We knew our first serious storm was coming, but I do not think anyone expected the punch we got. In my area in the foothills, I would estimate we received eighteen inches of snow. School was cancelled, so I am very glad I did not have to drive in these conditions today, although living in the mountains, I am kind of blasé about chaining up the car if it is necessary. I spent most of the day shoveling. The day off was fun (I know the kids are thrilled), but we will probably be grumbling when they tack on that extra make-up day in June. The
birds are well fed and cluster around my trees and feeders keeping warm. Casey, one of my cats, kept a close eye on them. They were so thick in the one tree that it looked like I had my own Christmas tree decorated with birds for ornaments. This is the beginning of our annual snowpack that fills our rivers and reservoirs to supply our water the rest of the year, so let it snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
We knew our first serious storm was coming, but I do not think anyone expected the punch we got. In my area in the foothills, I would estimate we received eighteen inches of snow. School was cancelled, so I am very glad I did not have to drive in these conditions today, although living in the mountains, I am kind of blasé about chaining up the car if it is necessary. I spent most of the day shoveling. The day off was fun (I know the kids are thrilled), but we will probably be grumbling when they tack on that extra make-up day in June. The 
birds are well fed and cluster around my trees and feeders keeping warm. Casey, one of my cats, kept a close eye on them. They were so thick in the one tree that it looked like I had my own Christmas tree decorated with birds for ornaments. This is the beginning of our annual snowpack that fills our rivers and reservoirs to supply our water the rest of the year, so let it snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
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ReplyDeleteyou're such a great "dad" to your birds! no wonder they love you --- well at least no wonder they appreciate you!
They were certainly packed in tight today! I'm not sure if they love me or just appreciate the good service here at Rick's Café Américain (a little nod to my favorite movie there.)
ReplyDeleteOh! that is stunning!
ReplyDeleteWonderful picture. That's an amazing number of birds in one tree. I'm not jealous, but you have more snow than we do and I think that will still be true after the snow passes through here tomorrow. The coast is only expecting 3-5 inches. Love Casablanca too, your cafe is obviously a hit.
ReplyDeleteYes, the birds are going crazy, and we need more men like Humphrey Bogart and more women like Ingrid Bergman!
ReplyDeleteI love the feeder with it's own natural insulation cap!
ReplyDeleteThe snow was lovely, but I'm really happy it's beginning to melt off the roads. I think the birds are happier too.
ReplyDeleteWe never seem to have a White Christmas, but I'm hoping. I'm the celebrant at our midnight mass. My fantasy is that when we walk out of church, the snow will be falling.