Ugh - It's Here!
I was sitting at home today, feeling sorry for myself and fiddling on the computer, when I looked up at the window. To my horror, there was an abundance of fluffy white material falling from the sky. I grabbed my trusty camera and caught this shot:
Okay, so it doesn't quite convey just how much was falling, but if you look closely you can see the little buggers. Yep - all those white specks are fluffy little wee frigging snowflakes...
Now, I haven't been looking forward to snow season anyhow, but being that I was at home with the flu, I was even less pleased to see it. Of course, there was the compensation of having an excuse to haul out the camera... And yes, I still have the flu. I was actually feeling a bit better the last couple of days - until we went grocery shopping yesterday. By the time we got home and I finished putting stuff away, I was completely wiped. I still was feeling not too bad, flu-wise, but I was totally exhausted. I was awoken this morning with a major sinus headache and a nauseous tummy - I thought my head was going to split. Actually, I knew it wasn't going to, but I was kind of hoping it would, so it would at least relieve some of the pressure.
I took my trusty Sudafed and got ready for work, deluding myself that I might actually feel better by the time I was done. After I was all ready, I finally conceded defeat and called in sick. Sat at the computer for a bit, forced some coffee and English muffin into my queasy tummy, and ended up going back to bed, where I remained until about 6:00 this evening. I am glad to say I'm feeling somewhat better now, although there's still a lot of room for improvement! Oh yeah, and before I retired for the afternoon, I managed to get some more snow pictures when the dogs had to go out:
See? I TOLD you the fluffy white stuff was here!
More fluffy white shit.
What's she talking about, Lady? This isn't shit - it's great stuff!
Eh, she doesn't have a clue, Misty. I mean honestly, can't she tell how neat everything smells with snow on it?
It sure does, Lady! Humans are sooooooo weird...
Yeah, yeah - whatever, girls. You can have the snow - you don't have to drive in it. Well, it wouldn't be so bad if the roads were even reasonably maintained here. And if people would learn to drive properly in it. There are people who've lived here all their lives and have never figured out how to drive properly in snow and ice. Twits.
The good news is that it quit snowing, so we didn't get much more than what was on the ground in the above pics. And quite a bit of it has blown away, so the sidewalks and roads are clear. Well, our sidewalks and the road directly in front of my windows are clear, anyhow. Can't speak for the rest of the city... The back lawn still has some left on it - I have to admit it looks pretty sparkling on the lawn. The flash kind of ruins the effect, but hey, if I didn't use the flash, you wouldn't be able to see anything but blackness...
Yes, I know it doesn't show up very well, but all the white specks you see in the above two pictures are the little sparkly bits. There's a bit more snow still than those, but the darkness and the flash kind of negate them. Aren't you glad I posted those exciting pictures for you? C'mon, admit it - you know you're thrilled!
I have to admit if I didn't have to drive - or rather, be on the road with the above mentioned twits who can't drive - in the fluffy white stuff, I'd love it. Snow really is beautiful, and I love the way it muffles sound. Traffic sounds less harsh and jarring, kids playing, birds chirping - everything sounds softer and more peaceful. If I could just stay home all winter and have everything I need within walking distance, I'd love it!
Ah well. I guess bitching about it won't do anything except make me feel marginally better! It's going to snow when it's going to snow, so I'll just have to put up with it. I could move somewhere warmer, but I don't do the heat well, and then there are all those weird bugs that crop up further south. Ugh! We have enough weird bugs here - I don't need to have to learn to adapt to new ones! So I guess I'll tough it out here and whine at you guys on my blog every now and then! Gee, aren't you lucky?
Well, since I didn't have anything exciting to report today, I think I'll leave off for now. Hmm, I seemed to be able to blather on an awful lot for someone with nothing exciting to say... hehehehehehe. I've been getting chills every now and again today, and I have another one coming on, so I shall leave you all alone now (yeah, yeah, I can hear all of you saying "thank God!") and go turn on my little electric wood stove. Have a good night, everyone!
Okay, so it doesn't quite convey just how much was falling, but if you look closely you can see the little buggers. Yep - all those white specks are fluffy little wee frigging snowflakes...
Now, I haven't been looking forward to snow season anyhow, but being that I was at home with the flu, I was even less pleased to see it. Of course, there was the compensation of having an excuse to haul out the camera... And yes, I still have the flu. I was actually feeling a bit better the last couple of days - until we went grocery shopping yesterday. By the time we got home and I finished putting stuff away, I was completely wiped. I still was feeling not too bad, flu-wise, but I was totally exhausted. I was awoken this morning with a major sinus headache and a nauseous tummy - I thought my head was going to split. Actually, I knew it wasn't going to, but I was kind of hoping it would, so it would at least relieve some of the pressure.
I took my trusty Sudafed and got ready for work, deluding myself that I might actually feel better by the time I was done. After I was all ready, I finally conceded defeat and called in sick. Sat at the computer for a bit, forced some coffee and English muffin into my queasy tummy, and ended up going back to bed, where I remained until about 6:00 this evening. I am glad to say I'm feeling somewhat better now, although there's still a lot of room for improvement! Oh yeah, and before I retired for the afternoon, I managed to get some more snow pictures when the dogs had to go out:
See? I TOLD you the fluffy white stuff was here!
More fluffy white shit.
What's she talking about, Lady? This isn't shit - it's great stuff!
Eh, she doesn't have a clue, Misty. I mean honestly, can't she tell how neat everything smells with snow on it?
It sure does, Lady! Humans are sooooooo weird...
Yeah, yeah - whatever, girls. You can have the snow - you don't have to drive in it. Well, it wouldn't be so bad if the roads were even reasonably maintained here. And if people would learn to drive properly in it. There are people who've lived here all their lives and have never figured out how to drive properly in snow and ice. Twits.
The good news is that it quit snowing, so we didn't get much more than what was on the ground in the above pics. And quite a bit of it has blown away, so the sidewalks and roads are clear. Well, our sidewalks and the road directly in front of my windows are clear, anyhow. Can't speak for the rest of the city... The back lawn still has some left on it - I have to admit it looks pretty sparkling on the lawn. The flash kind of ruins the effect, but hey, if I didn't use the flash, you wouldn't be able to see anything but blackness...
Yes, I know it doesn't show up very well, but all the white specks you see in the above two pictures are the little sparkly bits. There's a bit more snow still than those, but the darkness and the flash kind of negate them. Aren't you glad I posted those exciting pictures for you? C'mon, admit it - you know you're thrilled!
I have to admit if I didn't have to drive - or rather, be on the road with the above mentioned twits who can't drive - in the fluffy white stuff, I'd love it. Snow really is beautiful, and I love the way it muffles sound. Traffic sounds less harsh and jarring, kids playing, birds chirping - everything sounds softer and more peaceful. If I could just stay home all winter and have everything I need within walking distance, I'd love it!
Ah well. I guess bitching about it won't do anything except make me feel marginally better! It's going to snow when it's going to snow, so I'll just have to put up with it. I could move somewhere warmer, but I don't do the heat well, and then there are all those weird bugs that crop up further south. Ugh! We have enough weird bugs here - I don't need to have to learn to adapt to new ones! So I guess I'll tough it out here and whine at you guys on my blog every now and then! Gee, aren't you lucky?
Well, since I didn't have anything exciting to report today, I think I'll leave off for now. Hmm, I seemed to be able to blather on an awful lot for someone with nothing exciting to say... hehehehehehe. I've been getting chills every now and again today, and I have another one coming on, so I shall leave you all alone now (yeah, yeah, I can hear all of you saying "thank God!") and go turn on my little electric wood stove. Have a good night, everyone!
posted by Fullmoondolphin at 7:37 PM
3 Comments:
Hmmmm.....I strained, adjusted my glasses, refreshed the window...and sorry...I think you might be sicker than original thought. Looks like a bit of frost to me! LOLLOLL!!!!!
Sorry to hear you are sicker...hope you feel better tomorrow morning...and that the pseudo-snow is all gone!
Brooke--who wonders if maybe she should just be playing along with FMD....
Yes it is DEFINITELY snow, I was out in it a few times today as it was coming down, it just doesn't show up very well in the pictures.
I'm sorry to hear you're still unwell Pammie, I hope you are staying home again tomorrow. **yikes I'll be cleaning like mad though for our company tomorrow night!**
Have a good sleep! Love you!
* blows Brooke a raspberry *
Pseudo-snow my ass! Trust me, baby, it's real! Methinks you just need new contacts! And thanks, I hope I'm feeling better too!
Thanks Judy, but I hope I'm NOT having to stay home tomorrow! That would mean I'm feeling better! The Sudafed seems to be helping, although I'm still exhausted and queasy. But at least that sinus headache is pretty much gone, thank goodness! You have a good sleep yourself - love you too!
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