Thursday, January 31, 2019

Within the Vortex

On this last day of the Ultimate Blog Challenge, I keep a promise I make to my blog readers, some of whom live in places that never see snow.   The promise is, I will show them snow.


In fact, they can have all of it.  Today, we experience below zero (F) temperatures.  Last night, the wind howled.  Tomorrow, I will have a special Skywatch Friday for you.

It isn't just us.  Much of the nation is suffering worse, much worse.  Where I live near Binghamton, New York, we are actually fortunate.  In some states, mail delivery has been suspended.  Schools are closed.

Ice on side of a highway
It makes you look at your world in a new way when you think of something so common to you that is exotic to others.

If you want even more snow, here some of my favorite snow posts, for your enjoyment.

Shoveling Nemo.

Oreo snow.  Yes, there is such a thing, and we had it yesterday.

 Must Frosty die?

Great Glops of Snow.

The winter that's been a wonder. 

And finally, if you wonder if snow sneakers are a thing - they are. (I'm not into snowshoeing or skiing, by the way - I've never been into winter.  Alas.)  The snow sneakers in this post are still going strong in 2019, by the way.

Happy last day of the Ultimate Blog Challenge #blogboost.
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2019 at 7:09 AM

    Brrrr! Its cold here way south of you where I am, but nothing like your experience! Thanks for the insight into your part of the world.

    ceci

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  2. Cerebrations.bizJanuary 31, 2019 at 9:27 AM

    Here in the DC area, we got snow flurries and 2 hour delays (for no snow and no ice). Sheesh!

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  3. Lily LeungJanuary 31, 2019 at 12:52 PM

    Hello Alana. I'm no stranger to the snow or the cold. I live on the prairies in Canada and have experienced the COLD. I can't really complain much about this winter though. It's the strangest January I've experienced. Just passed 2 days of - 30 -40 C with the windchill. This morning was -14 so felt balmy. Did some shovelling this morning but nothing like in years past.
    See you in the next challenge.

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  4. SamanthaJanuary 31, 2019 at 12:58 PM

    Thank for sharing your pictures. Yes, some places are really really bad. I can't even imagine. Stay warm everyone. This weekend should be better. :)

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  5. peppylady (Dora)January 31, 2019 at 5:31 PM

    Cold and our west coast been desent. I can only say I'm sorry.
    Coffee is on

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  6. Jeanine ByersJanuary 31, 2019 at 7:22 PM

    I've been freezing for days, but we don't have snow. Glad I got to see yours. :)

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  7. songbird's crazy worldJanuary 31, 2019 at 9:42 PM

    c-c-c-cold

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  8. Liz A.February 1, 2019 at 12:19 PM

    Is the worst over yet? It's starting to warm up for you now, right? I hope this is soon in the past for you.

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  9. Karen @BakingInATornado.comFebruary 1, 2019 at 1:16 PM

    We've had temps way below freezing for days and I've been worried about my youngest son who has a 10 - 15 minute walk to work. Glad we'll be warming up starting tomorrow.

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  10. HaraleeFebruary 1, 2019 at 1:21 PM

    Looking from afar and it chills me! Stay warm my friend.

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