Icy rain then lotsa snow for New Year's Eve

Nice hobby, keeping ahead of the snow and icy stuff on the driveway and walks. I like to keep it all cleared and "good to go" for Peggy, she's got to be able to get to and from work.

Lots of good fresh air, crisp cold and a little sunshine makes the work fun, and it does look good when it is all tidy.

We bought a pint of big fresh oysters and I made a pot of stew to celebrate last night. Scallion greens and a bit of finely chopped sweet onion, cream and a pinch of cayenne, then thickened with some Yukon Gold Potato.... oh yeah!


The grove behind our back yard really got frosted with the heavy rain.. slushy, then snow sticking to that, then a big drop in temperature is making the branches heavy and saggy.

The entire town is like a holiday postcard for views... and Christmas lights really shine at night with the frosting!




A big rabbit was under the bird feeder this morning looking for dropped treats and a bold squirrel was on the deck pulling down sunflower seeds from a hanger.

The chickadees are not afraid of the dogs and come right up and use the feeders... nice to have them so close to the house now.







Scooter and Charlie enjoy the backyard paths I blow off for them. It got very cold last night and Charlie got scared after a few minutes outside and ran, 3 legged back to the deck, poor fellow.

I'm waiting for delivery of my snow shoes, Peggy's came already... With our trekking poles, we should really have fun on the snow trails now!
That's my new experience/adventure plan for the new year.

Nothing major for 2011, more of the same will be fine with me... Living, Loving, Learning, Exploring and Sharing Life!

Peace!