually let my husband turn the heater on today and yesterday. I'm hunched over my computer trying to work and my fingers couldn't type, so I figured I'd better give in.
They didn't let my son play with the snow at school. :((((( How unkind. There was still some left when he got home so he and the dog went out to play.
I haven't had time to get the photos ready in any way. But when I do I'll find somewhere to post a picture of my pup in the snow. She couldn't possibly have had more fun and neither could I.
Ok, back to work. The stress is causing some physical sypmtoms that are in turn making it harder to work. Sigh.
Posted by Dinah on December 13, 2008, at 13:00:20
In reply to Re: Snow :), posted by llurpsienoodle on December 11, 2008, at 20:21:44
> Everytime I see something N.O. related I think of Dinah on pbabble. I hope that doesn't creep you out
Not at all! I do the same thing with Babblers! My son must wonder where on earth all these friends are hiding since I never go anywhere.
I wish I were a better example, though. I've lived here all my life, except for two years when I was very young. My ancestors have been here for at least a couple of hundred years. Yet I have somehow not absorbed that much local color. My husband laughs when I try to do a New Orleans accent. :)
Hmmm... That sounds like a fun goal for the cooler months. To absorb all the local flavor I can get. To try to be a better absorber. How can I manage to live among crepe myrtle and sweet olives and manage to just observe?
Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on December 13, 2008, at 21:28:11
In reply to Now it's cold, posted by Dinah on December 13, 2008, at 12:50:39
> I actually let my husband turn the heater on today and yesterday.
>
>Heater? Don't you guys have furnaces there? :O)
Jay ;)
Posted by Phillipa on December 14, 2008, at 18:02:40
In reply to Re: Now it's cold, posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on December 13, 2008, at 21:28:11
Ours in NC is a gas pack in winter heat summer airconditioning. Love Phillipa
Posted by TexasChic on December 14, 2008, at 22:56:32
In reply to Re: Now it's cold » Jay_Bravest_Face, posted by Phillipa on December 14, 2008, at 18:02:40
I'm sitting here with the windows open and its still in the mid 70's in my apartment. And for the few weeks prior to last week I had been constantly running the heater!
Its not unusual here to run the heater and air conditioner on the same day (which I've been doing off and on for the past week). But we're supposed to have a cold front coming in soon. So we'll see what happens.
I really hate the cold, but snow is so pretty! If its going to be cold, we might as well have snow. Otherwise its just cold and brown and dreary.
-T
Posted by Dinah on December 19, 2008, at 16:26:40
In reply to Now it's cold, posted by Dinah on December 13, 2008, at 12:50:39
Or at least that's one way to look at it. I was forbidden to do any other work while I was working on this project, so I have a number of other people justifiably upset. I need to get on that this weekend.
And there will probably be mop-up work on the big project.
It's later than it was supposed to be. I'm not sure how much trouble I'm in. But they don't sound like they're going to fire me. Yell at me maybe. They'd scared me senseless, since if I lose my job, I lose my therapist. That seemed unthinkable.
Sigh. I've done nothing on Christmas. The tree is only half up. I've gotten no presents. We haven't listened to any Christmas music or specials. The house is a wreck.
But I'm finished with this at least and the second I finished I got sleepy as all heck.
I did upload a photo. I think it looks like that because I don't know how to use the camera yet. But I really like the result anyway.
http://s712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/DinahMarie_Photos/?action=view¤t=IMG_0047.jpg
:)
Posted by llurpsienoodle on December 19, 2008, at 16:36:01
In reply to Finally done, posted by Dinah on December 19, 2008, at 16:26:40
What a gorgeous shot.
That is "JOY"
There is no other interpretation :)
grinning,
thank you for sharing that,
-Ll
Posted by Dinah on December 19, 2008, at 16:50:02
In reply to Re: Finally done » Dinah, posted by llurpsienoodle on December 19, 2008, at 16:36:01
That is it precisely!
I took tons of pictures that day, but that's the one that captures the mood.
Posted by Kath on December 19, 2008, at 19:56:57
In reply to Finally done, posted by Dinah on December 19, 2008, at 16:26:40
(((((((((((you)))))))))))
Wish I lived near enough to come over & help you (when I'm feeling better). Funny thing. I can help others with their houses...tackling mine is quite a different matter.
I have 3 snowmen decorations on a shelf in the living room. The tree has been moved (undecorated) to the back room, which nobody uses, as I thought I was having a reaction to the mold on it. (I read that real Christmas trees carry quite a bit of mold). :-(
So I'm feeling distinctly un-Christmasy.
I LOVE you photo. It catches the movement of doggie playing in the snow. Tried to add a comment, but couldn't.
luv, Kath
Posted by Kath on December 19, 2008, at 19:58:20
In reply to Exactly! » llurpsienoodle, posted by Dinah on December 19, 2008, at 16:50:02
It's a stupendous photograph. On of the most 'moving' to me that I've ever seen!
What is doggie's name?
luv, Kath
Posted by Kath on December 19, 2008, at 19:59:12
In reply to Exactly! » llurpsienoodle, posted by Dinah on December 19, 2008, at 16:50:02
Posted by Dinah on December 19, 2008, at 22:35:36
In reply to Yes - Yes - JOYYYYYYYY!!!!!, posted by Kath on December 19, 2008, at 19:58:20
When I read llurpsie's post, I thought "That's what we should have named her." She was born Christmas Eve, so she has a Christmas name that doesn't really suit her.
She is such a sheepdog, if you're familiar with them. She's so sensitive to the people around her. I sat down after finishing my work today, and she hurled herself upon me as if I'd been gone a week. Which I suppose I had, but she knew just when I'd come home. She also hears me wake up, even if I don't move. She barks and mumbles at me until I get up. My husband lets her out, so that's not it. She just apparently thinks people shouldn't loll around in bed. And she's got the sheepdog stare. I always get the feeling under that direct gaze that maybe I should go to another paddock, or whatever it is that sheep do. It feels wonderful at times, yet it's very unnerving at dinnertime. She always manages to get a teensy scrap of food, which is something I just don't do ordinarily.
Posted by Dinah on December 19, 2008, at 22:44:12
In reply to By 'moving' I mean moves me in my heart :-) (nm) » Dinah, posted by Kath on December 19, 2008, at 19:59:12
Thanks!
Tonight I had the chance to go through the photos I took that day, and it really did bring the smile back to my face, pasted from ear to ear.
Posted by Midnightblue on December 19, 2008, at 23:56:12
In reply to Finally done, posted by Dinah on December 19, 2008, at 16:26:40
Dinah,
LOVE that picture! Snow is pure joy.
MB
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