Monday, December 10, 2012

A Snowy Walk

Sunday we woke to a wintry world. Snow had fallen softly all night long, and continued to fall for most of the day - big fluffy flakes that turned to smaller, wetter clumps by the time I set out for my walk.

After a year of drought and what felt like endless summer, it's wonderful to see the trees striped with white and the ground covered with a bit of next year's moisture.


Fascinating drips and drops are hanging everywhere...


...as the temperature is just warm enough to allow for a little melting. I like the snowy beret on the fencepost below, and the spangles of white in the brush at its feet:


Milkweed pods become little snow-laden canoes:


In a world of brown and white, lichen glows with ocean shades of grey-green and aqua blue:


I spy a wasps' nest hanging. Are the wasps all curled up in there for the winter? Or has the cold killed them off? (I'm not about to find out.)


Trees and snow and fence and fields, and a deer-trodden trail before me:


You'll be happy to know that the Two Roads Hat is keeping my ears toasty warm....


Here's a nice twisty bit of wire:


Oak leaves - the only leaves left in the forest - give a dash of warm colour:


I'm walking the old railroad grade, today a beauteous avenue of brown and grey and copper and white:


More lovely droplets as the snow melts off the barbed wire:


I like the sweep and swoop of the fields just here:


A tree wears a cable-knit sweater...


...that I'd love to reproduce in knitting if only I were skilled enough. (Anyone care to chart the pattern?) :)

The wind was behind me on my way out, but now that I've turned for home it's blowing in my face.The snow is getting wetter, and so am I - time to head home and have supper.


The first snowy walk of late 2012 - and a very good one too. Suddenly it feels like winter - but with Christmas so near I don't mind it a bit. :)

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Posted by Mrs. Micawber

40 comments:

  1. SandraDecember 10, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    What a beautiful snowy path in the woods you took your walk on! I laughed at the cable knitting shapes on the tree trunk and enjoyed the sight of those lovely oak leaves.
    Your Two Roads Hat is looking good and keeping you quite snug!

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    1. Mrs. MicawberDecember 12, 2012 at 10:09 AM

      Thanks so much, Sandra.

      (Doesn't everyone see knitting patterns in nature?) :)

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  2. BabajezaDecember 11, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    We've had more snow last night and I feel very good about it. Two weeks till Christmas. Hopefully, the snow will last. What't the fuss about white Christmas anyway? ;-) I wish you a lot of snowy walks. Regula

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    1. Mrs. MicawberDecember 12, 2012 at 10:10 AM

      Yes, a white Christmas is the best kind. Only in February does the snow start to seem a bit tedious. :)

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  3. HindustankaDecember 11, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    I was waiting for such snaps from you... at least I can see the snow and enjoy walking beside you:) Like all your snaps and especially those with tall trees covered in white! Looks wonderful. Have a nice day, and keep warm in all your knitted/crocheted clothing.
    Anna

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    1. Mrs. MicawberDecember 12, 2012 at 10:10 AM

      Thanks, Anna - we're keeping as warm as we can. :)

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  4. Gracie SaylorDecember 11, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    Thanks for the snowy walk, Sue, and for typing to me about listening to the nine lessons on Christmas morning. That sounds like something I would love to do, too! I just checked to make sure I am following your blog and I am on Google reader, but I want you in my blog roll as well and am not certain I have succeeded as yet in getting your blog there...ahhhh the technical aspects of blogging :) I will persevere however, because I enjoy visiting you. Blessings to you and yours. xx from Gracie

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    1. Mrs. MicawberDecember 12, 2012 at 10:13 AM

      Thanks Gracie - I never use Google reader but rely on the (rather unreliable) "My Blogs" section of the Blogger home page. Honestly the blogroll is more accurate. :)

      P.S. If I didn't mention this before, you can listen to the Festival on many local Public Radio stations, or stream it live from the American Public Media website or the BBC website. If you're listening live, it will start at 7:30 AM Pacific time (you'd better check that - it may be 7:00) but will probably be re-broadcast on Christmas Eve evening.

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  5. andamentoDecember 11, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    Lovely photos, I especially like #3. Glad you enjoyed your snowy walk, our snow has all gone, just frost left, it's -5C (23F)at the moment and looks like it's going to be another lovely sunny day.

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    1. Mrs. MicawberDecember 12, 2012 at 10:14 AM

      Thanks Anne - you had snow before we did! But I think ours will probably last a bit longer....

      The air is so nice and crisp on these cold sunny days. :)

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  6. lindaDecember 11, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    I enjoyed that walk Sue and I didn't even feel the cold haha, we have had snow here too but now we have a big ice rink and it's so cold, your hat looks lovely I must make one for me. :)

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    1. Mrs. MicawberDecember 12, 2012 at 10:19 AM

      Thanks so much, Linda. Be sure to post photos if you make one! :)

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  7. Auntie sezzzzzz...December 11, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    Cool hat and a lovely color!!! :-)

    Lucky you! Snow!!!

    "Auntie"
    From "The Land That Winter Forgot"

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    1. Mrs. MicawberDecember 12, 2012 at 10:20 AM

      Oh dear - but I'm sure you'll get your fair share. :)

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  8. IsabelC.December 11, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Winter wonderland! What a beautiful walk in the woods! I would not get any nearer to that nest .....!!!

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    1. Mrs. MicawberDecember 12, 2012 at 10:20 AM

      Thank you, Isabel - you may be sure I kept my distance. :)

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  9. Old Magnolia TreeDecember 11, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    These are really beautiful pictures. You really have a good eye. There is nothing more Christmassy than a snowy walk is there? There may be no snow here but it was nice to walk alongside you.
    Rosie

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    1. Mrs. MicawberDecember 12, 2012 at 10:20 AM

      Thanks Rosie - it's mainly judicious cropping. Thank goodness for photo editing programs! :)

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  10. JulieDecember 11, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Your hat is lovely, you are so clever. And it looks as if you needed it for your beautiful snowy walk. juliex

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    1. Mrs. MicawberDecember 12, 2012 at 10:21 AM

      Thanks Julie - I must say it did a very good job. :)

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  11. PennyDecember 11, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Simply gorgeous photography Sue, I want to dive into my computer and be there right now. I love snow a whole lot, hope this week is a cosy one xox Penelope

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    1. Mrs. MicawberDecember 12, 2012 at 10:21 AM

      Thanks so much, Penelope. If you're ever in Wisconsin we must take a walk or a ride together. :)

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  12. Mac n' JanetDecember 11, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Love pictures of snow, but after living in Colorado for 2 years I know I'm not a snow or winter person.

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    1. Mrs. MicawberDecember 12, 2012 at 10:22 AM

      So you're not missing the cold? :)

      Enjoy that warm Georgia winter!

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  13. AnonymousDecember 11, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Even more beautiful images. I like your hat picture too.

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  14. BethDecember 11, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Pretty walk in the snowy fields. We didn't get the snow so it is just brown here.
    Thanks for pretty pictures.

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    1. Mrs. MicawberDecember 12, 2012 at 10:24 AM

      We've been waiting and waiting for it - hope you get some soon. :)

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  15. Annie CholewaDecember 11, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Proper winter! I do envy you that.

    We have freezing fog here, I doubt we'll have snow.

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    1. Mrs. MicawberDecember 12, 2012 at 10:24 AM

      EXTREMELY proper winter here! Come January I'll be griping away about the sub-zero temps. :)

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  16. The Slapdash SewistDecember 11, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Beautiful walk and I love the hat! We are predicted to have a snowy winter. I am not looking forward to it. Dirty city slush is not nearly as romantic as a snow-dappled country ramble!

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    1. Mrs. MicawberDecember 12, 2012 at 10:26 AM

      Thanks Trena - you'll have to get out into the countryside for a snowy hike with the boyfriend. :)

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  17. AstriDecember 11, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    I like that hat picture...and the barbed wire (both of them). You are a super fabulous photographer!

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  18. MarigoldDecember 12, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    I'm so jealous of your snow! (Even if it meant I'd be cooped up in the barn with Ella). That first picture just reminds me of Robert Frost's Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening. Ahhhhh...... (sigh)

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  19. Sandra (Cherry Heart)December 13, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Stunning pictures. I particularly love the top one and third down, very beautiful.

    S x

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  20. GinnieDecember 15, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    We escaped the snow - again. Today it's raining, finally, so we're getting moisture - no shoveling.

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    1. Mrs. MicawberDecember 17, 2012 at 12:29 AM

      Our snow is all gone now - the rain washed it away. :(

      But I'm very glad to hear from you! :)

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