"February's Focus: Cabin Fever
I don't know about you but around this time of year the walls of the
house seem to start closing in and the routine of home, work, home, work
becomes mundane. Light is just starting to stick around a little
longer though daily activity still seems to be an effort. We find
ourselves in the dull-drum of winter. This month we will break free of
those feelings and focus on the fabulous-ness of February! " The quote is from Sally our hostess. This has been the coldest winter in 20 years. School has been closed here 5 times in January due to the cold. When I took these photos the wind chill was -34 degrees. needless to say I didn't stay out very long. We have had more snow this winter than we have had in several years. The snowbanks on the south side of my driveway are as tall as I am and we still have 2 or 3 months of snow left to get through. Normally February is the month when we get the most snow. I will be really glad to see spring but right now it feels a long way off. I do still go outside most days. I walk to my mailbox which according to my Garmin is 1/10 of a mile. I just have to dress warm enough. To see what others found outside please click on Sally's blog
http://thestudiosublime.com/
Great sunset picture. And big so you have some snow.
ReplyDeleteThanx Mary. Yes we have snow. More this year than the last 3 years combined and it is only February 1. I am sure there will be lots more to come.
DeleteBeautiful winter photos Becky!
ReplyDeleteThanx Cindy. it really has been winter here this year.
ReplyDelete-34?!! I cannot even imagine that and I grew up in central Illinois and always had snow/ice in the winters! But you are making the winter look beautiful w/your photos - especially the sunrise or sunset one (sorry, not sure which it is). It just looks so beautiful against the white of the snow - awesome!!
ReplyDeleteIf you dress warm enough the cold isn't so bad. Remember that the temperature goes down a few degrees each day so the body has a chance to adjust. The photo is at sunset.
DeleteHi Becky, I needed many more buckets of sympathy snow to get close to what you experienced this week! My hubby just got back from Pennsylvania and said the same thing about the weather being the coldest there in many, many years. After this winter, maybe you will be exempt for a good long while!
ReplyDeleteWell I can hope the next winter is easier. It was even colder last week with several days at -50 windchill.
DeleteWow, that's a ton of snow, -34 windchill brrr makes me feel cold just looking at your photos.
ReplyDeleteYes this year I have had lots of snow and cold. A real Minnesota winter that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't even begin to imagine how cold that cold is! I love your photos and the sunset it so pretty.
ReplyDeleteYes this winter has been unusually cold. The cold comes on gradually and people get used to it gradually. I'm sure glad that I don't work outside though.
DeleteI'm not a cold weather person and this winter has been a rough one. I love the sunset with the snow photo!
ReplyDeleteHi Annette. I don't like the cold but I am a hardy soul and I do try to get outside most days. Sunsets are one of my favorite things to photograph.
ReplyDeleteOh my I got chills just thinking about those temps. The snow is lovely though. Stay warm.
ReplyDeleteThis has been a cold winter and I will be glad when it is over. It is pretty to look at the fresh snow out here in the country.
DeleteI've really been noticing the longer days in the past few weeks too. A sure sign that Spring is on it's way!
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie, I will be really glad when spring gets here. Right now it feels very far away.
DeleteWow, that's some wind-chill factor! No wonder you didn't stay out long!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, though :) x
Yes it has been extremely cold this winter. Last week the wind chills were -50 degrees. I am glad that you like my photos.
DeleteMy mailbox is a lot further away than yours and there are days when I decide that I really don't need to go clean the flyers out of the mailbox! we haven't had a lot of snow this winter but it's been colder than usual!
ReplyDeleteWe have had both really cold and lots of snow this winter. There are places in my yard that are waist deep.
DeleteMy goodness Becky - that's some serious cold you have going on!!! Well, here's to hoping PUxatawnty Phil predicts and early spring this year!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Amy, this winter has been a bad one and I will be really glad for spring.
DeleteGreat photos, I love the contrast between the warm sky and the cold snow in the first one!
ReplyDeleteThanx Karin.I am glad that you like my photos.
ReplyDeleteHi Becky! Wow, it is COLD there in Minnesota! I can't complain now about our cold winter here in VA. :-) On a positive note though, you're so right about the days....I've been noticing that it is lighter out now around 5pm and it is so nice...warmer weather is around the corner! :-)
ReplyDeleteYes the days are longer but I sure wish it warm up.
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